ROCKem SOCKem
by scab-lab

Comment:
Clean, sharp, dynamic, simply assembled without fussy shadows and OTT borders. I think this is a really strong collection.

Three Views Around the Lake
by mariomel

Comment:
Beautiful images - lovely capture of that misty and mysterious time of day. Personally not at all keen on layout with central image raised above others.

Dream Cars
by orussell

Comment:
Well chosen font and border decisions - looks like something I can imagine on sale on a postcard in a motor enthusiasts shop or at a rally or such. Nice colours, lighting a little harsh.

Another Time
by Tarbini

Comment:
Interesting use of soft focus (or filter?) - it makes the image seem to glow. My only criticism would be in the assembly of the triptych - I feel the line of the angled roof ought to flow straight from one frame to the other - in your assembly the line is slightly out. Nice image(s) though with a beautiful old time feel.

Cloud break over the Grand Pier
by floyd

Comment:
This really is incredibly familiar to us Brits isn't it? I know it has universal appeal too but somehow I wonder if the childhood memories of overcast days at the beach, when each peek of the sun was cause for celebration, don't make it even more meaningful for British voters.

Would love to know what it's average score from British DPCers was!

Congrats FloYdeee...

Neighborhood Candy Store
by BAMartin

Comment:
Critique Club


Initial thoughts
Colourful, cluttered, strange lighting

Composition/ Content
I find the vertical sweet barrels at the top of the frame visually appealing – I’m interested in whether a shot comprising only these containers would be cleaner and appeal on a broader, abstract level.
The lower part of the image is very cluttered. I don’t know where to look – there doesn’t seem to be a point of focus. This also makes overall composition quite weak for me. Lighting is also poorer in the lower area where much of the produce seems to be in shadow.
The horizontal line between top and bottom parts of the image is a little too central for my tastes.

Camera Work - Technical
Lighting seems very yellow – I don’t know whether this could have been resolved by playing with white balance settings or by applying post processing to the image.

Digital Processing - Technical
Post processing might reduce the yellow tone of the lighting.

Fits The Challenge
Yep!

My Opinion On The Photo
Too cluttered. I think trying to include too much has weakened the composition and impact of this image. I̢۪d love to see a similar shot focusing on just the vertical containers or featuring a smaller and more artfully arranged selection of items from below.

The fly which couldn't fly...
by aui

Comment:
I really like this image - very simple, and very minimalist. What makes it for me is the wavy white line across the top and the graininess is also attractive.

When you say that it couldn't fly is that because you put glue down or just because it's resting?

Natures Referee
by Tarbini

Comment:
What a lovely shot! This is a really impressive example of getting a strong shot of a striking animal in what I assume is a zoo environment.

The cropping/ composition together with the contrast between the black and white of the zebra and the green grass are what make this for me.

Border is also well chosen to complement the image.

Sink Life at Happy Hour
by Malokata

Comment:
Wow!
Is there a ring of glue or sugar or is it just some weird natural boundary that most ants won't cross? It's like they've screeched to a halt and the scout ant is shouting back to them - don't come any further - this place is HOT!
Or mayb'e I've just had too much caffeine today?!
I like the simplicity in both colour and composition.

Burning Bush
by crabappl3

Comment:
WOW!!!!