The decision is made
by Stagolee

Comment:
Magnific catch! Tecnhnically, it seems to me to be perfect. DOF is just right. So are the colors.
Love the expression and the action you've managed to freeze. It's an original shot, causes impact and deserves a 10.

Streetwise Showdown
by Cutter

Comment:
I like this one a lot. Very nice catch. It looks like life is passing by and they dont pay any attention - they're focused on the game... Essentially, i like the feel of the pic.
Technically, it seems pretty good. Nice choice of colors, it works really good here. Good job.

Should I take the next one out of the country?
by benhur

Comment:
Nice picture, perhaps a tiny bit too dark, or lacking a bit contrast. I believe the crop is also little too tight, I'd like to have seen a little more of the sky. Neverthless, its a fine shot, with pretty good quality. 7

Hot DateTonight...
by amber

Comment:
Ahahah!
Where did you find such a hairy lady?
Nice humouristic picture. it sure does stand out!

Good for you... or....mmmmmm Good
by rjpat

Comment:
Although its not the most original "decision", you've managed to take a very professional look like picture. The man's expression is delightful and gives it a spontaneous feel. Good job.

6:59 AM=Should I stay here or should I go to work?
by cjavier

Comment:
You've managed to capture that terrible decision we face ourselves in our everyday life. Very, very good composition and lighting, especially considering its an indoor shot. Very well done.

It's Up To You
by dartompkins

Comment:
Great, great catch! Perfect humouriistic shot. I could live without the yellow border, but very good in every other aspect. Good job.

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by saloonstudios

Comment:
though this is not onw of the most original themes, i'm impressed with both your abillity to capture the man's expression and his actor skills... Great job 10

Apple Juice
by xonkas

Comment:
Tristalisk:
Thank you for your comment (i've been waiting for a critique from DPC critique club for ages!).
Although i'm thrilled by your critique, i feel you have been way too kind :)
I realize there are some flaws, namely composition and bg lighting. Then again, I took this shot in extremely adverse conditions: 2 paper sheets (from my printer) placed on the ground outside (so I could have direct sun light - couldnt get rid of the shadows, no matter what angle) on a somewhat windy day! LOL
By the way, the straw was inittialy yellow (a vomit kind of yellow) and later turned green, by changing the hue on the yellow channel. The black spot near the straw is a bit of dirt (or maybe some pooh from the ants passing by) that glued to the already wet paper (I would have obviously removed it if it werent for the basic rules)...
Once again, thank you for your time.
M.

edit - me and my spelling...

Message edited by author 2005-06-01 21:40:45.

What Once Was
by bruski

Comment:
Very nice effect. The image is SO neat and sharp, and the lighting and colors seem to be just right. Only one thing I might have changed - the placement of the water line. As it is, it seems too be too much centered.. 9