Windows to the soul
by arpita

Comment:
One of my top 3. 10 from me. The only thing that I don't like is the different color border. But that is me and I am not taking away for that. Beautiful shot keep up the good work.

Breeze
by Philos

Comment:
Those eyes. One of my favs for this challenge. 10

tiffany
by gtp1164

Comment:
One of my favs for this challenge. I lkike the foggy look. 10

Space
by marbo

Comment:
Nice work however I think you can improve this if you would have left the color there. I think changing to b/w and leaving the blues hurts this more than helps it. 7 anyway.

Edit: spelling

Message edited by author 2005-04-26 15:06:47.

Joe's Ducky
by overcame

Comment:
*Critique Club*

Seems out of focus in the areas that should be in focus. Looks as if you focused on the tail. A better DOF would put everything in good focus for you. The white spots in the water toward the bottom are very distracting to me. Possibly they are reflections from your lights. The reflection of the duck is kinda nice and could be improved if it stood out more. The tan piece in the background really takes a lot away from the photo also. I think if you would have just put the grapes in the water it would improve this shot. Also I would have cropped a little more off the right of the shot. You haven't put your edits or any comments in the "Photographer's Comments" section so I can't tell what edits you have already done. Overall you have done an ok job but this was a very hard challenge IMO with all the particulars involved in it.

I see you are new to DPC. Welcome and remember it is very helpful to read all the tutorials and to ask questions if you need assistance. The tutorials are very helpful. The one regarding DOF and how to get a longer DOF is here:
//www.dpchallenge.com/tutorial.php?TUTORIAL_ID=1

The others are here:
//www.dpchallenge.com/tutorial.php
Or you can just click the learn menu at the top of your home page.

Bath With A Snack
by Shannon

Comment:
*Critique Club*

Intial Impact: I think it is ok. You could have benefitted from a little more post processing.

Sharpness: The focus and dof is very nice here. Everything appears to be in good focus including the water drops on the beak and brush.

Composition: I think you could have improved this had you not got so close to the duck. I see in your edits that you didn't crop it so maybe back up just a little and get more of the duck.

Overall: Like I said above I think it is a little too tight. Also the grapes could have used a little bump in color to make the green stand out a little more. I normally don't like borders too much but in this photo it works and doesn't take away from your photo. I think the border actually helps it. Also it seems a little underexposed could be your lights. Maybe more lights or use your flash. The background is very dark also and could use more light. I would suggest one light for the background and one light for each side of the duck. I would like to see more light on the back side of the duck in the right of the picture.

Good luck in all future challenges.

Eye "Q"
by Matthew

Comment:

Originally posted by rex: Nice photo. I love the long exposure time. To me probably one of the best in this challenge. You have a nice neutral background and everything is in good focus here. Night shots in my opinion are always difficult to accomplish dead on and you have done this. As far as edits I don't know what all you have done as the voting is still going while I am commenting on this. I also relly like the reflection on the wet road. Only two things I see that bother me is how you cropped on the right so close to the building. Also the specs I see in the photo. This could be dust specs on your lense and it really hurts it. If it had not been for the dust specs I would have given you a 10. Giving you a 9 anyway.

I said road that is water. Excellent job editing. Congrats on the ribbon. When I saw this I was for sure it would ribbon. My highest scorer in this challenge. Once again congrats.

Ho'omaka 'ana
by khrys

Comment:
*Critique Club*

Initial Impact: I like the sun in this although it is a little overexsposed. The tree is lacking in detail but is composed well.

Composition: Is good although the horizon is slightly unlevel. Level the horizon and you have a well composed image.

Sharpness: The tree is the main focal point and is in good focus however a longer DOF would improve this dramatically. See how the water is not in good crisp focus. A longer Depth of Field should put the water and waves in good focus and improve the initial impact.

Overall: Overall this is a good image. The yellow border does nothing for the photo and you can improve it a lot by getting rid of it(IMO). The horizon is unlevel and that takes a lot away from the photo. I would like to see more detail in the tree and bushes to the right.

Silent Observer
by glad2badad

Comment:
*Critique Club*

Upon first look I didn't see your face. Now I do. I like the fact that you have to look hard to see your face. You have done a nice job with editing and with the desaturation. Nothing looks blown out. The only problem I see is the border gets lost on your left elbow. But that is a minor flaw. At first look I didn't like the reflection on the binoculars but the longer I look at it the beeter I think it is with the reflection. Some will see the background as a bit busy but to me it helps your photo of course. I noticed in your notes that you cloned out some debris on your sleeve. You have also done a nice job with that because I can't tell where it was. If you have any questions don't hesitate to PM me.

Eye "Q"
by Matthew

Comment:
Nice photo. I love the long exposure time. To me probably one of the best in this challenge. You have a nice neutral background and everything is in good focus here. Night shots in my opinion are always difficult to accomplish dead on and you have done this. As far as edits I don't know what all you have done as the voting is still going while I am commenting on this. I also relly like the reflection on the wet road. Only two things I see that bother me is how you cropped on the right so close to the building. Also the specs I see in the photo. This could be dust specs on your lense and it really hurts it. If it had not been for the dust specs I would have given you a 10. Giving you a 9 anyway.