Flame
by greenem2

Comment:
This would've been a really cool picture if it wasn't quite so overexposed

Keyboard Duster
by DigiPique

Comment:
Looks like a big wad of spaghetti noodles, or a real sponge. Interesting sort of abstract macro.

Spirits of the Past
by Rydan

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - I have some mixed emotions about this photo. I gotta say on the whole I generally like it but see where some others might've had some doubts. The biggest thing I DON't like is the format and size. I typically like the more traditional aspect ratios as opposed to these panoramic type shots. What i do like is the thoughts that this image gives me. The first thing I thought of when I saw this was Arthur Millers "The Crucible" at least I think thats who wrote it. Which makes it very challenge appropriate. I think the red is a great tone expressing mood very well. The ghostly images on the side are awesome. I think this is very artsy. As a photograph, I'm not so sold, but rest assured I like it!

Technical - Not much to say about this. You did a good job making the outer silhouettes pretty opaque. The people with their hands up are well contrasted and dark. Nice job!

Overall - This is maybe not great as a photograph for this site, but I will say that it is a fine piece of art. Very moody and thought provoking I'll be thinking about this for half the day I bet. I'd be getting this one printed up nice and big if it were my photo and hanging it somewhere. Great job with this, even if it sort of skims the edge of what we expect on DPC. I had my doubts when I saw the thumb, but it is really well conceived and taken. - Inspzil

Time has run out!
by camelotnorth

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - Great subject for this photo. I wish I had one of these I might have entered. The lighting is pretty good, but I don't like the reflections of the lights on the hourglass. I don't know if there is anything that could be done about that though. The only thing that might have worked is lighting it more from above but that would dramatically effect how the subject was lit. Good framing with this photo too. I like that this is simple and doesn't have anything else in the frame trying to give too much of a message instead of concentrating on this great subject.

Technical - Really its pretty well taken. I don't see any major flaws with it. Focus and DOF look good and its adequately lit and well framed. Not much to speak of in terms of processing either.

Overall - Nice subject and pretty well taken. Not bad picture, but nothing really dramatic or dynamic about it. I think if you could find a way to soften it up, it would be much better. Ever tried shooting it thru cheesecloth? or a thin scarf? That might help to soften it up a little. Something to try if you never have. Well hope this could be a little bit of help to you. Good luck in future challenges. - Inspzil

Sheer Concentration
by Swashbuckler

Comment:
Nice macro. Focus is near perfect. LIke his little tongue sticking out. Great capture! - 08

Cheers
by Jean

Comment:
Great concept! Awesome colors. very well done. The focus is great, As is DOF and the center crop works well with the subject this close. Nice work - 9

Phoebe's Shoelace
by clues56

Comment:
Not crazy about the subject. Like the tonal quality of this photo. Very retro look to it. Nice job

America's Pastime
by bdshort

Comment:
Nice macro. Good portrayal of the texture and just enough color. Great crop too. WEll done

A Cat's Life
by agorgiev

Comment:
Interesting shot. I really like it. I wish it wasn't quite so high key, but aside from that it has a great theme and is extremely well taken. - 9

Color Wheel
by kandyj

Comment:
Couldn't find anything more bright and colorful? Nice subject and well taken photo. The thing I noticed most was the light reflections on the yellow in front and the red in the back. Nice shot though.