Virginia Historical Marker
by BAMartin

Comment:
Critique Club by Inspzil

Composition - I don't remember seeing this pic so I can't tell you what I originally scored it. The subject of this picture is pretty interesting. This is what I think some of the shortcomings are. First - The crop is awful tight. Seeing the whole circle would be better. It also seems to be cropped from the left side a little less than the right side. A picture framed like this one is should be perfectly centered. Second - I'm not sure what makes part of the writing and drawing white but I don't like it. From wear on the sign or flash, either way I don't think it helps the image. I would've shown more of the sky here. The sky that we can see in the corners is a beautiful deep blue. Maybe there was something behind it, in which case you did the right thing.

Photography - The picture is very clear. The angle is good. I like a looking up perspective shot as much as anyone. If you used the flash for this one, it would explain the white areas in the words and on the figures. If not, then disregard that last part.

Processing - Nothing real obvious is showing, so I'll say nothing

Overall - The subject is pretty good. It doesn't have any real outstanding features to it. I don't really care for the crop, but there might be some extenuating circumstances which warrant this decision. If I did vote for this photo, I can't say I'd give it a great score. It is a well taken photo, but taking a photo well can only carry you so far with a mediocre subject. Looking at your other comments, I'm not telling you anything they didn't (I never look at them until I'm done). Good luck in future challenge and keep shooting BAMartin. - Inspzil

Puzzling Door
by DougPaz

Comment:
Nice job with the puzzle thing. Its one way to spice up a relatively uneventful pic. There are some really nice colors there, just not much of note besides that. Great creativity!! - Inspzil

All Closed Up
by Jean

Comment:
Nice warm colors of the door and vibrant colors of the plants make this a very nice picture. - Inspzil

FIRE !!
by daysez

Comment:
Good effect inside the box. Nice color too - Inspzil

Sudley Church Windows
by 3boyzMom

Comment:
Great idea. If the windows were a little less transparent, I would've definitely scored this one higher. Good shot still - Inspzil

Window & Light
by Kathyc

Comment:
There just isn't anything here. The lightbulb reflection is just not satisfying my need for a subject. Sorry - Inspzil

Living behind the Sign
by arnit

Comment:
I hate the wide border. However I really like the pic. The color of the mountains is awesome. Great perspective shot. Really well done - Inspzil

Sign & Moon
by marbo

Comment:
INteresting perspectives pic. I'm not sure I like it, but it is pretty well done regardless - Inspzil

Sunset Beyond Sunset
by kate12303

Comment:
Well done in terms of having the sign bright when the house is dark. The focus just isn't there like it should be. The pic is a bit too dark overall. The powerlines are really strong in the pic. The sun is down just a bit too much. It would've made the exposure better I think - Inspzil

Sign in Blue
by Ptman

Comment:
Pretty nice landscape. sign is pretty vintage too. Nice colors in this pic. - Inspzil