Catching Air
by Physics_Guru

Comment by jeger:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

I was not able to vote on this challenge, but if I had, I probably would have given you a 5 or 6.

My first reaction, before reading your comments, was that there is too much space at the bottom of the photograph. I would like to see a version with 2/3 of the ramp cropped off. I think this would allow the viewer to focus more on the fact that the biker is in the air, and would also help keep the viewers eye looking up into the sky. As it stands, I find myself looking up and down trying to find the focal point. The exposure is very good, and the moon in the sky is an excellent addition. Great shot.

If you need any clarification on any of my comments, please feel free to pm me. It might take some time for me to get back to you.

Catching Air
by Physics_Guru

Comment by Panks:
very nice composition .. nice use of flash

Catching Air
by Physics_Guru

Comment by pffree:
nice shot

Catching Air
by Physics_Guru

Comment by LVicari:
Nice moon in the frame.

Catching Air
by Physics_Guru

Comment by Rino63:
great the moon in that position.

Catching Air
by Physics_Guru

Comment by pamelasue:
nice stopped motion shot!

Crystal Globe
by Physics_Guru

Comment by ericwoo:
Hey there from the Critique Club

First of all, congratulations on a new personal best score. This one is nearly a half point better than you last personal best. Well-done.

Camera Work/Technical:I like the cool tones that you created here, and the depth of field is terrific. My only technical issue is that the primary focus area seems to be on the reflection that is on the right side of the globe. It might not have been possible just based on the materials, but I'd really like to have seen this one more crisp around the continents.

Lighting: The lighting is superb, and your chosen materials lend themselves to this. Again, the cool tones make this one appealing.

Composition/Content: Something is off with the composition of the image. The globe itself looks well centered, and I think that this was the right choice for the capture. However, the bowl appears to be shifted a bit to the left of the frame as if you were angled to one side of the setup. It gives the image an unbalanced feeling while it looks like you were shooting for balance.

My Opinion: 5.888 is a very good score for this image. I think that you did a fine job meeting the challenge, but your creativity was lacking a touch. Glass has become a very common subject on this site. I do like what you did with the lighting and the cool tones, and this gives the image a nice darkness that I do like a good deal. Again, congrats on the new personal best.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide a critique on your entry,
Eric

Crystal Globe
by Physics_Guru

Comment by outland:
Nice grouping. I like the lighting but the whole effect is a little to dark for my taste. Good depth of filed. Maybe if you cropped it off center? 5

Crystal Globe
by Physics_Guru

Comment by jomari:
Lovely shot.

Crystal Globe
by Physics_Guru

Comment by KarenNfld:
Great colours, wondering why you put it in a bowl. I think the globe would have been great on its own.