Hydrant
by plim

Comment:
Very over-exposed. It's unfortunate that I can't get the "feel" of the hydrant from this perspective.

Thoughts of Laura
by peete

Comment:
I like the selective desat. And I AM a fan of it. :) Just having the red is like a drop of blood. Very profound and telling, it conveys the emotion you are looking for IMO.

Super Deluxe
by Tuckersmom

Comment:
Just gorgeous. You take awesome photos of these cars! The detail and the shine are amazing.

Pontiac
by Tuckersmom

Comment:
I like the color and reflections in this one. I just love the look of these old cars.

Buick Sweep
by Tuckersmom

Comment:
Wow! I love this one. The curves, with the shadows and color, is very emotive. It makes me want to run my hand along the glossy smoothness of it. Definitely a favorite! :)

This Won't Hurt a Bit...
by trtfeasor

Comment:
**Greetings from the Critique Club!**

Now this was one that I liked! This was one of my favorites. You met the challenge head on, and gave us all a great photo to chuckle over. The contrast and colors are what make this photo, and I'm surprised to see that it didn't do as well as it should have. I know I wouldn't want to meet this guy in a dark alley!

I'm curious to see what your original looked like. The top of his head is slightly over-exposed, and really the only distraction to me. My eyes constantly go to his eyes and the "probe", which I think are the strongest points of this photo.

Overall, I really liked this photo, felt it was well thought out, and fit the challenge to a "T".

Keep up the good work!
Tara

All in a Book
by kmbr2001

Comment:
**Greetings from the Critique Club!**

I like the feel of this photo. The peacefulness, the serenity, I can almost feel the breeze blowing through her hair. The colors are great, and I always love a good water and sky shot.

The look on her face is a real distraction. It might supposed to be a look of concentration, but her face looks a little scrunched up, like the sun was in her eyes. Other than that, it was a nice take on the challenge, and I think you did a good job. I remember it gave me a chuckle when I saw it. The juxtaposition of a peaceful setting and reading up on how to "conspire". :)

Keep up the good work!
Tara

Day 1 Portrait
by okiesisi

Comment:
**Greetings from the Critique Club!**

Newborn babies are always a hit in my book, and this one is no different. I love his sweet little face in peaceful repose. You have a great subject, and that is a start. Seeing as how it is a "Day 1" portrait, I'm assuming your lighting is harsh hospital flouresent lights. Not the best to work with, I know, but it looks like you made the best of it.

What I would work on: Obviously, as others have mentioned, the filter didn't work for you as far as the challenge went. It adds a texture to the photo that takes away from the softness of the baby.

Overall, I think you have a great photo here, very touching and loving. Keep up the good work!

Tara

The Branch Hotel . . . . available by the hour.
by glad2badad

Comment:
**Greetings from the Critique Club!**

Let me just say that any one handed shot while trying to herd a couple of grasshoppers deserves a high vote alone! :) Aside from that, this image is great! It is clear, sharp, the colors and contrast are great, and you have an interesting subject. Your focus and DOF is spot-on, drawing the eye to your subject without it wanting to wander elsewhere.

Aside from that, your humor displayed in the title is an added bonus. By the photo alone, this really isn't what I would have thought about, but it makes me take a second look and chuckle. Overall, you have a great photo here, technically and aesthetically. Keep up the good work!

Tara

Just Being Me
by smilebig4me1x

Comment:
You go girl! :) You did better than me! I just don't recommend trying to calibrate your monitor before doing the next challenge. Otherwise, you'll get this! :)
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(Didn't want to post my pic in your comments, thus the link.)

And hey ... I'm always one for goofyness! Just check out MY stuff!