Clean Run
by jduffett

Comment:
This is nice. I am supposed to give you an in depth critique but personally the only thing I think this shot is missing is focus. I really enjoy everything else about it. Nice job. Would love to see more of this.

Fly Fisherman
by mysticred

Comment:
The reflection of the foliage in the water is very nice. Unfortunately That's it. The fisherman is out of focus. The 3 branches in the foreground are distracting. There is a lot of un-remarkable area on the right. It looks as though some of the rocks are blown out or just about to be. His vest, shirt and cap seem to be a bit over exposed. The colors are very nice as is the strings contrast with the picture.

This is OT but I would like to tell you the photo in your portfolio "too late to play" is amazing.

Tulip Centre
by stormy

Comment:
Wow very striking pic.

360 Lookback
by liv4him330

Comment:
Very nicely done. A few minor flaws but overall you managed to capture a very impressive stunt. The rider could have been in focus and would have added to the shot. I know you couldn't move the building in the background but, it is distracting. Maybe less DOF would have blurred it out. The composition is fine. Maybe if you had gotten closer and lower to the ground you could have captured him in nothing but sky. I shoot at a local skate park and I actually lie on the ground and shoot up. Although only with the riders I am familiar with. Exposure seems fine also. Overall I really like the shot except the fore mentioned flaws. Great job. Keep up the good work.

beach
by Deboh

Comment:
The first thing that hits me is the big empty space on the right. The back ground if very over powering. Try less DOF. Rule of thirds would have helped this shot quite a bit. Had you composed the shot more to the left and given a bit of the defense it would have faired much better. The focus is suffering here also. It's tough to catch a moving tatget like that but keep up the work. I sense the force is stong in this one...hahaha just a little lame Star Wars humor.

The Colors of Defiance
by SJCarter

Comment:
This is a little difficult to critique. There are too many ways in which you can view this photo. The colors are very dramatic as is the statement. It conveys an array of emotions depending on the viewers state of mind. It could be anger or happiness, victory or defeat. It could mean acceptance or defiance. My immediate impression was victory due to my state of mind. As I viewed it later other emotions and impressions came to mind. I like it beacause of the diverse meanings. On a technical note it may have been over saturated and a bit too much contrast. Composition is great. Lighting was very creative. I would like to see the original to compare what has been done. The focus could have been better but I think all of these issues can be cast aside if you are viewing from another perspective. It meets and falls short of so many different planes. Over all I really enjoy the picture and would love to see more like it. Very fine job. Keep up the good work.

Gathering the family dinner
by VanGogh

Comment:
Nice idea with the bees collecting pollen for the family. Picture itself could use a bit more contrast. It appears a bit soft and flat. Nothing really jumps out and grabs the viewer. Focusing on one of the bees may have been helpful. The colors are very nice and had the bees been better focused would have worked very well. Composition is nice. It looks as though a better angle would have been a bit to the left although I don't know what the background had to offer. Overall it a fairly nice shot. The flower itself is beautiful. Keep up the good work.

The single mom.
by docpjv

Comment:
What a fantastic shot and it really hits the Challenge. It is very pleasing and well rounded. The shot causes the eye to wonder comfortably through out the shot. There are no over powering areas. Even the background is pleasant and adds to viewing. The only thing I could possibly be critical of would be the mothers face. It may be my monitor but it seems a bit too much sharpening was used. Again It may be my monitor. Over all this is the nicest picture I have had to critique and by far the easiest. PERFECT. Well done keep up the awesome work.

Message edited by author 2005-07-24 15:22:10.

Seaside Nursery
by rox_rox

Comment:
Oh the smell...make it go away!

Uhhhgg. I have to take this shot in increments. Everything seems to be in order here. DOF is great. Subject matter is definately there. Focus is awesome. I can even see the little fly sucker attached to the fish. The only thing I see wrong with this photo other that the photo itself is the flies eyes. Something is off here and I am sorry I cant put my finger on it. Maybe over sharpened? Would love another opinion from one of the senior members. Maybe they can pick it out. This is technicaly a very good picture. A bit too disturbing for me though. I am just thankful that it's fish and not there favorite food. Keep up the good work. Very nice. No fish tacos for a month though.

The Ray Bahn´s
by toti

Comment:
First impression is "What a great idea" after viewing the photo for a few minutes I found a couple "Tiny" flaws but that's why I am here I guess. In my opinion I really enjoyed the shot.

The first pair of shades has what apprears to be a little blowout on the top of the frame. It could be my monitor though. The second pair is nice and holds everything well. The third pair suffers from a couple of things.

First... the top of the frame has blowout, from the flash maybe?

Second...The sudden color difference in the upper left part of the lens. Not sure what happened there but it's a little distracting.

Third...the black arm that floats out there in the back ground. It's too bad Ray Ban didn't make that model with the lighter color ear bar would have made the shot much better.

What I do like about the picture is your creative idea. I really enjoy the shadow cast by the first pair of shades. It really puts space between the sunglasses. The composition is nicely done and the lighting isn't too over powering yet soft enough to enjoy looking at the photo. If you ever try this shot again I would put the darkest pair of sunglasses in the back of the shot not in the middle. Being in the middle the dark pair shuts down any chance for a depth effect in the lens themselves. I really enjoyed the shot overall. Keep up the good work.