Delta Rice Field at Sunset
by kvickrey

Comment:
The strength of this photo is definitely in its colours. Great balance between the warm and cold tones.

Big Yellow Rose
by digifotojo

Comment:
I have seen hundreds of flower photos, and normally I pass them over quite quickly. Your on the other hand demanded a longer look. I love the soft feel, and the high saturation in the centre, and low saturation toward the edges. Excellent photo of a well known subject.

Flying towards Hope
by BJokerud

Comment:
Greetings from Critique Club... I apologize for the wait.

Actually, I am glad you had to wait... I wasnt a member of CC back when this was voted on, and I am happy I get the chance to critique it. I really like the image... it captures incredible action, and considering what you had to do to get to this location, its sure to be a photo you remember forever. Your shutter speed and DOF are ideal, as this is a difficult shot to get in focus with all of the movement going on.

It is difficult to critique a good photo, but I will do what I can. Some of my criticisms you likely had no control over, so take them for what they are worth. First, the skiiers head is cut by the background. If you were in a position to ensure that the skiier is completed backed by the snow, or completely backed by the sky, you wouldnt have that separation. But, this is a difficult shot as it is, so there is likely no control over that. Second, the snow in the foreground has either a shadow or dirt, or other markings in it. Not sure how legal it would have been to clone them out, but that may improve the shot a bit.

Overall, a great shot. I didnt vote on it, but I would have given this a 7 if I did. Most of the voters did rate this above average, so even though you didnt achieve the 6+ you set out for, I hope your still happy with the image.

VitaminB

VitaminB
by Laundry

Comment:
This has to be an automatic Blue :D

VitaminB

my forgotton FS entry for June
by basssman7

Comment:
Argh... sorry to see that you forgot... this would have done awesome.

A little something for you

:D

Center Stage
by benfica

Comment:
Greetings from Critique Club

Creative use of a paper towel roll as spot light. Knowing me, I would have ran out to the photo store, and spent a mint on new equipment.

As for the photo, I really like the composition, and how you got down to your subject, and really close. One thing I might change is the aperture, I think this might be better with more depth of focus.

Your goal was to get 25th or higher. I hope your not dissappointed with 30th, 76th percentile is pretty strong.

Nice to see more Canadians on here too.

Keep shooting and submitting.

VitaminB

Shoes
by IWhispered

Comment:
Greetings from the critique club.

My first reaction when I saw your photo was the reflection, its a great reflection, and I would have loved it if it was more the focus of the image. The shoes themselves are great, and I like the choice of socks.

As you mentioned in your description, the background is a drawback. Not so much that it isnt blurred, but because the cloth itself is wrinkled and folded. An all black background would have been nice as well.

The score overall is pretty decent too. You placed 27th out of 120, or the 78th percentile... not too bad at all.

Keep shooting and submitting.

VitaminB

Corona
by VitaminB

Comment:

Originally posted by Prism: I like the colours in this one but then I am partial to pinks. I probably would have scored this one higher than I did your entry. I like the bokey and the soft light on the petals. I don't know about the overall composition... I keep wanting to turn the whole thing sideways in my head...but that's just me! :)

Hmmm... I hadnt even thought to turn it sideways... probably because when I took this photo, this was right side up. Mental note.... from now on, I must turn my monitor on its side :)

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

Street Photograph -- Because the Voters Penalize Anything Non-Literal
by oscarthepig

Comment:
DNMC :D Looks like a highway to me.... not a street technically.

Discover
by Celianna

Comment:
Geology or cartography?!?! :) Interesting and unique take on the challenge.