Resting
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

I like the amount of detail in your shot. I also think it follows the challenge very closely. It's nice but I think it scored about right. It is definitely a very caring / loving image. Good job

Wrinkles and memories
by denisspray

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

I think you did an ok job matching Mark's style. These challenges are always hard to match the styles. There is a well defined subject....good DOF...Nice lighting. This ends up making a nice black & white. Good job

child construction
by sanandan

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

In your comments you say that you had some shots with fewer people, personally in this case I like the more children. Each of the children's faces tells a different story. I can only imagine what the girl on the right is thinking. I think this is a nicely done black & white. You were able to bring out the textures in the stone / concrete on the right. I think you scored about right 6.2 is not a bad score at all.... Happy shooting

The Emergency Door
by romil

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

To tell you the truth I had to look up who Mary Ellen Mark was before I critiqued this pic. I think you matched her style nicely. I agree with your comment about the pic being skewed. That to me is a bit distracting but it didn't seem to hurt your score. I really like the man looking directly at the camera. I think that adds tons of interest for me. To be quite honest I have no negatives for you. (That's a good thing I hope) Congrats on the ribbon. In my opinion well deserved. Happy shooting

Bears go to heaven too!!!
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

Janine....Overall nice shot. Nice fluffy clouds. The sign is very crisp and clean looking. However the shot is missing something. Where are the bullet holes??? A sign like that in Louisiana would have at least 3 or 4 bullet holes in it. It's good target practice. Nice shot though. Keep it up. Happy shooting

Last Chance
by pearlseyes

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

1st thing that caught my eye was not the pic itself....it was the street names on the signs. You could not have asked for a better combination of names. It gave me a little chuckle. As far as the shot itself....There are a few blown areas that are a bit distracting. The sun can sometimes play havoc. I do like the "dust storm" effect. It feels like it's from an old mining town in Utah. I also think the clouds are interesting. Happy shooting

A sign from above
by smurfguy

Comment:
Hello from the critique club....

1st of all I will say that I have to disagree with the DNMC comment below. I don't see why this would not match the challenge. Now on to the pic. The lighting, even though it is very important for this shot was also a negative for me. It has hurt the overall shot due to the lack of detail towards the bottom of the shot. However, that being said the sky I love. It almost has a 3d look to it. What can I say....I'm a sucker for angry clouds.

On the lighting....I wonder if a filter and maybe a slightly longer shutter would have helped it out. Might be worth experimenting with. Happy shooting

smoke & steel
by gmink

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

I really feel that your entry took a hit from the DNMC people. It happens to everyone from time to time. That point aside, on to the actual image.

The pic overall I don't think is that bad. The smoke is vivid. It has a black and white feel to it but it is obviously a color pic. There is plenty of detail in the grill and smoke. This could work as an advertisement photo. I can almost taste the steak. Happy shooting.

I want attention....
by TeddyBare

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

wow stunning image. The DOF is awesome. You have been able to bring out every detail in the feathers. I can almost hear his piercing screech. The lighting is a bit harsh on his bill, however. That really is my only negative. Overall good shot...I do think it should have scored slightly higher though.

Happy shooting

Into the Light
by The3rdEye

Comment:
This looks like a southern plantation. The sun / light in the background is a bit harsh and a little distracting