s w o o s h
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

Nice finish. I have been looking at this shot for like 30 min and I'm sorry but I just don't see anything resembling a fish. I did not vote but I probably would have been one of those DNMC voters we all hate. On to the actual picture now. The shot is good for an abstract I do like it even though I think it is a DNMC. In fact, I could see this hanging on the wall. I like the flowing movements and the colors. Nice shot. Happy shooting.

music man
by jgirl57

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

The 1st thing that jumps out at me is the lighting. It just seems off. I understand that this was at a music festival in a tent. The lighting can be hard to manage. I am sure that had an effect on your score. However, the subject is good and I like how you framed him into the shot using the microphone as "the rule of thirds". Happy shooting...

rule of thirds VI-5
by fngood83

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

This is a good quality b&w. I'm not too crazy about the kids legs being wacked off though.I really like the stopped motion of the water from the water gun. Also your DOF is good and I like the subject matter. Looks like a good time. Happy shooting.

Egg Head
by Penny Lane

Comment:
LOL ya egg head...This is funny

Do Not Ride Toward The Light ...
by Dr.Confuser

Comment:
Hello from the critique club....

I see that sidpixel already gave you a critique. However commenting from the critique club (I was the lucky one to draw your shot) I will put my two cents in.

I can see why it didn't do well in voting. But you were expecting that. A shot like this would appeal to a small percentage of DPC voters. I personally think that it tells a story. Anyway I do like your shot for what it is and I am glad that you took this shot for you. Even though you knew in your heart that it would not be perceived well with the DPC community. Happy shooting.

a s c e n s i o n
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hello from the critique club....

I like your use of motion blur with this. It also has a very calming / soothing feel. Overall not a bad shot. Happy shooting

Legends & Forefathers
by HUETH

Comment:
Hello from the critique club....

This fits into the challenge perfectly. (the subject matter)I might sound like a copycat here echoing your previous comments but here it goes. The entire background needed to be blurred. I think the center part is distracting.....However the background has been blurred too much. It does make the totems look fake. I do have a good note though. I love the totems. There is plenty of detail. Also I like the touch of color in an otherwise b&w shot. I would like to see this one done again with the blur issue worked on. Don't let a few bad comments get you down though. Happy shooting.

Shrine of the Southern Buddha
by VBW

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

It appears that you have already gotten a pretty in depth critique from skewsme. I agree dpc can be a tough crowd but you can learn a ton here. For the most part I agree with her. However I think the lighting is ok but the sky is a little bit blown out. Hey keep it up. Happy shooting.

Lake Thunderbird
by postoakinversion

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

1st Id like to say nice shot. I like how the water is very tranquil. You also have a nice sky with stars. However there is a small problem with the lighting that doesn't agree with me. The left bottom there are a couple of rocks that are sort of yellow. They really stick out to me. They should be lighted like the bottom right rocks. I know you were lighting it with an iphone and a long exposure. That sounds difficult to me. Anyway nice shot and it seems to have done ok in the challenge. Happy shooting.

Holy reflection in rain
by tlenat

Comment:
Hello from the critique club....

This scored kind of middle of the road in this challenge. I think the reason for that might be subject matter. I am not talking about the church, the puddle, or the cobblestone street. It is a mix of all of the above. This shot to me is a little blah. Now the technical are good. Your focus is where it needs to be. The detail in the stones and water are good. Don't let a middle of the road shot get you down. I want to see more of your pics. Happy shooting.