Whoa, Black Betty (bam-ba-lam)
by tolovemoon

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

I definitely like the subject matter. I this was a great idea for "LOUD" everything about it screams loud. The biggest problem that I see is the background. There's little distinction between his shirt and the background and also the guitar and the background. I think that had a very negative impact on your score. This might have been avoided by using a different light setup or even a slightly lighter backdrop. (not white) I don't think white would have worked here either. There also seems to be some blur. That can sometimes be caused by a lighting issue or ISO. Good composition and good idea though. Happy shooting.

Two opposites at a time
by olbol

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

I'd like to say that is thinking outside the box. I love the idea of the rock paper scissors. It's a very good idea for this challenge. Also the b&w works very well. Everything seems to be very crisp and clear. There's plenty of detail throughout. I also like the simplistic approach that you too. Well done. Happy shooting

Boo
by gmink

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Hello from the critique club...

1st of all I want to say I love the sky.... The main thing that really catches my eye in a negative way is the motion blur. On his wing I can see blur. I think this hurt you in the long run. Unfortunately on this one I do agree with the score. Happy shooting

Sunny day
by asij

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Hello from the critique club...

I've always been fascinated with these shots. However I have never been able to successfully make one. Everything in this shot is crisp and clear. I like the look of the sky, clouds, and bridge. Overall I would say that you did an excellent job at pulling this one off. Your score also reflects that. Good job and happy shooting

P O R C H E R
by Ja-9

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Hello from the critique club...

Janine....you have done a good job on this shot. I love the antique feel. It fits the image very well. You have plenty of detail over the entire shot. The overall composition is well done. I think choosing b&w was a good choice for this shot. Keep it up and happy shooting.

Purple Haze (R.I.P. Jimi Hendrix)
by Dr.Confuser

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Hello from the critique club...

Special note* I had almost forgotten that Jimi was buried there. I am also a Hendrix fan.

On to the pic...The colors are quite nice. I like the contrast between the green grass and the purple flowers. "purple haze" For the most part the detail is good. However, the clouds seem a little bit blah to me. Also I like your crop. I think that turned out nicely.

Happy shooting

Overgrown
by bob_bobski

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

OK my 1st word that comes to mind when I see this picture is peaceful or tranquil. Personally I think IR works very nicely with this shot. I would like to say that your setup was very nice. I think that you captured this at a very nice angle. The only problem I see, and for this one it's not much of a problem, is it looks to me to a little too dark on the extreme bottom right and extreme top right. Again I don't think that really hurts this pic.

Keep it up nice shot. Happy shooting.

Now Serving Number: 05-02
by Frakster

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

1st of all for me the shot seems a little bit too dark. ( I know it is a b&w but I think it would have looked better slightly lighter). Unlike one of your comments below, I don't have a problem with the bright spots through the trees.....However, your camera angle I believe could have been altered to make a more powerful picture.

On a different note, I am not understanding your title.....However, I never score or critique based on the title.

I hope this was helpful to you. Keep shooting....

grave dimension
by amy-elle

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

As far as the overall scene goes, great shot. Your setup is nice and your crop is good for me. However, The tones are definitely off. The trees and grass for me are just wrong. I've never shot IR so I don't really know what goes into post processing but I would like to see this shot with the tones changed. I do think you scored about right on this one. Experiment with it some and see what you can come with. Happy shooting

Buddhism & Bicycles
by Qiki

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Hello from the critique club...

As far as the quality of the b&w it's a nice shot. Your dof is good. Your subject is well defined. Unlike your other comment I don't have a problem with the way he is looking. Looking towards the left does not bother me at all. The problem I do notice is the bicycle. I think in the location it's in is a bit distracting. Mainly the handlebars by his head. I think it would have done much better if he was in front of the bike. I still think the bike is necessary for your shot....I just would have chosen a different location. Overall nice shot though. Happy shooting...