Gothic Dawn
by Paul

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

First impression: The sun is clearly the first thing that grabs your attention here, and with the position in the sky it seems to fit the challenge. The lack of color is surprising for this challenge, but something different is also refreshing. I like the different tones of the headstones, it helps to set them apart and give depth to the photo. I don't know if it's processing or just the way the photo was shot, but the background trees are jagged, and the foreground has an odd texture about it. The photo isn't something I would hang on my wall, but I applaud the uniqueness of it within the context of this challenge.

Further reflections: After reading your comments, I'm glad that you went in to this with the understanding that it may not score well, but you were willing to take a chance with it anyway as an out of the box type of shot. It may not have scored high (though it did get over your 5.0!), but it garnered a favorite, and some very favorable comments from voters who appreciated its uniqueness!

To improve: I realize you didn't have a lot of flexibility to set up this shot considering where it was taken, but I might have played with the shutter speed a bit, choosing something just a bit faster to keep the sun from being so bright, but while keeping the headstones still nicely exposed. As far as processing, maybe the funny texture I mentioned above came from the neat image?

I hope you found this critique helpful. Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Desert Fall
by Stang

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

First impression: Nice range of color from the blue to the orange, and I like the jagged mountain edges and the depth of the two mountains. I also like the contrast of the soft clouds and the harsh mountains. Very simple, and no real focal point, which isn't a bad thing, but not something many DPC voters will go for.

Further reflections: Not sure what you could have done to improve this one since it seems like it was shot on a whim and not something you set up intentionally. Your processing is good, just seems that it didn't have that 'wow factor' to garner a higher score from voters.

I hope you found this critique helpful. Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

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by krnodil

Comment:
It's always nice to find those little surprises in a photo when you open it up, just like the beautiful background here. The shot wouldn't be nearly as interesting without it! Great capture!

Sunrise Warming
by GregoryB

Comment:
This is stunning! Such rich, warm colors, great lighting and perfectly focused. Looking at the snow piled up above my windowsill, this is a wonderful contrast!

Withered
by JeniY

Comment:
Love the colors, and the shallow dof here... everything is nicely balanced. Great job!

Pink in gray
by Melethia

Comment:
Looks like they're sweeping the ground beneath them. Beautiful muted tones and the overlay looks like rain running down the windowpane.

#seize - Duck and Cover!
by bobonacus

Comment:
What fun! I love how she's looking right at you through the shreds. Great capture!

16.12.08 Office assistant
by suemack

Comment:
With all of her help, it's a good thing she's so cute! Love the whimsical blurs in the background from the toys, and the fact that she's completely ignoring them and focused on YOUR toy!

Family Resemblance
by MaryO

Comment:
Adorable! Perfectly timed shot, and I love the little splash of color from their blue and pink collars to help give them some individuality.

Mainz Christmas market
by Melethia

Comment:
Great shot. Interesting how most everyone is wearing brown, black and red with just the occasional other colors popping out. Very unlike the bright colored ski jackets, scarves and hats in this area. Love the warm glow of light coming from the stands too.