Noise on the line: Mother and Daughter compare childhood cell phones
by jonfrommk

Comment:
Positives:
Composition works well and a fun interpretation of the challenge topic. Very cleverly done. The BW interpretation and perspective are likable.

Technicals:
Focus, exposure and lighting generally good. There are two technical defects that held back this image in scoring. One, the background - it adds nothing to the composition and the harsh shadows are noticable and distracting. Two, the wire between the two phones is out of focus and acts as a viewer distraction.

The challenge:
Though it is a creative interpretation of the topic some viewers might have thought the image a cliche. Outside this particular challenge it would have been considered very original.

There is image noise in this frame and it can be interpreted as necessary by some to support the challenge theme, but it is unlikely many DPCers would make that connection. Though it does not hurt the image it does help it much either. Smooth, noiseless images perform better than noisy ones MOST of the time at DPC.

Suggestions:
The BG is the biggest technical defect in this image and caused by a common DPC mistake - You positioned your models to close to the wall. Your background has lighting shadows that, in this case but not all cases, distracts from the image. You can remove the BG shadows in post processing and make the BG solid white. But, unless you want to highlight shadows in an image then ALWAYS position your models a few feet from BG walls and you can either soften or eliminate the shadows.

In a reshoot you'd correct the out of focus wire by waiting until it is not moving before taking the picture and/or taking it at a faster shutter speed.

I might add, though you can apparently submit challenge entries without the ISO, f/stop and shutter speed information I recommend you include it. Makes a differnce when suggesting things you might have done differently with the image to address certain types of issues.

Cobra Charmer
by TOY

Comment:
This is an amazing image. Its technical qualities plus it's unique presentation and absolute 100% match to the challenge topic is responsible for its high score. You have trivialized it with some of your responsive comments.

Oxtroit
by heida

Comment:
As always from you, an incredible image. A little over focused but NOT bad. It blows me away in many ways.

Colour My World
by Judi

Comment:
Did not vote, but wish I could had to give this one a 10. GREAT image.

Ski Weekend for Two
by CEJ

Comment:
Excellent quality, well composed. Super job. Wonder what this would look like in BW.

An L82, Just for You
by Ristyz

Comment:
What I like best about this image is the setting. Looks like Arizona (Sedona specifically) or southern Utah. This image has the look and feel of a magazine ad. Some voters might fault it for that. Of course, they'd be wrong. Great capture! Everything about it is good. One of the top images in this challenge.

New Printer
by Zoomdak

Comment:
Good idea, perspective and general technicals are high. Dn't know if you could have teaken this with a higher f/stop but if you could to get a little more DOF then the image might have been even better.

So I heard your into guys these days, Langdon. Happy Birthday!
by Dan_Cottle

Comment:
Very nicely done BW... Good pose, excellent tones and lighting. Hope you don't get trashed by voters very much for DNMC.

A "bokeh" of Flowers
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Exceptionally well captured image. Sharpness crisp, composition fine and DOF makes for a soft brown BG that highlights the flower and bee perfectly. Some voters may not feel this meets the challenge very well, but they will not think it is a bad picture. Kudos to you for a nice capture.

How About A Motocross Bike?
by chip_k

Comment:
Nicely captured and well composed. Some dodge and burn on the clouds would spruce it up for DPC and increase the feel of flying through ther air. This image will score well and is one of the best in the challenge.