Tear
by shoggy

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club,

I didn't vote the macro challenge so this is the first time I've seen your image. My first impressions are that the colors are wonderful, the lighting is well done, and the image meets the macro theme. For me there is too much out of focus area in the front of the image. Instead of providing a leading line to the water drop, it acts like a wall or barrier to my eye. However, I not a huge fan of the front out of focus images to begin with so I want you to be aware of this bias. If I had voted on this challenge I would have given you a 6 to start with for excellent execution of your idea and then compared it to the other submissions for creativity and possible bumping. Nicely done and a solid entry for this challenge.

Feel free to send me a PM if you have any questions regarding this critique.

Tim

Psychedelic Silverware
by eransh10

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club,

I didn't vote the macro challenge so this is the first time I've seen your image. My first impressions are that the idea is very creative, the lighting is well done but the composition (arrangement of the plastic ware) could have been stronger. There is also a weird pixilation contained within the very vivid colors. Was this from the post processing or an effect of the polarizing filter? I also think that your score suffered a little bit for not being "macro" enough. A very creative image that might have scored closer to 6 if entered into a challenge with a theme related to colors or silverware.

Feel free to send me a PM if you have any questions regarding this critique.

Tim

Strawberry time
by Rino63

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club,

I didn't vote the macro challenge so this is the first time I've seen your image. My first impressions are that the lighting and composition are well done and the shallow depth of focus helps the strawberry look like it is coming out of the frame (slight 3D effect). Overall, it looks like a fairly standard set-up that the voters have seen many times. This would provide a "I could have easily shot that" feel instead of a "I wish I had thought of that" feel. I also think that your score suffered a little bit for not being "macro" enough. A very solid, technically strong image that might have scored closer to 6 if entered into current healthy food challenge.

Feel free to send me a PM if you have any questions regarding this critique.

Tim

Vicious Delicious
by shahaf

Comment:
Bonus point for making me laugh. 7 Bumping to a 9. Nice job.

Baby Hawk
by benolsen

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: The sepia tone is very subtle in this image but any more might have been over the edge. This is a fun image to look at and your creativity has earned you a new favorite. 10

Grandma's Fiddle
by Jammur

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: The tonal range in the main subject is amazing. A slight curve adjustment would help separate the "fiddle" from the background a bit more. 9

Splat... splat... splat...
by Venom

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: Love the title and the memories this image brings back. A slight curve adjustment would help separate the subject from the background a bit more. 9

Some time to myself...
by breadfan35

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: You did a nice job with the exposure and post processing on this image. Lots of nice angles to frame the subject and the lighting is dramatic and enhances the mode of the image. Hope there is enough sepia to get you a 6+ score in this challenge. Bump to an 8.

Back to bump again: I can't justify giving this any score less than a 10. This image has a very calming effect and has earned a spot in my favorites.

Out in the Cold
by jodis_eva

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: The creativity of this image earns it space in my favorites. Everything in this image works, the shallow depth of focus, the play between urban chic and urban decay. The sepia tone pushes this beyond what b&W could have achieved. Nicely done. Bump 10

Dogwood
by banmorn

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: The sepia tone really enhances your image nicely. The composition is wonderful and the lighting was perfect to bring out all of the delicate details. Nicely done. 9