Laundry the 1880's Way
by Buckeye_Fan

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club:

I didn’t vote in the Free Study Challenge so this is the first time I’ve looked at your image. This is one of those images that I hate to critique. The image is extremely sharp and the post processing looks like you accomplished your intent. So why didn’t it score better. I think you were attempting to create a little bit of wow factor using selective desaturation. However, it doesn’t really provide any wow for me. Then again, I don’t think the house in the background looks old enough where going sepia would do the trick either. On top of all that, I think the image looks a little unbalanced with the house overpowering the laundry. Cropping tighter on the laundry might help with that issue. This subject looks like it has a lot of potential but a different perspective/background might be needed.

Overall, the image is good and your score reflects its above average qualities. I glad I had a chance to look at your entry, as I enjoyed the visit.

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

Tim

Impressionism in basic editing
by purpleflutterby13

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club,

A very creative entry for a free study. Most photographers equate images like this with a mistake they have made when taking an image (Oh crap, I forgot to reset my shutter speed). Although when done intentionally for artistic purposes, most photographers think to themselves "That doesn't take much skill, all they have to do is use long exposure time" or "Is that all they could come with". Either way, the score will not be pretty, as you can attest. Please continue experimenting and learning but be careful what you select for a free study.

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

Tim

Julius Rop, last years Rhine-Marathon winner, disappointed
by h2

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: A very powerful image and a excellant showcase of your photographic skills. 9 Changed my mind, 10.

Determination
by scarbrd

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: You managed to take a very routine, everyday event and help the viewer achive an emotional attachement. 9

Header
by MattO

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: Great timing on this shot. 9

Sharp Shooter
by jasonlprice

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: You did a nice job of telling a story with this image. 9

Some Men Can Fly
by hotpasta

Comment:
Back to comment and bump: Great timing. 9

What else would you do on a Saturday morning......
by dougi555

Comment:
Back to comment and to bump: This is my favorite image in the challenge. Great visual impact and a fun image to explore. 10

A wedding photoshoot in a very public place
by NalaAndTroy

Comment:
Three things about this image are going to hurt your score just a little bit. First, the image is smaller than what is allowed. Your longest side should be 640 pixels instead of 400 pixels. Two, the image looks tilted to the right. Third, the image isn't sharply focused. Did you sharpen the image after you down sized it for the challenge? Most people use Unsharp Mask with a radius of 1 or smaller after downsizing. You found a cultural event that meets the challenge nicely and everyone looks like they are having a lot of fun. A bit more attention to the post processing details and you will find your scores will improve greatly.

Tim

Wrapping the May Pole
by shareinnc

Comment:
Three things about this image are going to hurt your score just a little bit. First, the image is smaller than what is allowed. Your longest side should be 640 pixels instead of 400 pixels. Two, the image looks tilted to the right. Third, the image isn't sharply focused. Did you sharpen the image after you down sized it for the challenge? Most people use Unsharp Mask with a radius of 1 or smaller after downsizing. You found a cultural event that meets the challenge nicely and the children look like they are having a lot of fun. A bit more attention to the post processing details and you will find your scores will improve greatly.

Tim