The Colors of My Freedom
by StevePax

Comment:
Hi Steve from the Critique Club,

My first impression of the picture - poor focus and simple concept we've all seen 100 times. Some commented a black background might have been better, I'm not so sure, because then the darker colors wouldn't have contrasted, so maybe a different background, but I'm not sure what color would've worked best. The actual positioning of the crayons wasn't so bad, you just needed focus. I would recommend never submitting a photo this poorly focused, you can always reshoot until you get focus, that's one of the advantages we have using digital.

Sorry I have so little good to say, but, I'm trying to help you out, not just to say nice things so I don't hurt your feelings. Just keep shooting and try to learn from mistakes.

Take Care,
Brian

A Dying Breed
by purpletroll

Comment:


"DPChallenge user purpletroll has sent you the following private message:

I beg to differ. They are not of a dead breed. San Fransico still uses trolley cars."

Hey purpletroll,
No offense was meant by my comment. When I commented "A dead breed", I meant this trolley car in particular. I realize they still use trolley cars in San Fran, though I did not know this one was from PA. I have seen the ones in San Fran, and they are great. I just feel that this particular car looks very "dead", not dying. A feeling of nostalgia might have been more inspired by a pic of a trolley in use (at S.F. for instance). This particular shot more makes me think of "Junk", not "Nostalgia". Sorry if I seem blunt, but if we all make comments based on what we really feel instead of trying to not hurt feelings, we all might learn more from each other. BTW, I gave you a "6" on this photo, well above the average score it received. Others weren't so kind because they gave you a low score and didn't tell you why!

Take Care,
Brian

The Fun and Wonderful Toy!
by krae

Comment:
Seems like the slinkies in the back aren't focused as well. I like this shot, nice subject and the composition is pretty good. Are those slinkies worth money now?

Window of the storehouse, a hiding place when a child
by kenbo

Comment:
A very personal interpetation of this challenge, and also a valid and interesting one. I like the lighting (or lack thereof?).

my grandfather's light still shines
by neenee1999

Comment:
Not very good focus in this photo, and too much glare from the lamp - a polarizing filter would've helped a lot.

Remember...Running Away
by Doorskidder

Comment:
Yeah I do! Just I didn't travel along the railroad, it was a nearby lake. Great job with the color, and I like your choice to leave a large empty space in the foreground - it gives me the impression that the little boy has traveled a ways. This is one of my faves in this challenge.

Next Stop 1952
by OneSweetSin

Comment:
Nice job on this. Nice effect with the rusty red engine. The sky is pixelated, however, you probably overprocessed the photo I'm guessing.

King Maximilian, son of the Emperor Ferdinand
by sahko

Comment:
Looks just a little staged...

A Tale of Trade and Timber
by zeuszen

Comment:
Great perspective. This could pass for an antique photo!

Remember These Things...
by fsieradzki

Comment:
I guess on this site that can pass for "Nostalgia".-)