Rachelleby
anggComment by karmat: CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
You have met the challenge by having the subject off center.
The blue cast, though it does add some interest, gives the picture an unnaturally cool look. Though you obviously could not control the lighting, you may have been able to make some adjustments in levels or something to change it, if you desired.
Dark, action shots are a challenge with any camera, not just digital, but I am wondering if using a higher ISO would have helped. I see you have a G2, and I am not certain, but I would suspect that it would allow for ISO adjustment. Perhaps you could do a search by camera and contact some other G2 owners to find out. This shot, well focused, would have had some real impact, I think.
As far as cloning out the microphone -- I don't think it would have helped your score that much, as I don't see it as a totally distracting element. As someone else pointed out, it actually serves as a balancing point almost. And, if you did clone it out, and it was detected, you would be DQ'ed which doesn't help you at all.
If you like the shot, that is what matters, so take whatever I say however you like.
Best to you in future challenges.
karmat