Paper Clip Art
by Jacko

Comment:
This is definitely stock photography, but it doesn't look like alot of thought or planning went into it. I'm not being negative, it just seems a little too simple. Just a thought, still a good photo.

Wrong way out
by arnit

Comment:
Good lighting, VERY Disturbing.

Goodbye world.
by Geocide

Comment:
The only thing distracting about this is it looks like she's going to overdose on vitamins? A prescription bottle would have worked better here I think.

What we are, you will become
by pimpviking

Comment:
This cemetary is really something else! I would crop out the sky at the top as it's a bit distracting.

Cycle of Life
by ohrasmon

Comment:
Kind of morbid - I don't think death is despair - moments leading to death are. Still amazing that you found this.

Alone In Glory
by Shiiizzzam

Comment:
I love this, one of my favorites.

When all else fails.....the door is always open
by jab119

Comment:
Gorgeous photo but seems better for hope than despair. Very nicely done and the lighting is very pretty.

Please Help Me!
by STEINR

Comment:
As sad as the picture is, her face looks more bored than desperate. Still a great shot though!

Flight of Icarus
by Alecia

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB

Lighting: Gorgeous. I love the way this was lit and it really sets the mood of the photo. Because your focus is the dragonfly, the lighting around him is just enough to draw your eyes there.

Technical: All of your camera setting appear to be perfect, you are centered, and the lighting was done very professionally.

Challenge: Obviously met the challenge, but might not have been yellow enough, especially with the focus on the dragonfly.

Post Challenge suggestions: There is a slight glare or green towards the bottom that keeps catching my eye and drawing it away from the dragonfly. You might want to clean that up.

Overall: A great photo you should be proud of. I'm surprised it didn't do better, but I really think it just needed more yellow.

A Yellow Way to Escape.
by DougPaz

Comment:
CRITIQUE CLUB:

Lighting: Perfect - very well done.

Technical: Your camera setting were great.

Challenge: Met the challenge and it's very attention-grabbing, which is what you want for a competition. This piece is one that people will remember.

Overall: Very hard to critique because it's done so well. The centering works well (because there is only one object of focus), and you left the perfect amount of space on both sides and the bottom. Overall, a greta print that deserved higher marks.