Council sells 1532 defence tower (local frontpage)
by Azrifel

Comment:
(1) COMPOSITION (CONTENT) - I really like the tower. Historic location, and something that probably should not be sold. However, the photo would have a lot more impact if it were not so centered. There are some excellent buildings on the right, and probably on the left, along with a boat. I think I would like to see more of the buildings on the right, so move the tower to the left center of the photo.
(2) BACKGROUND ΓΆ€“ Just a great blue sky; beautifully sets off the tower.
(3) CAMERA WORK ,TECHNICAL ΓΆ€“ Great focus and DOF.
(4) DIGITAL PROCESSING ,TECHNICAL ΓΆ€“ No recommended changes.
(5) MY OPINION ON THE PHOTO ΓΆ€“ When I first looked at the photo, I knew it was in the Netherlands, and I liked it; brilliant blue sky sets off the tower. I think a title that indicated what it was sold for ( or to) would have strengthened the entry for the challenge. The viewer is left wondering ΓΆ€“ will it be knocked down ? turned into a restaurant?

Jim msp
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Council sells 1532 defence tower (local frontpage)
by Azrifel

Comment:
Good photo. Beautiful sky. Try taking the tower either a little left or right ( not so centered). 8
Jim msp

Out of the Ashes
by Ptman

Comment:
Good photo. I like the contrast of green grass & blackened trees. Brown leaves bother me a little with your title. 8

Jim msp

Living On Faith
by Shiiizzzam

Comment:
Outstanding capture, well executed.
Front page, a 10.

Jim msp

Flower
by Title9

Comment:
Looks way out of focus - probably caused by too small a crop. I can see the pixels. Not cover worthy.

Jim msp

First Contact
by Pifflefish

Comment:
Flash reflection in center ruins the attemp. I would accept the blur for the goal you want to achieve.
Angle also confuses me. You seem to be looking down, but stars show at top.

Jim msp

New Frizbee Champion Crowned
by LindaE

Comment:
Good idea, but looks a little too blurred, including close leaves, for a front page. Cropping and lighting are good.

Jim msp

Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday too!
by GolferDDS

Comment:
The whites are way too bright for me - and for a front page photo. It looks like you desaturated some colors, but I don't think the result works here.

Jim msp

Aflame
by n_ravikiran

Comment:
Looks over exposed at top-center, out of focus most everywhere else. Also not sure what would be news worthy.

Jim msp

Electric Blue
by jclark20001

Comment:
Very confusing to me. A decent photo of something, but what? I'm having problems with a story, never mind which page.

Jim msp