Straight to the Top
by bvy

Comment by cutout:
6

Straight to the Top
by bvy

Comment by liberty:
Excellent! Absolutley sratit to the point! 9

Downstairs
by bvy

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

I didn't know they had hills in Pittsburgh!! :)

Excellent use of leading lines/vanishing point to set up the symmetry in this shot. You have also done well at depicting the grade of the steps (I am assuming it is steep), which is not always easy to do. I, like one of your commenters, also feel that something is a bit "off" in the shot. After looking at it, I think it is the shadow of the left handrail setting up the illusion that the left is just a fraction higher than the right. It also makes the shot look a bit off-center, when it really isn't. I suppose to eliminate that you would either have to do a lot of cloning (which wasn't legal in this challenge) or shoot on an overcast day or when the sun was directly overhead. Otherwise, it is to be expected, and nothing to fret over, I don't think.

Technically, this shot is well done. The deep dof lets the viewer see further up into the frame (which is actually down), and the lighting/exposure allows many of the details to show. The coloring you have chosen sets a bit more "mood" than a straight bw would, I think, and I suspect color would be too busy and you wouldn't be able to see the steps and illusion as well.

Best to you in future challenges, and if I need to further clarify or explain myself, please feel free to contact me.

Karma

Boy With Balloon
by bvy

Comment by khdoss:
Greetings from The Critique Club

Welcome to DPC too!

First you should know that comments made during challenges can be painfully honest. Know that most people are trying to be helpful, some are just a little more graceful with their words.

Technically this picture is ok. Lighting is a bit harsh on the face
and the red of the ?slide?. The color is bright and the skin tones look okay,

You have met the Rule of Thirds well.

The subject does not keep my interest, but for your first challenge you have done well.

My advice is to keep shooting, and entering challenges. It is hard in the beginning, comments may be left that seem harsh but read through the lines and you will see that most people here have thier hearts in the right place.

Karen

Downstairs
by bvy

Comment by Charlene:
Sent shivers down my spine.

Boy With Balloon
by bvy

Comment by JenniferDavidGA:

Originally posted by JenniferDavidGA: 4

Sorry for this comment during voting. I downloaded a script to vote with the keypad and it wasn't working right. I am going back and commenting on all these I messed up on.

I like the expression that you caught here. Overall it is just laking more interest for the voters here a DPC. It is technically a perfect shot but boring (not to be rude). You did a wonderful job with the shot and the post processing. Keep shooting!!!!

Downstairs
by bvy

Comment by Monique64:
Maybe more of a contrast. Also the shadow is a little distracting as it ruins the symmetry a little.

Downstairs
by bvy

Comment by bassbone:
There is something very strange about this photo that I can't quite put my finger on - the cropping is on the money and the image appears to be even across and up and down, but it still appears not centered for some reason - it must be the shadow of the railing or possibly your placement when taking the photo - it almost seems that you weren't quite dead center when this photo was taken... I wish I could figure it out.

I really like the perspective and contrast in this photo a lot..7

Boy With Balloon
by bvy

Comment by JenniferDavidGA:
4