Swiss Army Watches
by TommyMoe21

Comment:
*** Critique Club ***

General: The tones are very pleasing and focus is on the brightest part of the image which is what draws the viewers attention.

Composition: The position of the watch itself seems to work however the image as a whole feels out of balance. This could be due to the sections of the image being of different widths and different intensities. It feels weighted a bit too much on the left. Removing the 'Buckle Up' text or changing its location may help. Also, the other text may help balance the image a bit if it were a bit lower in the frame.

Exposure: There are some areas of overexposure, on the buckle and in the background. However these areas are not large enough to present too much of a distraction. Changing the angle of view may have helped here.

Impact: Some impact is created by the tones used and the sharp focus. However, the misplacement of the text takes away from the impact of the other elements.

Keep shooting.

Colette

Thai Paper, Rocks!
by joyinlight

Comment:
*** Critique Club ***

General: My first impression is of the colour and texture displayed in your image. Also, the separation between each piece of paper make nice leading lines.

Composition: The placement of the lightest coloured paper seems a bit to central and makes the image feel a bit out of balance. Three pieces of paper may have worked better (blue, red, gold). Also, since the separation lines are vertical the image may have worked better with a vertical composition to emphasize these lines.

Exposure: The exposure on the blue and red paper seems right however on the others there seems to be too much glare therefore reducing the contrast between the gold leaf and the paper itself. A different shooting angle may have improved this.

Impact: The vibrant colours of the paper is what brings the impact to this image however the lightest colour paper feels out of place as it draws the viewers attention from the others. The lightest colour in a field of darker colours will always draw the viewers attention.

Keep shooting.

Colette

Locked_gate640.jpg
by ty_roni

Comment:
The texture of the grass contrasts nicely with the fence and sky. However, compositionally the image may be cropped a little to tight on the top and right. It doesn't feel balanced to me though you're on the right track offsetting the gate to the left.

This may be Tacky
by AJFI

Comment:
**** Critique Club ****

General: The lighting has brought the woodgrain out nicely.

Composition: Placing the knot in the upper 1/3 of the image adds interest however the even number of nails, though balanced, don't seem to work with it. Odd numbers usually work better. That's not to say never use even numbers just that in this composition an odd number of nails may have worked better.

Exposure: Even though the lighting has brought out the grain in the wood, the nails are overly bright. It was probably difficult to balance the exposure of the nails and the wood. A different time of day or a slightly shaded spot may have helped with this balance.

Impact: This is very subjective. The colour and grain of the wood does provide some however the image as a whole does not. A different composition and/or lighting may have helped here.

Colette

cardinal.jpg
by Links 2 3 4

Comment:
This is a very nice image. Well composed and sharp. It would be nice to know what your camera settings were though.

Kofi
by Ljon

Comment:
Dull grey days can provide great opportunities for photo ops like this one. Good choice of subject and composition placing it near the bottom of the frame. Placing the building more to the left or right would probably improve it.

More contrast between the sky and the building I think would also improve this image. A graduated ND filter may have helped with that.

Hestur
by Ljon

Comment:
Good choice of subject. You've got lots of contrast despite the light on light.

The barbed wire fence is a little distracting but sometimes things like that cannot be helped.

The horse seems a little to central. A change in viewpoint either to the left or right would probably improve the composition.

Color in the sky
by Ljon

Comment:
Good use of a low horizon and good composition with your silhouetted subjects in the lower right.

If there was more distinction between the horizon and the sky I think the image would have more impact. Also, a different vantage point may help as well to provide more contrast between the silhouettes and the sky.

Krani
by Ljon

Comment:
The crane provides a nice leading line into the image however it is a little on the dark side to be the main subject. More contrast might help. Toning down the white objects in the background would probably help as well.

Light objects always draw the most attention. B/W images are all about contrast and texture.

Stillness
by Keith Maniac

Comment:
Good shot of the dock however I feel there is something missing, maybe a pot or bucket or pair of shoes on the end of the dock. It just feels incomplete.