I don't have time to think about the subject
by PeZkaLL

Comment:
So why should I have time to vote on it?
TC

Moonglow
by Mick

Comment:
From the Critique Club

After looking longer at this shot, I find that this is a very interesting shot from a compositional point of view. You have done a nice job creating a balanced composition.

From a technical standpoint, it is a bit difficult to tell what is in focus in this shot. Because of the silhouette type of composition, you would need (IMHO) to have a very crisp focus on the tree branches to really make this pop. As it is here, you can not really tell if you have any part of the shot truly in focus and you can not tell where the DOF really is. Being a DOF challenge, I believe that this is where some of your low score came from.

What might improve a shot like this? There are a couple of things I would try. First of all this shot screams natural framing. I would try cropping this shot on the right directly down the middle of the tree. This would give you a nice silhoette frame on three sides. The next thing that comes to my mind is using just a touch of fill lighting to bring out a bit of details in the trees. I do not think that this would detract from the effect of the moon at all. I do think that it would help to bring out the focus on the trees.

Overall, I like this shot a lot and would love to see any reshoots that you may attempt as it is such an easy location for you to get to!
TC

Message edited by author 2004-02-19 23:06:21.

Blown Away
by TLL061

Comment:
I'll give you the challenge on the title and subject of the piece of sculpture that you are shooting. However, your colors are very dull (levels?) and you appear to be overexposed in her white dress and she appears to be tilted to the left. Also your focus is a little off.
TC

Winter in Garden's Corner II
by davidbedard

Comment:
Very nice, in fact it's beautiful. I would lvoe to see it bigger though as there is so much wonderful detail...
TC

Keep the light on.
by movieman

Comment:
Very tough to get a shot like this exposed properly. You appear to be over exposed slightly on the candle and your white balance may be a touch off, but that may be the yellow glass on the surface...
TC

blues creek ice
by undieyatch

Comment:
I can't tell if it's blue, if it's a creek or if it's ice... You have no real focal points or reference points to help determine what you are seeing. IMHO a color version of this may be better.
TC

Trees: Natural Air
by dinn

Comment:
Very nice capture of a foggy view! Love the three dimensional feel with the variances in shading as you go deeper iinto the shot.
TC

Dock on the Bay
by newtune3

Comment:
To me, this composition is lacking something. You have leading lines but they don't lead you anywhere. There is no focal point or actual subject. It's a nice study in reflection, but that alone doesn't make it pop!
TC

The First Element - Earth
by jonpink

Comment:
Very nice, but I don't agree with your title. The sky here is MUCH more dramatic than the earth... Great job of B/W

Blowin' in the Wind
by Rooster

Comment:
Interesting subject with it's shadow, but IMHO it's not enough to carry the shot and the background is a little busy.
TC