X marks the spot.
by Wildpurple

Comment:
Nice shot, but it's crooked and not crooked enough to look intention. If it was intentional, then I don't get it. If it's NOT intentional it's an easy fix in photoshop!
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Foggy morning on the Gulf
by fleenk

Comment:
I don't normally comment on borders, but in this case I think it detacts from the overall shot. I think it's the color of it...
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Water : Nature's Mirror
by peecee

Comment:
This is a nice shot. I like how clear the reflection is and also the colors. Something doesn't look right though. I think it's a perspective issue. Try rotating the shot slightly before cropping it and it may resolve itself. I would also crop out the dead flower in the foreground (or since the challenge will be over soon, clone it out in photoshop...)
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at a village designated world cultural heritage
by kenbo

Comment:
This shot is very busy! It has many different layers made up of textures, colors, lines. It is confusing to the eye. Also the theme of the shot (water) is kind of hidden in the shot.
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Surfing in the Rain
by hughletheren

Comment:
Nice composition and lines, but the colors are very dull.
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Water.... With A Touch Of "Glass"
by Drake

Comment:
Too dark and hard to see. I don't think this is a good choice of subjects for a low key approach.
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Iris Drops
by SharonS

Comment:
Very nice photo of a FLOWER with a couple of water drops. I can't score it that good in a WATER challenge though...
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Water.... Who'd A Thunkit !
by Drake

Comment:
From the Critique Club

This is an interesting take on the challenge. And you're right there is LOTS of money in bottled water.

Nice composition here. The crop is right where I would want it. The angle of the shot is also quite interesting. You can tell that it's store bought bottled water without really being able to see what brand. Nice! Compositionally the only thing I would change (since it is a set up shot) is making the set up perfect! Eithe make all the bottles face front or make them play 'follow the leader' around the 'S'. Also the line down the middle is a touch off.

Technically, this seems out of focus. Also the colors are a little dull. (maybe a lighting or post editing issue...)

All around a nice shot that with a little more playing around with it could have quite an impact!
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The Color of Money
by TerryGee

Comment:
From the Critique Club

I have to view this shot from two different perspectives. One, as a photographer, and two, as a person.

First the photographer point of view: This shot is about as perfect technically as a shot can be. The focus is right on and the lighting is right on also. The shot is also nice and sharp where it needs to be. I do think that the main dollar sign symbol should be more out of focus though. Color wise I don't really like it though. It really doesn't look like 'The Color of Money'. I know that currency around the world is of different color schemes, but when I think money I think of a darker green. 'The Sign of Money' may have been a better title. Technically perfect, compositionally a few minor flaws that do not really detract.

Now the hard part, the 'ME' point of view: I'm sorry, but I have to agree with many of the commentors on this photo. This type of shot is kind of like a trick billiards shot. It's impressive the first time you see it, but once you know the trick it's never has the same impact! This shot HAS been done before here, sometimes better, sometimes not quite as good. There really is no creativity to it. All you did was put a dollar sign under the glass! Also IMHO once you know the 'trick' there isn't a lot of skill here either. It's a camera shot. I can't do the shot because I don't have the camera. You do. On an intellectual level I can not fault you for using your camera to it's limits, on an emotional level, I'm a little jealous (bitter maybe) that I can not equal this no matter how many times I try it with my camera.
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PS: Please remember that the Critique Club is made up of volunteers. My opinion does not reflect on any other member of this site. It's just my opinion

Message edited by author 2003-12-16 22:53:11.

Simple Life
by cbeller

Comment:
Where are you from? I have Amish relatives all over Indiana, Ohio, Michigan. I know for a fact that they she did not know you were shooting her! On a tech note, your focus is a little soft and I don't think the selective desaturation works here. You did hit the challenge on the nose though!
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