Payphone in Newark, NJ
by xoxotember

Comment by loseme:
*Critique Club*

"Payphone in Newark, NJ" does defiantly fall within the Duotones challenge. One thing that is great is I do believe this was the only phone as opposed to when you see the same shot over and over.

The image itself is interesting and look like something on a book cover or the news. I really like that our focus in on the phone and how soft this makes the background look. I don't mind that it look like horizontally the box is leaning but I think it may have scored a little higher with the vertical being straightened, but maybe that is what you were trying to achieve. This challenge was so huge I think it is really hard for voters to go through and give the time they would want to, to each piece. Also even though we were looking a Duotones I think people were also looking for something is very striking and possibly more contrast. This is really a great first challenge entry and I am sure we will see many things to come from you. Keep up the good work.

Payphone in Newark, NJ
by xoxotember

Comment by JunieMoon:
Well, the contrast is nice on the image. The patterns in the background give it a bit of a tonal range. I found the image to be kind of boring, though. Just want to encourage you to think about what you are shooting, and asking yourself if it is interesting to a large amount of folks.

Payphone in Newark, NJ
by xoxotember

Comment by carpents:
Very nice. The duotone works well to minimize the distracting patterns and colors into a single harmonious mess.

Payphone in Newark, NJ
by xoxotember

Comment by persimon:
Weems very photojournalistic. I like the reality of the image. Nothing hidden or embellished.

Payphone in Newark, NJ
by xoxotember

Comment by MistyMucky:
the phone is a bit overexposed, IMO