"OCB: Obsessive Compulsive Breakfast"
by KickDrum5150

Comment by DougPaz:
Congrats on the 1st place Ribbon!! Greetings from the Critique Club };-)

Initial thoughts
Very creative, great color,really meets the challenge, light seems a bit bright

Composition/ Content

The composition is fantastic and what really makes this shot. Everything balances nicely. No matter what I do, my eyes are lead to the square eggs which is really the focal point here. The colors are incredible. The square oranges are what really takes the shot over-the-top IMHO. I shows that you put a lot of work into this one. I believe the ribbon probably made it all worthwhile! LOL

Background
I would have never used that striped background but I feel it really works here. It seems just a wee bit crooked on the left side a little lower but not really enough to worry about.

Camera Work - Technical
The only nit I have here is that the lighting might be a little overpowering. Some areas seem a bit brighter, especially the silverware. It is bright and nicely lit but seems like it could have been even better.

Digital Processing - Technical
I noticed that your comments were about equally divided on your border. I personally feel it may have made the shot. It really seems to tie everything together, both colorwise and shape and size. I agree with one commenter that the eggs could have been just a little whiter (and you need to work on those square yolks for next time!) LOL

Fits The Challenge
Definitely fits the challenge as well or better than any.

My Opinion On The Photo
The votes speak for themselves. A "kickin" shot from KickDrum that truly deserved a ribbon. Great job, and keep up the good work.


I would be happy to talk further about this shot if you would like to contact me.
DougPaz

"Manned Scape"
by KickDrum5150

Comment by PTLParsons:
A lit up city is beautiful and you captured this one beautifully. Great job of framing it with the taller buildings. Makes the one in the middle almost look like a crown. The lights on the street really add to this. A well deserved 8 for your work.

"Manned Scape"
by KickDrum5150

Comment by Swashbuckler:
It's a lovely city-scape shot, very well executed. I won't take away points for this not being a mountainous yada yada yada, but others might....The flag in the upper right corner is a nice touch. 7 Swash

"Manned Scape"
by KickDrum5150

Comment by FranziskaLang:
not quite what i was looking for in the landscape challenge (my interpretation is more along the lines of more nature than buildings) but i can see where you are going with this so i won't deduct much for it. for a cityscape photo, i think yours is very well done. it's sharp throughout and the taller buildings at the left and right frame the photo nicely. i especially like the starburst on the one light in the middle. did you use a filter or simply a very small aperture? the rame also works really nice. good work! :)

"Manned Scape"
by KickDrum5150

Comment by aussie:
Excellent capture of light, colour and composition. I find it hard to photograph night shots, however you have done a brilliant job here. Great photo. GL