Day at the Museum
by philcozz

Comment:
Really surprised this didn't make the top 10, even the top 3. Love this shot.

Reflections
by hajeka

Comment:
Beautiful looking building, would love to see it a little more up close and personal if at all possible =)

Galactic city
by ELLIPS

Comment:
Love the position, colors and strong shapes here. Glad I came back to finish off voting, because I had missed this one on the first go-round.

So you'll reach toward the sky...
by hesitant

Comment:
I definitely like the composition here, but don't personally care for the border here. I won't let that affect my scoring here, but have a feeling it may have pulled you down a little bit.

Honolulu Zoo
by Jovan

Comment:
on fire- congrats on another blue ribbon!

Take Your Children
by posthumous

Comment:
Not sure I could imagine a zoo actually using this, but I love the creative angle and presentation so still receives a high score from me :)

Detail
by bjoern

Comment:
Hiya from the Critique Club-

For some reason it seems to me that the beads are a bit out of focus- but the breast, which is essentially in the same plane, looks in focus. My opinion is that the addition of the beads would ideally add to the interest of the photo, as a subject of interest. If this is the case, I think a bit sharper focus (or is it in the PP?) would serve them well- if not, I do think they draw attention and might be pulling attention away from the female form. I do agree with your comments regarding the position- perhaps a bit further to the right in the image might be better. Other than that, the only thing I notice is that the bright light in the center of the subject's chest draws a lot of attention- whether this was your intention or not is entirely up to your artistic preference, but I do find myself looking more towards the large space between the bottom three and top two rungs of beads.

Hope this helped,
Brian

Remembering the Fallen
by kaiser_chief

Comment:
Howdy from the Critique Club!

My first impression was along the line's of mikasi's comment.. the lines do seem slightly soft. You mention that you sharpened, but I might consider pushing it just a little more. Other than that, I definitely like the fact that you waited until the golden light was illuminating the building and the flag was being lowered.

I think to strengthen the photo as is, I would consider cropping it in a little further on the left, so that the flag poles frame the last side of the image. Other than that, the only other thing that immediately comes to mind is that the colors could potentially be pushed a bit further. I sense that maybe you're trying to avoid unnatural looking colors and sharpness, but I think you still have some leeway in that department.

Hope this helped,
Brian

Louvre museum
by wei1108

Comment:
nice patience with the sun's positioning

Place de l'Europe
by Miep

Comment:
great idea, love it! definitely one of my favorites