Abstract Liquid Art (Food Coloring On Milk)
by GolferDDS

Comment:
Good concept. I like the colors and the effect of the foodcoloring in the milk. Very creative and well executed.

Barn
by David Ey

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - I like the angle from which this photo was taken. Its a little different than the norm. I really like the way the trees frame in the barn. I could do without the fence, but what can you do? Knocking it down for a few photos seems pretty unreasonable. I like the way the tree on the left has some continuity with the bush right under it, like it's reaching all the way down to the ground. Not a super compelling subject, but for what it is, I think you did a nice job composing this photo.

Technical - I really do not like the colors of this shot. This would be one that I would've made sepia and possibly even added a little grain to it so as to make it look very old. I believe the blue tones in this photo are the main reason it was not terribly well received by the voters. I think you threw them a fastball when they were expecting a curve and it stunned us. I'm not saying its not DUOtone, but it definitely one that caught me off guard.

Overall - I think besides the color issue, the photo is pretty good. Unfortunately the color issue is a very major one and cannot easily be overlooked by the voters, myself included. Best of luck to you in all your pursuits. - Bob

Silouette des ustensiles
by orussell

Comment:
O - I admit I'm one of the ones who marked down for originality in this challenge. I think if you could've done something a little different with the lighting on this one, It would've helped. And its not at all because I think the lighting is bad on this one, just maybe not had it the same across the whole picture. I picture this in my head with the bright light in the middle and substantially darker on both sides, like putting some kind of "v" directly behind the vase so that the light on both sides of it was diverted, so it wasn't quite so intense. Maybe if you could've made it where it looked like the light was coming OUT of the vase it would've done more for me. Just thoughts though. Its really a solid picture as is. Bob

Lancing collage
by marbo

Comment:
Very nice architecture. THe sky is a little ominous, it would be cooler if it was darker. Nice job keeping everything in this picture focued. It wouldn't look right if something was out of focus here. A shallow DOF would've left the foreground blurry as heck and that's never good. I don't really like the houses in front too much. I think it would've been more effective to just get the big building. If the big building were up a little higher and looked more menacing, then I think it would be good to have the couple houses there so show relative size. - Bob

In Low Earth Orbit
by magnus

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - A pink tulip! wow I can't say I've ever seen one of these. My last submission for primary colors was 2 tulips, of mixed colors. I had red and white ones in my backyard, but not pink! I think this one had just a little too much breathing room. I'd have cut some off the left side. I think it might have been a better option if the picture was just a shade crisper. I'm not so sure pink and green count as complimentary colors, but for the sake of argument, we'll say they are. Conceptually it is very good and this is a good flower for it...Nice straight stem.

Technical - Just a pinch off on the focus. That little bit matters a lot in macros though. That's obvious though, I'm sure I'm not telling you anything there. Maybe a tripod was in order for this shot. The exposure is right on and the DOF is great with it being so shallow. The colors all look nice and bright and there's no obvious oversharpening or saturation. It's all in the focus that I find any problems.

Overall - After thinking about the crop, you did the right thing. IF this were pin sharp, then I think it would've been in your best interest to crop it a little tighter. Since it isn't, I think you're best off as it is. Its a good shot, and works conceptually, but it just wasn't pulled off as clear and clean as it could've been. Best of luck - Bob

Color Wheel
by greenem2

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - This was not a terrific capture. This was a good job by the photographer to make the picture as good as it is. I think you really maximized what you could get out of this subject. The colors are worn, tattered, and I believe that gives them some character and makes it not so posed and pretty. This is more real and that's well portrayed in your photo. You made this shot with the framing of the shot IMO. Kudos for that! It meets the challenge very nicely too.

Technical - This really isn't a tough shot to take by any means. I am curious to know if you took it like this or cropped it to achieve this framing. Exposure is excellent as is the focus. Real nice work.

Overall - I think its a good shot. The subject doesn't really allow anything too exceptional, but this is as well photographed as I think it could be deserted and still. Excellent framing makes this shot as good as it is. Nice work. Good luck in future challenges. - Inspzil

Home Wall
by tyrkinn

Comment:
This is a pretty weird photo if you don't mind me saying so. I like the painting, but the photo involves more than that. I like the bright spot on the wall and the use of negative space to really accentuate the painting. We are forced to look at it. My feeling is that it will not do very well, but I think its better than average. I really think you made the most of this bit of wall and the painting. Good job

2303. Third one from the left; Yeah, that's me....
by Dallas_TX

Comment:
I'm a sucker for lines and geometry so this one got me right away. I like the way you angled the "v" from the center to the left of the shot. It's a good shot and I also like the title too. Nice work.

House Invader
by mbardeen

Comment:
I'm not so sure of this shot for this challenge, but I'll tell you it is a great shot. really clear with a shallow DOF makes this picture. The little shine off the spider is really cool too. Very nice picture even though I don't think its really good for this challenge. Maybe an allusion to this being the spider's home would've been a little more appropriate. Great photo regardless!

It's my home too.. let me in..
by Refracted

Comment:
By far the best title in the challenge. This one really made me laugh. I have 5 cats, so I know how you feel. Only one goes outside at all though. But I swear they think they own the place. I like the way you framed this and that the mouth isn't showing all the way. Good job with the DOF and the picture is crystal clear. Nice work