Now Serving Number: 05-02
by Frakster

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

1st of all for me the shot seems a little bit too dark. ( I know it is a b&w but I think it would have looked better slightly lighter). Unlike one of your comments below, I don't have a problem with the bright spots through the trees.....However, your camera angle I believe could have been altered to make a more powerful picture.

On a different note, I am not understanding your title.....However, I never score or critique based on the title.

I hope this was helpful to you. Keep shooting....

Buddhism & Bicycles
by Qiki

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

As far as the quality of the b&w it's a nice shot. Your dof is good. Your subject is well defined. Unlike your other comment I don't have a problem with the way he is looking. Looking towards the left does not bother me at all. The problem I do notice is the bicycle. I think in the location it's in is a bit distracting. Mainly the handlebars by his head. I think it would have done much better if he was in front of the bike. I still think the bike is necessary for your shot....I just would have chosen a different location. Overall nice shot though. Happy shooting...

Resting
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

I like the amount of detail in your shot. I also think it follows the challenge very closely. It's nice but I think it scored about right. It is definitely a very caring / loving image. Good job

Wrinkles and memories
by denisspray

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

I think you did an ok job matching Mark's style. These challenges are always hard to match the styles. There is a well defined subject....good DOF...Nice lighting. This ends up making a nice black & white. Good job

The Emergency Door
by romil

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

To tell you the truth I had to look up who Mary Ellen Mark was before I critiqued this pic. I think you matched her style nicely. I agree with your comment about the pic being skewed. That to me is a bit distracting but it didn't seem to hurt your score. I really like the man looking directly at the camera. I think that adds tons of interest for me. To be quite honest I have no negatives for you. (That's a good thing I hope) Congrats on the ribbon. In my opinion well deserved. Happy shooting

Bears go to heaven too!!!
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

Janine....Overall nice shot. Nice fluffy clouds. The sign is very crisp and clean looking. However the shot is missing something. Where are the bullet holes??? A sign like that in Louisiana would have at least 3 or 4 bullet holes in it. It's good target practice. Nice shot though. Keep it up. Happy shooting

I want attention....
by TeddyBare

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

wow stunning image. The DOF is awesome. You have been able to bring out every detail in the feathers. I can almost hear his piercing screech. The lighting is a bit harsh on his bill, however. That really is my only negative. Overall good shot...I do think it should have scored slightly higher though.

Happy shooting

Family Tomb
by primabarbara

Comment:
I like the lighting on this one. The POV is also good. The crop is not bad but I probably would have brought it in slightly on the left

The old wise bird
by ilka

Comment:
Hello from the critique club....

1st off I need to say that I do disagree with your 1 and only commentor. The DOF is great...... I love how the focus is on the eye. That adds alot to me. It makes the bird look at me and that draws my eye. I absolutely like to see the background and the foreground are out of focus. I think it really works for this shot. Another thing I really like.........the colors.....absolutely brilliant. Overall I think your score was a little bit low......

Unfortunately I cant give you any negative marks on your shot. I always try to give a few negative aspect of a pic to help a photographer to improve....The only prob I really like this pic. Anyway nice shot and keep it up. Happy shooting

Rut Quiescence
by aliqui

Comment:
Hello from the critique club...

1st I'll explain what I like: I love the framing. The trees frame the elk nicely. I also like the amount of detail in the trees and grass. Your focus is spot on....

OK there is only 1 thing that I really think hurts this pic. Lighting. The light in the background I find too harsh. (I am sure this was taken in mid day). I did not vote in this challenge but I would have given you a 5.

Overall nice shot. Keep shooting