Am I Not Worthy For Your Kingdom?
by Turbotech

Comment:
Greets from the Critique Club

Hi Turbotech,

This is an interesting, thoughtful shot. I'm not entirely sure it raises questions in my mind, but that's beyond the scope of my critique. The technical aspects of this photo are well done. I like the composition (though it's not perfectly centered) and I really like the lighting. What I don't like is that the shot appears to be oversharpened.. I actually think a bit of a blur would make this shot feel more mysterious and add to the questioning nature - but that's just me. Apart from that, there's not much more I can say.

Good job and good luck in future challenges
-Matt

blue bikini
by shutterfly

Comment:
I think I knew who took this picture, but I'm not sure why. Shutterfly?
I'm sure you've heard this from bunches of people, but I'm not sure I'd consider this nude. It is a nice photo tho, and you've done a good job with the desaturation. Seeing as mine is not really a "nude" either, I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt. -7

Somnolence
by Toddh

Comment:
I really like the combinations of textures and tones in this picture. I think they compliment eachother nicely. The white crumpled bedspread against the smooth darkness of her flesh works very well. good job.

Lay Lady Lay
by MikeO

Comment:
I'm sorry, but this is an unflattering pose. Technically the photograph is well done, but that's not enough to make up for the pose.

Maestro
by albright1

Comment:
Hmmm.. this looks familiar. I think I know who the subject (and thus the photographer) is. I really like the light down the right side of his torso, but I would have liked to see a bit more lighting to highlight the shape of his back.

.:: in my dreams ::.
by magnetic9999

Comment:
The lighting here is choice. The soft tones of her skin and the subtle greys, blues, and whites go together nicely. Composition is excellent, I love that you have her in such a straight line on the diagonal. Almost like she's seperating the dark from the light. Brilliant!

Calamity In 1881
by Tarbini

Comment:
This is just good. It nails the challenge topic but isn't an easy photo to 'get'. If you take the time to look, the realization of how bad this must have been hits you. What happened to this family? Was it disease? What about the parents?

Good shot. 10.

Zero spot editing. How?
by kiwiness

Comment:
I know, I know!

It's magic, isn't it? Great shot, tones, and focus.

"The Question"
by tfarrell23

Comment:
Where are the missing letters?

Good one.. I like the composition.

How?
by marbo

Comment:
Letsee.. My guess would be two big storms, high tide, and two fires. Does that cover it? *grin*

Good shot. Like the sepia toning.