Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
by STEINR

Comment:
Greets from the Critique Club!

Hi Steinr,
This is a wonderful architectural photo and it caught my eye during the voting, however I was one of those that wasn't quite happy with how off center it was. While it is off-center, it doesn't feel off-conter, and I think that was a major part of this challenge. I think this would have fared much better if the left side was cropped close to the building. To me, this feels more center, even though it's more centered technically. Hmm.. I hope this is making some sense. Anyway, everything else on the shot works, I like the little patch of green on the right and the blueness of the sky. There are some parts of the photo that are a bit too over-exposed for me, but it's not enough to detract majorly from the shot.

Hope this helps and good luck in future challenges!
-Matt

Trampoline!
by magnus

Comment:
Greets from the Critique Club

Hi Magnus,
This is nice example of stopped motion and it meets the challenge well, but it's not an exciting photo. The house in the background is distracting, I would have perferred to see a tighter crop with no house.

All in all, a nice photo but not a great one.
-Matt

Virginia Creeper
by indigo997

Comment:
There's a reason you're tops in my statistically favorite photographer list and this is it. I gave this a pure and unreserved 10 - you make the ivy look dangerous and alive. Good job.

Black Feather
by Annida

Comment:
I love this. Brilliant! 1.


ok. I'm just kidding. this is definitely a 10. It looks like it's a drawing, a really black sketch. Almost out of a cartoon. I love the textures. It's all good!

Hand on my heart
by Kavey

Comment:
Oooo. Nice breast! Seriously, I really like the toning and graininess in this shot, it has a *real* feel to it, and I think that's what you were aiming for. Good job!

one for the scrapbook
by indigo997

Comment:
Good job Indi! This reminded me of one of my grandfather's photos and it got a very good score from me. Thanks for bringing up that memory!

-Matt

RioSamba rose.jpg
by Crafty Sue

Comment:
Hi Sue

This is a very nice shot! I like the yellow of the rose contrasted with the green of the leaves. Also, the composition is very nice, having the diagonal of the plant stem to the right and the circle of the rose to the left creates loads of interest.

Good job!!
-Matt

Crystal clean
by Anastasia

Comment:
Greets from the Critique Club!

Hi Anastasia ;)

First off.. I like this picture. But, there is something missing for me.

I think I want to see just a little more darkness in this shot. That's just personal opinion.

What I do like about this pic is everything else. I like the composition. the surface of the glass presented against the surface of the liquid (frozen water?). I even like tha back light. As for the mood, it makes me feel, well... light and airy, almost non-existant.

Just a tad more dark and it would have been striking, IMO. (Alternatively, cropping the light out of the picture might have worked as well...)


Good job, I think it should have placed higher!

Birds of a feather
by Jean

Comment:
I love this photo. It's simple yet complex at the same time. The diagonals running through out and the tones you've captured are wonderful. I really love the juxtaposition of black, gray, and white. Great job!

Whitney
by draney4

Comment:
At first I was disturbed by the focus on the rim of the hat, rather than the eyes.. however on further contemplation I do like the effect. It almost serves to draw attention to her face and hair. Good job! 9