To the mountain
by jonr

Comment:
At first I wasn't impressed, but when I took a closer look I found that it's a great shot. People might vote it down because how dark the foreground is, but the angle and all those leading lines pointing to the mountain really makes this a good shot. Good job. (this might be iceland judging from the traffic lights and the visable mountain from the city)

Cheeks You Gotta Pinch!
by Rooster

Comment:
***Critique Club Comment***

Hi Rooster,

Nice portrait you've got here. Seen from your work you are really good at capturing facial expressions and picking good subjects.

In my opinion this submission just barely meets the challenge since only the title gives away the defining feature. I wouldn't say that it doesn't meet the challenge though and I don't think you got voted down on it.

I see people are commenting on your dof but I think it's good. The main focus in on her left eye and my eyes got drawn right to it and the beautiful smile. Black background (burned?) and the white cloth make an excellent "isolation" for the subject, the beautiful face of this happy girl.

Lighting is a bit harsh coming from a flash unit and I would prefer it was diffused a bit more since it highlights a few spots more than others. Reflector on the left side would maybe help (If you set this up, looks like a spur of the moment kind of thing - a great moment to capture)

You really seem to know your camera and your post processing so I won't go into these things.

One thing I really would like to see (I say this in most of my critiques), I would like to see the Photographer's Comments field filled with info. Explain the occation, how your setup was, what lens you used and such, it would really enhance the learning experiance for most of us if people would use this field more.

Over all I would say this is a great portrait, maybe not technically perfect, but what's more imortant, a photo that communicates a true feeling and spirit. I'm not a fan of harsh flash lighting, but this one does not go over the line, so to speak.

Hope this comment is worth something.

Best regards, Tyrkinn (excuse the english, I'm Icelandic)

Behind the pines
by bobdaveant

Comment:
Good idea, very nicely carried out. The even lumination on the foreground pines is just perfect. Good contrast to the dark background.

3rd St.
by grigrigirl

Comment:
I don't think the voters in general will love this one, but I think it's really good. The suggestive out-of-frame feeling gives you a pretty good idea about whats going on above. Really sharp and the duotone works out perfectly. Very tasteful.

Power-Boats
by marbo

Comment:
Very nice, the masts and the big pole make a nice diamond shape that really makes the composition super. Nicely burned in too. Reflection is nice and clear and the exposure on the boats is good. You really know how to work the camera. Congrats.

Vehicular Communications
by Gil P

Comment:
...so was it a lucky strike or is it set up? (I wish everybody would use the photographer's comments field)

modern art?
by hopper

Comment:
Good subject. Seems to be tilting to the right a bit though. Good colors and texture.

Ghost ride
by arngrimur

Comment:
Síminn?

Watch out for the stars
by andrim

Comment:
Fín hugmynd. Einum of "hreint" skilti kannski, lítur út fyrir að skiltinu hafi verið bætt inn í með myndvinnslu sem gerir þetta pínu óraunverulegt. Flott að ná stjörnunum fínum og skiltið í forgrunni.

Salt Lake Temple
by dwterry

Comment:
A tiny bit over-sharpened (evident on the towers on the left. Great colors (red looks super in the bottom left corner.)