Shh, Don't Tell
by enajj

Comment:

Originally posted by karmat: CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE by karmat Compositionally, the diagonal you establish betwee the lid and the hand is good. It gives a definitive "line" to the shot, and adds a bit of interest or action to it. That said, the straight on perspective makes the shot seem a bit static. The lower perspective is better, I think, than one that is even, but perhaps if it were "turned" some, more dof could be defined, and it would have more depth to it. Also, it feel a bit tilted to the right to me. Technically, you have done well with exposing the glass correctly. That can be difficult. the hand and the lid, though, appear to be just a touch off. That makes the shot have the impression that it is out of focus, because the two "anchor" points are not crisp. Overall, it feels like a touch more contrast would also help it to be a bit more dynamic. Overall, I think you did meet the challenge, though arguably, stealing a cookie isn't a crime (unless you are shoplifting it), but the idea was good, and it was kinda nice to not see all blood, gore and violence. Good work and best to you in future challenges. Karma

It is nice to see such detailed analysis. That wd encourage the youngster to keep doing better. Tnx.

Shh, Don't Tell
by enajj

Comment:
They say "caught red handed". Here the grass reflection gives the had a green shade! But I like the concept and the humor behind the shot. Goes to my fav!

Espresso Explosion
by todbedy

Comment:
Oil prices are exploding! This one should make the symbolic shot for any headline on the subject. Great shot! Congrats on the blue!

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R--COO- H3 N+ --CH2 --CH2 --SO2- Y + H2O = Liquid Pearls
by hotpasta

Comment:
Looks like artwork! Yellow for this blue is well deserved. Congrats!

Eternal Friendship
by senor_kasper

Comment:
Makes me nostalgic! Congrats!

Water Chemistry
by IreneM

Comment:
Fascinating image! Congrats Irene. I am not surprised. With liquids as teh subject i guess you are never far too away from the ribbons!

City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain.
by bob_bobski

Comment:
Intriguing! what is this?

White Bird
by riversong

Comment:
Congrats on your Red! Great pix!

Beautiful Beatnik
by enajj

Comment:
The sharp features are captured nicely. The quintessential of female portraiture - angles, curves, expression, ornaments/accessories?, mood, fashion - all captured. May be the right side of the subject shd hv been a little more hidden in darkness to enhance the mystery of the female aura.

(oops! when i look below at what the experts say in the comments, I guess I am saying the opposite - they are calling for more light on the right! But then I am no photographer - so I am leaving my honest opinion as is for whatever it is worth.)

Congratulations on your maiden attempt. I guess you wd strike it rich sometime soon!

Little Big Man
by timfythetoo

Comment:

I kinda like this - a sentimental favorite for me.
[DPC: Don't you guys think it is time to have another section for sentimental favorites?]

Perhaps if the kid was shot looking into the mirror it wd have been a more 'natural' shot - just my thought.