On Top of "Swing"
by rayg544

Comment by Ragga2000:
Nice picture :o)

On Top of "Swing"
by rayg544

Comment by tate:
Great retro feeling.

On Top of "Swing"
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Comment by hotpasta:
lovely clear shot looks great in b and w

On Top of "Swing"
by rayg544

Comment by Jutilda:
COOL! Did they play "String of Pearls" and "Moonlight Serenade?"

I like this alot.

Unsung Heroes
by rayg544

Comment by yanko:
Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club...

Positives:

Good choice in going with a b/w version especially for this challenge. The image is also sharp and overall has good detail. Speaking of details, I like how you captured the name on the side of the helicopter. That right there helps tell the story without the need for the title, which is great. I also like the subject you chose, which is very fitting for the challenge in general.

Suggested Improvements:

I like the idea that you wanted to capture the pilot closeup, however his expression comes off as uninteresting and he's hard to see between that strong glass reflection and his gear. What I'd recommend is trying to capture him when he's more animated or perhaps getting into the helicopter or engaged with others with the helicopter as the backdrop. Doing that may introduce more emotion/impact that is otherwise lacking with his expression and how he is situated in this photo.

From a technical aspect, I might do a levels adjustment on this one because the blacks don't look black enough.

Summary:

Strong entry for the challenge but just lacked that something extra to do better. For this subject, motion (from the subject or helicopter) would have produce a lot of impact.

Edited for spelling.

Message edited by author 2006-05-12 22:18:34.

Twilight
by rayg544

Comment by loseme:
*Critique Club*

"Twilight" is a different choice for the Free Study Challenge XI. This was an image that stands out because of the vibrant colors.

My first impression when looking at the shot is boy that is creepy, my perspective is probably altered because I was just reading about the Amityville horror and then I got this shot. Anyway I can defiantly tell you were using color to enhance the feeling of the shot and it worked very feel. The green cast makes the house look weird/creepy but the tree looks fake (to me). It would be interesting to see the shot even with the tree cropped out. Also there is a small red dot in the grass that took away from the shot a little bit.

Overall I think you did a great job with this one, it really stand out from the rest. Unfortunately I think the voters may not have been to keen on the green.

Twilight
by rayg544

Comment by DigitalVita:
Lovely, peaceful scene

Unsung Heroes
by rayg544

Comment by meow:
Like the title.Good job.

Unsung Heroes
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Comment by DefyTime:
Great shot for the challenge

Twilight
by rayg544

Comment by BakerBug:
Is the green cast from a street light? Very erie!