Señorita en la Bufanda Roja (Lady in the Red Scarf)
by vlado

Comment by Balko:
Meets Challenge 2
Technicalities 2
Interestingness 1
Out of the Box
Personal Bias
Total = 5

Señorita en la Bufanda Roja (Lady in the Red Scarf)
by vlado

Comment by smudgeSMJ:
I wish the scarf were not cutting her eye in half.

Nambucca Heads
by vlado

Comment by SaraR:
Hello from the Critique Club.

What a wonderful find this scene was! I find the photograph quietly pleasing - it doesn't have the wow factor so beloved of DPC, but there is a gentleness and serenity to it that other members have commented on. You have presented the photo well, with a semi-panoramic crop, which suits the scene. The composition is well balanced, with the jetty leading the eye in. I particularly like the way the texture of the water changes behind the jetty - a little detail, but one that adds to the viewer's pleasure. The exposure is good with just enough detail in the shadows, and displays the light beautifully. Your choice of shutter speed was also good for the image; any slower and you would lose the gentle ripples that add greatly to the ambience.

Really, I have no suggestions for improvements of the photo as is, or if you were to re-shoot - other than perhaps the addition of a small boy with fishing line dangling his legs over the jetty edge!

You mention that you may have over-processed the photo - that certainly isn't evident to me! All in all, a photograph that I have enjoyed viewing. If you you have any questions about this critique, feel free to drop me a PM.

Regards,
Sara.

Ukrainians Dancing at a Wedding
by vlado

Comment by Iraklis:
A lot of energy in this!

Nambucca Heads
by vlado

Comment by peter:
Nice a peaceful - just sit back and have a cold one. Great shot!

Spirits in the Smoke
by vlado

Comment by MistyMucky:
Smoke is very grey, so you have the right mood. I guess you know that is not dpc mainstream.

Spirits in the Smoke
by vlado

Comment by smudgeSMJ:
All the smoke blends together.

Ukrainians Dancing at a Wedding
by vlado

Comment by kolasi:
Great Photo, makes me dizzy and makes me want to be there

Spirits in the Smoke
by vlado

Comment by Balko:
Meets Challenge:2
Technicality:2
Interestingness:2
Personal Bias:
TOTAL: 6

Ukrainians Dancing at a Wedding
by vlado

Comment by posthumous:
Bravo!