The Boulevard
by gliphix

Comment by _eug:
**** Greeting from the Critique Club ****

Challenge
- Relevant to the Challenge? Yes
- Is subject unique (vs. unoriginal or rehashed)? Yes and No. The viewpoint is unique, but the long exposure capturing the head/taillights was common in this challenge.

Compostion
- Good or Bad? How can it be fixed? Nice leading lines and unique view. The left side of the image ruins it for me though. The one palm extends into the image too far. Give me a clear view down the road. Let me follow the string of lights.
- Good focus? The focus is a bit soft, probably due to the 10 sec exposure and camera shake.

Lighting
- Good use of light? Yes, the lighting is good, but the image is overexposed. You used a very narrow aperature , but a high ISO. I'd try using an 800 ISO instead. The street lights and the reflections on the cars are the places that you notice the blown highlights.
- Good use of shadows? Yes No

Aesthetics/Artistic Appeal:
- Colors and Contrast. The colors are a little dull, but the contrast of the lit road and the dark water is a nice touch.
- What is my reaction or feelings? Long exposures make me go, "Ho hum." Just a personal opinion.

Alien Abduction of Surfer
by gliphix

Comment by SandyP:
That's pretty awesome!

Alien Abduction of Surfer
by gliphix

Comment by Bankson:
Extra points for the title
Great action shot

Charlotte's Web
by gliphix

Comment by sea2c:
I'll be back for commenting

Alien Abduction of Surfer
by gliphix

Comment by Odie:
If I only could fly ! Nice capture.

Alien Abduction of Surfer
by gliphix

Comment by Falc:
Nice action, shame the focus wasn't just spot on, could have been a killer shot

Charlotte's Web
by gliphix

Comment by Tasapio:
Nice photo, but I don't think it fits the category of "non-domesticated mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians"

Catch The Wave
by gliphix

Comment by Man_Called_Horse:
great capture, excellent color, good lines, b&w need help, great light, great dof, great comp, overall could be a great print

Charlotte's Web
by gliphix

Comment by serac:
Out of focus, if you're going to use backlighting, the silhouette needs to be sharper.

Alien Abduction of Surfer
by gliphix

Comment by gerdagrice:
Since the surfer's orange shirt is what catches and grabs our attention, the surfer would seem to be the main subject of this image--and his shirt and head are at just about the exact centre of the horizonatl dimension of the image, unfortuantely.