Brooklyn Bridge
by dougmc1

Comment by Gamz:
Nice subject, the B&W works well here.

Brooklyn Bridge
by dougmc1

Comment by UNCLEBRO:
I like it a lot.
My favourite so far.

Brooklyn Bridge
by dougmc1

Comment by leskataus:
Nice shot.

Brooklyn Bridge
by dougmc1

Comment by matiscro:
Ah the good old Brooklyn Bridge. Spent many beautiful days walking over it and looking at the fine NYC women. Nice depth of field, nice composition.

Let Your Fingers Do The Walking...
by dougmc1

Comment by magnetic9999:
Critique Club

This was well shot but the reason it probably didn't do so well is because I think a lot of people feel that the picture of the computer keyboard has been done so many times , esp since most early digital camera aficionados were comptuer users and one thing you always shoot when you're bored is your keyboard :) ..

That said, I like the tilted angle. The clarity and exposure are good. If I was going to do a keyboard shot, I would try to make it a bit different. Maybe some colored light at an angle and take advantage of the reflectivity of the plastic to get some interesting highlights. Just a thought ..

Let Your Fingers Do The Walking...
by dougmc1

Comment by PTLParsons:
Wow, the angle really through me off for quite a while. It makes the letters look like they are on the side of the keys. I really like this illusion. You got me. The focus is a little soft, but what the heck I'm still intrigued by the angle. I still have to look for a minute to see the letters correctly. Worth a 10 all day long. Great one.

The Only Signs You Want to See...
by dougmc1

Comment by DougPaz:
Greetings from the Critique Club };-)

Initial thoughts
Fun and happy composition, interesting take on the challenge, colors could be a bit brighter

Composition/ Content

Composition is very good, I think you put the Epcot Center right where it belonged. I think you placed the timer right where it needed to be as well. The confetti is fantastic. I like the way the road winds off into the distance.

Background
One of the things that might have been improved here is the brightness of the sky. The blue is really washed out.

Camera Work - Technical
Focus seems good for evidentally taking a rather quick hand-held shot. Seems as if the contrast could have been pressed just a little. The sign seems a bit washed out as well.

Digital Processing - Technical
I think the photo could have benefited from a little increased saturation. It would have given you sky more color and the confetti and bright signs as well. A dark border may have brought the colors out a little as well.

Fits The Challenge
Here's the rub...I'm sure some voters marked you down for this. I think it fits the challenge but I'm not sure just how well. I think most were focusing on road signs put up by a Dept of Transportation.

My Opinion On The Photo
I originally scored this shot a five and was very near a six. I think that it meets the challenge but was more focused on the marathon and less on the sign. I know I thought about this shot a lot before voting. Good job, and keep up the good work.


I would be happy to talk further about this shot if you would like to contact me.
DougPaz

Let Your Fingers Do The Walking...
by dougmc1

Comment by irae:
so tiny... the diagonal composition and choice of B/W work here, but the dark tones could use some reinforcement and a more interesting light source than onboard flash is in order.

Let Your Fingers Do The Walking...
by dougmc1

Comment by Dustin:
looks nice. good shadows.

Let Your Fingers Do The Walking...
by dougmc1

Comment by Gracechild7:
Interesting. The boarder has some issues though.