Stand On Your Own Two Feet
by Oriontj

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

Hi Todd. I really like your shot and the idea behind it. As a challenge entry it works the theme really well, IMO.

As mentioned during the challenge that dark barrier at the top really takes away from this image. Might I suggest taking a different angle perhaps further to the right or left of your subject, just enough to allow you to crop off that barrier. Or maybe have this person swim out to the barrier and stand on it instead? :P

Seriously, the barrier is the main thing but you probably already new that. The other thing is the image is on the small side. Taking advantage of the 640 width limit is really to your advantage especially in shots like this. It just gives a better impression about the quality when it's larger.

Stand On Your Own Two Feet
by Oriontj

Comment by photo_gadget:
This photo conveys a sense of emotion giving it appeal.

Stand On Your Own Two Feet
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Comment by DefyTime:
Nice shot

Stand On Your Own Two Feet
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Comment by boyhuntsforbliss:
creative

Stand On Your Own Two Feet
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Comment by lambie83:
I really like this. The only problem is the black object in the background that are bumping into the person's head. I like the colors and the feel though.

Stand On Your Own Two Feet
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Comment by jent:
a larger photo would be nice. Also rasing the camera slightly so the background blocks was not merging with the subject would improve the scene.

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Comment by sabphoto:
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=0
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=0

I think you could have done a couple simple things to avoid this looking like a traditional snap shot... Get rid of some of your brightness, if you can't move the bike to another location then maybe find a way to shield it, your chrome is blown out to the point of being a distraction. I think the rim itself would have been more interesting shot at the right angle.
Your colors are a little plain and dull, see if you can adjust the curves a little or maybe your brightness and contrast to make this image stand out more.
While your image isn't really too small, it is well below the recommended submission sizes so you had room to grow. Try and use the full size allowed
to maybe give more to look at or at least a larger image to appreciate.

Hope this helps.

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Comment by echoman:
looks washed out

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Comment by GrayGhost:
Nice bike. The fork is just too dominant, wish your composition focussed more on the spectacular front wheel with the more interesting curves.