I'm much better looking than her,Meow!
by pitsaman

Comment by leshii:

Originally posted by pitsaman: I see,your photos are very high quality, hard to find ....

Was this some sort of attempt to insult me? I haven't submitted anything here worth the time it took to take it. I know that. I've admitted that before. Why? Well, assigning an arbitrary number to photography, especially the stuff that's on this site, is ridiculous. I'm not about to spend two hours setting up some tacky photograph just so people can give me a 6 for "technical" when they've got no idea what they're talking about.

My point is, just because no on liked your picture doesn't make them kid haters. Maybe your picture isn't that good. Maybe in order to get better at photography you might want to recognize that its not the subject, its the style. It's not how much effort you put into it, its what you see.

Ok, for one, your background is crooked. Did you notice that? Two, you centered your subject. Three, the colors are muted, boring. There's no life to this picture. The kid doesn't give it life. The cat looks either drugged or just as bored with the picture as I am. The background is awful, also. Try a nice blank wall next time so the emphasis is on your subject, especially since this is a "portrait".

There's your criticism. Enjoy.

Hugs and kisses
by pitsaman

Comment by Jacko:
Cute set up. I don't see the link between valentines day and pine cones ... but I like the painting on the bowl ... almost child like. Good job.

My toothbrush is getting smaller!!!!
by pitsaman

Comment by lisae:
Weird. I can see how this fits the challenge. It's an odd photo though. On an artistic level, it's difficult to appreciate!

Hugs and kisses
by pitsaman

Comment by Annida:
Cute take on the challenge. Maybe you'd have added a bit if the candle was light :) Good work, -annida

My toothbrush is getting smaller!!!!
by pitsaman

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Very cute shot! Nice trick (I think...is this a printed face w/ the real toothbrush in front? But the face seems a little stretched??) Good color. Nice framing. Focus is perfect. (maybe a little closer shave? Joke!!) Very good!! 9 Swash

I'm much better looking than her,Meow!
by pitsaman

Comment by pitsaman:

Originally posted by leshii: Originally posted by pitsaman: I printed this Photo at 18X22 inches and objects apper almost in 3D very sharp and clear photo with beautiful contrast and colors, I can't beleve received FIVE "1"and sixteen "2", I guess some voters just hate to see pictures of kids! OR SOME VOTERS WANT QUALITY PICTURES AND JUST BECAUSE THERE'S A CAT AND A CHILD IN THE PICTURE DOESN'T MAKE IT A QUALITY PICTURE.

I see,your photos are very high quality, hard to find ....

Guess which one
by pitsaman

Comment by rmahan:
So, where's the Waldo? I don't see anyone.

My toothbrush is getting smaller!!!!
by pitsaman

Comment by ChrisW123:
How bizzare... it looks like a normal toothbrush. How'd you get that effect??

Guess which one
by pitsaman

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Waldo the bird? I'm trying to be generous, but the challenge stated very clearly that waldo was a person. I like the pic. 5 Swash

Matballs, my recipe...
by pitsaman

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the Critique Club :)

This photo makes me hungry and I'm sitting here at lunch time telling you how nice this looks instead of eating lunch :)

I think your lighting work on this shot is pretty good, but it may be just a tad bright on the top part of the frame... The shadows cast toward the bottom look fine though...

Compositionally, I would have probably made a few minor changes that could possibly create more impact... First of all, I would have spaced the saucer and the meat tray slightly farther apart to give each a little more breating room. They are a bit close together. Secondly, I would have staggered them slightly.. I would have moved the meat tray up and the saucer down just a little to create a bit more of a diagonal composition rather than a side by side view.

Another possible compositional change would have been to photograph at a little more of an angle rather than straight on. This would create a stronger sense of depth in the image...

With that being said, I think I am going to have lunch now :)

Keep up the good work!

John Setzler