I Hate Winter
by JawnyRico

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

COMPOSITION... You definitely fit this week's theme, most of us can definately relate to hating the cold and the snow. Your subject is very nicely placed, and very strong. A very slight amount of sepia coloring was a good choice for this photo.

TECHNIQUE... Self portraits can be tricky to do, and you have pulled this one off nicely. The slight anominity by having the cap pulled over your face adds an air of mystery that is refreshing on a self portrait.

OVERALL.. You have met the challenge nicely, and the photo itself is nicely done. The expanse of snow, as well as the fence tend to isolate the subject, and there is no question what is running through his mind. I like this photo, but it does lack a little impact. Although the subject and the rest of the photo work well together, I am left wanting more.

1970 Chevelle SS454
by JawnyRico

Comment by sniper:
I'm stumped. For some reason, this looks like a model car to me. Can't tell if it's life-size or not. The little dent makes me think it's real, but the rest of it doesn't. Nice pic either way.

1970 Chevelle SS454
by JawnyRico

Comment by David1411:
Good shot but I think the crop is too tight

1970 Chevelle SS454
by JawnyRico

Comment by Flatwmn:
Is this a model car? Cute idea.

That's Amore
by JawnyRico

Comment by skylercall:
Critique Club Comment

In my opinion your photo meets the challenge very well. I like that you converted it to Black and White. I should mention that I would not have seen that the sign said Romeo and Juliet had you not pointed it out in your comment. Although, I am happy with the composition of your shot. Why is it still posted on February 16th if the show ended on the 4th?

I can't find any part of the photograph that is really crisp in focus. I am sure this was hard to do given the circumstances (self portrait and low light). You probably could have saved your file at a higher quality. Your file size as submitted is 119.16 KB but you are allowed up to 150 KB.

I don't know where you used dodge and burn but there seems to be an unusual glow coming from the snow bank just behind the first light post.

Congratulations on your score! Keep at it!

NFL : Helmet Cam
by JawnyRico

Comment by emayner:
very nice pov

NFL : Helmet Cam
by JawnyRico

Comment by Shmee:
Nice POV!

NFL : Helmet Cam
by JawnyRico

Comment by jasonlprice:
Nice Framing Lightmaster - 8

Probably would have scored higher for me with some "environment" in the background, and less fringing on the bars. Good job overall. I love the centered composition.

1rst HDR
by JawnyRico

Comment by wsteyn:
this is a stunning shot, the composition is brilliant.

I Hate Winter
by JawnyRico

Comment by Flatwmn:
This is vey good, love the black/white.