Brown is My Favorite Flavor!
by OmanOtter

Comment by johnnyevil:
Doesn't really do much for me. Perhaps had there been more depth of field... for more of the beans to be in focus?

Brown is My Favorite Flavor!
by OmanOtter

Comment by TCGuru:
Amen!

Brown is My Favorite Flavor!
by OmanOtter

Comment by Balko:
Happy Holidays! 7

Brown is My Favorite Flavor!
by OmanOtter

Comment by Tamara_h:
i like the idea

Dirty Dog
by OmanOtter

Comment by kausikmpi:
From the critique club.
Hi,
The main ingredient of this image is the spontaneity of the dog which is visible with the exposure. I know this is a tough shot to control but still it is important to know what might have made it better.
From the compositional point of view, it is a litlle too cluttered. There are a lot of things that draw your attention and without them having any obvious statements to make. for example the door, the clutter in front of the door, the pipes, the red loop like thing. If you crop tight with the dog and the dirt splash, the image will come to life as it is full of drama. I think since the challenge is over it would be a good thing to do the cropping and also add a little contrast so that the drama is evident in the light itself. If possible dodge or burn the background to get rid of the pipes (background pattern is very helpful in promoting a subject as long as they dont distract the main subject) as it would be difficult to get rid of them by cropping.
I would be happy to look at any further modifications.
My criticism is based on my meagre knowledge of composition and photography I would be happy to have any feedback regarding the improvement of the critique.
With regards
Kausik

Brown is My Favorite Flavor!
by OmanOtter

Comment by Puckzzz:
the pattern on the cup is a nice touch.

Brown is My Favorite Flavor!
by OmanOtter

Comment by manley1024:
i wish the beans were in focus

Brown is My Favorite Flavor!
by OmanOtter

Comment by daddyLonglegs:
I really like this one - I think the swirls on the cup make it a much more interesting shot! A slightly wider depth of field may have been more effective.

Coffee or Tea - 100 Baizas. Friendly Conversation, No Charge.
by OmanOtter

Comment by jerryc12:
Good viewpoint. There is a little too much clutter.

Urban Cowboy
by OmanOtter

Comment by tate:
This is why people have cameras. nicely done.