Bridge
by puncherelo

Comment by timj351:
Critique Club critique from Tim Jensen

I believe you were trying to capture a semi abstract point of view that showed the detail and character of the bridge. While I can appreciate that point of view, in this case I don't find this photo to be particularily compelling. I'm not sure why exactly but I feel that it is because it just seems ordinary. Not at all bad but it lacks the visual interest. Part of the reason is that it seems to be taken at a distance that only makes me more curious as to what the rest of bridge looks like but I feel frustration that I can't. I do usually enjoy studying a subject very closely when there is a lot of rich texture to enjoy but I'm just not finding a lot of enjoyable textures here. Maybe if you would have done something more interesting with the composition, like taking the photo from a more a extreme angle or waited until the lighting was more dramatic that would have helped give it some punch.

It is executed pretty well with sharp details and natural colors. I do like the complimentary and secondary colors used here, they are pleasing to look at. The values are interesting with the darkness underneath the bridge complimenting the brightness of the columns.

You have plenty of interesting elements to work with here. I just feel that the composition is the weakest area that needs improvement.

Tim

Chocomega 3
by puncherelo

Comment by WILDBLUE:
Very creative. Nice job. Good cropping.

Message edited by HBunch - Removed Critique Club status.

Bridge
by puncherelo

Comment by Silver Fox:
Sure looks like a column of a bridge. I don't see what you're trying to tell me though.

Bridge
by puncherelo

Comment by MattW:
nice angle, the shadows look nice also

Bridge
by puncherelo

Comment by tomzinho:
nice detail.

Bridge
by puncherelo

Comment by pncowley:
Nice tonal range-- the oranges really bring out the character of the aging concrete.

Bridge
by puncherelo

Comment by chickadee:
For a Pylon / Structure / Architecture shot, would have been better if the pylon was a but more central.

Chocomega 3
by puncherelo

Comment by Gracious:
Interesting one! Focus isn't as sharp as it could be. Composition is very good.

Chocomega 3
by puncherelo

Comment by f-32:
I wanta come to your house for breakfast. Eggs at my house are BORING.

Chocomega 3
by puncherelo

Comment by jmsetzler:
I think this is a strong composition, but your choice of soft focus doesn't seem to work well for me... there needs to be some element of this photo in a little sharper focus to really grab the viewer... - setzler