The tool shed
by glennc

Comment by Nuzzer:
Greetings from the Critique Club.

First impressions are that the shot feels a little flat.

Technically this is good. Composition is good given the subject, exposure seems ok if not a little overexposed (the clogs seem a bit bright), processing could do with some more contrast though. I like one commenter's suggestion of speia - the subject does look like it would benefit from that treatment.

Artistically this is a nice shot that meets the challenge. Nothing is level in the frame and that works in this instance to give us that old wonky garden shed feel.

In summary this is a good shot but was never going to get a 6, it just lacks the pizazz for DPC voters. In any case, it's a shot to be proud of.

Feel free to PM me if you have any queries.
Gerry

The tool shed
by glennc

Comment by mattlistener:
Okay picutre, feels like a still-life.

The tool shed
by glennc

Comment by HarveyG:
Nice subject. DMC. (Does Meet Challenge) however I think a bit pale, would prefer a tad more contrast or even sepia feel.

The tool shed
by glennc

Comment by Wishingdove:
I would of liked to of seen something in the garden...not equiptment used...

The tool shed
by glennc

Comment by walbland:
Very nice - excellent use of B/W 8/10

Mortar boarding
by glennc

Comment by Kimmymac:
I really like this picture but I think the hat blends to much with the back ground & it would have been nice to have the hand more in focus.

Mortar boarding
by glennc

Comment by Rlivelife:
great focusing

Mortar boarding
by glennc

Comment by sns:
sounds like a type of torture- which some might think reading the history of France would be

Mortar boarding
by glennc

Comment by L2:
Nice job with the lighting to separate the headwear from the background exposure-wise.

Mortar boarding
by glennc

Comment by Lonni:
Great composition. Pity the focus seems to be slightly behind the face.