Smmmmokin
by owen

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club, I'm Jon Rowe, and I will be looking at your image today :)

What a great challenge overall this was. This image was a great addition to the other many wonder submissions. I like this photo for several reasons. I love the character you were able to get out of the smoke, it's not dull and boring like a lot of other smoke shots. This one ads that extra "oomf" to it, if that makes sense. the flawless black background is great as well, very nice job.

the thing that doesn't really work well for me is the blown out highlights where your flash/lights were bouncing off the luster of the iron. in an instance like this, maybe using a ND filter or even a polarizing filter could help get the glare off. i've tried a few of these type shots w/ my XT, and it really helps get the luster off, even in low light, w/ my polarizer. just an idea.

great job though on this, not a bad score at all, very nice. keep on shooting. this will make a nice addition to your already great portfolio.

take care and good luck on your future challenges :)
-Jon Rowe

Hot Girl Sweats it Out!
by librodo

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club, I'm Jon Rowe, and I will be looking at your photo today :)

First off, let me join the handfull that had a feeling this was the work of Mr. Librodo :) What a great score. This is a very well composed image, and the lighting is spot on. i like the use of the earings to bring the eye out and back into the image, very effective. otherwise would have just been a pretty girl, with sweat on her face, and leaving the eye wondering where to go.

i like the high key effect you have going on here. it might be a TAD too much on the fronts of the teeth, and on the eyes some, but that's just left up to personal preference, but in this case i believe it works well. excellent detail on the "hot" sweat there. the reflection, amazing.

i can't really find anything to down on this photo, whatsoever. very nice job, and great use of light.

hot coffee, cold milk...
by IreneM

Comment:
Hello! from the Critique Club, I'm Jon Rowe and i will be looking at your image today :)

Composition: I believe that you have this one spot on. I love the DOF you have used here, and the fast caught motion, but still being able to get such detail on the steam is amazing. only gripe is i would have cropped a little wider, and allowed the top of the steam to show, but that's just personal preference

Background: i think this really works well, it emphasizes the midtones from the splash.

Overall this is a great image, with a wonderful score. and i've always been fascinated with your work. keep up the great job.

congrats on your top 10!

Desolate
by davidus428

Comment:
quite an amazing shot. so much emotion caught in 1/125th a second in time...bravo.

caught it !
by MIN-BITER

Comment:
congratulations on your first ribbon, and a blue at that! great job :)

enjoy your day, i know you're excited

Self_portrait-setup.jpg
by steinar

Comment:
great clarity, and amazing shot. 10. hah

Ain't she sweet (sugar)
by Dan_Cottle

Comment:
excellent shot

hippy hippy shake!
by keeda

Comment:
this is hilarious.

"All you need is love"
by Jbchess1

Comment:
LOL this is great

I saw her standing there
by Structor

Comment:
this is amazing