Engrossed
by margiemu

Comment:
double post. i suck.;p

Message edited by author 2006-06-09 05:21:38.

Engrossed
by margiemu

Comment:
CTPII
Hey Marge. Didn't get to vote this, actually, but I would've given it an 8. It's very well done, IMO.
Again, I'd've gone for a tighter vertical crop for this, drastically lessening the black negative space and and giving the viewer that almost "claustrophobic" feel.
But that's just me.;p

the Agony of Defeat
by margiemu

Comment:
CTPII
Hey Margie, great job. A 6+ and a top 20 (almost a top 10!). You even got a comment from Mr.Cuesta. Ah, envy.
Didn't get a 1. Now that's rare.
The skin texture and the expression did wonders for the shot. So is the slight (intentional) under-exposure.
Congratulations on your PB. You did well, ma'am.

Relief from the Heat
by margiemu

Comment:
CTPII
Wa-hey... why the low score? I just don't get people... this was one of your best shots, maybe even the best.
The water's mid-air freeze and your kid's expression made this shot, IMO. Nice vibrant colours, too.
Should've scored higher.
Personally, I'd go for a tighter, vertical crop -- cutting off the hose and some of your girl's body. A little sharpening would've helped, too, I guess.
A nice photo, all in all.

down time
by margiemu

Comment:
CTPII
There's a pretty straightforward SP. No gimmicks, just photography.
Although I'm all for "experimental" photography, straightforward works for me as well. You did a great job on this, minus minor nitpicks that can be addressed in PP.
One question: was your teeth clenched? Your expression give me the impression that it was.

Here comes the sun
by alexgarcia

Comment:
CTPII!
Hey dude. My crit for this particular shot is going to be a reversal of my crit on your previous shot.
Sunrises and sunsets are great choices for a subject. However, what's lacking in this particular shot is color punch. There's little color and tonal variations in here. Also, a tighter crop would help, IMO, as it would've given the shot "more focus".
There's also a little fringing/haloing all over the photo. Dude, ease up a bit on sharpening. Or use smart-sharpen.

Message edited by author 2006-06-12 10:14:52.

Dawn
by alexgarcia

Comment:
CTPII!
Hey, nice colours. i mean great colours. Can't say much about the building, though. Pretty drab, actually. Also, there's a bit of fringing on the edges of the building. A little less sharpening next time, perhaps?

Conception
by tapeworm_jimmy

Comment:
wtf? 82nd? robbed you were, sir. this would've merited a 6+, imo.

Light Study #13
by esdarby

Comment:
This was one of my better scored entries for this challenge. Should've placed higher, IMO. It has an Old Master Painterly feel to it, minus the paint.
I liked it, basically.

Memoirs
by LalliSig

Comment:
Heh. So it WAS lit with a single (albeit compound) light source. Very good, sir. Well done.