Hey there from the Critique Club
First off, always try to include some info about the shot in the Photographer's Comments section. It really helps out when we know what the photographer was thinking and what equipment/lighting/etc. were used, especially when you request a critique. Secondly, welcome to DPChallenge!
Camera Work/Technical: This capture is nicely seen, and well captured for what it is. I think it may have done better in a different challenge.
Lighting: The lighting on the left of the frame is a bit harsh, and it distracts from the subject of the sign.
Composition/Content: There are enough areas of detail to hold the viewer's interest briefly, but you really have to look to see them. The various paint colors, the rivets and the aged lettering are interesting elements. I think cropping off the some of the overexposed area of the pole would have provided for a better composition.
My Opinion: I think that this one scored appropriately. I don't think that it fits well into this particular challenge, as I have never heard this expressed as a cliche. There are two things to consider when submitting images to a challenge here. First, make sure you meet the challenge. You will get eaten alive if your image depends too much on the title, or if its a stretch from what the challenge details ask for. I know this from experience. Second, voters here look at each image a for a very small amount of time. There are usually about 600 or so images to vote on each week, so it really takes a powerful image to grab the average voter and keep them longer. Vivid colors and strong contrast tend to do better in most challenges. Just some food for thought. Again, welcome, and I look forward to future submissions. |
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