Stalemate
by tribal

Comment:
Hello from the Critique Club....

Hi Rob,
This is a very nice shot. You have done well with the lighting and exposure and your post processing seems spot on. You have not overdone the editing.

I think that the overall score is dissapointing. Perhaps this is because the glass chess set is a popular choice in these challenges and although this is a great shot it offers not much that is new.

I think that this photo is a case of good but not quite there and could be improved a little.
I would maybe try a less cluttered scene, it has the appearance of being quite busy and the main problem for the viewer is the lack of a focal point. The overall scene seems to slope a little to the left which is a distraction. Maybe it's a personal thing but I would have liked to have seen this lit in blue. (Not sure why, just the green reminds me of Jello and blue would maybe feel more like glass)

Overall a great photo and good idea for the challenge.

Chris

Keeping Pace
by elee3009

Comment:
Hello from the critiqu Club.

Your technicque is excellent, you have done an excellent job of panning the action, composition and exposure are spot on. Excellent.

You have received some useful comments during voting. I have to agree that the angle isn't steep enough to look deliberate, maybe add 5 degrees.

I see what you were trying with the runner but for me it doesn't quite work, he is just to far out of the frame.
The soft frame does not add much to the image either.

Overall a great photo, one of the best panning entries IMO. This is reflected in the voting which has given you a reasonable score.

You obviously have great ability, I would love to see you go back and re-shoot the scene. It wouldn't to much to make a top image.

Chris

Fireworks over the Queensboro Bridge
by mar10029

Comment:
Great photo, good composition showing scale.

Small Town America
by Marjo

Comment:
Great photo, good composition showing scale.

Stars & Stripes
by bmora

Comment:
Predictable but well taken. Should do well, one of the better sparkler shots IMO

Can we go home now?
by Judi

Comment:
Should do well. Interesting take on the challenge.

Sky Urchins
by Bugzeye

Comment:
Nice. Good exposure and composition. This stands up with the top 10.

Reaching
by Beetle

Comment:
Interesting. Great effect. -Top 10

Big Bang
by island_girl1

Comment:
Weird... this is quite different and certainly stands out. Should make the top 10

Night Flare
by Army of nOne

Comment:
Very good.