Family Portrait ~ Burrowing Owls
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

Ah, a welcome return to these fascinating birds, I do love these owls, its especially nice to see the young too. Your composition is very effective, I love the way all the young are posing directly at the camera, you’ve got them well trained! I see from the DOF and the aperture that you were at the higher end of your lens, just as well you didn’t have to get too close. The only thing that mars it for me is that the grass feels over saturated. Anyway, congratulations on the ribbon, a lovely image Janine.

Spell Weaver
by Phocal

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes to the challenge well

I agree with your commenters this is the best of the three light painting shots, well done Ronnie. The light painting itself is the most interesting of the three and the lighting on your model is also most effective. A very nice result, your perseverance has paid dividends, well done

Business Analyst
by clickodak

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

A great image Marcel. I like your exposure that concentrates on the view through the window, what a great view. The inclusion of your colleague as a silhouette really completes the image making it work well. The composition is good but I think it would improve it to exclude the building on the left and perhaps crop the right to match the left.

Loona
by clickodak

Comment:
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An appealing image that meets the challenge well

AS your commenters have noted a very cute image and more interesting in that it is not a ‘normal’ type of pose which is good. Whilst I do like the unusual approach the hands do feel rather dominant as though they are pinning the cat down to submission, I know this is not the case but that is the impression, for me at least. I do like the eye contact it is very strong and with the shallow DOF even more emphasised. All in all a good attempt at a different animal portrait, well done Marcel.

Little house
by clickodak

Comment:
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An image that does not meet the challenge

In so far as it goes you do have focus from foreground to the hut so in that respect it partially meets the challenge Marcel but I don’t think you have chosen the best subject for the challenge because this is not at all challenging in respect of a deep DOF. The emphasis for a successful entry must be on a DEEP DOF this choice of subject is in no way deep. The bland uninteresting sky actually serves a purpose in isolating the hut from the world around it so it is effective in creating a different look to your image but again this is not really the purpose of this challenge. A look at the front page will probably explain better than I am what was expected for the challenge and I’m sure you will agree that your image differs significantly in this respect?

D E S C E N S I O N
by Ja-9

Comment:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

Well done Janine, a great result for a great image, well deserved. What a great choice of subject for the challenge and very well executed too. Its inevitable that in this sort of difficult exposure you will get some blown highlights from the brightest parts but you have controlled it all well, the all-important interior is very well exposed. Lighthouses are fascinating structures and this is no exception a lovely building. I like Art’s comment about the sign! So, what does it say…?

Church floor view in the style of Melethia
by clickodak

Comment:
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An appealing image that meets the challenge

To be honest, I think this is quite an open challenge in that I find it difficult to define a style for Melethia's photography so with that in mind I could imagine her taking such an image. The image itself is very pleasing, your low-level viewpoint gives an interesting perspective especially given the reflective nature of the floor. I like the mono presentation, though I think there is scope for a little more contrast. This is one of those scenes that would lend itself well to perfect symmetry though I don't have a problem with this composition. I've only just noticed Melethia's comment so, well done Marcel!

Star Gate Summoner
by Phocal

Comment:
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An interesting image that meets the challenge

Whilst this appears very similar to your other recent entry in terms of the challenge itself, it is very effective. I like the colours in the light and the way it encircles your model. I find her pose a little awkward but there is also an air of mystique about it so it does work. I quite like the cropping but the heavy post of the pier is rather acting as a barrier. The lihting that falls on your model is very effective it enhances her appearance. All in ll another good attempt, well done Ronnie

The Atrium
by OK-Photography

Comment:
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An interesting image that meets the challenge

This certainly fulfils the challenge brief well with its capture of light and its architectural setting. I think I like that you haven’t taken the obvious approach of square symmetry but I think more care with the diagonal symmetry would have increased its impact. Whilst the girder with its oval shapes on the left adds some additional shape interest, overall it unbalances the image. I like the shapes the grid reflections are making on the dome, again it adds more interest.

Friday Happy Hour
by clickodak

Comment:
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An interesting image that meets the challenge

Wow, this looks an impressive place to cast off the day’s weary burden! The open space of this rooftop restaurant provides you with plenty of light for sure and the shapes of the square and the shadows gives you plenty of form too. Your title helps convey the party atmosphere that is certainly evident in the right corner. I assume this was your best shooting position? It’s a shame the tall buildings In the background interrupt the skyline but not much you could do about that certainly from this position.