Amelia
by freakin_hilarious

Comment:
Such a proud and grown up expression for such a little girl. Great photo.

...Away
by Paul

Comment:
I love that you cut off his head, I think that is was separates this shot from a simple snapshot. Great perspective as well.

Its a matter of taste...
by ineedauniquename

Comment:
I think this is one of the best shots in the free study. Looks like he just finished a bout of crying, and suddenly started to smile. My nephew does this... he will cry, and completely turn it around and smile a moment later. Some voters might be turned off by the boogies from his nose, but I think it makes this shot.

The Prisoner
by rob_smith

Comment:
Oh thank Goodness... you found my car!!!

Delta Rice Field at Sunset
by kvickrey

Comment:
The strength of this photo is definitely in its colours. Great balance between the warm and cold tones.

Big Yellow Rose
by digifotojo

Comment:
I have seen hundreds of flower photos, and normally I pass them over quite quickly. Your on the other hand demanded a longer look. I love the soft feel, and the high saturation in the centre, and low saturation toward the edges. Excellent photo of a well known subject.

Flying towards Hope
by BJokerud

Comment:
Greetings from Critique Club... I apologize for the wait.

Actually, I am glad you had to wait... I wasnt a member of CC back when this was voted on, and I am happy I get the chance to critique it. I really like the image... it captures incredible action, and considering what you had to do to get to this location, its sure to be a photo you remember forever. Your shutter speed and DOF are ideal, as this is a difficult shot to get in focus with all of the movement going on.

It is difficult to critique a good photo, but I will do what I can. Some of my criticisms you likely had no control over, so take them for what they are worth. First, the skiiers head is cut by the background. If you were in a position to ensure that the skiier is completed backed by the snow, or completely backed by the sky, you wouldnt have that separation. But, this is a difficult shot as it is, so there is likely no control over that. Second, the snow in the foreground has either a shadow or dirt, or other markings in it. Not sure how legal it would have been to clone them out, but that may improve the shot a bit.

Overall, a great shot. I didnt vote on it, but I would have given this a 7 if I did. Most of the voters did rate this above average, so even though you didnt achieve the 6+ you set out for, I hope your still happy with the image.

VitaminB

VitaminB
by Laundry

Comment:
This has to be an automatic Blue :D

VitaminB

my forgotton FS entry for June
by basssman7

Comment:
Argh... sorry to see that you forgot... this would have done awesome.

A little something for you

:D

Center Stage
by benfica

Comment:
Greetings from Critique Club

Creative use of a paper towel roll as spot light. Knowing me, I would have ran out to the photo store, and spent a mint on new equipment.

As for the photo, I really like the composition, and how you got down to your subject, and really close. One thing I might change is the aperture, I think this might be better with more depth of focus.

Your goal was to get 25th or higher. I hope your not dissappointed with 30th, 76th percentile is pretty strong.

Nice to see more Canadians on here too.

Keep shooting and submitting.

VitaminB