Wish You Were Here
by Tiberius

Comment by Sparky9001:
gross

Wish You Were Here
by Tiberius

Comment by SandyP:
Beautifully done!!!! One of the absolute best here! Course it doesn't hurt any that the model is so handsome :) 10

Untitled
by Tiberius

Comment by CEJ:
Hello from the Critique Club!

I have studied your image and have the following to offer:

Composition/perspective - the approach to the alley is good, a nice level shot without any odd angles to contend with. Focus is good for the whole length which helps keep your eyes down. The patch of bright sky at the end is a bit of a distraction. Perhaps a tighter crop on the top would help here. The leaves and trash and stuff on the ground is good for the walkway, but the wires and cables with the bright spot on the top make it a little busy. Cropping to just above the door or a little higher still leaves the alley bright and eliminates the distractions. This image really gives you a feeling of confinement, like you are actually there in the alley, through the strong composition.

Color - b/w with a good tonal range. The contrast in the three main surfaces is great - the lighter wall, bright walkway and darker right hand wall. The shades of gray are strong with just enough shadow and darker patches to keep it from becoming bland. The image is an excellent choice for b/w processing.

Light - use of natural light here is very nicely handled. Being centered in the alley helps set up the balance between the light and dark areas. There are no heavy dark areas that hide the detail and textures. A different time of day and this alley may well ahve been too dark or even too bright. Good timing for the shot.

Challenge requirements - even though there appears as though it is a door at the end of the alley, a careful look shows that there is no destination beyond that door that can be seen. This helps to place the image within the parameters - dead end.

Overall/my opinion - this is a strong image even without the challenge. The composition really gives a lot to the imagination and lets you feel the alley. As stated above, the only area I find distracting is the patch of brightness above the door end of the alley. Black and white seems to be the right choice for this image as well, much more emotive than a color shot would be. Overall, well done!

First Steps
by Tiberius

Comment by GrandpaPops:
Again, nice theme, as few others have done.

Wish You Were Here
by Tiberius

Comment by dang:
this looks like a nother picture ive seen on here. prety good use of lighting though

Wish You Were Here
by Tiberius

Comment by Jutilda:
Reminds me of that old James Taylor cover, yet this is more artful and interesting with the light and shadow. Great shot!!! 8

Wish You Were Here
by Tiberius

Comment by Rgarcia:
I love this kind of portrait. Congratulations!

Dark
by Tiberius

Comment by graphicfunk:
Slight less sharpenning is more to my personal taste. Great subject matter with Sun and bridge towering above the ships. 7

Dark
by Tiberius

Comment by CNovack:
Love the look of that great big yellow sun that seems to be caught and suspended in the lines of the bridge. Coupled with the view of the river/ocean with boats drifting on the waves it makes me think upon the fishermen and the nets that they cast to catch fish. It is not hard at all for me to transfer that imagery as I gaze upon the sun caught in the "net" of the bridge. The hues are also lovely with warm oranges and yellows.

First Steps
by Tiberius

Comment by MrsFuzzButt:
I like how the level of the feet in the outer shots is even. Very nice. God Luck.