BJ's "Blue" photo was DQed, and would like some critiques on it. She was having trouble getting it loaded on a site so she could post it here, so I offered to do it for her. Here is the link to her blue submission. Check it out if you can. Thanks.
2 Blue
I think I voted on this before the DQ and gave it a 4. IMO, I wouldn't in a million years look at this and think blue (-1).
Other than that, I think it's a pretty good pet picture. The focus is too soft, and I personally would try a little more saturation maybe. The lighting is good tho, and I do like the way it's composed.
I´m sure I voted on this before it got DQ and gave it 5 or 6. Of course you can say something about the focus but it´s a little too important for many here at DPC. If I had done this I had probably placed the eye up at top left third or where it is but a little further right. And I think it follows the challenge - it IS blue. And it IS a nice photo.
I'd like to see the eye more to the right and higher; meeting imaginary lines 1/3 from the right side and 1/3 from the bottom (rule of third). Looks like a really cute dog. I would have given it a 5 or a 6, since it really doesn't covey the colour or the feeling blue. I assume it was diqualified because of the small border on the left. We all learn as we go. Good luck on the next challenge BJ.
Hi Everyone! Thanks Heather for taking the time to put my picture up. And everyone else for commenting - this was what I was hoping for. the photo was my attempt at a different look at my dog - a husky mix that you will probably see again 'cause she loves to have her picture taken and therefore is my easiest subject! Thanks again guys - I think I'll learn a lot from all of you (and have fun!)
