Icelandic farmhouses, like this one, were used up until 1930-1940. In those
days it was considered a great wealth to have 1 or 2 cows. They were also
used during winters to warm up people's abode. During the most severe colds
they were placed inside the house. Everyone used to sleep together up under
the rafts. This would save firewood, which icelanders don't have an aweful
lot of.
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Greetings from the Critique Club };-) First, let me congratulate you on your first submission, very nice!
Initial thoughts Interesting composition, meets the challenge, Nice colors.
Composition/ Content Very nice shot, I like the warm colors which appear to come from a setting sun. An interesting shot especially after reading your explanation. The house almost appears huddled against the cold. The setup seems good, i like the placement of both the gate and window in your shot.
Background It is a bit cluttered, although you could normally not do a lot about it, there was a possiblity of cloning out both the red fence on the left and red barn-like structure on the right during this challenge which I feel would make a better shot.
Camera Work - Technical Focus seems good as is the contrast for this light level. I wish that I had a better idea of how large the house is. This may have been a good shot to have someone standing out front, especially in traditional garb to use as a reference in that respect.
Digital Processing - Technical I wonder why you entered a relatively small photo with relatively low file size. You have a great camera that would really show up well by using all of the alloted file size and photo size. I think a dark border may have really brought out your blues and golds in this shot as well.
Fits The Challenge Fits the challenge well, although a tighter shot of a door or window would have scored better in my opinion.
My Opinion On The Photo I think a little more size as mentioned may have helped this shot score better. I think that it meets the challenge well but could have been improved a little to finish even higher than it did. Good job, welcome, and keep up the good work.
I would be happy to talk further about this shot if you would like to contact me.
DougPaz
Cool colours! I wish this photos was a little bigger, but I'm sure lots of people have said that. The composition is really, really strong. I love it. Despite the smallness, I'm giving it 10.
Good afternoon color, and clear background. If this is really an occupied house, the residents are tougher than I am. I like this photograph for subject, composition and color.
the focus seems to be on the house itself, not the window or door.. a tighter shot with one or both objects as the focus would lend itself to the challenge
Wow can't believe how people can live in such cold. Totally different way of life I'm sure. Hearty folks. The lighting there is lovely. Neat shot, wonderful light, color.
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