Hello, and greetings from the Critique Club. I am Artyste, your critiquer for today, so let us go on a thrill ride. (sorry, it's lonely here. hehe)
Initial Thoughts
Interesting view, not often you see this perspective on a classic candid.
Composition / Content
I personally like the perspective you've used here, effectively placing the shoes as a focal point while keeping the editorial feel. However, it being DPC, I think you probably got hit for it being a candid and/or photojournalistic type of shot. A lot of people will just automatically vote a shot of this type lower unless it's a very unique or "wow" type photograph. I, however, quite honestly like it and congratulate you on turning an almost everyday sight into something a little unique.
Background
A nice transition into an OOF background, although I think you could have benefitted from a shallower depth of field here. Having the far man and more of the background that much more blurred would have helped the focus on the shoes.
Camera Work / Technical
Without information on your camera settings, I regret I am unable to provide a critique or any feedback on this area. There are no glaring errors, however.
Digital Processing
Again, without the information, I can't really say anything without simple conjecturing. I do like the overall feel of this photo though, there was definitely some decent processing going on.
Fits the Challenge
For me, it fits it very nicely. Your focus *is* on the shoes, (although it could have been stronger), and that's what the challenge is about.
My Opinion of the Photo
A very nicely taken photojournalistic type of candid. Not exactly a pure DPC-style photo, but it gives a little insight into humanity in a small way, and provides a decent picture to look at.
A nice shot, but DPC can be fickle. Good luck in future challenges.
Well done. The angle you chose made the shoes the most important thing in the photo as it should be for this challenge. I am wondering if you used a real person here or a bundle of clothes, the reason I ask is because it looks like his knees are bent the wrong way. That doesn't matter though , it is a very good shot.
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