Critiques

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-12-01 10:54

Great shot, Emile!

The resolution may leave a little to be desired, but the POV and the timing are spot on. The Russian capital is brilliantly bathed in the glowing red light of the setting sun, which gives a mystical air to the mega city. Well done and thanks for sharing.

Brian

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-10-25 21:21

Gorgeous photo, Andre,

Such a long exposure time and the results are spectacular! You have demonstrated your aptitude for incredible light management and execution with this stunning composition. The illuminated Tower exudes charm set against the blue and violet backdrop, and the brilliant colors shining on the Seine's surface are very eye-catching. Your long exposure is especially well implemented for achieving the orange and red streaks of light on the road at the near bank - how beautiful! This is one of the most exceptionally attractive and well composed images of the Eiffel Tower that I've ever seen. Marvelous work (as always) and thank you for sharing your talent and ability with the TE community. We draw so much inspiration from your gallery.

Brian

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-10-25 20:42

Great shot, Paul!

Exceptional light management and execution especially considering the difficult lighting and harsh shadows that the interiors of churches can present. Your careful attention to detail is apparent in your precise positioning and framing. Beautiful subject and great use of the columns to naturally frame the painted centerpiece. Well done and thanks for sharing!

Brian

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-10-25 20:31

Beautiful shot of one of Saint Petersburg's iconic churches, Paul,

The conditions for this shot appear absolutely perfect: the weather looks warm and partly cloudy (which was not really the case during my visit last summer) and a brilliant light is cast over the building's ornate facade. Add to this the great POV, wonderful framing and jaw-dropping clarity and sharpness and you get a great composition and beautiful image overall! Well done!

Brian

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-10-25 20:16

A magic moment, indeed!

Truly a spectacular scene you have captured, Olivier. Moments like this are never planned or predicted, making them all the more awe-inspiring and marvelous when we are graced by perfect light and a stellar landscape to compliment! The colors are quite radiant in the illuminating sun, enriching the shot with a good sense of the mystique and charm of the Irish countryside. The sheep are nice touches, too! Your POV is absolutely gorgeous and allows the viewers eye to meander down the dirt path and to the shady stand of trees beyond. Well done and thanks for sharing!

Brian

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-10-25 20:06

Olivier,

First off, thank you very much for the kind feedback on my photo! It was not only helpful but it allowed me to discover your profile and your beautiful gallery!

This is a stunningly well-captured picture of a city that I know all-too-little about. You have timed this shot perfectly to catch the warm light of the low sun and the orange glow it has added to the buildings and roofs in your shot. The balance is beautiful, with the river providing a virtual reflection of the town in striking clarity. the bursts of white, blue, purple, and red along the bank are also well seen! Brilliant textures contributed be the wisps of clouds overhead. Congratulations on a well-composed and well-executed shot. I look forward to seeing much more from you!

Brian

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-10-25 19:55

Looks like a beautiful view, Magali!

The "shots from above" are always delightful to look at, especially when they give sweeping bird's eye views of such a wonderful place! The terra-cotta roofs and warm facades of Sienna's old core are perfect subjects for your picture and you have succeeded in presenting your audience with more than a glimpse of the town's enchanting beauty and glorious charm - and what a maze of alleyways! The sharpness and color quality are spot on here to top off this great composition. Love your work as usual. Can't wait to see what's next!

Brian

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-10-25 19:43

Magali, it's wonderful to see you posting again!

What a calm, attractive scene you have photographed! The string of buoys is instrumental in leading the viewer's eye through the tranquil waters of the lake toward the small yellow building to the left of the picture. Great POV to achieve this effect and an equally thoughtful framing. I like where you set the horizon line in this shot to keep the focus on the water but include the optimally partly sunny sky. As previously mentioned, the sharpness could be a little better, but that does not distract from the overall integrity of the composition and the talent of the photographer behind the shot! Well done and thanks for sharing.

Brian

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-10-19 16:18

You have presented us with another stunningly beautiful photo, Luca!

From afar, the viewer is able to appreciate the striking landscape and rough textures of your presentation. Upon closer inspection, we see the tiny procession of figures, like marching ants, straining under the weight of their sulfur cargo. The harsh features of the land and lifeless color tones impress upon the viewer the inhospitable climate in which these poor workers toil. Your picture is made even more appealing by the clarity and definition of the foreground against the hazy, shrouded rock face in the distance. Well done and thanks for sharing!

Brian

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-10-19 15:07

Wonderful presentation of the small dock in Riomaggiore, Marc,

You have beautifully demonstrated your talent at capturing creative and extraordinary points of view in your images - this perspective wonderfully achieves the effect of leading the viewer's eye up the ramp at past the colorful fishing boats to the pastel pretty buildings and breezy varandas above. The overcast weather is a bit unfortunate, but we can't always choose the conditions in which we shoot. I hardly think it takes away from the beauty of the photo and the delightfully charming feeling that shines through here. Well done and thank you for sharing!

Brian