puddle

Critiques [Translate]

•  
• efatapo (185)
• [2002-11-07 15:53]

Mike, I really really really like the textures in the puddle. WOW!! A suggestion though, 'cause the rest of the photo makes me want to throw up. :) Just 'cause I'm so disoriented with the inversion AND the angle. Try throwing this into photoshop, rotating ~30 degrees counterclockwise and cropping it short and long. That will also remove what looks like powerlines (I hate power lines). Just a thought. I really love the reflection texture though. :)

•  
• BobTrips (1847)
• [2002-11-19 2:35]

Hummm... I'd say two versions of this shot. I like the disorientation that this version produces. It's a 'look and look again' type shot, takes a minute to figure it out.

I would get rid of the power lines though....

•  
• Porteplume (3145)
• [2003-05-18 12:13]

Unusual shot but very well seen indeed!
I'm not sure about it, but it keeps my eyes looking...

•      
• amitai (861)
• [2004-03-12 14:21]

Too bad you left the sidewalk without it, the frame would have been even more interesting.

•  
• smael (2874)
• [2004-09-10 11:23]

Your strenght is clearly composing pictures and add a personal touch. Here I wouldn't change the view or angle, but I would adjust the levels of the reflection. Either increas contrast to make it look a bit more "real" and by doing so, tricking people even more. Or adjusting it more towards high-key to create a more dreamlike atmosphere. This is what I see; people wandering off to a hidden place...

Terje