Critiques

rosiegirl (1596) 2008-06-08 23:31

I feel like I'm there! The motion blur just drags your eye all over this composition. I really like the way that crazy Mr. Peanut in the left corner has his view directed at the tourists in the middle. He's smiling down on those poor souls stuck in the middle of his wild territory. Great capture!

rosiegirl (1596) 2008-06-06 19:25

The photo is good- the blur on that building has a very moody feel to it, and the back view of this man has so much to look at. His head especially. The tip of his elbow might have been nice to catch too, but it’s a small thing. Now, I don't know how committed you are to the writing on your frame- but I find it can distract from the work. Just something to consider. Good luck on TE! Welcome!

rosiegirl (1596) 2008-06-06 19:09

I like the initial idea for this- solid geometric frames can be so wonderful! You are just almost there- I can't help wishing that there was something for the viewer's eye to grab on to. At the moment, there is a great struggle to hold on to some idea of what’s going on- we can see part of it is closer, but it denies us detail since it’s out of focus. Keep going with this subject if you can- I think it has great potential. Keep up the good work!

rosiegirl (1596) 2008-06-06 19:01

Really nice. I love that little detail up top where the two little strands curve a little bit- like a wave. The colors are lovely, it's nice and sharp, and the compo is working for the most part. Nice job!

rosiegirl (1596) 2008-06-06 18:51

Oh I know this place. Those clouds look so low! I'm all for these empty spaces, and this is very spacious. It might be improved with just a bit more sharpness- the clouds in particular, but it's hard to tell. That bike just floats in the middle of this compo. Good work!

rosiegirl (1596) 2008-06-05 18:38

Texture for sure. Lots of it. I like the atmosphere- its like some other planet. There are weird parts that come into light for little moments in the background there. Its interesting. But the way that blue sky is reflected in the water in the cracks- wonderful! Nice job!

rosiegirl (1596) 2008-06-05 18:32

This is quite beautiful really. The folds and ripples in the man's clothing feel sooo soft against those bricks. He is such a giant! It’s like he's walking on a cityscape. And that print on the bricks is just the thing to catch the viewer’s full attention. Great great job.

rosiegirl (1596) 2008-06-05 18:22

I really enjoy this shot of the bridge. The cables create such a grid on the right side- which visually is something I just love. Your frame is just rushing all over with lines. I did a workshop real quick just cause I was curious what this would look like with a bit of moodiness*. Nice work. * never mind about the wkshp. It's been a while and I'm not so sure if I don't remember how or if its just not an option. Ha. Oh well.

rosiegirl (1596) 2008-06-05 13:50

Nice one. It really is a beautiful time of day- right before it gets completely dark. Colors turn almost neon. Your composition is great- very dynamic. Good job!

rosiegirl (1596) 2008-06-05 13:25

You have such strong work! So many little slices of color pushed up against each other. Its hard to figure out what you're looking at- such a lot of detail. Good job on catching this and presenting it in a way we haven't seen before!