Critiques

gary (107) 2003-10-31 6:06

The texture and lighting on the water, combined with the shadow's lack of detail give a look of an Impressionist painting. I could look at this all day, but unfortunately I have to go back to work :(

gary (107) 2003-10-31 5:46

Wonderful imposing sky. I agree with the others in that the picture wouldn't have the same impact if the tree was off-centre.
Good notes on post-processing technique too. I've learned something today.

gary (107) 2003-10-31 5:41

Good use of colour and empty space. From the thumbnail I thought it was an aerial shot of two small boats bobbing on a blue sea. Not far off then...

gary (107) 2003-10-31 5:38

Excellent sibling knifeworkery! (I doubt that's a real word but who cares!) From the thumbnail I thought it was a composite image. Good use of available light which perfectly highlights the carvings.
Gonna have to get me a pumpkin and try for myself now!

gary (107) 2003-10-31 5:14

This is an excellent photo. The composition has been well thought out and the simple lines and symmetry in the reflection give it a wonderful look. Good notes too. I would never have guessed how you composed the picture otherwise.

gary (107) 2003-10-03 4:43

I agree about the need for sharpening but I like the abstract quality of this and although it's a colour pic, the silhouetted branches against the overcast sky give a BW feel. Reminds me too of the chaos of a Jackson Pollock painting.

gary (107) 2003-10-03 4:37

Excellent framing and composition. I think there is a slight blue tint to the picture which can be corrected via levels/curves. But this doesn't detract from a lovely pic.

gary (107) 2003-10-02 8:47

I like this a lot. The blurring does indeed give a good feel of speed and motion. Even the overexposed areas add to the shot. It gives the impression that the photographer risked life and limb to get the shot (reading your notes, this is probably not too far from the truth). Well done.

gary (107) 2003-10-02 8:42

I didn't notice the cygnet in the thumbnail - adds a nice touch to a classic composition. I also like the post-processing work in blacking out the background to concentrate on the swan.

gary (107) 2003-10-01 8:56

I don't normally comment on photos which don't have accompanying notes, but I like this one and just had to!
The strong lines and bold colours give this picture a very angular, geometric appearance which remind me, in a way, of a Piet Mondrian painting.