Critiques

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-15 13:28

Hi Chris:
I like the way you have composed this shot, and just seeing the lower part of the man puts the focus more on the dogs, which is the theme of the shot.
Beautiful colour and clarity.
Well done!

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-15 10:54

Hi Sarju:
An impressive view indeed. A different look to what I saw in Andhra Pradesh.
A well composed shot, with great sky, mountains and water, which together make a great scene.
Well done. That must have been quite a trip. I'm glad you did upload this shot!

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-15 10:38

Hi Hasan:
What a beautiful little girl. You did an awesome job of panning to get this great shot. The joy of her face is clearly seen, and is the most important element of this photo.
This picture makes me feel very happy, and I think that was the effect you were after. Excellent work!

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-13 16:53

Hi John:
It is a sad truth that the world is full of poor people. One thing about this picture that is appealing (at least to me) is the woman's desire to make her living space as neat and clean as possible.
It's a well taken shot, taken from the woman's perspective. I look forward to seeing the other shot.
TFS

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-13 16:02

Hi Damien:
I saw this picture and I had such a nostalgic feeling of my childhood days growing up in Canada. Many a time as I walked home from school in the winter, it would be getting dark, and the sky would look like this. There would, of course, be snow on the ground, and lights on in the homes as I passed. I love this shot, and I thank you for posting it!

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-13 15:56

Hi Alicia:
Very interesting picture, and with the two women on their phones, it's certainly a sign of our times. I like the composition, but I think it would look better without the men on the right. I did a workshop to illustrate.
Good work. I look forward to seeing more.

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-13 15:35

Hi Henry:
Man, what a shot. This would be a great picture to use for a poster encouraging determination, or teamwork. It has a very inspiring appeal to it.
Well composed, with great colour and clarity.
Excellent!

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-13 14:49

Bonjour Guy:
This is a very appealing picture. The sky is awesome! The light in the steeple looks great. The colours are outstanding, as is the composition, though I may have cropped out the grass just below the last step (about 2 cm. off the bottom). I did a workshop to illustrate what I mean.
Still, it is very beautiful and I thank you for sharing!

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-13 12:11

Hi Vlad:
Just for the title you deserve 2 points ; )
As it is, I like this shot very much. Old Quebec City looks very beautiful. The compostion is good as are the colour and clarity.
A very interesting shot, and TFS!
All the best!

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-13 8:52

Wow Stathis:
That is quite a fishing pole. I surf fish here in Florida occasionally, but have never seen a pole that long!
The sunset is stunning, and the reflection of the setting sun on the sea is beautiful. The inclusion of the fisherman adds a nice dimension to the composition.
A job well done!