Critiques

whereami (1427) 2009-07-13 5:27

Hi Yuo,

What a great shot - very clean and crisp and perfect exposure.

It's another good example of going against "the rules" which would ordinarily suggest that this type of shot be taken during the blue hour. Personally, I think the totally black background works really well in terms of emphasising the light and energy of the scene.

Great composition, great exposure!

whereami (1427) 2009-03-31 14:10

Hi Phill,

I really like this photo - it really stands out from the crowd. Lovely muted colours, great composition and a fantastic effect on the water created from the long exposure.

I would say this was worth getting wet for!

whereami (1427) 2009-03-18 6:53

Lovely colours in this photo - makes it jump out of the page. The whole scene feels so warm - I really want to go here!

I like the inclusion of the footsteps in the sand too as it justifies the amount of sand in the photo, giving it a point.

Really nice travel brochure shot.

whereami (1427) 2009-03-17 0:07

Hi Ricard,

I first saw this photo yesterday, but didn't comment on it because I wanted to check with 'the boss' (my wife). She confirmed that these ladies are actually tour guides on a training trip - not university students. Last time I was in Japan, I saw a similar group at a shrine in Tokyo.

I think this was always going to be a difficult shot to take given the lighting conditions.

whereami (1427) 2009-03-10 6:42

Absolutely love the colours - very atmospheric! And the composition suits this kind of shot too.
But to my eye, it's not focussed anywhere and that is really frustrating.

whereami (1427) 2009-02-26 23:45

It won't appeal to everyone, but this is definitely my cup of tea...sorry!

I really like the powerful colour of the plants and the way they are presented with the diagonal lines crossed by the line of the hill - a very nice graphical composition.

whereami (1427) 2009-02-26 6:07

Really like the dramatic lines you have captured here - you made good use of the low point of view. Somehow, the cloudy sky actually helps this photo - maybe it adds a bit more drama to it?

whereami (1427) 2009-01-05 5:35

This, for me, is by far your best photo on TrekEarth. Really beautiful golden light. I love the layers in the photo and it works compositionally too.
A really good, winter landscape.

whereami (1427) 2008-10-29 13:41

Everything works here. You've managed to capture great depth in this photo and I just love the way the sunlight catches the tops of the cliffs. Beautiful colours too - just a really good landscape shot.

whereami (1427) 2008-10-29 13:31

Very crisp and clear photo. I think the low point of view works well to enhance the graphic nature of the shot and emphasise the length of the bridge. Great colours too, with an interesting contrast between the vivid colour of the timber and the muted colours in the sky. Finally, this is one of those times when the vignetting contributes in a positive way. A really well crafted photo.