dean_williams

Dave, I don't critique often, but here goes. This shot, (along with some of your others) seems cluttered. I know it's a photo of a stream and some trees, but it's a classic case of too much, and not enough. I don't know what to focus on in the shot because there's so much "stuff", but there is not one thing in particular to direct my eye. There is a lot of vegitation, which makes it look boxed in. In a close area like this it helps to have something to lead the viewer in and also a way out. If you can't get in and out of the shot (as in an open senic shot that starts with the foreground and ends at the horizon) then you at least need a strong subject that the eye is drawn to and the shot needs to be able to stand on that subject.

 

Regards

 

Dean Williams

Thank you, Jason.

 

Dean

This young man sells candy bars to help support the local skateboard park. Nice kid..great hair.

 

Dean

I'd appreciate comments from anyone that would like to leave a few

words. Thanks much!

 

Dean

I like this kind of shot, and it looks like it was well arranged with all the handles pointing the same way except for the black cup. That being said, there are a few things to do here. Since the black cup stands out here well enough, I think the slective focus detracts from the photo, as it's not needed. Everything should be in sharp focus. I think you need more light on the left side too. The darker cups on the left make the shot slightly unbalanced. These are just nits, but I think they would improve the shot.

 

Dean

Really like this shot. Great for B&W. Good tonality, good comp, everyone's where they should be. I like a slighty darker sky, but that's a matter of personal preference. Nice work.

 

Dean

Thanks to all that take a look. Comments are welcome.

Regards

 

Dean

Beautiful seascape, and great timing on the spray. Maybe just a little dark? Still a nice shot.

 

Dean

A nice shot with a classic B&W look. I would crop a bit at the top and the left side to get the upright a little more away from the center of the picture. Maybe burn the face a touch. I like it though.

Dean

Critiques are appreciated for all so inclined. Thanks to all.

 

Dean

Thanks Michele and Stefano for your comments on this shot. These two items hang on the front of my house. I live in a rustic area and they seem to go along with the "decor". I've taken dozens of shots of this over the years and always felt the need to include the complete lantern. I could never seem to make it work composition wise, though. Today, while checking out the newly repaired meter on my old Pentax I took another crack at it, and after devving the film I checked it out on the easel, and this comp seemed to stick out at me each time I looked at it. Needless to say, I printed it. Thanks again,

 

Dean

Comments and constructive remarks are appreciated. Thanks to all.

Dean

I think some cropping would help this out a bit. If the main point of interest is to be the tallest building (that is my assumption here) then you may want to leave out some of the surroundings. You can still get the effect that this is the main focal point while leaving out some of the extras that draw the eye all over the photo.

 

Dean

Great mood! The large dark area in the back seems to help the light push my attention to the figure playing the instrument. Like the texture too.

A very nice shot. The kind I would hang on my wall. Proper contrast for this subject and a straight and level composition. Good work!

 

Dean

Good geometric shapes. Maybe just a little too much space at the top? Just a thought.. Well done, over all.

 

Dean

I like the way the figure and the straight paving stones form a V in this photo. It also reminds me of a spider waiting in a web for some unsuspecting prey. The dark upper left corner seems to be a place we don't want to be forced to enter. Just right. Very nice, in my opinion.

Your comments and suggestions for this photo are welcome. Thanks to

all that take the time!

 

Dean

I'd appreciate constructive remarks on this shot. Thanks for taking

the time.

 

Dean

Very nice! I love the curves and the long shadows of the stairs.

 

Dean

Critiques welcomed and appreciated. Thanks to all who take the time!

Dean

Comments welcome. Thanks!

This old La Salle is a fixture at a small town burger joint.

Yep, this is beautiful, Vlad. You should take up photography ;)

I'd appreciate comments. Let me know what you think. This is the

first time I've had any of my photos scanned, (I don't have a

scanner). It looks slightly different from the original. Thanks to

all.

Dean