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Well I don't think I would want to suck on a chili pepper at length (though I have been in a chili eating contest before, so I'm not really adverse to these buggers). I agree with Stephen about removing (or lowering) the shadow beneath the stem. It can still look real, just that the stem is more in the air than it appears here. I also wonder how this would look in only shades of green, red, yellow and orange. You know, kind of like the scales they use to indicate how hot a pepper is. Nice work.

I hope the person in the ambulance didn't die while some idiot in front of it grabbed his/her camera and framed a picture before letting it pass. Just kidding PT... I know noone here would do something like that. It is a confusing image for me. Don't they write "ambulance" on the front of these backwards (the way it appears here) where you are? Here it is always written backwards so you CAN read it in the rear view mirror (as if the flashing lights and sirens wouldn't give it away). As for the image, it's not really doing a lot for me. The fact that it is a reflection does little for the image except add some blur. Otherwise I guess the subject is just a little too ordinary and depicted in just too ordinary of a way for me.

Assuming that this actually is as Dominique speculates a well, I agree with her in that something needs to be done to let the viewer know that this isn't just a straight shot from the depths of some hole up at a semi-naked model. As it is, the reflection is so clear that it isn't evident that it is in fact a reflection and yet (I believe) is the cause of the lack of detail. As has been suggested, less contrast between the bright sunny spots and the shadows in the depths may offer some detail from within the well and tell the story better.

David, that was my intent here (loss of detail in the non-opaque). This was an experiment in using a computer monitor as a light source. I'm glad you like it otherwise. Thank you both for the comments.

Ellen - Thank you for your comment. I was doing a re-shoot of this image and decided to throw a cherry in the pile of screws I had. Yes, color, texture, taste. The original composition though may have a little more meaning.

Thoughtful critiques (good or bad) appreciated.

Thoughtful critiques (good or bad) appreciated.

This is a pretty photo of an interesting subject. I wonder though why you chose a sky with a vapor trail in it when you must have plenty of sky shots without them.

Excellent color, excellent composition, excellent texture. I wonder if people would still think the sky was washed out if you went all the way with it and rendered it entirely white? Nice work.

Let me start by saying I don't know the law, so no help there. I think I'd like to see some coffee in the cup and some smoldering from the cigar. Currently the cigar looks just a bit too placed, though I think in general the composition is nice. The light painting technique and the toning are also well done, though the handle may be a bit hot (irony maybe?).

I think this would be stronger if there was some seperation between the red and the yellow (ie. pick the yellow flower behind the red one). I also think getting the red flower a little more off center would help quite a bit.

While it seems like you had a pretty good perspective (much different from my nosebleed seats for the Eagles games) there is too much going on in this image without any defined subject. Anyone who does not know football would have no idea what is going on or where to look in the image. I see a well protected quarterback who may be getting some pressure soon from the right side. But as a photo a tighter zoom on just one part of this with a blurred background wuold tell the story much better.

Good theme fit PT. Though it would have been tough without the cacoon in the background. I think the squared crop works, but would have worked better if it were more lined up with the square of the fence (in other words 1/2 an inch or so to the left and slightly down - or maybe out and down so as not to cut off the feet). I also have some concern regarding the coloring. I tend to think of these as having a brighter yellow look to them. Is this one duller because of his recent exodus? Would a fill flash have helped? The fence seems to be in bright sun and yet the board and butterfly seem to be in the shadow... hmmm. Anyway, not a bad shot PT with pretty good theme fit.

Hmm could have sworn that I already commented on this one, but alas don't see a comment. I like this very much, and think it's a very good theme fit. I do wonder whether slightly less contrast would have been better allowing some more shadow detail. Either way cool shot. Kind of looks like someone's PN portrait (style-wise).

Good single shot PT. Funny how much it reminded me of some of the other multiple exposure manipulations that we've seen on PT as of late. I agree the blue works. I wish the reflection was of the jetway rather than the parking lot, but you gotta work with what ya got, right PT? Nicely seen. This may also fit into the conceptual folder.

Requesting a critique to get rid of the other moderator's note.

Thoughtful comments are always welcome (good or bad).

OK fellow PT members. Let's try to find something to say on this one. I've been struggling myself.

 

It certainly is a very good shot of a rainbow (a partial double even). And a rainbow fits the theme quite well. The problem that I am having is that the houses don't offer anything to the image. If the houses were all you had to work with though, maybe backing up and putting the white house more to the left. As it is, there is no certainty as to whether the house is the subject or the rainbow.

I also don't get the theme fit here. To me, this is the exact opposite of what the theme suggests. To me the quote is about the freedom of summer, where as this invokes feelings of being caged. I also must agree with the comments regarding the post processing.

PT- FYI it is a no-no for PTs to do "Request for Critiques". This forum pretty much guarantees critiques, and as PT we can't reciprocate. If you choose to after the assignment is over you can upload to your own portfolio and do a RFC, but I personally even try to avoid personal RFCs on prior PT works. That would be your personal decision though.

I'm surprised at the high marks this is getting (as you may be yourself with the agreement that the rainbow should go). Like Andreas said, the rainbow is far too artificial. They would be always opposite the sun. They need water (if it's there I'd be surprised). And their perspective to the viewer would be entirely different. Take away the rainbow, and your left with an image not much different from your average tourist photo. More interesting lighting would help I think. Anyhow, I hope no offense is meant. This just doesn't do it for me and the ratings baffle me.

No, they're mine, and mine aren't small, I can (barely) palm a basketball. Thanks for the comment Jos.

I'm trying to like this one PT, and I guess I do. It is certainly unique. I guess the problem that I am having with it (though you indicate that they are lids) is that they look like items designed specifically for this shot. In other words they look like their own piece of art, and a photograph of it. I realize that a lot of what is photographed is setup for the shot... I do that plenty myself. Ah the heck with it. I don't think I'm being real clear here, but I do like it, and I don't really have any suggestions to make it better.

 

(What a worthless comment... I should have just kept my trap shut)

How about a crop from the bottom to just below the reflected light?

I like rust photos, and this is one of the better ones I've seen. The bubbling from the burning adds a lot. I agree with losing the large black area with the title. Nice work.

I'm not getting the same optimism that Tom T. got out of this shot. To me it is much more gloomy and sad. I don't mind the composition because I think it speaks to that same theme by making the plant appear to be more solitary. I agree with Dominique regarding the busyness of the leaves, and I think I would like to see a more distinct flower on it. I also am uploading a "quick and dirty" of how I think you could magnify the solitude aspect.