philip_mcshane

I find this a striking photograph. I like the contrast between the dark and the light and I rather like the composition. (I am, however, a bit dubious about the "10pm": my memory is of midsummer sunset in that region at about 10.15pm.)

I like this. I think it could be improved by cropping out the bit of a car in the left corner.

I think this is too nondescript. The brick and stonework is more interesting than the window. Not enough geometry in this for me.

You have a subject with a mass of detail in high colour. I think you have to ask yourself: "how do I make a picture of it?" You need to look for striking form: maybe a single bloom would have stronger visual impact. If your subject is the person in this context, again you have to look for ways of creating greater visual impact. Maybe you should think about photos or photographers (or artists) that you really like--and then ask: how do they do it? So I see this as a colorful picture, but weak in form and composition.

I like the choice of black and white and grain for this sombre subject. This is the best photo I have seen of "The Deserted Village" in Achill. The sky makes an important contribution

Now this is a spot I know very well. I am looking at the layout of the road and am surprised at the exposure date: was it really like that in 1972? I thought this layout was much more recent. Something else that surprises me and makes me think: well maybe 1972 after all: The water is clearer than I remember seeing it here! On the photo as a photo: I am puzzled by the grey tone. Maybe it's not the best of days! Anyhow, it's a place I love. Did you try climbing the hills beyond the beach? There is the most fabulous cliff walk out towards Achill Head (I never dared go all the way!) with views back, landward, towards the highest sea-cliffs in Europe (by some accounts): the mountain, Cruchaun, is eaten away almost to its 2,000 ft. summit by the sea. The cliffs are not perpendicular, but they are spectacular!