greg neils

I like the feeling of depth created by the shadow coming out of the frame, the line created by the tree, benches and person, the water and lastly the land in the background. It is easy to imagine myself standing there.

All critics welcome. Thank you.

Amazing image. You've capture the everyday hero perfectly. It looks terrible outside! Wonderful that you went out and did something with it!

Wonderful color and perfectly sharp.

Thank you Paolo describing the technique you used and the reasons why. Your image is excellent and it draws me in.
The comments from John A. and Peter Daalder made me think. First John has an interesting idea. How would one combine the long exposure necessary for these lightening shots with a short exposure to show the waves in the ocean. I'm not sure it would look right, but it sure would look different, perhaps edgier.

I agree with Peter about the 3 areas of interest. However, I want to feel closer to the island, more like I'm a part of the image. The crop below draws me underneath the clouds, more into the photo. This crop, changes the mood. I sense more danger, I feel intimidated. Maybe it just works for me. BTW: Your whole portfolio is very nice and good luck with the publication of your new book.

All comments are welcome

Excellent use of the light and the dynamic range of your camera. Well done. I agree with cloning out the white in the upper right.

Standing at the base, that's how it felt. Does it convey that?

Should I PS it?

Extremely pretty picture of a subject that I don't find too likable. It is very well done. Did you try it at different apertures? Would it be possible to keep the web sharp from the front all the way to the back? This is great!

Beautiful crags I'm not a fan of the darkness on the cliff faces. Is it possible to take this same photo at a different time of day to catch the majority of the faces in the light instead of the shade? Your portfolio is amazing!

Wonderful square crop. For me, it really works. The wings extended fully, the head tilted perfectly to show a sharp eye is amazing! Great timing and well executed. Is it possible to give the lower wing just a little bit more room from the bottom of the frame?

Could the vertical lines be helped with a little post processing?

Depth of field and focus are great. The framing really adds a feeling of size and depth. The subject is sharp. I'd like to see a more engaging person, perhaps one with a some color to bring me into the photo more.

The characters are really looking out to sea! I like the empty space on the left side. The wispy clouds make the fill the frame perfectly.

The composition draws me in. Perfect exposure with the dark black shadow, the gray and light in the aqueduct and the clouds that are not over or over exposed. The top gray cloud adds a a strong mood.

I see: A strong protective body guard, two thugs approaching and a tough talking baby.

 

Title: Who wants to get hurt first?

 

Good timing. Sharp focus and good tones. Well done.

If I understand correctly, you were on-site 2 hours early to capture the moon and then stayed in place to capture the fisherman. If so, to me, this makes it a "real photograph". It's just as real as 5 merged photos of a baseball pitcher throwing a fast ball, to show his speed and motion. I also like the framing. I don't believe that every photograph must be "properly" balanced between the left and right side, or top and bottom. I like the framing and I wouldn't change the moon at all. I might have captured more of the top of the landscape and less of the water, giving the moon just a touch more room.

The blue smoke and the twisting curves draws me in. Well done.

Continue to push yourself. There is so much more to climb, especially with your ability. This shot is amazing. I think the framing, DOF, and the leading rope leading your eye into the scene give it a real visual impact at first look. The longer I look at it, the more it draws me in. Climb Harder, Bigger, and Steeper and please continue to come back home and publish ice climbing art like this one!

The colors, water and silhouetted hill are perfect. Well done.

Thanks for any comments. I'm going back to this same spot in a little

while.

In today's world it is wonderful to see such a beautiful composition.

Stopped me in my swim trunks! As I try to study how you took this amazing picture, I keep thinking of the poor/lucky diver straight ahead. Absolutely perfect in my opinion.