Ian Shalapata

I feel like your photo could benefit from more contrast. As well, there are details lost in the shadows that could be pulled up.

A tighter crop could be used to really emphasize the great design of the building.

The obvious lines draws the eye toward the competing lines of the fence. There's a nice story brewing there.

I'm torn about cropping out the hard subject. I don't know if it works in this example.

Nice colour rendition, though.

Ian

Hi John,

I'm assuming that this is San Fran. I've never been to San Francisco so I am wondering if the moon actually appears that large in the sky, naturally. I find it a bit distracting from the photo although I know that it is the main element in the picture.

I do like the hint of colour and I feel that it lends drama to the picture. That is nicely done. And I like the work you've done in creating the reflection of the bridge and the moon.

Regards,

Ian

Hi Sibel,

I like the feel of this photo. The clouds even impart a their own nostalgia to the whole scene. I also like how the "colouration" gives an old time replication and the blocking of the modern building by the sign in the fore ground helps to highlight the older buildings. That is a nice touch.

Unfortunately you've lost some detail on the closer, left-hand building, in the shadows. At least on my monitor. And I am unsure about the cables/trolley lines. I know they're a big part of the San Francisco scenery, but I may have removed them.

What process did you use to create the yellowy cast?

Regards,

Ian

You've chosen an attractive subject which lends to the asthetics of the photo. However, you could have achieved more DOF by bluring the hydrant, which is competing for the eye, and which is distracting because the similar colour with the print on the subject's t-shirt. Also, the line of space at the end of the wall on the left does not add to the photo's compostition.

Regards,

Ian

Saul,

This is a nice capture. The sharpness and the reflections are above average. As someone mentioned, however, the colours seem to be somewhat artificial/over saturated. If these are the true colours then so be it, but the colours do not lend themselves favourably.

Regards,

Ian

Igor,

Very nice treatment of the photo. A nostalgic view! Just had to comment on it.

Ian

Hi Mari,

Even though the sky is a small portion of the overall frame, it lends the drama to the photo and sets the scene. Very nice use of contrast to set up the feeling.

I'm not so sure about the black band and title at the bottom, though.

Ian

Some nice colouring, Anne.

The sunflowers appear to be forming a union against the cloud's ominous presence. I'd like to see more of the white clouds cropped out. The highlights are blown out so you may as well shorten the photo as well.

Good work.

Very well done, Branko!

The diffused background gives the image depth and an inkling of movement, however, the bird is nicely detailed and in focus.

Good work.

I am assuming that by not filling the frame with the cardinal you are trying to depict the isolation and desolation of the little fella. If so, then well done. A cardinal in winter is always an oxymoron as a vibrant colour in a wasteland of ice and snow.

The image could use some sharpening, however, from a technical stand point, due to the falling snow giving the image some movement.

Hi Steven,

A very nice photo. Not what one would think of when hearing Peggy's Cove, which makes it all the more pleasant. I like the washed out colour of the rustic boat house and the sea set against the blue of the water in the inner harbour.

I would invite you to comment on my submissions.

Regards,

Ian