mweir2007

7/7........well done, so nice to see a night shot photographed to this standard, very rare.

Floriana I agree that the critique you refer to was not very constructive and the easiest response is to attack the portfolio of the critiquer. However it would have been far more impressive if you had taken his critique and responded as positively as you did with all of us who actually enjoy your photography. I have yet to see a POW that has received 100% positive feedback, that's the risk of being chosen. Review the post that offended you and respond as positively as you can, you'll feel much better for it I'm sure.

Fred and Wouter, thanks for making my original post make more sense with your accurate breakdown.

Maybe I was slightly misunderstood. I love this POW and I think it is 7/7. But why ask for a critique or rating if you're not prepared to accept the good with the bad. Even well written negative critiques have been attacked by photographers on PN. The problem is we build up a band of similar minded photographers who will support our work regardless so when you get thrust into the limelight sometimes the truth can hurt. And I wasn't talking about the ego of the critiquer, rather the photographer.

Or a pissing contest? As much as I dislike Alex' tone of "critiques" (which they aren't, really), biting back to say his photos did not make a PoW yet is lacking the same amount of grace.

Isn't that what this site is all about? Ratings and critiques are all well and good as long as they're positive, dare to rate low or give a negative honest opinion then God help you. If the photos matched the photographers egos 90% of all shots submitted to PN would be 7/7.

Hi Jim,

You have acheived good shadowing in this set of photos but I do think they sit better as black and white images.

Thanks for sharing, all the best,

Mark

Glad to see I'm not alone when getting on a bike with all the skill and grace of a swan :) Of course, swans don't ride bikes.......but if they did it would probably be like this :)

Lovely capture of a classic moment that most of us can relate to.

All the best my friend,

Mark

Hi Stephen,

First off, I was 2nd to rate your current series of photos and was quite shocked to work out that the 1st rater went 5, 5, 4, 5..........everyone has the right to their opinion but those ratings seem harshly low IMHO, oh well each to their own, rant over.

This is my favourite of the four that you've put up for rating, the shade of red/orange and the mist effect across the stones is beautiful, thanks for sharing.

Mark.

I was immediately drawn to this photo in your recent uploads. His face is full of expression but I feel you were right to draw that expression out with Topaz. It has made a very good photo great and anyone would be proud to have as part of their portfolio.........many thanks for sharing.

Mark

Lovely shot and having Paddy's Wigwam in the background is a nice bonus, I've never noticed it before from this angle so excellent spot.........well done and thanks for sharing.

Mark

Hi Zsolt,

I like the switch to B+W you have taken with your latest images, the clarity and detail works well in this field.

All the best,

Mark

Very good capture. I hope a train didn't turn up before he got his TV off the tracks:).....Thanks for sharing

Hope you are recovering well from your recent car crash..........if it means spending more time with this beautiful model then every cloud really does have a silver lining.....take care.

Mark

Italian drivers!!!!!!!! (just joking).

Get well soon,

Mark

Hello again my friend,

What a wonderful portfolio you are building and this shot can sit comfortably at the top! Excellent light and shade by the master, well done.

All the best,

Mark

Exactly what an old cameras should look like. If my cameras look like this at the end of their lives I'll know I've had my money's worth.

For me it's the mountains......they are almost pyramid in appearance.....and dare I say they have something of the female form about them.

Best regards and thanks for sharing,

Mark

Some places are just worth the walk to photograph, bet it felt good to have this little part of the world to yourself for a while. Thanks for sharing.

Mark

I love the way the colours compliment each other in this shot. You're part of the world is beautiful and this shot is definitely tranquil.

Well done,

Mark 

Beautiful image, magnificent use of shade......easily a 7.......well done and thanks for sharing

7/7......congratulations my friend

A work of art Maurizio. You can't just throw a photo into a programme and hope it comes out like this.........a lot of hard work, thanks for sharing.

Your portfolio is varied and I like many shots but this one for me is at the top of the list.

You have captured a final journey and your image tells the entire story without words and most importantly without intruding in the poignant tribute being given by his commarades.

This is not an easy thing to achieve with street photography and often the images you see on PN are staged. After seeing something or someone the photographer likes they then approach the subject to ask them to pose so well done for providing us with a real life window to look through.........thanks for sharing,

Mark

Stephen the tone and colours in this shot are beautiful. I viewed the image small and in large and assumed that it was sea in front with the texture of clouds so I'm glad you explained it was fog. I'm glad you shared this image.........all the best

Mark

If you can continue working with this model then jump at the chance, she is beautiful and your style of photography compliments her perfectly, the tone is sublime.....well done and thanks for sharing.

You are at the top of your game Maurizio.....long may it continue..........easily a 7/7.........all the best my friend