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Portrait
Views: 160
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
8
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: James Tamim

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: QSS-32_33

General impression: Hello James, you made an excellent work regarding the use of camera, the lighting and the model-camera relation. But there is one thing i don´t like, and i know you ...

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Buckingham
Views: 309
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.7

Photographer: Julie Heidelberger

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
General impression: Hi Julie, overall I think you did a fantastic job with this image! I really love street scenes such as this. They tell so much about humanity and our daily lives. As ...

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Camerra
Views: 314
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.4

Photographer: Jose Patrick

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 40D
General impression: Hi Jose, Interesting portrait you have here! She is mysterious and alluring which serves to say that either you have a special connection or you did manage to create...

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Ribboned Lilies
Views: 316
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
1
Color & Lighting
5
Depth of field
4
General impression
2
Overall Rating
3.6

Photographer: Diane Slotnick

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

n/a
General impression: Hi Diane, I am not sure what to say about your picture. I get the 'ribbon' and other parts of the picture look rather decorative, but it is hardly a photograph - more...

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Wait... For....Meee...!
Views: 431
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
8
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.4

Photographer: David morgan

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot S3 IS
General impression: Well done photo, David. Interesting subject and composition.

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heaving shorebreak
Views: 406
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
7
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.3

Photographer: steven jones

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: Hi Steven, I really want to love this image, the idea is fantastic, and the angle you caught the wave at is compelling. I think that if the day had been brighter, ...

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Veteran at Peace
Views: 601
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
3
Depth of field
7
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.0

Photographer: Bob Mulholland

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS REBEL T2i
General impression: Hello Bob. There's a lot of emotion and thought behind your capture, but I think that you've tried to make a solid capture just a bit too dramatic. I'm going to assum...

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Half moon
Views: 652
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.2

Photographer: Sheldon Meyer

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

DSLR-A230
General impression: Hi Sheldon! The subject that you chose is exciting – the Moon! But I think that you didn’t decide if it’s a photograph or an illustration! As photography, I’m...

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windy day
Views: 596
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.3

Photographer: jon willis

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

COOLPIX L10
General impression: Jon, This is a nice image of an old building, a couple of things to do to make it a better image. First off the use of Black and White works well for this image, an ...

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Black-N-White Spring
Views: 623
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
7
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.4

Photographer: David Ward

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

NIKON D5100
General impression: Hi David, Personally, I love flower photography and I'm glad to see you tackled it with this photo. Unfortunately, the results that were produced have a few areas t...

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Broken Windows & Empty Halways
Views: 664
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: John Byrne

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

PENTAX K-5
General impression: I wish I could find something about this photo that I would change. .just so you'd feel you were getting your moneys worth. I suppose another photographer might see ...

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Like Father Like Son
Views: 605
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
7
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: Gareth Wright

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: Hi Gareth My general impression is positive! It's fun and this shot may become a classic in the family annuls. I like that you use B&W. I like that you and your son a...

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Majestic beauty
Views: 611
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: Paul Townley

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: GT-I9100

General impression: Dear Paul, Thanks for choosing me to provide critic on your image. It's a very hard subject, and when shooting funeral, one is overwhelmed with sadness as well as ext...

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Untitled
Views: 676
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.5

Photographer: Sasha May

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: Select

General impression: Well Sasha,I am pleased with these kind of shots.I can see a photographer took it with a thought on the process of making a photo.

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Spanish Moss
Views: 704
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
6
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.8

Photographer: Frank Bright

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
General impression: Frank, Overall, a good shot of the Old South! And I would encourage you to do more of this,when the light is low like this,either early morning(don't look for me th...

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its in the eyes
Views: 667
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
5
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
5
General impression
5
Overall Rating
5.7

Photographer: robert dick

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: FinePix JV210

General impression: Robert dick its good shot and i love the expirations of both kids

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The old West
Views: 698
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
9
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.1

Photographer: Dennis Begnoche

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: Pentax X70

General impression: Hi Dennis, It's a real shame that the file uploaded is so pixellised, as it detracts from what I'm sure is a good, sharp and well considered image. Take a look at the...

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Bridging
Views: 723
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.7

Photographer: John Byrne

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

PENTAX K-x
General impression: I like it a lot John and since you did so well on this one why don't you go exploring with this genre and see what other kinds of foliage you can work with, pine tree...

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white on Black
Views: 728
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
7
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.4

Photographer: John Doe

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

NIKON D3100
General impression: Hi John, Thank you for selecting me to analyze your photograph and hope I was of a help to you. I believe you have a great eye for choosing subjects that when combi...

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sandstone face
Views: 728
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.9

Photographer: andrew o'neil

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

DSLR-A200
General impression: Andrew, I like this image, it works well as a black and white, the gritty face and the disfuse background keep me interested. I would suggest trying different croppin...

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Ballet Class, Age 2
Views: 691
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.3

Photographer: Jenny Stevenson

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: Select

General impression: Nice job Jenny! I like the subject and the feel of this photo. With a few adjustments you can make this shot even better. I love the way this photo tells a story & y...

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Venise
Views: 770
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.3

Photographer: giampietro

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Giampietro, it is really nice to see one more of your black and white pictures! You have a good eye for BW situations, I see :) The photo makes a really good impress...

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Dave
Views: 663
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
8
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
8
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.7

Photographer: Joel Nicolas

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

DMC-GH2
General impression: Joel This is a cool picture of a character. It isn't a photograph about beauty but the human condition. It leaves a lot open to the viewer's interpretation, which is ...

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Venise
Views: 761
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.8

Photographer: giampietro

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Hi Giampietro, The photograph you provided is a good example of why I still believe some people should photograph - it has a message, it has a soul, it pleases the ey...

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momentary mood
Views: 796
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.8

Photographer: Renee Dodd

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: Great job Renee! I like how you've taken what would have been a boring landscape and turned it into

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Wilmington Island Road
Views: 742
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: Frank Bright

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General impression: Frank, Overall, a very good image,congrats!And as I mentioned at the beginning, one of those "iconic" images of the "Old South". The impression of this image gives ...

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Seen Better Days
Views: 780
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.9

Photographer: Reg Valliere

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: Hi Reg, Great sepia tone you have here. Love it! It has just the right amount of green. Also the textures of the rotting house ant the trees. All good! Don't know i...

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Best Friends
Views: 855
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.7

Photographer: Kristen O'Brian

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: Kristen, this is a very nice first attempt. There are a few improvements that could of been made with positioning and lighting that would of helped this shot. I'm sur...

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Where we all end ?
Views: 852
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
9
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: ian cooper

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: Fuji s4500

General impression: Hi Ian, This really does have potential to be something, it really is a great location and you been brave enough to weather the cold weather and get out and shoot, so...

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I shoot you
Views: 809
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.1

Photographer: Nis Daniel

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: Nis, I like this image very much. You captured a fleeting moment nicely. To me, it is gritty and sinister and the child is somewhat disturbing. In that context I thin...

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Solitary Driftwood
Views: 789
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
10
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.4

Photographer: Reg Valliere

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: Reg, this is a nice shot of an interesting subject. The barren beach behind it set's off the driftwood nicely. I recommend you check out Edward Weston's work, done on...

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Helen's Food n' Fuel
Views: 826
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.6

Photographer: Reg Valliere

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: It's a nice attempt at a weathered building however It just seems to miss for some reason. First impressions of the viewer are either "It works or it doesn't" Sometim...

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Tonal Graphic in an Urban Setting
Views: 838
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
6
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.1

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot A1100
General impression: Hi Lynn, I like this shot and the sense of mystery in it. Compositionaly it works well but I think technically it could be tweaked a bit more. With a shot this simple...

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Rain
Views: 836
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
9
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.6

Photographer: Meg Cee

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XSi
General impression: hi Meg Cee You have done a really good job on this image. I like that you thought about the end result before going about and taking it. I believe you have achieved t...

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Black and White Spike
Views: 889
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
8
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.6

Photographer: Jennifer Waltmon

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Jennifer, you have a good eye for light, and a good eye for composition. Keep playing with the camera, I look forward to seeing more work.

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Yummy Cheeks
Views: 1033
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
9
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.3

Photographer: ashlee

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: A really good image that should beeasy to sell - good job

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Graveyard
Views: 1116
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
8
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.4

Photographer: Sara Dodson

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix L100
General impression: Hi Sara, Great job on this photo. I think you did a fantastic job creating an image that is creepy and well exposed. I like that you put it in black and white, co...

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Hang on a second!
Views: 970
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.8

Photographer: Attila Kranyik

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: Nikon Coolpix P500

General impression: Attilla, this is a nice street scene in the style of Cartier-Bresson, the great French street photographer. As I said, I think it would have more impact without the p...

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Desert slopes
Views: 1111
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.4

Photographer: Carmen Williams

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Olympus EVOLT
General impression: Carmen, I like the shot a lot, I wish there would have been a bunch of clouds in it though, it is a little "simple" without them but it IS a nice shot.

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Sunday Lunch
Views: 1149
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
9
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: Meg C

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XSi
General impression: Hi Meg, this is a nice shot. You´ve captured a nice shot of everyday life. At the age of 16 you´re doing very well, keep shooting.

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Bench
Views: 905
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Focus
5
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
8
General impression
5
Overall Rating
6.0

Photographer: Alex Ohlson

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Olympus Stylus 840
General impression: Im sure this is not one of your best photo. There's nothing to say "WOW" about in it so all you have to do is continue shooting everyday and you might just surprise y...

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Sunset
Views: 1066
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.6

Photographer: Michele Balistreri

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Pansonic Lumix GX1
General impression: Michelle, this is a great effort with a difficult composition in difficult lighting conditions. You did a great job controlling the almost horizontal light and turnin...

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Cold Beauty
Views: 1179
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
9
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.9

Photographer: Jerwin

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D700
General impression: Hey Jerwin, Great photograph you have here. Very poetic, beautiful and the technique is very well mastered. Well done! It's a fairytale photograph with a subject to...

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My Turn
Views: 1070
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: Robert Tilghman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D700
General impression: Hello Robert! Lovely lovely photo! I like the high contrast look. It's what gives the picture a very dreamy state which goes with your caption! I think your creativit...

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Burnt
Views: 1144
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.3

Photographer: Josh Wippel

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300S
General impression: Overall I like this image Josh, very strong and solid. The only weakness I see, and it's perceptual, is with the smoke covering one eye and revealing the ear stretche...

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Derby Eye At Night
Views: 1182
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: Graham Simmons

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Sony alpha a55
General impression: A very nice image, Graham. It makes great use of texture and pattern to deliver an almost abstract feeling. Great control of the light.

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Made Your Point
Views: 1213
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
6
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: PK Donson

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XSi
General impression: An intriguing landscape that has a contrast between old and new landscape features.

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Meeting at 70 Degrees North BW
Views: 1079
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
4
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
8
General impression
6
Overall Rating
5.9

Photographer: Kurt Seljeseth

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D80
General impression: Kurt, this is a nice shot but not one worthy of professional comparison. I like that you set out with your Daughter to capture Reindeer and you did that, but as a res...

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Sydney Life
Views: 1271
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: Rex Kersley

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Rebel T2i
General impression: A really well executed documentary photograph showing an aspect to Sydney's Opera House I was not aware of. Well done !!

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elephant
Views: 1628
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
8
General impression
9
Overall Rating
7.7

Photographer: jessica short

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General impression: Hi Jessica, I really like your point of view, you should continue triing to concentrate yourself on further details.

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Angels Eyes
Views: 1403
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: Patrick Parker

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D-7000
General impression: Patrick Kudos on this image.

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Horse abstract
Views: 1584
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
7
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.9

Photographer: Michael Cohen

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D3X
General impression: Michael, I like the image very much! You captured the light nicely and with a bit of tweaking this will be a great image. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

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Its a dogs Life
Views: 1174
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
5
Depth of field
5
General impression
8
Overall Rating
6.3

Photographer: Edward Teran

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Leica V Lux
General impression: You have a nice, willing subject there Edward, I would consider making more portraits of your friend Mr. Buddy. He looks like he will sit still for you and is totally...

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nostalgia
Views: 1429
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: jodeigh dear

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General impression: Jodeigh, overall you did a good job with a difficult subject. The dense vegetation makes makes for a difficult composition and you were right to focus in tightly on t...

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Piano and Hands
Views: 1704
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
8
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: Mark Kreider

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot A480

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Innocence
Views: 1301
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.9

Photographer: Laura Champ

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D40
General impression: Pretty good job Laura. She is a lovely young lady. I have 5 Grandchildren of my own who are conatantly photographed.

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Stark reflection
Views: 1370
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.3

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Probably not my favorite shot of yours but I am impressed with your ability to use all the tools you have to accomplish your vision, it just takes a lot of images and...

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wild horse
Views: 1406
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.6

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

nikon D60
General impression: Nice shot for training your eye and other shooting skills, if you are shooting in Central Park, try some shots under the little bridge there. There is sometimes a vio...

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Under Hungerford Bridge
Views: 1295
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.9

Photographer: denis bennett

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Rebel T2i
General impression: I like your black and white treatment of this image Denis and it captures perfectly what you set out to show. I certainly wouldn't agonise over the railing in the pho...

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retro
Views: 1383
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
8
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.1

Photographer: Suparna Bajaj

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: ipad

General impression: Suparna, I love this image, and the warm black and white mood who needs a camera? And the subject looking down gives it that dreamy feel that complements the colours

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New Years Day
Views: 1605
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: Anjelica Lira

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Sony DSLR-A390
General impression: Good job Anjelica. You captured the image as it seems the way that you wanted.

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Mom
Views: 1652
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Ana, I like this image on so many levels. Aside from the fact that it has a story to it, it also provides a very nice bridge between two worlds and relates a univers...

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Double vision
Views: 1457
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.3

Photographer: Cheryl Richardson

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Panosonic Lumix FZ10
General impression: Cheryl, this is a great image. You made all the right choices when you came across this subject. Tripod - allowed you to properly refine the composition and pick th...

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cowbird silouhette
Views: 1530
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

nikon d60
General impression: Leonard, just like your last shot I critiqued, this is beautiful. Why don't you try to do more and get a portfolio put together of these shots and approach a gallery ...

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The waterfall in Central Park, NYC
Views: 1505
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
7
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.6

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Hello Leonard! Thank you for asking me to review your work! This is a scene I would also be drawn to as someone who loves nature also! It invokes a sense of peacefuln...

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Atlas Storm
Views: 1662
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.4

Photographer: Paul Brake

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Sony NEX 7
General impression: Greetings Paul, This is a fine dramatic image. I like the foreboding atmosphere, the details of the buildings against the sky, and the stormy sky itself. Your imag...

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Solitude
Views: 1891
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: Yochanah Best

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: Hi Yochanah, My impression is good but it has a 'but'... I liked it! But I was left with the feeling that you could have done better. The subject is very nice and ...

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American Farmer
Views: 1559
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.7

Photographer: Melanie magary

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Pentax k-r
General impression: I really like this shot Melanie. You obviously had a purpose in mind when you shot it. This is "previsualation" as in seeing what you wanted prior to actually shootin...

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Finding Beauty
Views: 1584
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
8
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.3

Photographer: Brooke Groves

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon T3i
General impression: Hi Brooke, normally, I don't give 10's. I wanted to give this one a 9++, but I didn't have that option. 9 seemed too low. I love the moment, the composition, the s...

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Skyler
Views: 1568
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.8

Photographer: Debra Vidal

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Dear Skyler, You have a talent and I hope you're pursuing it. This photograph exhibits and true understanding of technology blended with artistry. This is a fantastic...

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Feet
Views: 1200
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
5
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.3

Photographer: Melanie magary

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Pentax K-R
General impression: Melanie, this is a good try and I respect your choice of subjects. I think you should continue exploring this subject and have patience. Move kids that can't walk ye...

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Eads Archway
Views: 1543
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: Melanie magary

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Pentax K-7
General impression: Hi Melanie - Overall a very nice photo - I love the Back ground of St Louis and the Mississippi - i may get to visit there somday - well done and keep up the good work.

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BW Hands
Views: 1721
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.9

Photographer: Melanie magary

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Pentax K-R
General impression: Melanie, you did a good job with this. With a coupe of small tweeks, it could be great.

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BW Wall
Views: 1489
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
8
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.3

Photographer: Melanie magary

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Pentax K-7
General impression: Beautiful photo, you have the "Eye" is looks like, practice, practice, practice!!! :)

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Sweet love
Views: 1682
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
8
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.1

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Well Ana, great to see you came back to them, and to me. I saw your other picture, and it is indeed much better than it was. Great. This attempt is different, great c...

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Give me your hand
Views: 1596
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.4

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Ana, I think you did an excellent job with this photo and look forward to seeing more of your work.

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Mother
Views: 1444
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
5
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.2

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Hi Ana, I love this tender subject and it was a great try. You have a good feel for scenes and composition. It is even something you could do again with other lightin...

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Tiny with a huge job.
Views: 1202
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
5
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
6
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.7

Photographer: Donna Spence

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: Canon Rebel T1i

General impression: Donna, for an attempt at Macro Photography, you get the idea and with practice and the knowledge of your camera and settings you can make this work.

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Look at me
Views: 1888
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: I absolutely love this and you should be very proud of it joining your collection.

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A trip to the past
Views: 1579
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: I really love your photos Ana and it looks like you are on your way to a very nice portfolio and maybe a "One woman show" somewhere.

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Wood mountain
Views: 1462
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
10
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.6

Photographer: Diana

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XS
General impression: Hello again Diana... This was a good idea from square one and I could see it being used in a commercial advertisement for waste management had it been shot differently.

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Washed Up
Views: 1320
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
4
Depth of field
8
General impression
4
Overall Rating
6.5

Photographer: Max p Rudd

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Samsung Galaxy 1 camera phone
General impression: Hi Max, the composition here is actually quite strong but you really can´t escape the fact the ITS ROUND THE WRONG WAY !!!

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Portico at Santa Fe
Views: 1769
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: joe jett

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Joe, I think you nailed it. There are so many opportunities there around the Southwest so shoot tons of photos and you will have a great portfolio some day. Ansel Ada...

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natures playground
Views: 1708
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.7

Photographer: ade cooke

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

fujifilm finepix s2960
General impression: Well Ade, it's an excellent photograph in which you've captured the ambience of the location beautifully.

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Bridge in Black and White
Views: 1744
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.9

Photographer: Jennifer Lemery

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: Jennifer, capturing this image was a great idea. The only thing I think is missing is some sort of a human element. Perhaps the fingers of a hand making an adjustment...

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NYC Street Scene
Views: 1529
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
7
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.4

Photographer: lew glick

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Pentax K10D
General impression: Hi Lew. Over all I like this image. While it does not tell me the entire story, it makes me want to know more about the man in the picture foreground. I also really l...

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New snow, old tractor.
Views: 1962
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
5
Depth of field
10
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.9

Photographer: Tyler Wright

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix L100
General impression: Tyler, You are talking with your camera here...my strong tractor in the soft new snow... accentuate it through increasing the contrast and darkening the image...you ...

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Reflections of Flight
Views: 1741
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
7
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.4

Photographer: Terrence

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Konica Minolta
General impression: Greetings Terrence, This is an ambitious photograph, dealing with a challenging and interesting subject. You did a good job within the limitations of your equipment...

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Hands
Views: 1857
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.6

Photographer: Shane lewis

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: This image popped out at me and even now I enjoy looking at it. The tonal range is really broad which is good as it adds to the meaning of the image.

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Cody
Views: 1576
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.7

Photographer: julia wilkins

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: I always look at the image at least twice and let it pull me in. Job well done BRAVO

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Please,..be good.
Views: 2424
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.9

Photographer: Marta Everest

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D7000
General impression: This photo speaks to me> I can see innocence,wonder, apprehension and many other emotions. It IS a timeless photo that you should be proud of

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The Long Walk
Views: 1794
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.4

Photographer: Dave Chapman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: It's a learning process and I think you did an good job, just keep a few of these things in mind.

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High and Dry
Views: 1548
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.6

Photographer: Dave Chapman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Very nice shot, could use a little fixing before you hang it in a gallery.

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In Motion
Views: 2015
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: Dave Chapman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Really a very nice shot, one to be proud of.

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Farmers Market
Views: 1702
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.9

Photographer: Dave Chapman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Very nice shot, you could do a series of fruits and veggies and get a lot or experience in lighting and DOF with these items.

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Idle
Views: 1466
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
6
Overall Rating
8.7

Photographer: Dave Chapman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: This photo created an immediate uneasiness to me. I think you could have done better

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With full sails
Views: 1495
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.9

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: A good, dramatic photograph, now enhanced by careful use of Photoshop. Would like to see the image a little brighter and with a little more contrast – but not too...

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With full sails
Views: 1300
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
4
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
4
Depth of field
9
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.3

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: A good photograph, badly let down by a desire to play in Photoshop. We all make that mistake sometimes, even me ! Try printing it as a sharp, monochrome image and s...

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Bell HIll West Coast NZ
Views: 1570
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
5
Color & Lighting
4
General impression
5
Overall Rating
4.8

Photographer: jillian wadsworth

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

fujifilm finepix s5600
General impression: The photo is executed well technically and has no major lighting, focus, or exposure flaws. The photo is not bad, but it isn't particularly captivating, awe inspirin...

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Platero and I
Views: 2033
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: I couldn't give this a higher rating! I love this shot and think you are building an important body of work.

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Silence
Views: 1970
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
9
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.3

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 450D
General impression: I really like your search for dramatic photos and have always believed we photographers migrate towards what we have a true affinity for and it shows in the photos of...

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She
Views: 1987
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.1

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: I really like this image.

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Willow Glen
Views: 1665
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
9
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.1

Photographer: Brian Devon

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot G11
General impression: You captured a great moment not many get to experience first hand. Bravo for having a camera and having the eye to compose a great shot. The composition and subject ...

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Calatrava
Views: 2136
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.3

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: In spite of my problem with the buildings to the right, I think this is a gorgeous shot showing a beautiful flowing structure, beautifully lit to define it's shape. T...

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zabriskie point
Views: 2196
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.9

Photographer: jay webb

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300S
General impression: That photo is technically perfect. The composition is interesting because there are a great contrast between the foreground and the background, but it lacks something...

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Falls Mill Barn
Views: 1486
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
8
Color & Lighting
4
General impression
6
Overall Rating
5.8

Photographer: shannon hoffmeister

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S70
General impression: I like the idea of this shot and the potential the image has. It would have been interesting to see a color version.

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One foggy morning
Views: 1661
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.3

Photographer: kathy gray

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XS
General impression: I put 9. Not 10. And I wanted to put 4 just for the fact that you don't have the right to leave a potentially so good shot (in it's category) in limbo. Try to find in...

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After the rain
Views: 2124
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.1

Photographer: George Palmer

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: My general impression is quite good! You have done a good job here, trying to stand out but approaching the subject matter in an unusual way, and this is always good....

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small girl
Views: 1854
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.9

Photographer: Petra Römer

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XSi
General impression: I like this image. Tightly cropped - in camera I hope. The catch lights really bring the viewer in and the conversion to B%W is a good choice. I would just say pratic...

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Emotions
Views: 1542
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
4
Focus
2
Use of camera, exposure & speed
2
Depth of field
2
General impression
4
Overall Rating
3.7

Photographer: Angela

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Kodak EasyShare C180
General impression: Angela...Self portraits are such a personal medium. Did you successfully capture "you"? You and those that know you are the best judges of that. The overall techn...

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Black-Out
Views: 2018
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.4

Photographer: aaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: Well composed, technically well executed example of a conceptual photograph with a strong narrative. Monochrome fits the subject matter perfectly

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By the light of the moon.
Views: 2056
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.1

Photographer: erica morgan

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: Very creative! but the moon and the certain parts of the fog aren’t credible and dealing with photography you can’t lose credibility. Without the moon the statue ...

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Alyson
Views: 1545
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
4
Use of camera, exposure & speed
4
Color & Lighting
4
Depth of field
4
General impression
4
Overall Rating
4.3

Photographer: Kathryn Jones

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera: Canon Rebel T1i

General impression: Good idea poorly executed.

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Olson House
Views: 2044
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.7

Photographer: Patrick McMahan

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D70
General impression: This is a beautiful, well composed photograph and you should be proud of it.

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Old Logging Bridge in Washington
Views: 2270
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.4

Photographer: Norm Cutter

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: Though the composition could be stronger, this image has a lot of potential. It's a great choice of subject, the exposure is right on, and the IR conversion is appealing.

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Half Dome Portrait
Views: 1955
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.3

Photographer: Harold Barnett

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon 5D MkII
General impression: This image is well seen, and well captured. The choice of a dramatic sky and black and white work well here. Excellent shot!

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Window Pain
Views: 1818
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
7
General impression
7
Overall Rating
6.6

Photographer: Melissa

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Samsung ES70
General impression: Good choice of B&W and depth of field for subject, but the composition is to standard.

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Ines
Views: 1840
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.8

Photographer: Marta Everest

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D80
General impression: This is a wonderful photo that could be an amazing photo with a few enhancements! You captured what you were setting out to accomplish...the emotion in your daughter'...

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Stage diver- The big day out
Views: 2507
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
4
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
6
General impression
7
Overall Rating
6.1

Photographer: myles davies

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: I like the wow factor in this picture. You saw a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, found the best perspective in which to capture it and you got the shot. A little more...

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Awesome Power
Views: 1878
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.6

Photographer: Nora Cutshaw

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: Beautiful image!

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Bicycle
Views: 2247
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
10
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.9

Photographer: Mehmet Ataman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

leica M9
General impression: I like what you attempted but without a single point of interest I can't give a higher score.

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Tree
Views: 1908
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.6

Photographer: Mehmet Ataman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Mamaiya 7 II
General impression: I think this is a nice shot and you should do more like this, changing light conditions will challenge your creativity

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The End of the Line
Views: 2391
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.9

Photographer: Patrick McMahan

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon F4
General impression: I don't generally give such glowing reviews but I think this photo with it's simplicity and feel of nostalgia is a very well executed example of the use of film and g...

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To where the life takes me...
Views: 10273
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.7

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Eos 450D
General impression: In general I'm not into "Artsy" photos but this one took me by surprise. One thing I was taught years ago is that you can line up 10 photos on a wall and your eye wil...

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St. Olaf's Kirke
Views: 2709
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.7

Photographer: Patrick McMahan

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D-70
General impression: I absolutely love this shot and short with the D70 for years. I do want you to look at where you place the center of interest though. It can make or break an image.

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B&W tree
Views: 1959
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.8

Photographer: Caryn Hill

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: This is what black and white does well! Nice shooting Caryn. You saw a good composition and delivered it well. Keep up the great work!

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to go or not to go
Views: 1793
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.1

Photographer: baris bakirci

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

canon eos 30d
General impression: Very happy with this photograph. The composition and the exposure/contrast could have been better. Apart from that, you did very well in identifying and capturing a m...

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Tension
Views: 1719
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: Alexander Babulevich

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General impression: 9 ... very good idea, but treatment loses a bit of strenght.

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Tower Nose
Views: 1820
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.7

Photographer: Hank Fanelli

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Really good capture of a fleeting moment and black and white gives it a timeless quality.

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alan
Views: 1734
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
7
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
6
General impression
9
Overall Rating
7.7

Photographer: alan livingstone

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

nikon fm
General impression: A strong image that will be treasured by the family for years! Well done.

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fun times
Views: 2455
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.4

Photographer: jay knight

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: I really enjoyed this photography, depicting all the issues about post-procesing, the image is strong, beautiful and says a lot, you just want to see it over and over...

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underpass
Views: 2030
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
4
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
4
Use of camera, exposure & speed
3
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
4
General impression
4
Overall Rating
4.9

Photographer: baris bakirci

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

canon eos 30d
General impression: I don't think it quite works, I would look for more opportunities with the info in this critique in hand and see what happens.

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Shhhh
Views: 1812
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
5
Color & Lighting
4
General impression
6
Overall Rating
5.8

Photographer: De McA

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: Overall an appealing image with lots of potential but needs some digital processing work the way it is presented now.

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Summer's Jetty
Views: 2793
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.7

Photographer: Hannah Powley

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20
General impression: In general I really like this photo, however something keeps taking me back to it looking for something that bothers me. It's the horizontal lines.There are too many....

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My First Hat
Views: 2110
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.8

Photographer: Judithann

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Pentax K10D
General impression: What a stunning photo! It has a dreamy glow quality to it that compliments the sleeping baby!

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...
Views: 2148
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
7
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.4

Photographer: Dora Laszlo-Kokai

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Great, intriguing image. Perhaps a bit to much contrast.

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a sundays knowing
Views: 2508
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
7
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.7

Photographer: philip policare

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Olympus E-510
General impression: This is one of those shots that when first glancing at it captures your eye, and that's what it's all about in any form of art.

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Old Wagon Wheel
Views: 2306
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
4
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
5
General impression
7
Overall Rating
5.7

Photographer: Charlotte Purdy

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
General impression: This image, as taken, has potential. In fact it has the makings of an interesting wall image with a little bit of post processing, selective blurring, and cropping. ...

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Anchor - Point Roberts, WA
Views: 2667
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: Freyr Thorgrimsson

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: I really like this image. As mentioned earlier, I personally would have left a bit more room on the vertical sides for future cropping, framing etc.

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Envirnment
Views: 1940
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
7
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.0

Photographer: Robert Tilghman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: This is a striking photograph!The shadows, the clouds and the lighting all add to a mysterious feel to the photo!I love that look and feel! With some improvements,thi...

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Gray Day
Views: 2051
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
8
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.9

Photographer: Robert Tilghman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: On the whole I like this image. It has a vintage feel to it, which for me, is pleasing.

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Miss Liberty
Views: 1840
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
5
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
9
General impression
5
Overall Rating
6.4

Photographer: Robert Tilghman

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: Art and aesthetic impression is something personal, but this shot does not give me the emotion you certainly had when you shoot it, and this is the key defect I have ...

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Smile among Flowers
Views: 2183
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
5
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
4
General impression
7
Overall Rating
6.6

Photographer: miranda maybelle david

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Kodak EasyShare Z915
General impression: I actually like the photo, It just has some points, that if taken into consideration next time would really make a difference. One thing Brett Weston used to say is "...

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Confusion
Views: 2302
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
4
Depth of field
9
General impression
6
Overall Rating
7.0

Photographer: Sue Bernhard - Smith

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Sony Alpha 700
General impression: A well seen and well-taken image that conveys real emotion. There are some compositional errors; the subject seems too tightly cropped; the eyes are slightly too low...

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Telefono
Views: 6081
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
7
General impression
10
Overall Rating
8.3

Photographer: Juan Fernando Escobar

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XSi
General impression: The idea is artistic but not unique. When you look at something try to see it as you have never seen it before. Then think to yourself... "Is this a good image?" Your...

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Portrait
Views: 2017
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.4

Photographer: chelsea tadros

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XS
General impression: Good idea, but I think needs a clearer pose of the subject and a less confusing scene.

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.
Views: 2086
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
3
Focus
1
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Depth of field
1
General impression
4
Overall Rating
3.5

Photographer: marta

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XS
General impression: I see what you were trying to accomplish here, but you need to pay more attention to detail.

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Entrance to Art Museum
Views: 2329
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
4
Use of camera, exposure & speed
4
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
7
General impression
7
Overall Rating
6.4

Photographer: Howard Lakinsky

Category: Black & White Photography

Camera:

Canon Elf 3
General impression: My first impression was GOOD, I liked it! You took something "ordinary" and made it interesting! You were using the "art" in your eyes, you were being visual! This is...

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