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Stain Glass Bird House in Crabapple tree
Views: 279
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
10
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.3

Photographer: william mathein

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
General impression: Hi William, Congrats for the beautiful bird house. I love it! It's tasteful and very well done, and this is a good enough photograph to show it well and get some buy...

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They Put Up a Parking Lot
Views: 570
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

NIKON D90
General impression: Mary, Wonderful image. I didn't have much to critique on this so will make some suggestions below that you may, or may not, wish to employ on this image. I think tha...

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Shed on a Snowy Day
Views: 537
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

NIKON D600
General impression: Hi Mary. I like this image and I think this it has a lot going for it. There are a lot of very nicely rendered light, contrast, and textural areas of the image, mor...

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Ice Pattern - 11
Views: 633
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Warren Krupsaw

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot G11
General impression: Hi Warren, I find your picture quite inspiring: I really like the ice pattern and texture, and I think you approched the subject with a good frame composition (1/3 ho...

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Triad
Views: 594
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
10
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
9
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.7

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D600
General impression: Mary, Despite my opinion regarding the 'interest factor' of the subject itself, I think that execution of the technical aspects was good. I think this is a difficult...

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Paradise
Views: 696
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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: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D600
General impression: Mary, I never like to give 10's because it suggests there is no room for improvement. But I think this image is subtly marvelous and beautiful. I don't think there i...

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On the Road
Views: 677
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.6

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D600
General impression: Mary. I'm probably a little prejudiced since road images are my favorite sorts of shots to take. Road images, while containing no human figures usually, are nonethele...

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Barn on Jedburgh Rd.
Views: 628
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.2

Photographer: Reg Valliere

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: Hi Reg. I found this image full of interest and emotion – it makes you want to keep looking at the details of all the various interesting areas of the image to disc...

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Sidewalk Cafe
Views: 759
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: I love this image. It has so much going for it. Thanks for sharing the original. The comments I will share deal with your posted image as well as the original uncrop...

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Guarding Beacon Hill
Views: 646
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
7
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
7
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.2

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D600
General impression: Mary, I think this is a very nice image. It has a few issues however that I think you can for the most part correct, but in the case of the soft focus. . I think you ...

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Coffee Shop
Views: 677
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: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Hi Mary, Sorry for the delay, but sometimes I have just little time and have to fit it all together. But rest assured because I intend to stay here in Gurushots for ...

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Late Day Swim
Views: 650
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Very beautiful photograph Mary! You do have a good sense for outdoors, landscapes and open shots. That is the harder to do because with an open shot we have less chan...

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fairy tail
Views: 798
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.8

Photographer: jean innes

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

canon D20
General impression: This was really an easy image for me. I simply dig it. It is one of those images that I look at and even though I may not know why I like it I just do. It make me f...

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Bridge Over Ravine at Sunset
Views: 779
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Hi Maureen, Overall I think this is a great composition, and there is a lot of potential here in terms of movement, color, lighting and drama. But I think that your f...

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Double Take
Views: 713
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.2

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: I have mixed feelings about this image. I love its feel, colors, textures, implied story, and even most of the composition elements. I just don't think your attempt...

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Finding peace
Views: 708
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
10
General impression
6
Overall Rating
7.8

Photographer: lee hird

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

nikon d60
General impression: Hi Lee I love the light and the color in your photo. My first impression was that I'm looking at a postcard, a very impersonal photo, I can't know who you are or wha...

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Luminous Flower
Views: 642
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
2
Color & Lighting
2
General impression
4
Overall Rating
4.5

Photographer: Aaa Zzzzzz

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon 20D
General impression: It´s a shame you have given me no information about what you hoped to achieve in creating this image, its also a shame you´ve not told me your name.

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Follow the Lines ,,,
Views: 621
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
5
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
6
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.0

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot A1100
General impression: Sorry Lynn, not mad about this one. I think what you saw and what you remember are not what you actually captured with the camera. Apologies if you like it and think ...

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Bundled Wires
Views: 648
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot A1100
General impression: Hi Lynn, This is actually my favourite of the three images. There seems to be a history to this assembly of artefacts, and the 'face' seems to personify it. Nice colo...

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Dance in the Storm
Views: 678
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
7
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.6

Photographer: Heather

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon 5D Markll
General impression: Heather, I really like this photo. Its never easy to take interesting pictures in the winter when there is no snow (for me it isn't anyways) You did a great job of f...

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Two Guys
Views: 649
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Hi Again Maureen, Today I had a good surprise, you showing up with so many photographs. Did I tell I enjoy seeing you evolve? It's so nice to see you doing better an...

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First Snow
Views: 653
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
5
Depth of field
9
General impression
6
Overall Rating
7.9

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Hi Maureen, You have a great shot here, seriously, I love it! But the double toning is not working so well. It's very hard to make a double toning work. Would love ...

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Sandy Monochromatic Abstract
Views: 657
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
7
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.4

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot A1100
General impression: Hi Lynn, Its fantastic that you have really put a lot of thought into the composition and exposure of the shot!

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Storm Heading to El Morro
Views: 692
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
7
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.9

Photographer: Mary Foley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Hi Maureen, Always good to have you back. In this particular shot I'm not all to well impressed, but photography is like that, and when we beguine to try out new way...

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Urban Still-Life #1
Views: 852
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
8
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.6

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot A1100
General impression: Lynn, you are doing very well. Compare this with the other 'branch' shot you did - a huge leap forward here. You should be pleased with yourself. Keep going, this is ...

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Dawn in Central Park......
Views: 695
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Very nice idea Leonard. These type of shota are difficult, you made a good in camera decision to over expose the sun, but that decision sacraficed the rest of the exp...

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Two Crosses
Views: 699
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Cathy Corman

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D700
General impression: Hi Cathy Well done - I believe You have a very keen eye for seeing unusual details and this is very nice study of a Town /Village Rooftop skyline - Keep up the good w...

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Trapped
Views: 931
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
8
General impression
10
Overall Rating
8.6

Photographer: Lahiru Dharmasiri

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D800
General impression: Hi Lahiru, Welcome back! I really love and identify with what you do! My impression is exceptional! This time you went for a Gursky type of approach with this sort ...

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Under the umbrella
Views: 727
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
6
Color & Lighting
7
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.4

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

nikon D60
General impression: Leonard, I want so badly to make this image a 7 or 8, but I just don't think this one rises to that level. But again you have chosen a subject that bright and appeal...

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Foot Prints in the Sand..
Views: 1116
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lahiru Dharmasiri

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D50
General impression: Hi Lahiru, My general impression is quite good! You went for a classic approach that every art photographer will love. This is vintage! You have took me a hundred ye...

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Rumor
Views: 1289
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
9.8

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Hi Ana Isabel: This is a very successful image. Sometimes keeping it simple works best! Keep up the great work.

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A splash of apple
Views: 1315
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: ross scanlon

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

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The Fountain
Views: 1149
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Debra S. Anderson

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: Hi Debra, Nice work capturing this symmetrical composition that does a great job of giving a sense of place to the image. The viewer really feels like they're standin...

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argo boat co.
Views: 1159
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
8
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.7

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Hi Leonard, Welcome back! It's good to know that you found my last group critiques of some usefulness to you. The overall look of this image is quite nice with stro...

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The Marina by Meadowmere Park 1
Views: 994
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
5
Depth of field
10
General impression
6
Overall Rating
7.0

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Hi Leonard, In this particular case I'm not moved by the solarisation effect, solarisation is really hard to master. But I did like the fact that you're trying this...

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Meadowmere Park Marina 2
Views: 1230
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Hi Leonard, Taking into account that this is more of an illustration I really like the result. My only reservation is the lack of distinction of the top margin. The ...

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Marina by Meadowmere Park 3
Views: 1187
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
10
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.9

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Hi Leonard, Thanks for coming back to me, it's the first time someone has uploaded three versions of the same photograph for me to critique. This is cool! The origi...

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Backlit leafs
Views: 1031
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
8
General impression
5
Overall Rating
6.4

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon d60
General impression: Sorry Leonard, not mad about this one. Overall I find it unexciting - it doesn't particularly stand out for me as a photograph.

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Freshly cut lumber
Views: 1002
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Not eye-catching as the composition is too cluttered and the colors too pale.

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The playground
Views: 1034
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
4
Focus
4
Use of camera, exposure & speed
3
Color & Lighting
4
Depth of field
4
General impression
3
Overall Rating
4.1

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: A confusing compostion in terms of colour & composition, poor exposure has washed out the strong colours in the image.

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window pane-ting
Views: 1310
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: teegee

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S570
General impression: Greetings teegee, Your photo is original, unique, expressive, and impressive. I don't know if you can tell that I like it a lot. For a thinking person, still life ...

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cello revisted
Views: 1344
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
8
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.2

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

nikon D60
General impression: Lots of interesting detail in this shot, many intriguing elements and an eye-catching image especially as it is shot with a diagonal flow. I like the shot Leonard, I ...

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The long trip down a subway car
Views: 1253
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: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: I like this type of image, recording only enough to tell it's location and rendering it to abstract. The lack of people in your image did give the impression of lon...

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The beauty of a cello
Views: 1177
Photo Critique

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
9
Overall Rating
9.6

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: You've handled a classic subject very well, Leonard, giving warm elegance to an elegant object. Your including reflections also added interest as well as the inclusi...

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The artist
Views: 1291
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
6
General impression
10
Overall Rating
8.9

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: In a way it is a strange image as it captures someone in action but the part of the image that really draws the attention is the eyes which is not the reality that ha...

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Cartoonist
Views: 1040
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: I have to say I prefer the first idea Leonard, mainly because this is a caricature and I want to see whether the artist is good at his job! The first shot is not a ca...

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The abstract beauty of the arcade
Views: 1328
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: A nice colorful abstract shot but I'm sorry to say that I think it lacks originality as it is a picture of someone else's artwork.

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Ghostly Trails
Views: 1478
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Richard Grolla

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon d5100
General impression: Richard: All in all this is a very successful photograph, well done! Have you tried a slow shutter speed (1/4 or 1/8 of a second on a cloudy day, early in the morning...

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At the Beach
Views: 1290
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: It's an ok shot for me, not that excited. I don't feel it stands out from all the other beach umbrella shots I have seen although the colors are particularly pleasing.

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Radiating flower
Views: 1413
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
6
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.5

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: I do like this shot Leonard, I hope you don't find me too critical - I'm just trying to push you to greater efforts! It's a lovely flower and you have portrayed it ni...

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Autumn
Views: 1281
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
7
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.7

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: An attractive, eye-catching shot Leonard, but too much going on. Try to be really clear what your main subject is before finalising the shot. Every choice you make wi...

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"caught"
Views: 1055
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
4
Composition & Perspective
5
Use of camera, exposure & speed
4
Color & Lighting
4
General impression
4
Overall Rating
4.2

Photographer: Kézia Gebrer

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 50D
General impression: Hi Kezia, I am sorry but this looks more like a Modernistic painting and not a photographic image. If that was what you were going for great, if it wasn't again I a...

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White Orchid
Views: 1396
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Terry Abell

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon Power Shot S3 IS
General impression: This is a nice shot but could use some of the adjustments noted above to make it a great shot.

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Unconscious
Views: 2003
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
6
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.7

Photographer: Fleur Alston

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Greetings Fleur Alston, I actually enjoyed reviewing this image and even googled your name to see more of your pictures. I am very glad that you are an accomplished...

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.. of One Inhabitant #8
Views: 1510
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Steve Parrott

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera: Zero Image 6x9 pinhole

General impression: My general impression is very good. This is a very intriguing project, that makes one think about oneself, about the importance of human kind, and in know way you doi...

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stalled
Views: 1521
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Douglas Pfister

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: Greetings Douglas, I enjoyed this photo, as soon as I saw it. You cannot form a first impression for the second time, so all my remarks are influenced by my first g...

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First Day of Boating Season
Views: 1379
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
9
General impression
8
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: john

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot A480
General impression: John, overall this photograph is pleasant to the eye but if the aim is for you to capture the beginning of boating season for commercial use, the image should make th...

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Abstract T
Views: 1391
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: Nice colors, could have been a more dynamic composition.

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Nature Prevails
Views: 1278
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
7
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.5

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: I like this shot the best of the three for its strong composition. To me, that's the most important element of a picture - this one has lines and angles that hold and...

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Rusted Chains and a Lock
Views: 1858
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: Really good Lynn, well done. I like this shot a lot and I think you are making good progress with your photography.

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Bolts and Bolt Holes
Views: 1226
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: Interesting shapes and textures - a nice abstract shot.

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Man vs. Nature
Views: 1495
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
6
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.2

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: There is a fascination with the sharp teeth and the diagonal lines zig-zagging across the scene and you shot it in portrait format which was a good choice for emphasi...

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Munny
Views: 1993
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: Robert Hayes

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: This is an intriguing shot that makes us think why should one do it and say it's fine art photography, but then, while observing it better, it grows on it's mysteriou...

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"Imagine"
Views: 1320
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
5
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
7
General impression
9
Overall Rating
7.0

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: A well-balanced composition with all the elements working together, nothing superfluous. Simple, harmonious color scheme. Would have like to have seen the word 'Imagi...

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A Different Perspectictive
Views: 1694
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.2

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Bold, simple composition and an eye-catching image - what more can I say? :)

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Framed Clouds
Views: 1219
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: I feel a bit indifferent to this one - there are abstract qualities to it but I don't feel you've been able to use them to best effect.

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Mod Window Reflection
Views: 1715
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: I like the painterly feel to the window elements and the overall abstract quality of this shot.

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Tree: Texture & Shadow
Views: 1645
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
10
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.2

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: Quite an intriguing shot (sorry, I keep using that word!) - definitely in the Fine Art category!

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Santa Barbara Reflections
Views: 1770
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: Dave Chapman

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: It's pretty cool and I think you did a pretty good job of portraying what you wanted but it just doesn't "Grab" me for some reason.

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Blue Wall Graffiti
Views: 2089
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: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Really nice colorful shot, I think it would print up quite large and look very nice on a gallery wall.

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Santa Barbara Reflections
Views: 1436
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: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Nice shot, frame this one.

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San Francisco
Views: 1499
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: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: I like over the top colorful photos and your shots here in color are very nice, simple and effective for the viewer.

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Our Universe
Views: 1336
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
10
Overall Rating
9.9

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: You really captured a wonderful composition here. Great eye, and very skillful camera work. Exposure is wonderful, crop is very nice as well. Fabulous job! Only s...

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Last leaf of Autumn
Views: 2173
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: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: LOVE it. Really. Beautiful, stark contrast, lovely color harmony. Interesting composition. Wonderful texture that can be explored at length. I would hang this on...

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Dancing waters
Views: 1455
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: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: I enjoy this image quite a lot. Color, composition, and varying focus make for a lovely artistic photo that is very fun to explore and explore. Bravo, nice job.

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The Cello yet again
Views: 1400
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
10
General impression
5
Overall Rating
7.7

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Kinda harsh, sorry, but this is a bit snapshot-y. Kind of more like a "guess what this is" image, but not abstract enough that it's actually interesting to view.

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The Celloist
Views: 1472
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: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: I just love this image, it really applauds the instrument and gives it worthy recognition and admiration. The colors are excellent, contrast is wonderful, it's crisp...

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Cherubs of Bethesda Fountain
Views: 1768
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: I do find the image is flat and not an attention grabber. But keep trying, change your dof and perspective.

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float your boat...............
Views: 1388
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

nikon D60
General impression: Leonard, a well seen still life that has produced a nice, peaceful image.

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Double Bass
Views: 1968
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
8
General impression
9
Overall Rating
9.4

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Leonard this is a really nice image and I think with a few adjustments it will be an extremely nice still life and fine art piece.

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Sconces and the cherub
Views: 1431
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: A very good attempt to venture into an area you aren't familiar with, Leonard. It's always a great idea to step out of your comfort zone to try new things. You certai...

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Leaves at the Celebration of Life
Views: 1446
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
7
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.4

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: Leonard, overall this is a really good attempt to capture the subject. You've nailed rear 3/4 lighting to great effect - the leaves have depth, texture and tonal rang...

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Angle of Bethesda Fountain, NYC
Views: 1814
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D60
General impression: A very good shot, that has been worked nicely with the selection of PS inversion to give it a "monochromatic" feel, and pulled it from its background to stand out.

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Wandering Heart
Views: 1880
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
6
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.7

Photographer: Corey Mullaney

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: Hard one to judge really. I want to know why he ended up in an upturned supermarket trolly. That didn't happen the last time I searched for my lost 'love'. It seems a...

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darkness
Views: 1860
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
4
Color & Lighting
5
Depth of field
9
General impression
9
Overall Rating
7.0

Photographer: meghan weaver

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera: web cam

General impression: Love the different look but missing something

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sunlit
Views: 1566
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Carole Wijenberg

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: This image is beautiful, and I hope to see more like it.

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Tunnelll
Views: 1602
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
8
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: flying

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera: Point and shoot camera (sony?)

General impression: Misterious and interesting photo because the out-of-focus background and the contrast between cold and warm light.

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Stools
Views: 1768
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
9
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.6

Photographer: hallie madhoun

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera: GE x5

General impression: It's a nice shot, generally pleasing but maybe in the long run lacking enough interest to keep you going back to the image to look again and again. Put it away for a ...

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The Red Menace
Views: 1958
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
9
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.4

Photographer: Stevan T.

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D7000
General impression: Eye-catching at first but not strong enough to hold interest. Try telling a story.

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Final Resting Place
Views: 2244
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
5
Depth of field
9
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.7

Photographer: Stevan T.

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D7000
General impression: Once you get past the obvious HDR, it is a nice shot. As a fine art piece I'm not so sure. I would use a combination of HDR and a less obvious processing and combine ...

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The invisible man
Views: 1985
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Stephen Benzon

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: On the whole, I like the photo. It was a difficult capture and you've done a good job in managing the circumstances. More importantly, you had "the eye" to see the ...

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Morning Light
Views: 2117
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
4
Depth of field
2
General impression
5
Overall Rating
5.2

Photographer: Loretta Klamik

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Sony A100 DSLR
General impression: My general impression is not bad at all and I'm definitely sure you fit in this realm. Forgive me for being perhaps a bit hard in my critique but I feel that you are ...

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Sea Monster
Views: 1968
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Ray Bartley

Category: Fine art Photography

Camera:

Canon PowerShot G11
General impression: Overall I really enjoy the image. It's a whimsical take on a terrifying monster. I enjoy the implied motion and the intersecting directions. It's a daring piece, a...

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