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IN THE AIR
Views: 42
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
5
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
6
General impression
7
Overall Rating
6.6

Photographer: SHARON CATTO

Category: Travel Photography

Camera:

General impression: Sharon, this is a Good photo overall. When I see this photo, the first thing I wonder is what the next one will be like. This photo happens to not be a good single ph...

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Desert Tree
Views: 42
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Eran Hazout

Category: Nature Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
General impression: Hello Eran, overall, I think this is a very atmospheric image that really shows the conditions and atmosphere in the desert. Using a rather short depth of field, you ...

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Silent Protest
Views: 62
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Mary E. Murphy-Taylor

Category: Photojournalism

Camera:

E-510
General impression: Hi Mary, This looks to be a fairly good news type of image and that is as far as I can say. Maybe I was the wrong Pro to select to critique because I do not do phot...

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pelargonium
Views: 73
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
4
Use of camera, exposure & speed
4
Color & Lighting
4
Depth of field
5
General impression
4
Overall Rating
4.7

Photographer: Prescila Bernardo

Category: Nature Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS REBEL T3i
General impression: Hi Prescila, you still have a lot to learn. This subject is ok, some flowers in sparkling colors. But the lighting isn't interesting, as is the perspective nor compos...

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back light
Views: 185
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Ryan Nelson

Category: Nature Photography

Camera:

NIKON D90
General impression: Hi Ryan, photographing straight into the sunlight is something a lot of photographers wouldn't do on a whim, but it really pays off with this shot; you can feel the w...

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People of Boston
Views: 115
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
7
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.6

Photographer: Curtis Liriano-McLaurin

Category: People Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS REBEL T3i
General impression: Hi Curtis, A nice treatment of the subject, I think it is worth reshoting with the bbove mentioned inprovements. Keep up the good work, I would like to see more of ...

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Woman at Market
Views: 114
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Eugene Collins

Category: Portrait Photography

Camera:

NEX-7
General impression: Hi Eugene I really love the passion and the feel of this photo and love the choice of colour and toning that you have used. Its a very moving image with a lot to sa...

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GREEN
Views: 119
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Pamela Lalond

Category: Nature Photography

Camera:

NIKON D40
General impression: Hi Pamela, This image definitely has impact and with a few minor changes would be one to have a print made and put on the wall. It also may be to your advantage to w...

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i see you.
Views: 103
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.0

Photographer: Adrian K Moore Sr

Category: Wildlife Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
General impression: Hi Adrian, when one is exposed to these beautiful creatures, the first thought is to capture them by starting to shoot straight away. A little planning and composing ...

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Run through puddles
Views: 138
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
5
Color & Lighting
10
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: Chris Travers

Category: Landscape Photography

Camera:

SLT-A57
General impression: Hi Chris, the overall look of the shot is very impressive. I like the color and the lighting. I just think it would have been even sharper had you not relied on the a...

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Boat
Views: 123
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Mike

Category: Night Photography

Camera:

NIKON D3100
General impression: Mike, this is a very nice shot, The night effect with the color & reflections make this photo noticeable. A little work on the composition & cropping and some touch u...

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Solitude
Views: 150
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Andrea Sapp

Category: Nature Photography

Camera: KODAK CX6330 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

General impression: Nice work Andrea, keep it up, would love to know where this was

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Camerra
Views: 150
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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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Communion portrait
Views: 155
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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
9
Overall Rating
9.1

Photographer: Sally marzullo

Category: Portrait Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Hi Sally this s a nice portray it is very difficult to photography white on white (like you have in his clothing) without losing the details. You did a very good job...

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Thunderhead
Views: 167
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: J.D. McFarlan

Category: Outdoor Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
General impression: J.D., you have done a great job capturing and delivering a dramatic infrared landscape. It is a great presentation of a sprawling, big-sky thunderhead and with a bit ...

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evening rainbow above the canyon
Views: 620
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Cliff Norris

Category: Nature Photography

Camera:

NIKON D90
General impression: Cliff, overall this is a wonderful image! You seized a moment that is here and gone quickly. Changing weather, light and in this case the rainbow don't wait around ...

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Homus erectus along the shore
Views: 154
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
5
Use of camera, exposure & speed
5
General impression
6
Overall Rating
5.8

Photographer: eugenia wisener

Category: Outdoor Photography

Camera: COOLPIX S610

General impression: Hello Eugenia, I do like the concept of your image I am just not pleased with the final outcome. You have chosen one of the most difficult lighting situations there ...

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Upward Soccer shoot
Views: 151
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Donna Riley

Category: People Photography

Camera:

NIKON D800E
General impression: Hi Donna, you have taken a lovely portrait that speaks to the energy of the little girl and that she is a soccer player. Overall, this is a well executed sports portr...

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Ribboned Lilies
Views: 183
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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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CanyonPeaks by DedaCreations
Views: 166
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
5
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
1
General impression
5
Overall Rating
5.4

Photographer: Diane Slotnick

Category: Landscape Photography

Camera: KODAK EASYSHARE C195 Digital Camera

General impression: Hi Diane, Nice subject but from a technical standpoint, it leaves a lot to be desired. I think if you learn to shoot on manual like the pros you will be better serv...

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Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi Plastic Surgeon
Views: 174
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Photo Critique Summary

Composition & Perspective
4
Use of camera, exposure & speed
5
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
8
General impression
5
Overall Rating
5.6

Photographer: Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi

Category: Event Photography

Camera: SLT-A55V

General impression: Hi Ayham. Event photography can be rather gruelling since it entails capturing continuously changing spontaneous moments with a lot of people around. Nevertheless, wi...

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waves
Views: 235
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: carl shaver

Category: Nature Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS REBEL T3i
General impression: Hello Carl, Thank you, for requesting a critique! In this image, your strength is in composition. Your sense of space, a close space, lends itself to that gloomy day,...

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rings of re
Views: 197
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Michael Frazier

Category: Nature Photography

Camera: COOLPIX L20

General impression: Hi Michael. Flower studies are inevitably difficult to get right, as far as capturing colour and texture and resulting in a powerful image, so I hope you're continuin...

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Bob Cat
Views: 369
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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: karen west

Category: Wildlife Photography

Camera:

NIKON D90
General impression: Karen, this is an excellent photograph of a bobcat at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. The bobcat's habitat is challenging to photograph. It took you pre-visualizing t...

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lara
Views: 249
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
5
Depth of field
10
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.4

Photographer: alejandro behr

Category: People Photography

Camera:

NIKON D90
General impression: Hello Alejandro, You want to make a sad portrait and i have to say that you made a good work, except for the eyes as i said. This type of photo gives you the liberty ...

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