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StillLife
Views: 634
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
9
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
7
General impression
8
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: Gaurav Srivastava

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Gaurav, this is a wonderfully done image!

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Water droplets
Views: 690
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
8
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.6

Photographer: Scott Donald

Category: Still life Photography

Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10K

General impression: Hi Scott, I like simple subjects that are well photographed and this is a good example of that. Photography is very subjective and different people like different thi...

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Teddy Bears
Views: 702
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
3
Composition & Perspective
3
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
6
Color & Lighting
3
Depth of field
5
General impression
4
Overall Rating
4.7

Photographer: ian cooper

Category: Still life Photography

Camera: Fujis4500

General impression: I´m really sorry Ian, and I hope you dont think I´ve been too harsh, but this photo does absolutely nothing for me. I have seen in your other images that you can fi...

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Dried flower on concrete
Views: 694
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Photo Critique Summary

Composition & Perspective
10
Focus
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
10.0

Photographer: Bridget Cook

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS Rebel t3i
General impression: Hello Bridget, without a lot of post-processing, this type of image is all about choices; do you want more contrast, or do you want to preserve detail in the darker a...

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Snow Angle
Views: 659
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
8
General impression
7
Overall Rating
6.9

Photographer: Michael Trammell

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Michael, from the point of view of a gallery owner, I don't find the subject compelling. From the point of view of stock photography, it might be a good subject, but ...

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In the kitchen
Views: 713
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Beata Aldridge

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D3000
General impression: Hi Beata,greetings and salutations :) .Overall,a very good photo.The building of the frame,the light and the subjects are impeccable.There are some things to improve,...

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Trumpet
Views: 806
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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: Jay Woolwine

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon T3
General impression: Jay Woolwine you did perfect as you thinking about.The colors lines and background are just perfect

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Japanese Persimmon
Views: 762
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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: Ksenia Lebedeva

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General impression: Hi Ksenia, Your capture of the persimmon is a very nice capture. I can certainly see this on a kitchen wall.

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Junk
Views: 686
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
1
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
3
Depth of field
10
General impression
5
Overall Rating
5.7

Photographer: Frances DiGangi

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D3000
General impression: Frances the photo is sharp and exposure is good but the composition is weak. Read my notes

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Dusty Old Ride
Views: 936
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
10
General impression
10
Overall Rating
8.9

Photographer: Armin Rashidi

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: Armin Rashidi! Its a good job I hope you can improve your skills shortly your camera controls and vision are just right!

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A candle
Views: 903
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
4
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
4
Depth of field
6
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.0

Photographer: Tamara

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

nikon j1
General impression: Tamara, you have chosen a very difficult object to shoot and made things even harder for yourself by shooting it without any natural light. Focusing on such a small o...

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Ivy
Views: 1037
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Marie-Pier Frigon

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: Marie, overall I really like what you have presented, it has super elements of nostalgia and tells a story, and leaves one with thoughts and envokes very good emoti...

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Rumor
Views: 1241
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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: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: I love it! The square composition reminds me of my Hasselblad days! The stem in the lower left works perfectly in a square composition and it's out of focus does not ...

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time for a drink
Views: 1204
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Mike Stapleton

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

fuji s2pro
General impression: Mike, I like the subject matter but not too sure of why the timepiece is in it unless the subject of the image is Gold. It leaves me a little confused.Overall as your...

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Birdy
Views: 1152
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: J P Sahu

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon Powershot A495
General impression: Hi J P Sahu, My general impression is good, you caught a very nice moment of backyard nature, but it seems you relied a bit to much on your camera. This could have b...

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Rainbow
Views: 1293
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Iqbal Singh Jaswal

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon L120
General impression: Hi Iqbal Singh Jaswal, thank you for submitting such a universally fun image. You put a smile on people's faces with this subject matter. I like everything about it.

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Family a sweet life !
Views: 1207
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
3
General impression
8
Overall Rating
7.9

Photographer: Edward Teran

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Leica V-Lux
General impression: Eye-catching! I like the varied colours and textures which give a pleasing abstract quality underlying the design. I find the holes in the biscuits make a face which ...

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Dad's 1st specs
Views: 2142
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Focus
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.6

Photographer: Thom Watson

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: Hi Thom, It's very nice and a personal image to you, since these eyeglasses belonged to your father. Many of us have feelings about such items. I can see this being u...

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granddaughter
Views: 1462
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: rodnee herald

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General impression: It's a very nice image. If you have the time to change perspectives, move in closer or focus on subject, then move the camera off to the side, see the difference! Sho...

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Less is More
Views: 1551
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
7
Use of camera, exposure & speed
10
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
6
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.2

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: Not your best shot Lynn! Has some interest in the colors and texture but not a strong composition.

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M' Lady
Views: 1653
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: It's an agreeable and quirky shot - I actually like it the more I look at it!

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Fresh
Views: 1388
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
9
Depth of field
9
General impression
7
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: Lesli Neuenschwander

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General impression: Bright colorful images are eye catching and this succeeds in that way quite nicely.

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Painting a painter
Views: 1504
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 450D
General impression: Overall, I like the photograph - and any adverse comments are simply made to help improve future images. It is very good to see more camera information provided than...

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Emerging Gold
Views: 1457
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
7
Depth of field
3
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.7

Photographer: becs viveash

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D700
General impression: The subject is nice, the masking is ... er ... useless and even annoying (Dof is here for masking). Or, if masking is needed and is a part of your work, then reframe ...

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pic of my home
Views: 1395
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: ryan dawson

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XSi
General impression: It's a very nice photograph, great color and nice composition.

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Christmas Warmth
Views: 1556
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
4
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
3
Depth of field
7
General impression
5
Overall Rating
6.0

Photographer: Edward Teran

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Leica V lux 12
General impression: OK, this is going to be a harsh one, I apologize in advance. But you've paid to improve your craft and giving you high scores for this image would not be helpful. H...

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Worker's Still Life
Views: 1817
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lynn Sears

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix S230
General impression: There is a sense of presence in this photograph, the presence of the person who wore the glove, and this is what intrigues me most, the fact that what we feel is impl...

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Children Play
Views: 1310
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Edward Teran

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Leica V Lux
General impression: I think these sculptures show a lot of promise, Edward. With some adjustments to the time of day, the angle of lighting and composition, this shot could produce a nic...

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walkabout in cornwall
Views: 1507
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: PAUL TRAPNELL

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General impression: I like the image and mostly the composition,just a little to much empty foreground.

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The blacksmith
Views: 1601
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
8
Overall Rating
9.0

Photographer: Ana Isabel Marti­nez

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: I like it but it has some problems as stated above.

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still standing
Views: 3130
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Douglas Pfister

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: Your title, Strength in Old, is a good one and there is a monumentality to this shot, a feeling that this old building has indeed endured a long history but still sta...

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There's a pool
Views: 1717
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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: M H

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: I love this photo! I love the composition and lighting, and I love the shadow of your child that you've composed into the photo. The square crop lends a retro mediu...

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angel
Views: 1739
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
1
Composition & Perspective
1
Focus
1
Color & Lighting
2
General impression
1
Overall Rating
1.2

Photographer: tammy

Category: Still life Photography

Camera: 5 mg motorola

General impression: I'm speechless actually. I think if you were trying to create an enigmatic, ghostly image or abstract composition you didn't make it. If you were trying for somethi...

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wild mushroom
Views: 1721
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
3
Composition & Perspective
3
Focus
3
Color & Lighting
3
Depth of field
3
General impression
3
Overall Rating
3.0

Photographer: NEIL STIBBS

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

NIKON COOLPIX S220
General impression: An image that could portrait lots more that it did because of the way was shot

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Capturing The Tastes of Summer
Views: 1535
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Linda Yee

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: You answered the question ” what” and gave some hint on “how”. If you depict the answers on “how” and “why”, possibly “who”, your photo can serv...

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Tastes of the Sunny Mediterranean
Views: 1702
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Linda Yee

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: Congratulation! Your admire for Mediterranean vegetables is in the photo, almost physical. Please pay attention to the technical issues, they are must be fixed.

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Country Comfort Food
Views: 1778
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Linda Yee

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: Work on your ideas, please. You have excellent sence of composition. It is a gift, but it alone isn't make the photo.

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Roots
Views: 1507
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
10
Overall Rating
9.2

Photographer: Linda Yee

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: Congratulation, almost perfect but "stiff, scholastic" shoot in the style of the pros of the 70ies. With one word it is a slightly dated however technically pro level...

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Classical Callas
Views: 1467
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
8
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
10
Depth of field
8
Overall Rating
8.8

Photographer: Linda Yee

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D

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Tipping A Hat to Summer
Views: 2177
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Linda Yee

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: I only can repeat what already wrote.

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These 'Ole Boots of Mine
Views: 2190
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
6
Composition & Perspective
4
Focus
9
Use of camera, exposure & speed
5
Depth of field
9
General impression
5
Overall Rating
6.3

Photographer: Sydnee Moy

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General impression: I think in you excitement you may have rushed this shot. While the subject has potential the composition and lighting lets the image down.

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weathered chair
Views: 2071
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Douglas Pfister

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: Very pleasing shot, fascinating 'objets trouvés' - I not only love the colours but the contrast in textures between the bleach wood, the weathered wooden post and th...

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Twisted Candy
Views: 2937
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
8
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
1
Use of camera, exposure & speed
5
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
7
General impression
5
Overall Rating
6.1

Photographer: Nina Saunders

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 550D
General impression: It's a macro shot. If it doesn't come out perfectly (as your mind imagined) then it's not worth showing. Hopefully with the pointers that I've given in this critique ...

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First Bloom
Views: 1847
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Terri Chambers

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D700
General impression: I like this image very much. Flower images are compelling to shoot simply because they invite us to look closer at them. This image works very well simply because o...

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Lifes Little Miracles
Views: 1820
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
9
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
2
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
10
Overall Rating
8.0

Photographer: G. Mitchell

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D90
General impression: I believe this kind of photograph is the most difficult to critique. It is a very strong image that is a result of several counter-intuitive technical decisions that...

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open to interpretation ?
Views: 2037
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
4
Composition & Perspective
3
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
5
Color & Lighting
3
General impression
4
Overall Rating
4.2

Photographer: Edward Arthur lavigne

Category: Still life Photography

Camera: oympus camedia digital camera

General impression: I'm not sure whether you were trying to capture an interesting pattern on the water, or intrigue the viewer with the horizontal white line of water. But I think gene...

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dashboard
Views: 1698
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
5
Use of camera, exposure & speed
5
Color & Lighting
6
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.4

Photographer: Douglas Pfister

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: This very old car dashboard could make for a nice photograph. But it is not well composed and is poorly lit.

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worn out
Views: 1760
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Douglas Pfister

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: As I mentioned above, the colors and lighting and the detailed look at this image are superb, and the texture of the rusted door and worn paint work wonderfully in sh...

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Snow Roses
Views: 2695
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
9
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
7
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
6
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.3

Photographer: Rosa Rock

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 7D
General impression: A good attempt on an image which could have had much more impact if shot slightly differently and with a little more thought. I love the snow near the centre of that ...

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Emerging lady in black and white
Views: 2388
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lucy Beck

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: I'm not nearly so keen on this as a monochrome image. It has lost quite a bit of the atmosphere and feeling evoked in the colour shot.

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splash
Views: 2130
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
5
Composition & Perspective
3
Focus
8
Use of camera, exposure & speed
8
Color & Lighting
8
Depth of field
8
General impression
6
Overall Rating
6.6

Photographer: tracey stott

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon Rebel T2i
General impression: I like the concept. It looks like this may be a new thing for you(?) After going to all that effort to set this up, you may want to try some more experimentation such...

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Eclipse of the moon
Views: 2220
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
7
Composition & Perspective
6
Focus
5
General impression
7
Overall Rating
6.3

Photographer: Linda Self

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General impression: When I first saw this image I thought it was kind of cool. I think if you look at it from a fine art perspective what's important is simply to decide if you like it o...

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mask with flowers and apple
Views: 2497
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lucy Beck

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: Quite strong composition, but the mask in profile is too distracting for me and 'fights' with the main subject of the flowers.

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greens vases with tulips and fruit
Views: 2242
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lucy Beck

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: For me it all starts to look a little messy with the inclusion of the corner of the painting. The subject starts to look overwhelmed and my eye roves around all the d...

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Gebera daisies in vase.
Views: 2252
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lucy Beck

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: A lovely image which I'd be pleased to grace my wall with. The bright colour against the muted background and the use of a simple vase has very much added to the appeal.

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Tulips with Mask
Views: 2233
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lucy Beck

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: This is a good first attempt at trying to get a shot along the lines of the ones I mentioned in Don's book.

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Tulips with apple and mask
Views: 2196
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Lucy Beck

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300
General impression: I think the black and white works better and this is a very good attempt. I think the light on the brickwork clashes with the subject a bit. You could darken things d...

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The Day the Music Died
Views: 2098
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: Terri Chambers

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D300S
General impression: Wow. A very strong story here, it took some time to digest. What a labor of love - you've honored your brother beautifully. This composite conveys a very deep frust...

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We are raised to grow up.
Views: 1750
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Veronika Jannin

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D3000
General impression: The storytelling capacity is stronger then the aestethic capacity in this picture

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Dancer
Views: 2046
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: lakin youncey

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XSi
General impression: I'll have a look at other photographs, made by you soon if possible. Is always good to compare and see things in its context. Keep up the good work, floris andrea.

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thoughts for your penny
Views: 1923
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Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
6
Depth of field
5
General impression
7
Overall Rating
7.4

Photographer: Douglas Pfister

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: This is a nice idea. Doesn't live up to its potential because of weak composition -- too much going on in the image. Try it again and remove all of the elements tha...

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Seabrook NH
Views: 1724
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Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: kimberly

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix L100
General impression: A very well seen image with a lot of potention, specially your composition needs more attention.

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flowers with water
Views: 2243
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

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

Photographer: Anne Luzzatto

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Canon EOS 5D
General impression: Love the composition, the Black and White and the grainy effect

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The Barrier
Views: 2374
Photo Critique

Photo Critique Summary

Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
5
Focus
10
Use of camera, exposure & speed
5
Color & Lighting
3
Depth of field
10
General impression
6
Overall Rating
7.0

Photographer: Sara Meriden

Category: Still life Photography

Camera:

Nikon D5000
General impression: I like the general idea of this image. The line and the circular shapes are in a good contrast and the angles of the poles and their reflexion is very nice. The image...

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