Critiques

BlueRaven (37) 2009-05-07 7:39

Hi Manuel, Wow, what an atmospheric shot! Superb colours - that little blue "hole" in the sky is really unique. I love how the light reflects on the edge of the water. Excellent timing - hope you didn't get too wet! ;o) Thanks for sharing! Best wishes Claudia

  BlueRaven (37) 2009-05-07 6:32

Hi Heather, Welcome to TE. This looks like a nice, moody shot. Unfortunately it's hard to tell because it is so small. You can upload up to 300k and 800 pixels width here on TE. Also, a note is always nice. You could explain something about the location, why you were there, what made you take this particular shot, etc. Look around at other shots to see what others write in their notes and you'll get an idea. Hope this helps! Best wishes Claudia

BlueRaven (37) 2009-05-07 6:13

Hi Gert, Wow, you're really travelling back in time here! At that time I didn't even know what photography was... ;o) Pretty good quality for a scan of such an old slide - the colours seem a bit oversaturated but the natural contrast is striking. The sky looks somewhat noisy/pixellated but well, that's the trouble with scans. The composition is great though. The white building sure jumps out of the picture. Best wishes Claudia

BlueRaven (37) 2009-05-07 6:06

Hi Stefano, Those light beams hitting the floor remind me of Antelope Canyon, USA... Beautifully captured, wonderful natural colours and light. And you always seem to have this lonely figure in your shots which adds dynamics and a mysterious effect at the same time. Or maybe you have hired her (?) to walk in your pictures...? ;o) Best wishes Claudia

BlueRaven (37) 2009-05-07 6:03

Hi Reed, Of course that's a word. You wrote it, so it has to be a word. ;o) Funny and touching portrait - I love the reflection in his glasses. Greaat framing, too, but then you always do that perfectly. Have a great day, Claudia

BlueRaven (37) 2009-05-07 5:55

Hallo Thomas, Auf dem Thumbnail dachte ich, das wäre irgendwo am Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia/Canada. Da gibt's einen Aussichtspunkt, von dem man einen sehr ähnlichen Blick hat, nur ein bißchen grüner vielleicht - wirklich faszinierend, daß es solche Ähnlichkeiten auf verschiedenen Kontinenten gibt. Ein wunderschönes Licht hast Du hier eingefangen; toll, wie es den Vordergrund ganz leicht berührt. Hmm, ich glaube, ich muß auch mal in die Bretagne... ;o) Viele Grüße Claudia

BlueRaven (37) 2009-05-06 5:32

Hi Way, This is one of the rare shots where a blue, cloudless sky is perfect. Breathtakingly beautiful - amazing colours and clarity. On my last trip to Death Valley, I didn't spend more than a short while at those Dunes because it was too hot. You'd start sweating when you just moved as much as your little finger... Next time though, if it's not as hot, I'll definitely explore this area in more detail. Your shot just put this area much higher on my list of places to visit. Thanks and best wishes Claudia

BlueRaven (37) 2009-05-06 5:18

Hi Lisa, You caught some "Italian" colours (red, white, green) in France, wow... Great POV, although I have to agree with JY that it's hard to detach the hill and the basilica from the surroundings. You'll just have to go back and shoot this one again with an SLR. ;o) Looks a bit tilted to the right (too much "vin" or "bière"? LOL). Considering the limited options with such a "point and shoot" camera, I'd say it turned out very good! Take care, see you around Claudia

BlueRaven (37) 2009-05-06 5:14

Hallo Thomas, Hahaha, ich dachte im ersten Moment, Du hättest den Apfel (wobei's für mich eher nach Orange aussieht) nach ihm geworfen und dann schnell auf den Auslöser gedrückt! ;o) Die vertikale Komposition gefällt mir hier sehr gut - gibt eine schöne DOF. Klasse Farben außerdem. Das einzige, was man vielleicht bemängeln könnte (Frauen müssen halt immer was zu nörgeln haben), ist, daß - zumindest bei mir auf dem Bildschirm - die größte Wolke an den Rändern ein bißchen zu hell geraten scheint. Ist aber wirklich nur eine Kleinigkeit. Viele Grüße Claudia

BlueRaven (37) 2009-05-05 7:44

Hi Francis, Wow, what a stunning array of doors and windows! Well seen, perfectly captured. That one blue door sure jumps out of the whole picture. Wonderful details of a unique architecture. I have to ask the same question as Steve though - there are so many doors so close together... how can that be? Does every apartment have its own door? Great job, thanks for sharing. Best wishes Claudia