The Sharp End
by Altastic

Comment by mikeee:
Great bokeh.

The Sharp End
by Altastic

Comment by bcenu:
Good balance and use of DOF.

The Sharp End
by Altastic

Comment by tanguera:
Love this shot, even if feels a bit shoehorned. Terrific focus on the main guy, and good color combination. The red touch really makes the shot.

Birling Gap - Where Sussex Meets The Sea
by Altastic

Comment by talj:
Just down the road from me :o) Unfortunately this looks a like it needs to be straightened a bit and whilst I like the low perspective I think there are stronger compositions at this location. This is just MHO

Birling Gap - Where Sussex Meets The Sea
by Altastic

Comment by lawrysimm:
Would have been so much better if this were level instead of sloping off to one side. Nice enough though.

Birling Gap - Where Sussex Meets The Sea
by Altastic

Comment by hesitant:
tilting to the right?

Birling Gap - Where Sussex Meets The Sea
by Altastic

Comment by pineapple:
Fine location for this challenge. The tilt is a bit off-putting.

Transparent Transparency
by Altastic

Comment by bspurgeon:
Critique Club

Initial impression: classic subject

Composition: Simple, which I think often works well. An angular presentation of the glasses would likely add to the visual interest. Particularly if it were in parallel with the edge of the table, creating three sections to the photograph. I think this is the main component that would add to visual impact and interest.

Color is fine, WB appears to be fine as well. Lighting works, but is a bit dull in that it is not adding to the emotion or supporting the subject.

Subject is on point for the challenge, I think the composition and lighting kept the score on the lower end. Still life is difficult, particularly for me! Congrats on the camera. I really like your onion shot on your flickr page. That's the kind of lighting that would have added to this image. If you are interested, I just finished a great book on composition that you may enjoy. PM me and I'll send a link.

Cheers,

Ben

Seven Years Unlucky!
by Altastic

Comment by bcenu:
Nice shot, although a little busy. My eyes seem to be drawn away from the main subject.

Transparent Transparency
by Altastic

Comment by Cobra517:
I like it, clean and simple