Fred, The Garden Pond, 28 Holmans, UK.
by Martin

Comment by WesF:
Nice shot! Good job of composing the picture.

Fred, The Garden Pond, 28 Holmans, UK.
by Martin

Comment by cpanaioti:
Nice choice of subject. Chin up!!

More contrast is needed between the logs and the tortoise(?).

Fred, The Garden Pond, 28 Holmans, UK.
by Martin

Comment by amsmyth:
This is a fine shot, I like the balnce of color and the balance between the shell and the wood.

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by inspzil:
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - Generally this is a nice pic. I think the subject is a little lacking, but it is a very well taken photo. There really isn't too much specifically wrong with the composition. The thing I like most about it is the branch coming from the top left of the picture down to meet the other branches. It makes for good perspective. It gives us kind of a leading line. The aspect ratio of this photo is a little troubling for me. I would've rather seen it in a different portrait ratio where it isn't this thin.

Technical - I really like the way this was taken. I think the DOF you used is optimal for this. The branch leading down from the top is mostly in focus. The stuff underneath isn't, but we know what it is. The tonal quality of the pic is nice. The brownness of it makes it like sort of a sepia. It makes for a nice pic.

Overall - Not a bad photo at all, just not a real compelling subject. Very well taken and the color choice is good. If it matters, I kinda like the border. THe other commenters didn't generally like it but I think it works. I have to agree with some of them on the aspect ratio thing. Well that's about all I have to add. Good luck in future challenges - Inspzil

Lizard Thing
by Martin

Comment by carolee:
The graininess works for you here. He sure looks wise, somehow.

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by Olyuzi:
I like this picture alot...I like it the way it is, without any changes. The border is actually perfect and what makes this picture so special is the out of focus background and the soft brownish tones, which not only give the picture a unique feel, but the whole picture reminds me of a Chinese print. If that's what you were after...very well done.

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by kiwiness:
N(ice) sepia toning. The composition is interesting too, in long portrait format. The main subject maybe a little too centered, but it doesn't seem to matter so much in this image.

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by BeingClever:
Great composition, love the unique sizing, it works with the subject. The only thing I think that detracts are the overy white patches on the top (sun spots?) and the overly large brown border. I think it would have been far more effective if the border was a bit more subtle.

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by tecent642:
i wonder what would have happened if you would have moved around a bit and got a better background. the brown makes it hard to see. where is there ice in April. you must be in the mountainous region.

Jack Frost Felt Abit of a Prick
by Martin

Comment by Fiver:
Kool. The ice is a little clumpy. I think a simple boarder would have been better, or no boarder at all.