Master Sand Castle
by dojoga

Comment by BMacD:
Hi! Here’s a comment from the Critique Club.

First Impression:
Too bad the file is so small. More wow for the subject than the picture. I can see lots of shapes in the sand, but there is very little sand detail.

Composition:
Excellent light direction. Really brings out the shapes and depth. Works as a centered shot as the castle is the significant subject. Dropping the camera angle, and shooting up may have increased the visual impact. Are we missing anything in the front? Looks like there was some possible lead in features.

Subject:
Meets challenge

Technical:
Sky is washed out. Try to keep your pictures at the max 640 X pix dimension. Yours was 290 X 435. You lose detail with small files and voters will drop their score. Your 400 ISO probably didn’t help the amount of detail either. Given the outdoor location a 100 ISO should have been possible

Summary:
The shot had lots of potential. Really interesting and visually appealing subject. Good eye. Sand grain detail is missing.

Congrat’s on your first entry. Looks like you have been around for awhile. No reason not to enter more submissions.

Master Sand Castle
by dojoga

Comment by BMacD:
Hi! Here’s a comment from the Critique Club.

First Impression:
Too bad the file is so small. More wow for the subject than the picture. I can see lots of shapes in the sand, but there is very little sand detail.

Composition:
Excellent light direction. Really brings out the shapes and depth. Works as a centered shot as the castle is the significant subject. Dropping the camera angle, and shooting up may have increased the visual impact. Are we missing anything in the front? Looks like there was some possible lead in features.

Subject:
Meets challenge

Technical:
Sky is washed out. Try to keep your pictures at the max 640 X pix dimension. Yours was 290 X 435. You lose detail with small files and voters will drop their score. Your 400 ISO probably didn’t help the amount of detail either. Given the outdoor location a 100 ISO should have been possible

Summary:
The shot had lots of potential. Really interesting and visually appealing subject. Good eye. Sand grain detail is missing.

Congrat’s on your first entry. Looks like you have been around for awhile. No reason not to enter more submissions.

Master Sand Castle
by dojoga

Comment by dojoga:
Thanks to all who commented & also to all who took the time to view & vote.

This picture was taken at the challenge of world champions from Harrison Hot Springs, Canada. These displays are made with sand & water only, and are expected to remain standing for the next 4 months. I will go back in the fall and see how they have weathered the summer.

By the way, NO, I didn't build it, I just love the talents of the people who can build these in a couple of days.

Master Sand Castle
by dojoga

Comment by M2MO:
I am in complete awe... how did you or whoever do this???? Oh my god...

Master Sand Castle
by dojoga

Comment by Simpa:
Wow Wow... nicely done .... Wow Wow... nicely pictured....

Master Sand Castle
by dojoga

Comment by drake217:
WOW!

Master Sand Castle
by dojoga

Comment by rayg544:
Too cool! Just wish it was full size.

Master Sand Castle
by dojoga

Comment by temba:
That's a brilliant sandcastle and a good idea for this challenge. It would have helped your score if your submission had been larger - do try to use the full 640 pixel allowance. I think you will suffer because this entry is small.

Master Sand Castle
by dojoga

Comment by ederontiveros:
Nice work, that is really a great success!!

Master Sand Castle
by dojoga

Comment by spistole:
Holy cow! I will be amazed if you actually built this!!