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by MarvioPhoto

Comment by Alicia:
Hello from the Critique Club! You requested an in-depth critique of your image, and here we go:

The challenge was Focal Point, and you chose the sign as the main subject of your image.
The colors and clarity are very good. The background is suitably blurred to bring the focus onto the subject. At the same time, the background color is a good compliment to your subject - the sign.

The composition presents a bit of a problem: The post and the sign are one element of the image. This takes up about half of the frame. Since the topic is focal point, the focal point in your photo is somewhat large. The eye is not lead to it, it's more like you can't miss it because it's so big. The other challenging aspect of the image is that it is basically cut in half. One half is the subject and the other half is background (and some fence). This aspect of the composition keeps the whole image from flowing and makes it somewhat static. I would imagine that's why it did not score better.

However, you did get some very favorable comments. Your sharpening and color techniques are both excellent. I see this was your first entry! I hope to see more from you in the near future. I'd like to encourage you to enter often and vote a lot - both of which are excellent learning tools.

Happy shooting!

Alicia

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by MarvioPhoto

Comment by MarvioPhoto:
My first challenge and I am happy with the results, thanks for the comments left.

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by MarvioPhoto

Comment by jayzundel:
simple, but very pleasing

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by MarvioPhoto

Comment by Dphoto:
Crisp and the light is nice. Nice FP. Good luck

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by MarvioPhoto

Comment by expatdawn:
Love the angle on the sign. The blue really catches the eye.