Singularity: [noun] "Dare to be different."
by jjstudiosphiladelphia

Comment by jomari:
A cluster of ballpoint pens. Nice picture.

Humans of Philadelphia
by jjstudiosphiladelphia

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image the fulfils the challenge brief

Quite a straightforward portrait, nicely off-centre and his eyes looking at the camera help to engage the viewer. I find the bright lights in the background very distracting, they are competing with the person for attention. The overall softness and tone adds appeal to the overall effect.

Humans of Philadelphia
by jjstudiosphiladelphia

Comment by mariuca:
Nice softness
bump

Humans of Philadelphia
by jjstudiosphiladelphia

Comment by rooum:
Really nice portrait. Lovely tones and contrast and an interesting subject. In my top 3 of the challenge. 9

Humans of Philadelphia
by jjstudiosphiladelphia

Comment by tnun:
beautiful. the cellphonic/nostalgic colouring gives an unexpected gravitas. (I too am a human of Philadelphia).

Singularity: [noun] "Dare to be different."
by jjstudiosphiladelphia

Comment by digifotojo:
pens

Just Like Heaven
by jjstudiosphiladelphia

Comment by jjstudiosphiladelphia:
Hi Sid:

I think a crop would def be better, are you allowed to crop in minimal editing ?

The Gift of Life
by jjstudiosphiladelphia

Comment by giantmike:
A constructive criticisms for your image.

1. Why is there so much space in the foreground? That doesn't add anything to your photo. Your subject is obviously the people, but with so much foreground space, they become less of a subject than the building. Crop just under the feet for a stronger image.

2. The sky showing through the windows is unnaturally greyish. Keep it more natural, even if that means it's a bit blown out.

Singularity: [noun] "Dare to be different."
by jjstudiosphiladelphia

Comment by KarenNfld:
Pens.

Just Like Heaven
by jjstudiosphiladelphia

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

Well, not being a Kate Melua fan I assume that this is the title and lyrics of one of her songs? Anyway, the image is good, it is a touching pose well executed with the focus clearly on the couple in this intimate setting that conveys the excited anticipation and love the couple have for their soon to be offspring. I have this on my screen in a square format cropped just below the couple and just skimming the top of the floral arch, this crop improves it a lot. There is extraneous detail in the foreground and roof that is not contributing to the overall end result, try it for yourself, I hope you'll agree?