Pigeon
by cobra2005

Comment by sfalice:
Greetings from the Critique Club

You have a nice image that does fit the Shallow DOF Challenge quite well. To have a shallow depth of field, it's important to also have a portion of the image that is tack-sharp. While this bird comes close, the feathers could stand to be lots sharper.

Now, the bird seems to be sitting quietly, so, given that circumstance, you might consider varying your composition a bit. The rather static arrangement you have now with the bird in the center really lacks interest for the viewer. If you had him head-on, for example, and perhaps on a diagonal, the composition would be more exciting.

Finally, the blurred background - and foreground - do meet Challenge requirements, but are just a little boring. A more interesting blurred background would make this composition really pop.

I understand that you can't do that with 'this' bird, but go bother some more pigeons and see what you can come up with. I'll bet you have a good time!

I wish you the best of luck in DPChallenge and look forward to seeing more of your work.

Pigeon
by cobra2005

Comment by nlghttrain:
the composition of this shot is boring to me

Pigeon
by cobra2005

Comment by carpents:
Good DOF, unattractive subject.

Pigeon
by cobra2005

Comment by fotodude:
this has nice tones..just simple and clean..very well done

Pigeon
by cobra2005

Comment by lectrol:
That is one ugly bird!

Pigeon
by cobra2005

Comment by Imagineer:
Good shot of a much derided commonplace subject. Not much else to say really - other than it's not exactly art but it fits the the challenge!

Rock Fish
by cobra2005

Comment by Bosborne:
would have been great if it was in focus.

Rock Fish
by cobra2005

Comment by witold:
If the color and texture of the black background was closer to the fish, he would hardly be noticeable. Nice shot!

Rock Fish
by cobra2005

Comment by thesedge:
ugly fish

Rock Fish
by cobra2005

Comment by katswig:
I would like it better if the fish were a bit more in focus.