Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment by DougPaz:
Greetings from the Critique Club };-)

Initial thoughts
gutty submittal, meets the challenge, seems a bit soft on focus and lighting

Composition/ Content
I am assuming that you meant for the shot itself to be a square, thus the white borders on the side. I kind of like the softness of the shot in relation to the tones and focus. I know that it didn't do well in the challenge but that is kind of to be expected. With a bit more color I think this would have had a greater impact. The triangle formed by the picture and the pencil and pad leads you nicely to the subject.

Background
Pretty much the same color as everything else in the shot so it is not a distraction by any means.

Camera Work - Technical
It's hard to tell about the focus because of the low light. I feel as if it was meant to be soft anyway.

Digital Processing - Technical
I don't like the white "on the sides only" border. I feel it makes the shot appear unfinished.

Fits The Challenge
Definitely fits the challenge well.

My Opinion On The Photo
I originally scored this shot a four as did the vast majority of the voters. I would actually like to hear a little about your thinking on the shot and the idea behind it. It may be a shot that you like but didn't do well with the voters. There is certainly nothing wrong with that. As one of your commenters said, "Keep Shooting!"

I would be happy to talk further about this shot if you would like to contact me.
DougPaz

Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment by jgillard:
Image is overexposed and not really sharp. Better lighting may help! jgillard3

Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment by jmsetzler:
subjectively this photo works well, but I believe the color is too flat for high impact... - setzler

Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment by KarenB:
the focus in this image is way off. It would also be better to fill your frame with the image, rather than frame it on 2 sides with white. :( Keep shooting though.

Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment by mcrael:
Hmmmm - meets challenge. Your presentation is very unusual - white border on sides only, not top or bottom, and monochromatic effect. Interesting.

Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment by PTLParsons:
Too light for me personally. Not enought clarity between items. I de realize this was intentional.

Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment by PaulMdx:
Composition: Photo frame angle looks slightly wrong.
Technical: Nice colour and lighting. Focus isn't great, but this doesn't detract from the pic too much. Was the white area around the pic intentional?
Meets challenge: Yes
Overall impression: 6

Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment by Gracechild7:
I think this photo would be much better in focus. You have a good handle on colours however, and you've used that very well in your photo. I don't like the white bars on the side however.

Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment by karmat:
I think some more contrast would ahve helped this picture be a bit more attention grabbing. All of the colors are so similar and muted it seems kinda flat.

Subtle Square
by BJ

Comment by DougPaz:
Very interesting take on the challenge, I hope everyone gets it. I like the softness of focus but not sure if the colors are right. I give you credit for creativity and guts for submittal. Good luck in the challenge.