Meet Spot, my pet square.
by Sonifo

Comment:
I found how you created your image as interesting as the image it self. Bonus point for creativity. Your colors work well together and placing the image in the "hot spot" of the rule of thirds also works well. The simplicity of the object as well as the simplicity of the background makes for a dynamic image. Shooting the image at an angle instead of straight down shows you have an eye for the creative. As is, a (7). When working with my students I always try to have them experiment with their image. I have no idea if this would have worked in your favor or not, but did you try and do the image in black and white. Because of the simplicity of the object and background I think the simplicity of black and white would have added to the overall picture. This is just an opinion, try it and see if you like the image better. Then let me know. Keep up the good work. John Gill

MULT COLOR
by kevinswope

Comment:
I just read what the others had to say and I better bite my lip. Your point of view is very creative, the colors are the most vivid I have seen in the challenges I've critiqued, and you were spot on with the challenge. I really like the perspective and the way it curves, but I won't steal your idea for this weeks challenge. I swear when someone has a pic that is doing poorly they cut down everyone elses. This is definitely a 7/8 pic. Now for my two cents worth. When I have an image that covers the whole picture I like to add something that will break up the flow so my eye will not flow off the page. As you can tell your eye flows from the front to the back of the blocks and there is nothing to stop your eye or to keep it from going off the page. Maybe a Lego person at the next to last square. Just trying to visualize. Set up your picture again and see if what I suggested looks better? Keep up the good work!John Gill

Little Sister
by karmat

Comment:
Using the images you have choosen I see three possible ways to present this picture. 1, To have a posed picture exactly like you did. You see this type of image in many advertisements. 2, Have a more candid shot where your sister is not looking directly into the camera. 3. Move your sister into the dark area where she is just visible, perhaps the light just hitting her face, this would add mystery to the image. I prefer the candid shot or the mystery shot in challenges like this. Where your image works great in the family album, or as an advertizement for cloths. The colors are vibrant, the image is sharp and the composition is good. Keep up the good work and good luck on your current challenges. john gill

squAreS
by Gordon

Comment:
The colors of the mosaic tiles are extremely strong and eye catching in the front. As the eye drifts back into the picture the colors become richer but not as bright. Still farther back you have the grays and violets that work great together and are very much subdued. This change in brightness and colors works very well with your choice of using a shallow depth of field. I read the comments below and feel that most of the people who give advice do not understand the artistic value of shallow depths of field or realize that this just might be what the photographer was trying to accomplish. Your composition is strong, especially with just the two letters in the background. These two letters force the viewer to try and complete the word or wonder what was said.A complete word would have left nothing for the viewer to imagin. I feel this is a well thought out work that is a very strong yet simple image. When I look at an image I try to imagine what I would do to make it better, if possible. One of the things that could have made this a stronger image would be to add something that would give it a 3 dementional look. Perhaps placing a chess piece or some other object where the one white tile is in the upper right hand corner. Give it a try and see if the image improves. Great job! JG

Coal to Diamond
by karmat

Comment:
Clever idea and the contrast works well. Lighting also enhances the picture.

Before and After the Big Bite
by RLS

Comment:
Nice composition, and the angle of the light works really well. JG

Playtime is over after 6 months
by Frank Beckman

Comment:
If it wasn't for the title I would not have guessed what the before and after was is your picture. Lovely sunset though!

signs of the times
by tomzinho

Comment:
Good perspective, nice sharp image, the colors don't seem to work together which is nothing you can control. You will notice most of the reds are at the bottom left and the yellow sign is in the top right. These two dominating colors are fighting for the viewers eye, which in my opinion cause a distraction to an otherwise great angle and composition. JG

The Fire Engine Sign
by Annida

Comment:
The composition, and color make it a very striking image. Perhaps a little blood...just kidding. The point of view also helps the image...The low score???? I can only guess that it was because the image is very flat and gives little depth of field. Perhaps a catchier title might have helped. Although a 5.8 isn't that bad of score. Good luck on your next challenges. JG

the Madness
by moondoggie

Comment:
The image says it all!!! No title was necessary. I liked the idea that you incorporated your sign with the back ground image. Advanced thinking skills. The color of the sign and the black background and image works absolutely great together. I am shocked you did not score higher.The cropping everything works. No less than a (9) from this judge. JG