Fountain, Door, and Sidewalk

[ulidder]

#1 I agree it's hard to make out what the subject is. After reading vlad's comment I realized that it is statue. No water in the fountain? maybe getting a little water (if there was any) would make a it really clear that it is a fountain.


#2 I like the angle of the shot. It not a straight shot like a lot door shots. and I also like the shadows on the wall and the door. have you tried any post processing on it? It would be interesting to see what happens with a little more contrast.


#3 To me it's a really good abstract picture, but again hard to make out what it is. I guess if your point was to take an abstract picture, it's great. but if you wanted to show a road side, then it's hard to make out. What are you trying to tell with this picture?





I am just an amateur and don't know a lot about critiquing. but I wanted to make some positive contributions to this forum





Upkar.

[Madison]

I love number one.


The fact that you need to take time to see what it is, underneath all of that decay, makes it a good picture for me.


It's moody, mysterious, and it holds a secret. It's 'outside the box' which, in my humble opinion, is good.


Recomposing the shot so it is immediately clear what this is, takes away the layers inside this picture, which makes it a winner for me. Photography is about more than aesthetics or clear subject matter. It's about playing with the viewer, or forcing the viewer to take time to read your images, or to play with emotions, context etc. That is what picture number one does for me.





Don't change it. []

[I chase light]

I like # 1 and 3. I like 3 for the contrast in the pattern. I, too, would like more DOF. Maybe have it go from one side of the frame to another?


I agree that #1 has a mysterious and wonderful feel to it..I like the texture and depth.


I am sorry, but #2 feels very flat.