My gut reaction to this photo was very positive. I get a feeling of being "stuck" inside, longing for the outside. Upon looking a little longer, I'm wondering about how reversing the focus to the outside scene would change the overall feeling...but I'm not sure it would be for the better...

I like the dof and choice of focus here. My complaint is that the image is a bit dark, and the lettering on the window sort of gets lost in the surrounding tones. I'm not really sure how you could have prevented that though. Perhaps using a slightly lower angle?

Definately the image could be lighter and the lettering my eye seems to get stuck on.

The low key of this image is nice, but it doesn't make the letters stand out. I personally do like the focus on the letters, which makes a nice distinction between inside and outside.

Lighten up the dark end of the image. My eyes got stuck trying to read the sign because the detail was lost in the dark.

It's a great photo of what we see on a rainy day and we don't really want to go outside.

I like it, and if it's a photo from within your home, I'd suggest that you keep it to remember that place and that day.

I think the little spots of red are what make this photo work... They fit nicely against the dark tones.

In respect to what Uncommondepth said, I agree that this image communicates a lonely sort of feel, but the red somehow adds a dash of optimism to that.

I'm not usually into photos of rain and flowers, but I like this. ;)

I like this image, it is vibrant and well executed; as you said, it is a bit cliché, but sometimes it is nice just to appreciate an image for what it is.

Very well executed.
You have a very good backdrop behind your window to achieve these results.

This is such a great shot - the red is wonderful here and really lifts this one out of the realm of the ordinary - very intriguing effect.

Best,
Jon

I like this a lot and agree with bslomovic that it might be under appreciated. I love the angle at which it was takes and the resulting DOF of the screen.

cool. the suburban dreamtime

this is great!

Yes it is!!

Too much blur and not a great composition - this photo says nothing to me.

Best,
Jon

Great subject... On the technical side, I'd say that the noise on the subject's face is distracting. Also, the woman to the right has a strong expression that I think detracts from the main subject. (Looks like she's in a deep conversation.)

I really like the glow and detail on the accordion... In my mind I can see a closer, vertical crop of this that just shows the man's face, hand, and instrument. That might remove the distractions of the microphone and other people. Of course, if you're going for a more environmental portrait, the tighter crop wouldn't be the right direction.

Anyhow, he definitely has character... I like his pinkie-ring. ;)

agreed that this subject is fantastic. i'm not sure the soft, fuzziness works too much. it distracts me -- especially the woman in the background. but his face is really sharp and i do think it helps bring life to the accordian.

and yeah, love the pinkie ring.

I like the woman in the background as for me she brings a lot of real atmosphere. the processing is good, but I agree on the noise on the player's face. In spite of a lot of fuzziness, the accordion is still very vivid.

too soft
the arm on the left needed in the frame
overall nice bar-singer pic

The atmosphere is really nice. I don't particularly like the microphone as that brings in a really modern feel. Without the microphone the picture would have been rather timeless. The picture is soft and very light. It's just unfortunate that the face and hand of the accordionist is a bit grainy.

Love the bird!

Matt, this is a lovely image. The contrasting textures of the glass smooth foreground against the turgid sea adds much movement to this image. Then of course the strolling bird and its shadow complete the journey of the eye around the image.

For a topic that can be so cliche, you've managed to evoke a variety of feelings in this piece. An image full of soul indeed. Congratulations.

i like the overall gray tone, it works well with the photo, nice shot :)

Thanks Adam and Giancarlo.
Thanks Mark. What I liked about this image, too, was the monochromatic nature, even though it is in color. Sometimes the light is just perfect for this sort of thing. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

I like it.

Well done. By using the shallow DOF and focusing on the fence you add to the uneasiness of what lies beyond.

Time looks like four-twenty to me.
Coincidence? I like that wood-grain in the chair.

What a strange plane. Some kind of light weight glider or something?

Yeah, some sort of glider, I believe.

They look like they are having fun. I dig the chick in the front with the Superman pose. :)

Thanks Thelma...this was some sort of capture the flag thing. I liked how, since the boat was so thick with humans, you could barely see it.

I love everything about this photo! :)

Great shot, eggplant.