Critiques From Rita M. Cleary

	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   6/9/2001 6:59:41 PM Do I understand your comment--that there was really only one cat, and you "copied" the others into the shot?? Amazing. Came out great. I like the darkness of the cats against the softness of the background, and fun that they're all looking up.
Photo By: Tony Smallman  (K:18709)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   6/9/2001 6:47:25 PM There is a sunset in this shot? My comment would be exactly opposite of the prior one. I think the lamppost across the middle of the shot takes away from it.
Photo By: Todd Frederick  (K:529)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   6/9/2001 6:43:50 PM I love it, except something isn't right about the ropes. I think they are too dominant. Possibly a slightly different angle would have been better, eliminating the yellow ropes across the bottom. Just my opinion.
Photo By: Phillip Cohen  (K:9538)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/23/2001 11:32:56 AM Well, I got my wish (seeing her face)! I agree with the other comments, that cropping off the top would help. And an adjustment in exposure for more detail in her face and dress. But right-on-the-money cute expression!
Photo By: Floyd Vaughan  (K:12)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/23/2001 11:30:41 AM Not sure what is the humor here...that she is looking so close into the camera? Background is distracting. (Would enjoy a better view of her face...she looks like a cutie!)
Photo By: Floyd Vaughan  (K:12)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/23/2001 11:28:04 AM What a darling baby! The only thing I would mention is that it seems a bit dark...but hey, you did a great job in just a couple seconds' time!
Photo By: Dave Sigman  (K:15)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/20/2001 6:58:14 PM There is a lot going on here. The picture certainly conveys what was happening. You had to take the picture quickly, and in that sense, you did a good job. I'm not sure how to improve it. Would have been good to see what is written on the banner they're carrying.
Photo By: Cesar Bernardo  (K:0)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/20/2001 6:54:50 PM This picture has strong impact, by the virtue of the sign he holds. The exposure isn't quite right. I think it would be better if there we saw a bit more context.
Photo By: Cesar Bernardo  (K:0)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/20/2001 6:52:13 PM Very cute.
Photo By: Christopher Tucker  (K:0)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/14/2001 11:40:43 PM Very nice! I love that blue sky with the golden lights.
Photo By: Stephen R. Zang  (K:1044)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/14/2001 11:35:38 PM Beautiful subject. Nice color contrast with the reds in her hair against the denim overalls. I'm wondering if she just "happened" to pause with her hair falling down over her eye like that, or was it a "set up"? I like the way you got in there nice and tight.
Photo By: Lisa Rochelle Schwanke  (K:0)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/14/2001 11:32:20 PM These types of scenes are so amazing when you're viewing them with the EYE, which is the most miraculous "lens" of all. The colors in this picture, to my eye, are a bit washy...not as vivid as I'm sure they looked to you. Also, I don't really see a focal point. My eye rambles all around looking for something to land on.
Photo By: Glen Gaffney  (K:71)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/14/2001 11:30:12 PM The lighting in this picture is interesting. Did it just happen like that, or was it "enhanced" by aperature or shutter speed, etc. Silhouette of cat peering into the room is very good.
Photo By: Christopher J. Smith  (K:45)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/14/2001 11:22:13 PM I like the way the hands are reaching into the shot, trying to touch him. Nice work!
Photo By: Lisa Brainard  (K:743)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/14/2001 11:00:03 PM Love it (flagpole and all)!
Photo By: Mikael Karlsson  (K:0)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/14/2001 10:58:56 PM Really nice shot! Great to get the little girl standing there watching him. Too bad about that lamppost behind.
Photo By: Christopher Chen  (K:21)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/11/2001 8:35:25 PM Very nice picture. I agree with the other comment, that there could be a bit more light on her neck...but it's a wonderful picture. You got just the right amount of the dark clothing in there to balance the light, and her lipstick is perfect.
Photo By: Roger Krueger  (K:0)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/11/2001 8:32:45 PM It's a cute picture, but of course the background is too busy and distracting. Could possible have used just a bit more light on her face...but you did a great job of capturing this "moment".
Photo By: Kjeld Smed  (K:0)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/11/2001 8:27:40 PM This looks to me like a dancer, with her head thrown back, her arms uplifted, and her back leg stretched bad. Clever!
Photo By: Matti Tapaninaho  (K:0)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/11/2001 8:13:21 PM This is a beautiful photo! My favorite element is the reflection of the salmon and mauve colors of the sky in the water.
Photo By: Bill Akata  (K:2926)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/11/2001 8:11:04 PM This is a nice subject, and your shot is better than I would have done. However, I think it would be stronger with less of the large wall on the left, and possibly eliminating the round shrub on the right.
Photo By: Christopher Chen  (K:21)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/8/2001 10:16:46 PM I agree that this is a very nice photo. I agree with the prior comment (to crop the trees on the right, and some of the water in the foreground). Although I have no idea how to do it, I think the picture might be stronger if the foggy area were a tone deeper. It is a bit "flat" as is, especially against the very dark image of the boat.
Photo By: Christopher Chen  (K:21)
	Critique By: Rita M. Cleary  (K:195)   4/8/2001 10:11:32 PM This model is beautiful. I like her dress, her hair, and her makeup, and also the background. The picture is much better than what I could do...but something isn't right. Not sure exactly what that is. I'm thinking that her body is somehow too straightforward toward the camera....or possibly there is too much space on the right and left of her. Lighting is harsh on her chest area. You are fortunate to have such a lovely model. Keep trying!
Photo By: John Kantor  (K:1664)