SunToucher (11162) [2014-08-13 23:39]
Hi Pierre,
A nice moody shot. I like it how you can still see the lake but are blocked by the fog to see any further. Exposure due the fog is well controlled. Any photos from closer or at the lake?

Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2014-08-10 6:29]
Hi Emin,
What a moment you've captured. I love how this little finch posed for you on this beautiful rock. It even looks like he's smiling at you.

Rock surface has a few OE spots and could be toned down. The soft gray BG with its green sports is wonderful

Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2014-08-10 6:27]
Hi Peter,
A nice photo with such great clarity and detail. The central composition is slightly bothering but the subject and its pose make up for it. I like it that you didn't add much contrast and kept it overall soft.

I see you have posted over 400 photos but never wrote a critique. Part of the experience of TN is to write critique so that you can learn from others and others can learn from you. Just 'dumping' photos on this site is not appreciated.

Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2014-08-04 7:32]
Hi Abhinav,
So luck to have a yard that attracts such beautiful birds. I whish I could say the same of my urban garden.

The photo is really beautiful with an acceptable central composition, a nice depth with a wonderful soft BG. One could say that the oof leaves in the FG are a little intrusive, but they can also be seen and creating some depth. They do claim some attention away from the bird though and by cropping most away the photo does become more pleasant to look at.

TFS,
Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2014-08-03 8:41]
Hi Laurens,
Een bijzonder mooie foto met erg mooi detail in de kop en de plant. De achtergrond laat nog net mooi genoeg detail zien zodat je een idee krijgt van de omgeving. Ik denk wel dat de achterkant van het Lantaarntje net buiten de focus viel. Maar misschien ook wel logisch als je zo dicht bij bent.

Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2014-08-03 8:39]
Hi Ram,
You know, I will always focus on landscapes, so glad to find one on your first page. The view of this magnificent mountains is stunning. I am sure hiking near to them is even more impressive then seeing them on a photo. The exposure is well controlled with good detail in both highlights and shadows.

Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2014-08-03 8:37]
Hi Anne,
I learned something today. I did not know that such a tulip would be a endemic version. But hey, being from Holland, we only see the cultivated version.

A lovely presentation of which the softness I enjoy most. True colors and good clarity.

Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2014-08-03 8:35]
Hi Foozi,
A nice clean presentation taken at a great moment. Looks to me the eye isn't as sharp as it could be. I like the addition of the spider webbing and the lovely soft tones of the BG.
TFS,
Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2014-07-29 6:23] [2] [+]
Hi Asbed,

Allow me to be honest. This is not a pleasant photo to look at. Due to your camera setting the duckling is hard to separate from its surrounding. The movement of your camera also created a harsh BG. Both camera setting and movement did not capture the duckling in good sharpness. I would recommend you close down your aperture which will also increase your shutter speed, so that you are able to capture the duck with less motion blur and also create a more softer BG. You do not need that much DOF with this type of photo You have an extremely fast lens, so use it to its benefit. Focusing will be difficult on such a small and quick bird so it will definitely be a trial and error exercise.

Regards,
Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2014-06-29 6:10]
Hi Paul,
Great to see you posting photos again. And great to see photos from a country that I will visit later this year. I am sure I won't get back with such great photos.
Love the entire composition, the tack sharp details, the vivid colors and the moment you were able to capture this lovely little frog.

TFS,
Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2013-08-05 6:02] [+]
Hi Michael,

This one is great. Love the effect of the CP removing some of the glare of the water and adding that nice dark blue sky. Details and clarity on this one are great.
TFS,
Niek

P.S. you have a typo in your location

SunToucher (11162) [2013-08-05 6:00]
Hi Michael,
I agree this is a fabulous place. I had a blast making photos here and be impressed by the travertine. Your photo looks slightly OOF. But it does show the different colors and layers nicely.
TFS,
Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2013-08-05 5:58]
perfection in all its form. Wonderful light, spot on exposure and depth of field and a perfect composition. Haven't seen such a great photo on TN for a long time.
TFS,
Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2013-07-28 11:07] [2]
Hi Mike,
Great shot with nice motion. The photo looks under exposed and it is tilted to the right. Adjust the levels and find the white point of the highligts and correct the horizon by tilting it to the left.
TFS,
Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2013-01-16 4:32] [2]
WOW, more than 1300 photos and only 4 critiques. You really are good at spamming this site. Why don't you participate as other members do?

Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2012-12-30 10:32]
How about giving some critiques. Your last one was from 2008!!!!!

SunToucher (11162) [2012-12-30 6:30]
Hi Ann,
What a stunner. Looks like the waiting is long for this lovely family. Excellent control over the exposure, considering the bright BG. The details are perfect. Maybe a small tilt correction to the left and a slight reduction on the green or blue color.

A happy New Year to you and Loot.

Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2012-12-15 13:45]
Hi Olgierd,
Welcome in the year 2012. I see your last participation other then dumping your photos is from a critique in 2008. Looks like you lost your ability to write 4 years ago. May I whish it will soon return. Either by a miracle or a writing course.
Nice shot with some nice lighting in the distance, but that is about it.

Niek

SunToucher (11162) [2012-12-15 13:40]
Hi Chian,
Interesting, you know it is not cultivated but you don't know what flower it is. So how do you know is is not cultivated?
An not so good photo with a too central placed subject and not totally sharp. Also slightly on the bright side.
TFS,
Niek

pablominto (14563) [2012-11-01 4:12]
Hello Jiri,

A fine macro that makes the butterfly appear vivid and very natural!
Good details and the woolly feeling of the wings are nicely reproduced...
A well framed scene, nicely presented!

Greetings,
Pablo -