Internet now back up! Here is the promised delayed critique
As always I’m a rank amateur so feel free to ignore my comments! Thanks for taking the time to post!
@Alexander.Of.Oz
I liked this image when I first saw it, and it fits the theme well. Kind of reminds me of a dancing lady though. A head, the arms held out stretched and a floaty dress.
If I had to be picky I’d say that the posts are a little distracting, but not that much!
@keyrex
I see you got all your ducks in a row for this one! Id maybe suggest a tighter crop so they aren’t central to the image by loosing the bank at the back. But fits the theme very well!
@kenoh
A beautiful scene. As an image I’d go a little wider if possible to not cut off the house on the left (assuming this is possible and there isn’t a row of wheelie bins!). It doesn’t scream the number three at me, but I love the image all the same.
@deep diver
An excellent interpretation! This would fit in to one of those shots I see other people take and try to emulate, then look at my own and hit delete! But the timing here and the eye to catch the image are spot on!
@inkmich
Well there are three of them! But If they were doing something a bit more interesting I’d like it more (like standing in a pyramid!). Also to my eye I’d adjust the WB a bit as it looks quite warm. But another shot that fits the theme well.
@stillcrazyman
Are a beautiful shot. It wouldn’t fit the theme as well but have you tried cutting off the boat on the right so it was just the two with a fair bit of negative space? As I think the composition would look good in my head.
@Janichsan
Another great interpretation and an interesting back story too. To fit the theme better, you could go back at 3 O’clock!
@mollyc
Well I remember when a birthday cake meant candles and the like. I think you caught this just at the right moment.
@pmexperience
Seeing Grand central station always reminds me of X-men! But a good shot. I wonder if a tripod and just a bit of motion blur in the people would look good? Just a thought.
@oblomow
How very Dutch! But I think this would be better for my next contest in June! A nice pair of….. gates!
@dmb8021
What a lovely image. It fits the theme beautifully as well. Id be tempted to push the contrast up a bit, but other than that, spot on.
@Hughmac
I can never make my mind up about the lensbaby affect? Do I like it or not? But a lovely set of daffodils, which is a sure sign spring is coming! Just a pity you had no nice sunshine!
@needfx
Are you a leg short? Instant disqualification as its not got three legs and its not a Gitzo!
@macuser453787
This would be an image you took specifically for this weeks contest? I like the fact that it is simple in its composition, yet works well for the theme. Well done.
Ok guys and girls.
Thanks for taking the time to submit and listening to my ramblings!
1st Place stillcrazyman as it looks great and fulfills the subject well.
2nd Place dmb8021 for a beautiful mountain scene
3rd Place deep diver for creativity with the theme!
Over to you stillcrazyman!
Grand Central, NYC
Three red doors