Gosling

[Bambul]

Hi everybody
This is my first post here. I was not getting enough critique on flickr and I was looking for somewhere to get responses other than positive feedback.
I like to improve my photography and I believe good criticism is essential for my improvement.
Please let me know how I am doing and where my weak points are. I greatly appreciate your time and feedback.

Thanks,
Bambul

[AndrewPDX]

I like it when people on here say what kind of criticism they're looking for. Generally, if someone says "Hey, what do you think?" I'm going to be fairly positive. Since you've asked for something other than positive, I'm happy to oblige. That said, it's still a very nice shot!

I have two minor complaints about this shot. #1 - I don't like that little piece of junk floating in the water on the left. Nothing you can do, but still, it bugs me. It's on the top 3rd and that other duckling is staring at it. It's created a 2nd focal point in the picture, which is taking away from the little guy up front and his adorable looking face. #2 - The big dark feather on mama duck. It's about twice as big as our little hero's head, and it's got some light hitting it which is drawing my attention over to it. So basically, this shot has 3 focal points (cute little duck, curious duck in background, and big shiny feather). The cute hero duck is still the main focal point, which is good. Still, I wish there weren't those other small details tugging at my attention.

Anyway, as I said, it's still a very nice shot and I really like it. There isn't much you could have personally done better with it.

[Bambul]

Originally Posted by AndrewPDX

I like it when people on here say what kind of criticism they're looking for. Generally, if someone says "Hey, what do you think?" I'm going to be fairly positive. Since you've asked for something other than positive, I'm happy to oblige. That said, it's still a very nice shot!

I have two minor complaints about this shot. #1 - I don't like that little piece of junk floating in the water on the left. Nothing you can do, but still, it bugs me. It's on the top 3rd and that other duckling is staring at it. It's created a 2nd focal point in the picture, which is taking away from the little guy up front and his adorable looking face. #2 - The big dark feather on mama duck. It's about twice as big as our little hero's head, and it's got some light hitting it which is drawing my attention over to it. So basically, this shot has 3 focal points (cute little duck, curious duck in background, and big shiny feather). The cute hero duck is still the main focal point, which is good. Still, I wish there weren't those other small details tugging at my attention.

Anyway, as I said, it's still a very nice shot and I really like it. There isn't much you could have personally done better with it.

Thank you so much for spending time and writing this detailed and very helpful comment. I would not notice those points without you showing them to me. I am honored and I greatly appreciate your help. I'll try to do better next time and I am looking forward to your advices.
Thank you again,
B.