Published by Yvette Depaepe  in collaboration with Mike Kreiten, Head of the Senior Critics.
Published the 11th of March 2021

1x has a unique feature the founders are very proud of: the photo critique.
Members can submit pictures to a team of knowledgeable senior critics. Their feedback and different suggestions are useful, interesting and enriching even for the best of us.

Critique on an untitled beauty by Xiaobing Tian.
Dear members of the photo critique,

1. I hope to convey a specific emotion or mode, for example , peaceful morning and life.

2. I replaced the boring sky with a more drama one, so that the thick fog connected to the clouds. I also put a few birds in order to add movement of the photo. The photo of clouds and birds were taken by me, not downloaded from internet.

3. What parts of the image I can improve, such as light, composition and subject matter?

Thank you very much,
Best regards,
Xiaobing

Untitled' by Xiaobing Tian

Senior Critic Daniel Springgay
Hi Xiaobing

Thank you for taking the time to post this fine image. I see no title. What about " From the Land of Mystery " or " Peaceful Morning " or " Morning Mood " Just a few idea's.

Your image - I see a wonderful piece of photographic workmanship. Great to see your comment about the birds many many other photographers think it's open season on using other peoples photographic parts. Great image I love it - I love the moody feel and that cold chill I get from just looking. I see beautiful balance and great care in processing. Love your monochrome tones this all works for me.

Your image has power and impact to please the many. It's telling a wonderful story even without a title First Class. I can offer no advice on improvement maybe a small crop off the left side but that would be nit picking. Great image.

Thank you.I have enjoyed looking - Daniel Springgay - Senior critic
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Member Giuseppe Satriani 
When I saw your picture, I couldn't resist leaving you my opinion!
It is an image that conveys tranquility and harmony with Nature.
But it also conveys the beauty of being bored, simply waiting for time to pass and .... some fish to bite!

It was an excellent choice to make the lighter part of the sky coincide with the steam of the lake: they integrate perfectly.

Good luck with this image with the curators!
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