
"The Apocalypse" Challenge!NEWS
Well, we got through another tough challenge. Some of you really made it work, so you should be very proud of yourself.
We have a lot of new members, and I hope they decide to participate in this new challenge. After all, isn't this the reason why you joined this particular group. It's the glory to enter a challenge, but it's the recondition and the prize that you're going after, right? And why not? You never know if you're going to become a pick for the week if you don't try. So create a magnificent scene and not only will you earn the glory for finishing the challenge, but the prize if you get a Pick of the Week. And that's

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now on to the critique, first and foremost the people are too clean, heck everything is too clean, look at some images of firefighters that have fought wild fires for some ideas on the smoke and soot impact, even upwind it would be everywhere and you would see it on the people, guns and clothing.
second, everything is just a bit too sharp around the people, almost like they have been cut and pasted over the background, I usually put a bit of a blur or fade around the edges to smooth the transition and make them look like they are a part of the picture, if you have a better way be all means please do use that.
finally the shadows and lighting, I know this is a nightmare to get right, but the Sunlight on the building is casting light and shadows far different than the ones the humans are giving off, especially the guy.
Just my points, take from them what you will and thanks for the amazing image.
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