Friday Photo Critique is our weekly community project, where we publish a photograph submitted by one of our wonderful readers, then ask you all to offer constructive feedback on the image. It’s a great way to learn more about photography, express your viewpoint, and have your own image critiqued!

Quick Ground Rules

1. Play nice! We’ve deliberately chosen photographs that aren’t perfect, so please be constructive with any criticism.
2. Feel free to offer any type of advice – composition, lighting, post-processing etc.
3. You can also link to photographs that you feel offer a great example of this type of image shot exceptionally well.

Without further ado, here is this week’s candidate for Friday Photo Critique!

The Photograph

Photo Details & Inspiration

• Canon Rebel T3i
• 55mm
• 1/250
• f/10
• ISO 100

I was wandering around where I live. The cotton was about to be harvested. The red chile was also ready for harvest.

I wanted to capture and contrast both these cash crops as a statement of value for Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico. To me, the beauty of these natural products convey a dramatic contrast in color, yet both are important. This was my first try into using photography as an art form.

Photographer: Barry Fisher

Please let us know what you think in the comments – how would you have approached the scene or taken the photo differently? A massive thank you to everyone who commented last week.

The most constructive and helpful comments will be featured on the site. Interested in submitting your own photo? You can do so here!