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04/05/2007 09:02:11 AM |
good effort but i would have used a softbox to hide the reflection from the fly holder.
again good effort.
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03/31/2007 02:35:20 PM |
This is a picture that presents and explains itself, but still -
In the spirit of the comments for which you ask - not that I'm particularly qualified to suggest much - :)
Focus and definition are excellent.
With the picture taken outside in daylight, you could maybe:
* Put something white under the subject (out of sight, out of frame) to reflect a little light onto the underside.
* Seeing as you effectively define the subject with the shallow depth of field, have some actual angling-like environment in the (out-of-focus) background.
Indoors you could fake a background and you would have control over lighting (though I'm thinking you're more like me, so it's a bit like being suddenly 'in control' of a jumbo jet, without knowing what all those buttons are actually for or how to use them). Still we need to know it's some sort of option, right?
Indoors or out, the reflection on the metal rod is too much. The dodge/burn suggestion is probably good. It's hard to do well, I think, but here's a great opportunity to try it out.
I think maybe it would enhance the picture to include the barb, if that were possible.
You didn't actually give Langdon the time of to use this stuff, did you? Even so, he'd better not complain.
Good idea, good shot. |
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03/30/2007 10:57:59 AM |
| I gave this one a 7 because it's so simple. Nice focus, no distracting b/g etc. Good work! |
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03/29/2007 09:39:18 PM |
| I love how the background is nice and non-distracting. |
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03/29/2007 09:06:13 PM |
| Julie.....good detail, good DOF, good color. I gotta agree that there should have been more fly and less vise, particularly since there is a light reflection issue from the vise. Good theme and composition....I like it! |
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03/29/2007 08:22:42 PM |
| Hey Julie, You might check out the Dodging and Burning in Photoshop tutorial on DPC by Pedro in the learn section. I found it VERY helpful and I think it could help you with bringing the focus of attention in this shot of the Fly. Great shot!! Also the DVD by Joey Lawrence although directed more toward portrait type shots cover aspects of filters and burn/dodge that work with all images, well worth the money IMO. |
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03/29/2007 12:48:55 PM |
| Nice little wooly bugger and the peacock herl sparkles. This is nice and crisp, but the fly should be the dominant part of the image instead of the vise so maybe have only the barb/point held by the vise which will separate the fly from the distracting metal. Also, keep the shank of the hook parallel with the top and bottom frames and crop a little tighter to let potential tyers really focus on the fly materials and structure. |
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03/29/2007 10:52:38 AM |
First I'd like to say that I like this photo for very personal reasons -- my father taught me to tie flies when I was a child, and the photo brought up a lot of fond memories.
Now for the critique. I think you have a very good starting point. I like the composition. I think some adjustments are needed. The vice is the strongest element in the image, when I think it should be the fly. With more PS experience, you might be able to reverse that by reducing the highlights on the vice, and increasing luminance on the fly.
Congratulations on your new personal best! |
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03/29/2007 08:04:15 AM |
Hi Julie, welcome to TS! This shot has a lot going for it, and big congrats on your PB!
The strong points - tack-sharp focus, nice color choices with the green fly and the brown background, nice line up to the fly created by metal piece.
Other TS members have covered some of the areas that might make it stronger, but all the "dead" space in the right-hand area is probably the one that would give you the biggest boost if modified. |
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03/29/2007 06:54:13 AM |
| Congrats on the PB! Nice shot! |
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03/29/2007 03:24:19 AM |
| congrats on you pb! the detail is astoundingly crisp, but the thing that i like most about this pic is that even though the metal is reflecting light about right where you are, there is no sign of you! i strugle with that in some of my pics, and some pictures that would have been awesome were made simply great or mediocre due to some sort of reflection. anyways, bravo! bring it in for the team! |
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03/29/2007 03:09:56 AM |
| Hi Julie - congrats on the new PB!! What this had going for it - met the challenge, simple and uncluttered, good focus. Since you mentioned you want to create photos for publishing, the "simple, uncluttered" aspect will serve you well. I agree with Jeff's comments about the highlights (though I don't mind some highlights, just maybe not so bright) and the composition within the frame. In looking over some of the stuff in your portfolio, you tend to center your subject - I do that, too, initially. I use the center focus point and I'm guessing you do, too. Try using that to get the initial focus, then shifting slighting to get your subject kinda on a "rule of thirds" point. It'll balance the shot overall a bit better is most (but not all) instances. The alternative is to crop once you've taken the picture. Be sure to ask when you need help with post processing - lots of Team Suckers are more than willing to lend a hand. I look forward to seeing more of your work! |
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03/29/2007 01:06:59 AM |
Welcome to Team Suck! :)
I like the setup and the colors, and the blurred background. The highlights are distracting. Sunlight's always going to be tough on a curved metal surface, so maybe you could try shading it next time - even with your body if necessary.
My only other comment is I'd crop out almost all of it to the right of the fly. Maybe make the right edge line up with the end of the title? That'd pull the fly out of the center, which would be better. Right now, the right third of the shot is dead space. |
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03/28/2007 08:20:15 PM |
| Cool shot, I've never been fly fishing either! |
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03/23/2007 06:55:16 PM |
| Nice focus and the angle works well. I think I would have cloned the the harsh reflections on the metal though. 6 |
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03/23/2007 11:17:51 AM |
| Very nice! I love how clean and sharp this is. The shallow depth of field is perfect! |
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03/22/2007 07:32:47 PM |
| An excellent shot IMO Fly tying is an art in it's self, then when you catch the big one (7ld + Rainbow) on your own fly...Magic. Very nostalgic for me. But also love the colour, clarity, composition and crop too well done 10 |
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03/22/2007 01:07:23 PM |
| brilliant use of contrasting colors |
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03/22/2007 11:40:45 AM |
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03/22/2007 08:08:35 AM |
| I have never seen that pattern, I may have to tie one, but with a red tail. |
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