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by aripps

Comment by RedRuthann:
I'm not exactly sure why, but I'm not very fond of this - could be the composition or overall subject. Sorry but focus is good, but lighting is a little dark
Ruthann

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by aripps

Comment by hokie:
Needs a little more interesting lighting to bring the texture out. Lighting is the secret ot texture shots..but a solid effort.5...hokie

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by aripps

Comment by Jonniboy:
Nice shot of the hat and the lhs is great. RHS of the picture lets it down especially the shadow.

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by aripps

Comment by autool:

Composition9
Originality9
Technical Aspects6
Meets Challenge8
Total Score8

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

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by aripps

Comment by Martin:
Nice composition. I also like the lighting.

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Comment by mcmurma:
the hat has nice texture, but the photo is busy. too many elements present in my opinion. also, the black void beneath the hat is distracting. a photo of just the texture of the hat (or part of it) with only the wood-grain in the background would have worked better for me. ~mcmurma
Aesthetics...4
Meets Challenge...4
Overall...4

hat
by aripps

Comment by sheyingshi88:
Ahhhh, finally an entry that has the sharpness to say what it has to. One of the best I've seen so far.

hat
by aripps

Comment by tomlewis1980:
The background is a little busy.

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by aripps

Comment by gray4093:
good gold saturation on the hat, nice framing also.

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by aripps

Comment by iggy386:
Very nice shot. I think the background is a little distracting though. =8