American Psycho
by rmtm333

Comment by slipintoshadows:
Very scary... well done.

American Psycho
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Comment by graphicfunk:
An image that packs a lot of tension, suspense and evil. Good knife movement.

The mechanics of creating life...a machine-like process.
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Comment by Tranquil:
Critique Club
I like to see people think outside of the box and this is a fine example. You are right in the fact that people voted this down because it wasn't what *they* thought mechanical should be. I am glad that you realize what you are doing is thinking outside of the box, and I think that you know not to take the score as a judgement of the photograph's quality, but as just people's narrow-minded interpretation.

In a Free Study, I think that this would score fairly well as it is technically pretty solid. I think that there could have been more light on the subject to have a little bit more detail than what is presented. This would happen by playing with your available light and bracketing until you get the correct exposure and light combination. Of course, your subject is very good, and very symbolically strong which pulls the whole piece together.

Overall, I think that it is good to explore other parts of photography that the general audience here at DPC may not like so much. Don't feel constrained to what the voters and what the mass appeal is --- do what you want with your own art. Thanks for sharing.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, feel free to PM me.

Lee

Friends
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Comment by miaminovice:
Very sweet. The child's head and feet are partially cropped out, but still a nice photo -- an 8.

Friends
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Comment by Gatorguy:
Wonderful emotive image. If anything, I would crop a little more from the left, but that's just one opinion. 8

Friends
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Comment by pixelmassive:
Get closer! There's nothing going on in the background and you didn't need to show the entire sculpture. In snapshot moments like this, first you get the shot right away for insurance, then you keep moving in to isolate the subject and what he's doing for more impact and to convey the emotions. :)

Friends
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Comment by shoyles:
wonderful moment. You captured the curiosity of the child perfectly. B&W was a good choice.

The mechanics of creating life...a machine-like process.
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Comment by rmtm333:
Please see this thread for a more detailed explanation of why I entered this image:
Explanation

It's a boy :)

Message edited by author 2005-01-05 00:06:21.

The mechanics of creating life...a machine-like process.
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Comment by mpalitang:
Looks like she's carrying a girl :)

Friends
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Comment by bobdaveant:
Ive seen a statue like this at the Cleveland Public Zoo, was this shot taken there? Very cute, just a little too tightly cropped in my opinion, nice none the less. 7.