Hanging Out On The Treeby
shankswareComment by HBunch: *Critique Club*
You didn't receive many comments on this, so I hope I can help out a bit. In relation to the challenge, I do see background and forground elements that are properly out of focus, creating a shallow DOF, which in my opinion fits the challenge. That being said, I do think that a SHALLOWER DOF might have done better score wise in this challenge.
Focus is very nice on the subject, and the subject is pleasant to look at. There is a lot of visual appeal here. I like that that the tree is in the background, and out of focus. I like that the snowman is off to the left side of the photo and looking to the right of the photo, with some negative space in front of him. This is technically 'proper', and it works.
The lighting is very nice as well, and I think that although it's a bit dark in places, that that doesn't hurt the overall impact of the photo.
The background works, but there is a lighter area of the background that creates somewhat of a distraction due to it being a similar color to the subject, and being so close to the subject.
I really do like all the elements of the photo and think that it was only harmed by some tough competition and maybe being slightly not shallow enough. Still cute though.
~Heather~
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