When the Boat Comes inby
TajhadComment by PaulE: Greetings from the Critique Club.
Hi Terry,
This is a difficult one to critique. I think much of what I want to say has already been conveyed in the comments you have already received. Nonetheless I will go over the ground to summarise:
- the shot is technically sound - nothing to really say here.
- I like you use of the natural light, to display the woody, and the shadows in the foreground.
- the woody doesn't really stand-out as your primary subject. There are three main reasons for this. The first is the similarity in colour to the rope tie-down, the second is the dominance of the ship in the general composition, and the third is the relatively small size of the woody.
- the post-processing look good. I like the foreground contract on the pier and wood (although the slight blow-out of the wood is a bit distracting). The rope tie-down also looks a bit artificial, although this may just be down to the colour is it painted.
So, what could you do to improve this shot? It all comes down to the composition. I would want to see a diffirent pose from your new wooden friend with a different point of view. Mainly I want more woody! I think a composition with woody on the end of the tie-down with his shadow clear on the pier, with a lower POV showign the ship in the background would have been great.
It is my hope that these insights are helpful and constructive. Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions regarding this critique. And please remember to mark it "Helpful" if you found it so. Good luck with future challenges.
Cheers
Paul
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