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01/17/2003 05:57:18 PM |
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
COMPOSITION
At first, I did not really like the composition of this shot. I felt that it included too much "stuff" and could have been framed differently. After looking at it though, I decided that it did have some fairly strong points. The "rails" on the boat give a strong outline to the picture. As a result, the viewer tends to focus on face, more than the sunset, which may or may not have been what you intended. The subject is placed well in the frame, but I find myself wishing she was looking the other way, but I don't know if that was possible. Overall, I think the composition still feels slightly off balance.
TECHNIQUE
It seems a touch dark on my screen, but when I look closely, I can make out the details of her clothing, the seat cushions, etc. so it does not seem to be badly underexposed. I think a bit of brightness on her face would have helped a little bit. It is well focused, and I really like how you have captured the colors and the textures of the water.
OVERALL EFFECT
After getting over the shock of having the subject seem to be looking straight at you, it is a fairly effective shot. I am not familiar with the song you have chosen, and I have never been to Egypt, so I will take your "word" on it there. :-) The colors give it a very soothing feeling, and the water looks calm so that is also relaxing. Good work. |
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01/13/2003 01:56:52 PM |
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01/12/2003 10:13:46 PM |
Is this really the Nile? It's wonderful! |
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01/12/2003 12:53:45 AM |
I would rather the person in front not have been there. Nice soft colors which look really good here, very mood setting. Love the pink cast to it all. Nice one. PTL
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01/08/2003 12:36:18 AM |
Interesting! You picked a pretty time of day but I think it detracted from the people for they are way too dark and shadowed.6.
Take my comments for what they are worth for I am just a novice with a new camera. Dodo |
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01/07/2003 08:44:20 PM |
beautiful, ideal use of available light, can see all sorts of detail in different levels of foreground and background. real nice job, ten. |
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01/07/2003 11:57:22 AM |
Doesn't follow the lyrics exactly...but it is a good picture. Color of sky & water is lovely. |
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01/07/2003 10:23:08 AM |
Excellent. A little more exposure and it's probably 9 or 10. Well done - Inspzil |
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01/07/2003 01:40:04 AM |
Fabulous composition and colouring. An unusual and interesting (for me) scene, very well captured A 10 from me. Jak |
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01/06/2003 04:47:16 PM |
I love the colours of the sky and the softness of the water. The focus and depth of field is very good. The picture has a calmness to it - very nice. |
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01/06/2003 01:35:10 PM |
the colors, light and composition of this image are absolutely incredible. you have captured the nuance of being in this very exotic locale :) .. good job. |
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