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CPBailey


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Challenge: Shoes III (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D40
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Date: Jan 17, 2015
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/160
Date Uploaded: Jan 17, 2015

This is my first challenge. Standing by for incomming rounds. I had a couple of ideas, but I wanted to go with something that was representative of who I am. I served over 20 years in the military, and I think the low key aspect the shot of my boots represents the fact that now I am retired, and the sun has faded on that part of my life. So anyway, I am looking forward to the constructive criticism.

Statistics
Place: 72 out of 83
Avg (all users): 4.4588
Avg (commenters): 6.0000
Avg (participants): 4.3469
Avg (non-participants): 4.6111
Views since voting: 334
Views during voting: 159
Votes: 85
Comments: 4
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01/28/2015 08:05:34 PM
Not too bad for a first entry. Keep it up, and you'll always find folks more than willing to answer workflow questions in the forums.

And if you've got light painting questions I'm always happy to help.
01/28/2015 04:34:33 PM
Zita,

Thanks for the comments. I have been hearing the same for other members, and I originally thought it was a lighter image. I think I may have been a bit a victim of the export process out of lightroom. Something I am going to have to work more on. Again, thanks for the comments.
01/28/2015 10:20:36 AM
First and foremost, thank you for your service. Having read your comments, I appreciate the meaning and symbolism behind your image.

The low key you were striving for may have been too low key. The image is so dark it is difficult to even discern the subject. The image may be slightly OOF, also.
Your set up is satisfactory: military boots at attention. I like the negative space on the left - as if the boots are walking away from that part of your life - and so you noted in your comments.

With a different lighting set-up, I think this would have been a much stronger image. Lighting is something with which I struggle, too. So...

Do not be discouraged - keep on clickin'!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/24/2015 03:47:47 PM
In my opinion this could have a lot more impact with better lighting.


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