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02/15/2003 12:18:38 PM |
Critique Club Critique
(1) COMPOSITION (CONTENT) This is an great wildlife photograph. The subjec is just marvolous, and I love the detail, expecially in his eyes and the feathers on his back.
(2) BACKGROUND The blue sweatshirt of the handler is a bit distracting because it is so bright. I wonder if it would have been possible to move a little to the left and cut that out, although you would have been looking directly at the front of the bird. I understand that might not have been possible in this case, but the background is something that photographers sometimes forget to look at through the viewfinder. For me, its worth the few extra seconds to glance at it before snapping the shutter.
The other part of the background is perfect. The colors are subdued and its totally out of focus. There are no distractions there.
(3) CAMERA WORK ,TECHNICAL The DOF is very good, all of the important parts are in sharp focus. I love the details on the bird, the feathers and the beak and the eyes. There is a very nice catch light reflected in the eye that give the bird such and "alive" feel.
The front of the bird is just a trifle dark because it is facing away from the sun. I do not know if you had any influence over the handler, but if he could have turned the bird just a bit into the sun, it would have made this into a prize winning photo.
(4) DIGITAL PROCESSING ,TECHNICAL Your post processing is good. Saturation is good. The colors just pop here and there is certainly that "wow" factor. Your cropping is excellent. By cropping it this way, the birds eye falls into the rule of thirds position.
(5)MEETING THE CHALLENGE This does an excellent job of meeting the challenge.
(6) MY OPINION ON THE PHOTO The subject here is wonderful. The way you executed it is great. This is a photograph that you should be proud of. |
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02/09/2003 07:36:21 PM |
| That blue material (?) in the background is a bit distracting. |
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02/08/2003 01:39:38 PM |
Composition: Colours join into simple shapes which seems to support the subject. If possible I'd prefer it without the blue cloth.
Technical: Lovely DOF and colour. Nice use of the full 640 too.
Overall impression: Might have prefered it with a border. 7 |
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02/07/2003 07:45:01 PM |
| Very nice sharpness. Good job at blurring out the back ground. Good luck. Jacko. 8 |
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02/07/2003 01:01:41 PM |
| I want to start by saying that Me thinks you should have removed that blue blanket from the photo. It's distracting. The colors of the bird are magnificent, The browns, the blacks, the creamy colors, even it's little talon sticking out. The way you've captured the eye looking outwards for it's prey - it's all great! |
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02/07/2003 12:39:55 PM |
| like the clarity/focus on the bird - nice and sharp |
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02/06/2003 03:30:54 PM |
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02/06/2003 10:34:44 AM |
| Great use of DOF, the bird really stands out. |
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02/05/2003 03:55:03 PM |
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02/05/2003 12:14:36 PM |
| A little fill flash may have helped the darker front of the bird, the side lighting is a bit overpowering. |
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02/05/2003 11:27:10 AM |
| Nice bird picture. Shame about the blue cloth in the background. |
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02/05/2003 03:41:05 AM |
| Good use of dof. Great focus. Very cool subject. Decent exposure with obviously harsh lighting situation. Would've been much better to ask use an angle that exclused the blue in the bg. 7 |
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02/05/2003 12:44:48 AM |
| Nice shot and colors, just think that blue thing in the background should not be there. Good DOF. |
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02/04/2003 08:34:54 PM |
| Nice shot of the bird and good DOF but the blue sweatshirt is awfully bright and distracting. |
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02/04/2003 07:40:11 PM |
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02/04/2003 04:10:52 AM |
| It would have a "wild" theme if the blue sweater is absent. |
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02/03/2003 06:22:00 PM |
| OMG. What a beautiful photo of a beautiful bird. Great DOF. This is flawless. Deserves to be hung on a wall or in a book. Great job. |
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02/03/2003 03:41:00 PM |
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02/03/2003 02:47:35 PM |
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