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09/16/2005 09:49:22 AM |
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
First off, I just want to note that I did not vote in this challenge (or enter), and that I really like this picture (I probably would have given it a 7 or higher).
COMPOSITION
I really like how you have chosen to have her in the right side of the frame looking back into the picture. To me, it creates a strong dynamic sense in that the eyes have some where to go, but they don't just wonder around the picture aimlessly. Also, the dof works well here because if the background was in focus, it would be way too busy and cluttered.
TECHNIQUE
The focus, lighting, postprocessing work is all fine. There is a slight grain to the picture, expecially in the sky, but nothing that detracts or distracts majorly.
MEETING THE CHALLENGE
To me, it is high contrast, and you have a good range of black and white (though most of the shot is varying degrees of gray).
INSIDE THE HEAD OF THE DPC VOTER
I really have no idea why this only scored a 5.2ish. In my experience, a lot of voters tend to like "portraits" where subject is looking at the camera, and perhaps her standoffish expression wasn't appealing. Maybe, if the background could have been a bit darker, adn the contrast adjusted a bit more on the model, it would have been even more contrasty.
Overall, it is a nice shot, and I'm sorry it didn't score higher. Good luck in future challenges.
karmat |
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09/11/2005 06:12:41 PM |
| Nice contrast on the model, but for me, the similar grayscale values subdue the overall effect. |
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09/11/2005 07:44:06 AM |
| Nice 'grabshot'. The film grain effect (if that's what it is) looks good here. 8. |
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09/10/2005 02:07:27 PM |
| What a great challenge where you can take a basic snap shot tweak it a little and wind up with a photo that gets a few more points than it would have in the first place. Nicely done. |
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09/10/2005 12:56:14 AM |
| Good shot, I would have voted higher with a little more contrast. |
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09/10/2005 12:08:08 AM |
| Very pretty model......O' yea, nice sot too! 8 |
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09/07/2005 05:41:52 AM |
| Gal appears to be a little grumpy that her picture is being taken...lol Nice background and contrast |
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09/05/2005 10:47:58 PM |
| good use of framing- the backdrop adds interest and provides a context. |
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09/05/2005 12:56:15 AM |
| Nice use of high contrast. You have made the image dramatic as a result. |
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