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09/18/2005 04:56:25 PM |
Greetings from the Critique Club
by strangeghost
COMPOSITION
It took me a second or two to realize your intent (I'm not a fisherman) but then it was clear enough. My main feeling is there is just too much space that's not doing anything for you. If it were a deep blue sky, or an interesting wood pattern on a boardwalk, or something beside whitish, overexposed sky, it might have helped you. As it is, I think it hurts the composition. I'd also recommend tighter on the bob and the line, making those two objects clearer and sharper. As shot, the string is barely visible and a little jaggy looking in some areas.
TECHNIQUE
I've already mentioned the exposure problems in the sky. Additionally, the focus is not sharp, and there appears to be quite a bit of dirt or debris around the limb, and possibly some dirt artifacts on the sensor. Since this was a basic editing challenge, you're options are very limited for dealing with those specks. Again, taking care of business in the setup or composition could have helped.
OVERALL IMPACT
Not much impact IMO. It's the kind of image that probably generates lots of very quick votes of 4 or 5 and then the voter moves on. The image lacks a really clear focus which could have been alleviated by getting in much closer on your subject and thinking much more about composition. On the other hand, you got some comments that indicate that you've obviously connected with some voters. That's a big plus, and would've worked much more to your advantage had the image had more visual appear or 'pop.' |
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09/13/2005 11:29:14 PM |
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09/13/2005 12:16:41 PM |
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09/10/2005 08:12:55 PM |
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09/10/2005 07:58:55 PM |
| This is a great shot. The low lighting, the gradient sky going from blue to pink, the fishing tackle as a quirky point of interest all work for this image. The slight OOF costs it a point - 8 |
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09/09/2005 11:41:10 PM |
| LOL - Been there too many times to count! Very creative and visually interesting shot. |
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09/09/2005 10:48:43 AM |
| there's one at every pond! |
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09/09/2005 06:16:49 AM |
| Very cool shot...I love the creativity that went into this one. Great Job. |
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09/08/2005 07:41:30 PM |
| I hate to admit it, but this has happened to me. |
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09/07/2005 09:39:19 PM |
| I'm not techinical when it comes to critiques. All I know is that your photo makes me smile and brings back memories of childhood and my father and brothers on fishing trips. Thank you. |
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09/07/2005 08:57:30 PM |
| I don't get the title...or the picture... |
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09/07/2005 05:23:43 PM |
| It's a strong abstract image, good colour and sharpness. The image is a little "dirty" though, couple of smudges and dust spots, would probably be easier to sort out with advanced editing =) |
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09/07/2005 08:20:28 AM |
| Simple and effective balancing two strong and dispirate forms with a hint of a line. |
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