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09/18/2005 11:44:28 PM |
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
As a picture -- The composition of this is absolutely wonderful. I love how the cat is peeking out at you, and looks very intent on staying there. The bw is a bit "muted" in that it is all kind of a flat gray with the exception of the eye. Maybe adjusting the contrast some could help that. Grain being added typically doesn't bother me, if it helps a shot, but in this one, I can't see what it particularly adds. It may have been a bit too much.
For this challenge -- In a cats or pets challenge, this shot, as is would probably net you around a mid-5 (voters typically don't like grain). With proper exposure, so that it is "clear," this shot probably could net you a solid "6" score, I would think. For the shot to "branch" this far off the challenge , you did well to score as well as you did with your stretch.
Good work. You've obviously got a good eye for composition, and that will go a long way. Welcome to the trenches of dpc, and best wishes on your future entries!!
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09/18/2005 05:47:10 PM |
I'd like to thank everyone that took the time to comment and vote for my photo. I didn't think it would do very well because of the grain that I added. Oh well, it's a start, and this was my first challenge entry. I appreciate all the feedback that I received, and hope to learn from them. Bye folks.
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09/14/2005 06:53:19 AM |
Originally posted by ttreit:
Thats a pretty big stretch....late entry maybe? The picture itself seems rather noisy as well, is that intentional? |
You could be right about a late entry. I hadn't really taken anything purposely for the challenge. This was a photo I already had that fit into the time bracket. As for the grain, it was intentional. The original shot was of poor quality due to low light, so I added some extra grain to sort of hide the mistakes. I know it's not a great quality shot, but the pose is very cute. Thank you for your vote and for leaving a comment. I will try better for the next challenge.
Diana |
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09/12/2005 04:52:03 PM |
| This is very intresting, first one like this so far. Hehe. Nice job and I like how you uused black and white! Great job! |
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09/10/2005 11:21:47 PM |
| i like it alot the catch light in the kittys eyes are distracting |
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09/10/2005 08:23:45 PM |
| For those of us with cats - a very apt title. |
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09/10/2005 06:56:27 PM |
| Wow, great cat portrait. I don't mind the grin/noise in this because it in a way adds a nice art feel. Feel the branch connection might be a little thin, so pic scores high, challnge scores low |
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09/10/2005 08:15:14 AM |
| Aside from the blantant misunderstanding of the expression "branching out", from a purely technical standpoint the focus is off. The fur and whiskers should have been caught pin-sharp. The composition however is charming. |
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09/09/2005 08:04:24 PM |
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09/09/2005 04:31:08 PM |
| A little too far outside the box for me. |
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09/09/2005 11:53:08 AM |
| This shot almost makes me like cats! It looks grainy, though. |
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09/09/2005 08:25:48 AM |
| Focus not sharp enough to capture the reflections in the eye. Great concept... worth trying again! |
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09/09/2005 05:28:34 AM |
| Thats a pretty big stretch....late entry maybe? The picture itself seems rather noisy as well, is that intentional? |
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09/08/2005 11:13:49 PM |
| Love the spotted nose....too cute. Great Job on this image. |
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09/08/2005 03:02:40 AM |
What a great picture.
I think you will lose out for forcing it in to the challenge with the title.
I still love it though
Good luck |
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09/07/2005 02:41:04 PM |
| Its a nice capture to bad on the high noise ! Im guessing that the light wasnt to good under the blanket as well! |
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09/07/2005 11:23:19 AM |
| stretched it a bit too far for me |
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09/07/2005 05:33:14 AM |
| shame this is so grainy.... could have been a great photo... |
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