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Stakeout and Capture: The Arsonist
Stakeout and Capture: The Arsonist
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Challenge: Conspiracy (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6D IF
Location: Maryborough, Queensland, Ausrtalia
Date: Sep 17, 2005
Aperture: F5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/80
Galleries: Action, Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: Sep 17, 2005

 Local show in the Park. The Fire entertainers fire starter goes wrong almost setting the stage alight, Captured using my 200mm lens at full zoom, the only light was from the flames.

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Neat image

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Place: 109 out of 114
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Avg (commenters): 4.6000
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Views since voting: 812
Views during voting: 461
Votes: 250
Comments: 6
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 09/28/2005 01:18:25 PM
Hello from the Critique Club.

It really took me a minute to try and figure out what is going on in your photo. It appears to be out of focus and this composition doesn't really tell me a story about what's going on. I see flames, and I see people there - but that's it.

My opinion is that you need to focus more on what will convey the message your photo intends to convey. Ask yourself what a viewer (who was not present when you took the photo) would see in your image. Is there a definable subject? Is there a story or an appealing combination of color, lines, or light? Then ask yourself about the technical aspects. This one is out of focus and rather dark.

It is difficult to critique a photo that I feel needs a lot of work, so I do hope you find my ideas helpful.
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09/22/2005 09:56:43 PM
Another great idea but the execution could have been better. I see the fire but don't arsonists work alone most of the time? I think your shot would have more impact if we could see more of the flames and expressions on the faces perhaps?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/18/2005 11:22:57 PM
Terrific tones.
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 09/18/2005 08:34:07 PM
for me, this would have greater impact if cropped in tighter on the right side, past the...torch(?) Wish the two people closest to the fire were a bit more in focus, but good idea.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/18/2005 11:19:40 AM
Technically this shot looks a little bit dark, I think a little more light might have helped it out alot. The focus also seems off, whether its from a longer shutter speed or from not being able to focus in the dark I'm not really sure. If your camera allows it, you might try a lower ISO to make the shot a little more clear.

Compositionally all the empty space on top and on the right side detracts from the focus of the people, you might try cropping off 3/4 on top and 1/2 on the right. It also feels like its been forced into the challenge topic.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/18/2005 01:24:04 AM
Wow....very eerie.
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