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11/03/2005 01:12:12 PM |
Hello Arnthor and greetings from the "Critique Club"
Let me first start by saying what a lovely moment you have captured here...the chipper young fellow entangled within his father's loving and protective arms. I find the composition very pleasing, my eyes moves about the image with ease yet never leaves it.
I do find some things a bit problematic with the processing, which apparently many others did not, please remember everyone has different tastes, it really insn't a question of right or wrong. : }
For an entry in the "Image Grain" challenge, I do not see very much grain, hardly any at all...just an almost overwhelming softness. I find myself wanting to see a little more detail in the darks, just a smidge more, particularly right next to the youngster's head...he seems to be sinking into this great and dark abyss that could almost be seen as a little bit scary/forboding if we let our imaginations roam. To me this looks like an image that was run through a noise reduction program before a very subtle grain was added, I could be wrong, but since no processing notes were left, I can only guess.
I took a look through your portfolio, to see if this "softness/glow" is something you use alot, and I must say your work is very intriguing. Perhaps I am wrong in calling it a "softness"...I think what I really yearn to see in this image is just a little more detail that I know must be there but is being swallowed up by the darkness...regardless, this is still a pleasing image, and as I mentioned before and from your comments below, many people agree. |
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10/30/2005 10:52:40 PM |
| This is really nice. A comfortable feeling in this shot. Somehow, I get the feeling of old fashioned morals in this shot. Extremely well processed. Very nicely composed. Good tones and the grain is a nice moody value add. |
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10/30/2005 08:03:36 PM |
| Dang, this is good. Great mood and subtle grain. |
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10/30/2005 07:42:52 AM |
| one of my favorites this challenge -- strong story |
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10/29/2005 03:16:34 PM |
| I gave this a 10. There is something about it that reminds me of Norman Rockwell. The expression on the boy's face is magnificient; so many things going on in it. Terrific capture. |
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10/28/2005 06:45:27 PM |
| Terrific portrait. It's one of those rare images in which the care with which it was constructed, lit, captured and processed is not immediately obvious. You look at it & are first struck by the appealing little boy and the adult hands, and it just looks like a very nice photograph. It's only when you consider why it looks so good that you begin to notice just how much care and skill went into its creation. 8 |
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10/27/2005 05:54:04 PM |
| What a gorgeous photo! Looks like a magazine photo! And I like it the more I look at it. One of my favorites in this challenge! 9 |
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10/27/2005 05:35:35 PM |
| glowy grain! just like mine :o) |
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10/27/2005 12:04:38 PM |
This is a gorgeous photo! However, I would have given it a much higher vote under a
more appropriate category. |
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10/25/2005 03:03:35 PM |
| Very nice, Love the expression. No doubt he Does feel secure. The grain is great, not too overpowering yet it does accent the picture. It is dark but that work with this shot. Good Job! |
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10/25/2005 10:30:22 AM |
| looks like a pencil sketch, very well done. good luck in the challenge |
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10/25/2005 07:46:58 AM |
| Nice use of light on the young boy, nice shot. |
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10/24/2005 09:07:20 PM |
| This is sure to be in the top ten! Beautiful!! |
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10/24/2005 08:29:09 PM |
| great shot - it'll be one to treasure for ages! Could have used a little more film grain to make it stand out in the comp on that facet, but as far as composition goes - I love it! |
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10/24/2005 05:34:51 PM |
| Wonderful use of light and shadow to make a beautiful and emotive image. Great work! |
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10/24/2005 04:24:32 PM |
| Great lighting and an adorable shot! The eyes on the little one look fantastic! Definitely capture the viewer's eye. |
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10/24/2005 10:51:35 AM |
| a little light on the grain for my taste in this challenge but the photo was very well taken. I like the overall feel you get from it. Good Luck.9 |
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10/24/2005 09:07:01 AM |
| Where is the image grain? |
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10/24/2005 12:22:45 AM |
| Excellent. I like this alot. The tonality and light - wow The clarity in the boys eyes is spot on. |
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