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11/04/2005 02:08:09 PM |
Hello from the Critique Club!
I have studied your image and offer the following:
Composition/perspective - the apparent distance of the background with the subject matter right up front I think is a dramatic effect you did quite well. Having it off center is the perfect choice as well. The background appears a bit distracting due to the variation in color from top to bottom, but it is not a major distraction. A more solid or single looking background in color may cause it to lose the above mentioned effect. The fingers almost overwhelm the egg, but it is good that just the fingers show and not more of the hand.
Lighting - this appears to have been taken with natural light. The problem I see with this is that you have shadows on both sides of the egg - one side by your hand and the other by the absence of light. The fingers appear dark compared to the egg and the surroundings. Perhaps even a low light from the front or at a 45 to your subject from the right would help and also let more the the texture of the egg shell show. Even just a slightly different angle of your hand to the camera would eliminate the shadows caused by it.
Color - obviously black and white so color is not present. But with your post processing you have let all the shades of gray remain. This gives it a nice overall appeal and keeps it from appearing as a flat image. Again, the hands are a bit dark, but not overwhelming.
Challenge requirements - eggs are definitely a delicate object, but on their own not necessarily indicative of delicacy. A lot of things could have been done to enhance the delicate quality of the egg while not detracting from the image - one example which immediately comes to mind would be a white cotton glove on the hand. Your hand in the image as it is to me indicates more strength than delicacy. Just my opinion.
Overall/my opinion - I like the image and overall I think you presented the subject well and with originality. I am not sure about the blue tone you applied, that may be contributing to the darkenss in the few shadows that are seen, especially on the right side of the egg. |
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11/01/2005 02:01:24 PM |
| There is too much power given to the dead space on the right. |
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11/01/2005 11:08:18 AM |
| I love the idea! (But I may just be biased on this one) Hee hee--7! |
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10/29/2005 09:00:20 PM |
| Nice framing and a good choice for black and white - however, I would turn up the contrast so that you get some good whites (compare to your border) and more tones in the photo. Good job though! |
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10/29/2005 12:55:31 AM |
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10/28/2005 09:36:12 AM |
| Nicely lit, composed and good tonal range. A tiny bit more light on the egg to make it "pop" from the background would make this a 10. 8 |
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10/27/2005 09:11:55 PM |
| Very creative and I like the title! |
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10/27/2005 03:49:43 PM |
| Great idea for the challenge. Definately a perfect representation of delicate. The background makes my eyes a bit sore - i guess it does make the egg stick out though, other wise great job. |
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10/26/2005 10:04:24 PM |
| Very nice interpretation of the challenge. Great use of space and the B&W bring you right into the powerfulness of the statement your title makes. Good job! |
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