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11/23/2005 10:25:56 AM |
Hello from the Critique Club!
I have studied your image and have the following to offer:
Composition/perspective - position of the bird in the frame is ok, some of it appears too centered. A little more space on the top to bring the head closer to a thirds line as well as on the right hand side to bring the beak closer to a thirds line would make it stronger. Eye level is a nice approach to this bird - makes the face stronger as an element of focus. The ratio of subject to surroundings is a little off. As mentioned above, a different crop would help this.
Color - very nice palette in this shot that has been retained and developed well. The contrasts are strong and well maintained in the shot. The background allows the colors, particularly the change in color, from the top of the head down the neck to really stand out.
Lighting - excellent use and camera control of natural light. All areas are well lit, no blown out areas or bright/dark distractions. The edge of the beak comes off as a little bright, but I don't find it distracting. Gives it a translucent look that I think saves it.
Challenge requirements - well, I think this is where the image fell short. Camouflage...although the markings on the bird are in fact its camouflage, it is not depicted here very well. They are not strong enough, as they are represented here, to carry the topic by themselves. Being against a green background, although it helps the subject, does not help the image meeting the challenge requirements.
Overall/my opinion - this is a tack sharp image of a beautiful bird. It is very well captured and processing has not degraded any elements at all. The fine detail present in the feathers and on the face is excellent. I think it is stretching it for the challenge it was entered. But it certainly is a beautiful, well done capture. |
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11/22/2005 09:40:53 PM |
| I don't see the camouflage aspect. |
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11/22/2005 08:46:38 PM |
| Hmm... I gotta say, that beak, which features prominently in this picture, doesn't exactly blend in... |
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11/21/2005 06:08:34 PM |
| Pretty bird, but I can't see the camouflage. |
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11/20/2005 05:14:21 PM |
| While this is a beautiful photo I'm just not sure what the camouflage aspect of it is. |
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11/19/2005 02:19:36 AM |
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11/18/2005 10:03:09 AM |
| Nice picture, but I am not sure I am seeing the camouflage. |
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11/18/2005 05:23:58 AM |
| Huh? Don´t really get how this should fit the challenge, since when are eagles known for their camouflage? Just wanted to let you know why I only gave this a 3 as I like this shot, just don´t think it fits the challenge. The image quality is very good, like the sharpness and the DOF. |
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11/16/2005 10:18:03 AM |
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11/16/2005 09:55:01 AM |
| Beautiful photo of a handsome bird. Technically amazing. But the concept of camouflage is a bit weak against the green background. |
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11/16/2005 07:40:17 AM |
| I'm not sure what is the camouflage in this shot. Maybe if you had have shown the background I would have given it a better rating. It's a great shot, but it's just seems to be in the wrong challenge. Maybe it's better fit for a texture challenge. |
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11/16/2005 05:56:50 AM |
| superb pic, but how does this address the current challenge? |
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11/16/2005 02:27:41 AM |
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11/16/2005 02:23:36 AM |
| Lovely crisp image but doesn't really show the bird camouflaged. |
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