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12/09/2005 04:43:34 PM |
::: Critique Club :::
This is going to be interesting. As you'll see from my profile, this is a genre that I love and strive to do well - so far unsuccessfully. I'm going to enjoy this.
First Impression - the most important one:
"What is it?" That's the first thing that happens when you see the image. Success. You've engaged the viewer, their involvement with your image is no longer passive.
Composition:
Since this style of shot can't conform to any of the 'rules', you need to find a composition that attracts and involves. You did that with the angle of the capture. How boring and predictable this would have been with all the verticals nicely lined up to a grid.
Subject:
Isn't the english language cute. We invent a really cool word "condominiums" for what are really little boxes on a hillside :) I digress. The subject is terrific, this location is ideal for what you have conveyed. Many times I've looked for this kind of geometry and not found it. It takes a good eye to be on the lookout for these sorts of locations and then to both visualise and capture it successfully. I see from your portfolio how much you love and have an eye for this, it shows and I am slightly in awe. In this case, nicely abstract, interesting presentation and a good geometric puzzle.
Technical (Colour and light):
Often used as a crutch in DPC but not here, I believe this to be a perfect use of B&W. This image could not be displayed in colour.
The exposure values across the whole image are even which again turns the mundane into geometry. You used f8 to make sure you got good DOF too, anything else would have made the capture worthless.
To get a Ribbon?:
28th place is not a bad result. I suspect that most of the negative voting would be around the fairly tenuous connection to adulthood. sure its there but it's subtle. Subtle doesn't vote that well. The real question is, did you really want a ribbon with this image? Some images are just very good photographs and are not there to capture the popularity vote. What would or could you change anyway? Anything else done to this image and it would be something different (if that makes sense)
Summary:
You have an affinity, a feel and a talent for the geometric abstract genre. Few people do, we are enriched by your insights and contributions. The art is good, to hell with the votes :)
It's been a pleasure,
Brett |
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12/04/2005 04:14:09 PM |
| A very strong and highly appealing image that mimics the abstract. Bumping up. |
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12/01/2005 06:26:32 PM |
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11/30/2005 09:11:44 PM |
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11/29/2005 07:21:09 PM |
| Cool take on the lines.... |
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11/28/2005 07:35:34 PM |
| I like the patterns created by the building, and your use of black and white. For me personally, it doesn't fit the challenge as well as other entries, but again, I like the overall treatment. |
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11/28/2005 05:59:00 PM |
| great lines and structure to this photo. the b&w works well. it's the modern day version of the starter home! |
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11/28/2005 02:02:36 PM |
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11/28/2005 04:41:24 AM |
| I love this shot, this is a genre I really aspire to but it doesn't do adulthood for me. Sorry. |
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