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01/04/2006 07:19:28 PM |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Hmm, some of the other pattern pics I commented that the pattern was not prominent enough. Here, I'm afraid the pattern may be too prominent. There isn't much left for us to grasp, such as context. My first split-second impression wasn't too interested, but when I read your description, I was intrigued. It's too bad that you couldn't have zoomed back so we became aware that this was, in fact, four christmas tree ornaments, but still have the pattern emphasized. My first guess was a kaleidoscope which seems sorta boring.
The composition is very centered, which is good for pattern, but not good for dynamics. The colors are soothing and not oversaturated. In the end, I guess we are left a little dazzled and confused and move on because we don't know what we're really looking at. |
Thanks a bunch for the criteque ... much appreciated. I really feel you hit the nail on the head with the comment "I guess we are left a little dazzled and confused and move on because we don't know what we're really looking at". Makes sense considering how many 5's were received |
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01/04/2006 07:10:34 PM |
Give a little more background here. The shot is actually in perfect focus ... though macrothing is right about it appearing out of focus, due to the the fact that the christmas tree ornaments that I used were not perfect sphere's. Anyhow, I'm starting to realize that because 99% of voters had no idea what it was probably did not help with the scoring.
Message edited by author 2006-01-04 19:20:08. |
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01/04/2006 07:08:34 PM |
Hmm, some of the other pattern pics I commented that the pattern was not prominent enough. Here, I'm afraid the pattern may be too prominent. There isn't much left for us to grasp, such as context. My first split-second impression wasn't too interested, but when I read your description, I was intrigued. It's too bad that you couldn't have zoomed back so we became aware that this was, in fact, four christmas tree ornaments, but still have the pattern emphasized. My first guess was a kaleidoscope which seems sorta boring.
The composition is very centered, which is good for pattern, but not good for dynamics. The colors are soothing and not oversaturated. In the end, I guess we are left a little dazzled and confused and move on because we don't know what we're really looking at. |
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01/04/2006 06:12:55 PM |
I gave this a 3. I did not 'think too hard' during voting of what this may have been or how it was achieved but on the quick look (which is usually all you get from most voters), my thoughts leaned toward this being a shot of a kaleidoscope pattern, or similar. I admit that I voted partly on that, that you 'just took a 'straight shot' (versus unique/unusual) of an existing pattern'. It is not until I now see your photographers comments that I see you set this up. That is a moot point anyway as 'we' don't get that inside information. Your title may have counteracted that presumption, had I know what a Wada Fractal Pattern was, or looked it up (which I didn't and didn't). I also cannot recall paying attention to the title in this. My voting was based mostly on the quality; the colors were a little too harsh and the focus was off (looked like it was too close/needed to be a macro). Just a note re now knowing what this is, looks like the camera lens can be seen in the reflection, so had I 'known', I would likely have voted this 'down' for that as well. The concept was good but perhaps a fraction more 'context' (to see these were ornaments) or else just a better focus, would have made this better in my opinion. Finally, just looked at that web page and see that this 'method' does seem to have some good potential, keep trying, you'll hit a winner sooner or later (and yes, I have just learned what a Wada Basin Fractal Pattern is). edit: added 'Basin'
Message edited by author 2006-01-04 18:26:12. |
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01/04/2006 06:05:37 PM |
| I think the real problem with this is the belief that putting a lot of hard work into a photograph will yield a high score. It just doesn't work that way. I expect you lost points because it doesn't appear sharp and is too complex. |
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01/03/2006 11:25:32 PM |
| I am bumping this way up, because althouhg the focus could be sharper, I love the color and composition on second view. |
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01/03/2006 10:51:45 AM |
| Interesting....took me a minute to figure out exactly what I was looking at. Still not sure, but I think I like it ;-) |
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12/31/2005 02:19:39 AM |
| busy, but good bright patterns.................. |
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12/29/2005 10:27:19 AM |
| Simply lovely, good luck. |
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