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07/16/2003 02:03:00 PM |
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
This is one of those pictures that definitely leads the viewer to start asking questions. 5 kids, all at one time. Ouch. Great subject choice for this challenge.
The focus of the stone is very good and enables the viewer to clearly distinguish the writing. Without it, I believe the meaning would have been diminished dramatically. Also, I like the dof you have used. The blurry background hints at the graveyard setting, but does not allow the fence to "steal" attention.
The crop feels a little off to me, but I don't know if backing up would help. I don't think getting closer would. Maybe turning so that it is even more at an angle would add some more drama to it.
The "tone" of the picture is a bit bright, considering the subject matter. What would it look like in black and white? I normally don't comment on outdoor lighting, but in this case, I think it is almost too cheerful outside. Perhaps at dusk it would really give a somber, mysterious air to it.
Nice shot, and best to you in future challenges.
karmat |
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07/13/2003 02:14:48 PM |
The subject is a lil too overexposed for my liking. The 'form' of the gravestone feels 'forced' into the picture by the composition.
Considering this wonderful find, I would have deemed it worthwhile to return here at a different time of day (or night) to observe the light and to retake the shot under more suitable conditions...
Yet, an extra point for the story provided. |
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07/13/2003 10:32:03 AM |
| The placement of the head stone added interest. It certainly "lives up" to the unanswered questions challenge. It brings out my emotions in a sad way. Do you know the reason why all these children died? |
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07/12/2003 01:40:33 PM |
| I wonder what happened in 1881. WOW, all those kids. Very good interpretation of the challenge. The light is a bit too bright on the bottom of the marker, while the rest of it is in shadow. If you caught this during sundown, the light might have been very flattering, and complementary to the emotive nature of your subject. |
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07/12/2003 12:40:24 PM |
This is just good. It nails the challenge topic but isn't an easy photo to 'get'. If you take the time to look, the realization of how bad this must have been hits you. What happened to this family? Was it disease? What about the parents?
Good shot. 10. |
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07/11/2003 04:00:15 PM |
| Wow, are all those people in one grave? Really make you wonder how that happened. Good job. |
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07/11/2003 01:21:41 PM |
| Oh dear what happened then? Excellent focus and clarity. 9 |
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07/10/2003 11:39:20 AM |
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07/10/2003 12:00:48 AM |
| Lovely idea and wonderful composition! Light is a little harsh, but this photo works for me. |
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07/09/2003 02:46:01 AM |
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07/08/2003 10:07:49 AM |
| Almost too sad to look at. Good job of hitting the topic and nice picture. 7 |
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07/07/2003 02:20:58 AM |
| This image is a sad one. You did very well with this! |
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07/07/2003 02:19:09 AM |
| I really love this image! It's clean and crisp as a photo, and it's definitely a question that is both unanswered and begs for more information. Nice work! |
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07/07/2003 01:46:14 AM |
| too bright. THe composition is a bit uncomfortable, maybe if it was shot a bit off kilter from further left? I don't know. sorry |
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