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01/12/2006 06:02:25 PM |
::: Critique Club :::
As requested, here is an indepth critique of your submission.
First Impression - the most important one:
I love this image. I found the subject very powerful and intriguing. I imagine it as an older mother that has been abandoned by her adult children. Works well for me.
Composition:
A tad off. You've used the Rule of thirs fairly well, but the image is slightly rotated CCW and I find it somewhat distracting.
Subject:
The subject, as stated in my first impression, is very strong. The baseball cap is a little unneccesary in my opinion, but not so much as to destroy the image.
Technical (Colour, focus, and light):
Focus is good as is the DoF you've chosen here. Maybe a little fill-flash in the would help the lighting, but it's not bad overall.
Colour ... I'm not real fond of the colour treatment here. It comes out a bit too green for my eye. A more natural sepia would have been a better choice for the color. B&W only may have been a lot stronger.
To grow its vote?:
More than likely, the lower votes were from the composition problem with rotation and the colour choice. Subject is obviously not the problem.
Summary:
You have a really good image here. A few technicals could have made it a very strong contender and perhaps even ribboned. Overall, this is a image in which you should take pride.
Hope to see more from you soon,
Leroy |
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01/10/2006 07:52:06 AM |
Originally posted by ubique:
... I don't think one can successfully simulate pathos. |
I was wrong. This ....
shows how little I know.
My apologies. |
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01/08/2006 10:51:54 PM |
| You'll dislike this comment, but I don't think one can successfully simulate pathos. The quality of the photograph is very nice, though. Very good tonal range. 6. |
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01/08/2006 03:39:19 PM |
| This image makes me so sad. I just hate that there are people out there in situations like this. This certainly looks like it could be the real deal - the shoes do throw me off, but nevertheless, there ARE people like this, and this is a moving depiction. |
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01/08/2006 03:24:11 PM |
| I really like this shot. It has a strong emotional impact and you can feel a longing for past joys. Well done! |
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01/07/2006 11:50:36 PM |
| this photo makes me think... to wonder what her story is... |
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01/07/2006 12:34:20 PM |
| Mist touching. Bumping up. |
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01/06/2006 07:36:28 PM |
| Very sad image. You tell a story with this picture. Nice use of sepia tone in this image to further tell her story. |
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01/05/2006 03:23:38 PM |
| Im confused on this one. A bereaved mother? an older mother with no children at home? Image makes me uncomfortable which probably is your intent. Like I said, im confused but still bumping a bit. Pic on my monitor shows a little green, but probably a personal problem:) |
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01/04/2006 10:12:25 PM |
| The composition is sound and the subject matter is powerful. The white areas on her face make the image look a bit strange. Still a very evocative image. |
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01/04/2006 07:21:32 PM |
| Emotive. I'm bumping up to a 7 as I have no reason to give it only a 6. |
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01/04/2006 06:33:41 PM |
| What a shocking portrayal - it really took me aback at first. This shot packs quite a punch. Great job conveying a strong emotion to the viewer and establishing a mood through your presentation. Impressive shot and perfect title. Bumping up... 10 |
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01/04/2006 09:57:44 AM |
| wow this one is heartbreaking...good job truely capturing an emotion! |
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01/03/2006 10:11:50 PM |
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01/03/2006 09:01:32 PM |
| Very nice composition! The choice of subject matter is ok. The image quality is ok. Has potential of being really creative. - 5 |
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01/03/2006 06:59:21 AM |
| A very emotional photo. Your processing matches the mood of the capture very well. I love old buildings that are falling apart. The stuffed animal is a nice touch. If this was staged, you did a great job. If not, I would love to know more about the story behind this picture. Wonderful job and good luck in the challenge. |
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01/03/2006 05:27:16 AM |
| This image provokes so much sadness without words, so well done......... |
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01/03/2006 05:06:04 AM |
| this is full of dispair, nice depiction |
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01/03/2006 12:59:00 AM |
| she looks so sad, good image of emotion from her.. |
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01/02/2006 11:33:37 PM |
| Very emotional photograph! LOVE it! |
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01/02/2006 09:54:34 PM |
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01/02/2006 08:47:11 PM |
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01/02/2006 07:33:30 PM |
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01/02/2006 06:45:13 PM |
| Isn't this sad. Great photo tho. |
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01/02/2006 05:25:53 PM |
| Maybe a bit too harsh with the PP for my tastes, but I still like it. 7 |
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01/02/2006 12:54:48 PM |
| This image has a genuine feel to it although a little overprocessed specially the woman's face.. |
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01/02/2006 12:02:42 PM |
| touching portrait. Love the tones Sad story I'm sure, great job bumping up |
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01/02/2006 11:17:44 AM |
| deserve a one of top rank |
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01/02/2006 11:12:35 AM |
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01/02/2006 01:43:39 AM |
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01/02/2006 12:30:30 AM |
| I like this. Her shoes look too new for it to be that persuasive, but the image is thought provoking and I like the filter. |
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