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03/11/2006 04:23:03 PM |
Hi from the Critique Club.
Here are a few thoughts about your photo. Hopefully I can offer something you will find valuable.
First impression: Nice pretty picture, distracting dark lower part of picture and does it relate to challenge?
Composition: You really did a good job with composition except cropping to elimnate the dark lower part of picture would have been a big improvement. This is a good example of where a center subject works. The lighter areas to the right draw the viewers eye into the subject and the red is a great contrast to the wintry looking green tree. The cardinal is in a perfect position, good timing with the shutter release.
Technical: Mentioned below, but the window ruins some of the sharpness which would have improved the pic. It would be interesting to know what your shutter speed was for this exposure. I believe the rule of thumb is 1/focal length minimum. Lighting is good although maybe a touch more contrast would really make the bird pop and give more depth to the tree's needles.
Challenge: This would likely score a full point higher in a wildlife, red, or bird challenge. Judging by your vote distribution and some of your comments, most voters couldn't make the connection.
Keep shooting and PM me with any questions.
Mark
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03/07/2006 05:20:57 PM |
| Nice nature shot, except for lower right - dont see theme of comfort illustrated though |
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03/05/2006 01:07:48 AM |
| Where's the "comfort"? I don't even see a "homely nest." |
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03/04/2006 08:26:54 AM |
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03/03/2006 07:42:50 PM |
| This could be greatly improved by some cropping. Remove the bottom so that the black patch is gone, and then take some off of the left side to keep the proper ratio. This would also move the bird more to the left of center and follow the 1/3 rule. |
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03/03/2006 01:47:35 PM |
| Nice shot, and when you can take it beyond basic editing to get rid of the dark strip and window spots it'll be even better :) |
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03/01/2006 03:36:57 PM |
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