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03/14/2006 11:21:51 PM |
Sherryl,
I thought this photo was pretty good for the square crop challenge. (I gave it a 5.) The powerful wooden forms on the left interact with the jumble of smaller wooden shapes on the lower right. There is another dynamic relationship between the green leaves in the left foreground and those at a distance in the upper right. The square shape reinforces these relationships--and thus makes this a good entry for the challenge.
So why didn't it do better in the challenge? I've looked at the original that you posted and I think that the basic problem is the lighting rather than over processing. You shot with fill flash but it was too strong to just be a fill for the other light. The wooden shapes on the lower right are very harshly lit with highlights that are almost burned out and rims of dark shadows behind them. You have lost the nice texture that is apparent in the trunks on the left.
This is supposed to be an ancient forest. The natural light in a forest is filtered through the trees and is usually very soft. The light from the flash destroys the forest mood and makes the image look very unnatural.
You also used fill flash on your Odd Couple image. Please also read my comment on it.
--Dan |
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03/14/2006 10:24:20 PM |
| Sherpet's definitely right - the portfolio is VERY worth a look! |
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03/14/2006 08:14:40 PM |
I have learned a valuable lesson here, re this image, as I realized that I "over processed" it so as to get it into the challenge on time.
I took it on the day of roll-over, so maybe rushed it.....
I entered it with about 2 minutes to spare, and this is something I will NEVER do again.....
PLEASE don't judge me on this image alone but visit my portfolio to see what I have learned and hopefully you will see other that are much better.
I feel quite ashamed, and I would like to put my head in a brown bag, along with this photo.
Message edited by author 2006-03-14 20:17:54. |
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03/14/2006 06:15:09 PM |
As mentioned before, it looks oversharpened - makes it seem like a cardboard cutout to me. But I really like the earthy colors, and composition, except for the tree in the middle of the background "growing" from the stump in the middle. I think that takes away some of the depth, adding to the cardboard cutout look.
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Forgot to say that if you adjusted the angle so the tree doesn't seem attached to the stump, the stump would probably be at a less flattering angle. If that'd be the case, I think what you have done would be the better choice.
Message edited by author 2006-03-14 22:27:46. |
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03/14/2006 06:02:34 PM |
| Kind of weird how this looks nothing like any of your other pictures... |
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03/13/2006 07:36:38 AM |
| OhmyGOODNESS! No way did this deserve to be way down here. So sorry Shez!!!! I thought it was an enchanting scene! |
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03/12/2006 10:39:04 PM |
| An interesting scene, but lacking a real focal point. The contrast could be improved also (the image looks a little oversharpened and is washed out in some parts) |
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03/11/2006 06:58:39 PM |
| Not quite sure what post processing you've done here? but think you've pushed it too far, nicely comosed shot however :) |
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03/11/2006 04:19:43 PM |
| good but nxt time in a bit more focus wuld make it brill |
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03/10/2006 09:04:26 PM |
| This would really be much better if the lighting were not so harsh. |
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03/10/2006 04:26:26 PM |
| Interesting photo, I like the subject but there is no real focal point! The stump is interesting but your eye is not drawn to anyone spot in the photo and when it does rest on something it is not that exciting. Would be good if it had softer lighting. |
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03/09/2006 06:48:35 AM |
| Little too much flash and USM |
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03/09/2006 12:31:41 AM |
| Is a lovely picture. I think it could have benefited from reduction of brightness and a little added contrast. This would take care of some of the flare on the log. |
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03/08/2006 10:48:32 AM |
| flash is too harsh. diffusing it would be a good idea |
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03/08/2006 12:49:23 AM |
| interesting shot....some areas seem a little too blown out but I think it's very interesting! |
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03/07/2006 05:57:09 PM |
| Too bright, and a little pixelated too. |
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03/07/2006 03:25:11 PM |
| This just does not look very good, not an interesting subject nad it looks way overprocessed. |
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03/06/2006 07:10:34 PM |
| Way too contrasty/over sharpened. Also looks like flash was used, making the lighting harsh. |
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03/06/2006 04:54:52 PM |
| Well filled frame, and good DOF for square crop,the coloring works for the title,a little dodging on the trees in the background,would draw the viewer further into the image,the image is well taken....10 |
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03/06/2006 04:08:29 PM |
| Nice... maybe a little bright and contrasty? |
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03/06/2006 07:53:52 AM |
| How pretty and enchanting. It looks like it could be a Lord of the Rings fairy tale kind of place. I LOVE it!!! |
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