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04/29/2006 02:40:19 PM |
Hello, and greetings from the Critique Club. What follows is my best attempt to Critique this photo from a DPC voter's point of view. I'll do my best, but please excuse any comments that may be unintentionally rude or insulting.
Initial Thoughts
Great humor and candid feel.
Composition/Content
Composition is ok, but lacking a little something. The angle of the shot may have something to do with that, as it seems to have been shot from slightly below, giving a strange feel. Your model, however, has great personality and presence.
Background
Normally, I'd say the salmon color would be a negative, and I still think many voters may have the same feeling, but personally, I think it works. It's a nice contrast with the male model and suits the "act" nicely. Plays well with the tie and star on the pocket as well, which I suspect was the intention.
Camera Work/Technical
Nice work here, although the lighting seems a little flat. The flashes working against the daylight might be the cause of that. Processing could fix it... which leads to...
Digital Processing
With a little work on contrast and trying to bring out a more dynamic look, this could jump from a really good photo to a great one. The problem here is the color of the wall. While it works, it contributes to flatness of the feel. the model doesn't really "jump out" if you know what I mean. Some work with curves, or selective color, could have really helped here.
Fits the Challenge
Fits it nicely, although you took it outside, a voter would never be able to tell.
My Opinion of the Photo
An amusing candid portrait, which is only hurt by the lack of any real contrast and 'pop'. Also, the angle just doesn't work as much for me as another could have. |
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04/23/2006 11:39:04 PM |
| This is cute. Love the red background in contrast with the black. Great shot! Good luck! |
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04/23/2006 10:27:33 PM |
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04/23/2006 06:47:18 PM |
| Love the pose, not so sure about the red background. |
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04/22/2006 09:56:42 PM |
| it that really dark red line around his left arm natural? it's a bit of a bummer. |
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04/20/2006 10:29:57 PM |
| Can an image be too perfect? Great job with the lighting... I'd love to know what you used. |
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04/19/2006 05:55:59 AM |
That's one of the best portraits i've seen! Love that RED star and RED background.
hope you get a BLUE ;-) |
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04/19/2006 03:24:16 AM |
Nice modern image
Great work |
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04/18/2006 02:47:05 PM |
i liek this for some reason. its like someone goofing off without being completly ridiculous (see photo whith multicolored skin and freaky eyes and teeth in this very challenge).
seems rather candid even if its studio. i like good luck |
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04/17/2006 11:12:01 PM |
| I am finding the background a bit too much, but the pose and facial expression are cute. |
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