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06/01/2006 10:10:34 PM |
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
The things we do for a picture!!! :)
Compositionally, I like how the rider fills the left side of the frame. This gives the shot strength and stability, and allows the eyes to have somewhere to "start" when looking at the picture. Also, the arm and leg, while not obvious leading lines, also give good motion through the picture, pulling the eyes up to the mirror where there is a splash of red to "rest" the eyes. Good work. *If* you could have gotten more of the road, it might have been interesting as a facet that would pull the eyes even more through the picture.
Technically, this is well done as well. The exposure is good and the focus is good. Having the background out of focus helps to eliminate distractions. BUT, it is not blurred beyond obscurity, so the context of the shot is perserved. The color seems a little bland to me. There is a lot of blue tones, yet the sun looks like it might be late afternoon. It's difficult to articulate, and maybe it is the bike jacket you have on, but the shot feels "cold" to me.
Let's delve into the minds of the dpc voter. Your score was not a bad one. I suspect that this appealed to those that like to ride, and the angle gave it the interest needed to gain a couple of more seconds of view time. However, since it was a "portrait" challenge, there were probably a lot of voters who wanted to see full face or something. *In my opinion,* you have met the challenge well, and in a creative fashion.
Best to you in future challenges.
karmat |
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05/25/2006 10:59:41 PM |
| cool shot, how was this done? |
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05/23/2006 01:39:33 PM |
| Would sure like to know how you did this. Cool. |
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05/23/2006 02:40:30 AM |
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05/22/2006 10:30:09 PM |
| It will be interesting to see how you took this! Very original. |
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05/21/2006 12:34:13 AM |
| Must have been interesting ... taking this picture as you rode ... way to go. |
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05/20/2006 11:13:05 AM |
| This looks like it could be an ad. Nice self portrait! |
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05/20/2006 09:00:53 AM |
| your poor vunerable camera:) great shot. |
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05/19/2006 11:10:12 PM |
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05/19/2006 01:29:39 PM |
| Wow, that must have been tricky to get right. Nice work |
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05/19/2006 12:58:30 PM |
| I love the reflection of your face in the mirror, the perfect inclusion. Nice job. |
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05/19/2006 12:04:29 PM |
| Very cool, a great photo. |
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05/19/2006 09:56:54 AM |
| good idea and good to see you in the mirror... |
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05/19/2006 06:48:58 AM |
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