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06/09/2006 02:59:20 PM |
Greeting from the critique club :o)
you did a good job on this and I see you have a new personal best, Congrats.
First thing Im going to address is your lighting. I noticed that some of the comments you already recieved talk about the lighting being too "even" and I have to agree here. for the desk lamp as lighting there had to be someother light source comming in to light the right side of the photo the way that it is IMHO. for this challenge people want to see proof that there was only one light and I think thats where you might have lost a few votes. maybe try setting the light at the corner and just above your stack of books so it shines a bit more on your face and will create a bit of shadows but not so harsh that you would lose votes there. To combat the "hotspot" lighting on your right shirt sleeve try putting a white plastic grocery bag between you and the light. It will work as a filter in a pinch. I also have to agree that the books are way too organized looking compaired to the Mt.Dew cans sitting about.next time try making them a little more uneven looking to go along with the rest of the photo or leave out the cans all together. Next is the editing: you have a good focus to begin with and a sharpen/USM would greatly increase what you already had. DPC prefers a crisp sharp focus. I also think this wouldve scored alot better with a levels adjustment applied. your black levels are a bit on the grey side. also if you use photoshop, selective color can be very useful in removing a yellow color from white(on book titles) and for fine tuning colors as needed.
I think you did an excellent job with the focus and composition. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to PM me and ask. hope this helps you. have a great day and good luck on future challenges
~~Cher~~ :o) |
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06/06/2006 04:25:21 PM |
| I like it..gave a 7. Next time, try moving the books around in 'cluttered' mode. this is a bit too orgainized with contrast to the soda cans. good job! |
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06/05/2006 10:25:40 PM |
| Seems like a lot of indirect light. |
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06/03/2006 03:02:14 PM |
This is bizzare. I have that Stats book...chemistry book and I think I have that Bio book! I guess not unusual since I majored in Bio.
Shot is technically good for me. Maybe need a little sharper on the student and different positioning on the books. |
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06/02/2006 05:54:01 PM |
| "Chemistry for Dummies"...lol. |
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06/02/2006 09:10:55 AM |
| This is a fine study but I'm afraid I can't score well as I am sure there is more than one light source. The spines of the books are beautifully balanced with the main subject, but they had to have a light source to be seen. Since your main light source is on the other side of them, it couldn't have come from there. |
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06/01/2006 06:21:32 AM |
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05/31/2006 08:03:48 PM |
| Brings back memories. Good photo. |
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05/31/2006 09:25:50 AM |
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05/31/2006 04:30:07 AM |
Looks to be a really studios fella, studying statistics, chemistry and biology at the same time! just kiddin....
I like the lighting, except for the highlight on the right sleeve. |
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05/31/2006 03:12:13 AM |
| Composition is okay - nothing that pops but it works. The lighting demonstrates that you did indeed use one light source and is well exposed. Good focus throughout |
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