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07/05/2006 08:04:38 PM |
Just wanted to add... The photo wasn't supposed to represent a specific superstition, but encompass many superstitions that surround crows/ravens/blackbirds. Most of those superstitions include the bird being a messanger, bringer of bad tidings, etc. So I liked the title for that reason (not to mention Poe is awesome)... Didnt have much choice about the background, Grackie goes where he pleases and this was the best out of about 50 photos. The color version was not good at all, there was a lot of greenish dying grass that just caught your eye before anything else.
Also, the tail is cropped out because its reallllllly long and the composition did not look right when it was included. |
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07/04/2006 11:44:12 PM |
I like this. B/W was a good choice. I would like to see the raven a little blacker, though. Not sure how to accomplish that, however. Maybe more contrast? Bump the blacks in selective color? I don't know. He's staring right at me!
edit: I done left a word out!
Message edited by author 2006-07-07 14:37:11. |
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07/04/2006 11:06:06 PM |
| "Quoth the Raven, Nevermore" This is a line from one of my favorite holloween poems. Yet, without the title I would have never thought this photo had anything to do with Superstitions & Urban Legends. Why are the tail feathers cropped out? Nice use of B&W. Good luck. |
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07/04/2006 07:15:38 PM |
| Nice close-up shot. Pretty good clarity on the bird. Contrast is fine. Range seems a bit narrow. |
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07/04/2006 02:08:29 PM |
| This is gorgeous. The raven has a very intelligent, all-knowing look on his face, and the background is perfect to set the mood. Great capture. |
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07/04/2006 07:12:21 AM |
| Love he contrast and idea. |
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07/04/2006 03:50:46 AM |
| Nice literary title. IMO however this is lacking a little in contrast. The raven is a bit lost against the background. I'd be interested to see the colour version to see if the black stood out more. |
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07/02/2006 07:02:59 PM |
| well caught good DOF seperating the Bground |
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07/02/2006 03:08:44 AM |
| Good work. I like the fine details on his feathers. |
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06/29/2006 01:40:24 PM |
| Reminds me of a Simpson's episode... :P Good focus on the crow. 7 |
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06/29/2006 07:04:49 AM |
| I wish there was a bit more contrast between the Raven and the background. |
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06/28/2006 11:40:32 PM |
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06/28/2006 08:34:13 PM |
| You think we read literature? I'm not sure I dig the background. The raven is well captured though although perhaps a tiny bit oversharp. |
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06/28/2006 06:44:44 PM |
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06/28/2006 06:13:23 PM |
| Nice pic, very sharp, only reason I didn't score higher is I'm a high contrast kinda guy ;-) Good job! |
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06/28/2006 01:45:29 PM |
| I know of the edgar allen poe poem but I dont know of any related superstition nor urban legend that has to do with it. ill trust ya though. it seems a little too bright in the lower left hand corner but I like the tones in the rest of the photo. nice focus too. |
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06/28/2006 12:55:10 PM |
| Simple, yet effective, I love B&W and it goes well with this picture |
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06/28/2006 11:30:11 AM |
| Very nice image, but the 'Raven' was "Perched upon a bust of Pallas", and not sure what Urban Legend or Superstition this would even be. It is of a poem you see. But nontheless a nice image indeed. |
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06/28/2006 02:16:57 AM |
| I like and don't like how it blends in. |
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