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07/29/2006 05:45:51 PM |
Originally posted by kteach:
Greetings from the Critique Club!
Overall:
A nice shot, well done technically for this challenge. Shows that you have a good command of setting up the shot and not relying on post processing. |
kteach, thank you so much for your critique. I agree with every point you made. This image was shot with the intention of being post-processed. It was an out-take from my flower challenge shots, and I only submitted it for the "straight from camera" challenge as an afterthought. I found some irony in your last comment, as the whole question of how much to post-process has been on my mind lately. My background is in graphic design, so I have over a decade of PS wizardry at my disposal. I've only taken up photography in the last year, and I think PS has been a crutch for me as I learn the mechanics of my camera. I'm going to challenge myself to stop relying on post-processing, and learn to make the camera my primary tool. Wish me luck! |
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07/13/2006 09:43:38 AM |
Greetings from the Critique Club!
First Impression:
Interesting reflections and nice colors. A bit soft, and seems a little cramped at the top and bottom. But considering the challenge it was shot for and that no processing was allowed, a nice image.
Compostion/Background:
The black background really helps the colors of the flower to pop, and the mirror blends into the background seamlessly. There doesn't seem to be a lot of lines or focal points to help my eye to wander around. I'd like to see this with a bit more space around it too I think.
Technicals:
Nice lighting, and I like the way the drops are highlighted too. I like that the underside of the flower is also lit from the reflection of the mirror and that it didn't get lost in the black. The image feels just a little soft to me, so perhaps bumping up the sharpness in camera before shooting could have helped that.
Overall:
A nice shot, well done technically for this challenge. Shows that you have a good command of setting up the shot and not relying on post processing.
I hope you found this critique helpful. Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions. |
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07/10/2006 12:04:19 PM |
| Another underrated image. It really deserves a higher placement. Congratulations on such a beautiful image. |
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07/09/2006 10:33:41 AM |
| Wonderful reflection and very interesting. A 9. |
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07/08/2006 09:28:06 AM |
| Very nice colors and sharpness, the reflections are surreal!! Congratulations!! |
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07/07/2006 10:13:33 PM |
| Another one from the Flower challenge, I see... |
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07/06/2006 09:59:01 PM |
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07/05/2006 02:33:41 PM |
The colors and the water drops makes this image outstanding!
Chas |
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07/05/2006 07:24:28 AM |
| nice job on this, it could be perfect, if not for the hot white spots on the yellow, yellow is a huge challenge to photo in good color! still very nice work. |
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07/04/2006 01:11:41 PM |
| One of the best in the bunch! Great job. 10 |
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07/04/2006 08:36:44 AM |
| Wonderful capture and reflection with good blacks. |
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07/04/2006 04:37:24 AM |
| Nice shot. A more original flower shot (if there is such a thing), than most others i've seen. Obviously could have been better without the bubbles in the flowers refelction. |
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07/03/2006 11:17:22 AM |
| not enough tech experience to comment, voting on what i like and how i react to the photo . |
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07/03/2006 01:45:39 AM |
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