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07/25/2006 03:54:29 AM |
Hello from the Critique Club.
Hi Barbara,
This is a nicely exposed and well captured photo. I like it.
I think perhaps it was not an ideal choice for this challenge as it does not scream 'perspective' (Which a large number of voters need to hear during voting!)
You did not receive many comments during this challenge which may suggest that voters slipped over the image too quickly, possibly clicking the middle of the road '5' and moving on. This is a shame as this shot has many merits. It is sharp and has great imapact.
How might it be improved...
IMO the crop is a little too tight, I would like to see either more of the swimmer and pool or go the other way and crop in even tighter to the face.
The light is harsh, but this works in this circumstance. As for fringing, well this can be removed in post-processing, but in basic editing not really an option.
I have looked at your previous photos and I am impressed by your approach. There is a choice on DPChallenge IMO to either go with your own style or tailor shots for the voters. In your case stick with your style as it shows great promise.
This shot and your success shot show good technique and only scored low because of the impression of not conveying the challenge sufficiently.
Overall very good work, this is your highest scoring entry deservedly and I look forward to seeing more or your pictures. I think very soon you will be seeing scores in the 6's and this leads in turn to top 20's, Top 10's and ribbons.
Regards
Chris
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07/16/2006 11:42:22 AM |
| Wonderful shot, but doesn't convey "perspective" to me. |
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07/13/2006 04:31:25 PM |
Meets Challenge: 1/1
Lighting: 1/2
Focus: 1/2
Creativity: 1/2
Aesthetics: 1/3
The focus is this is nice and sharp. Overall it feels though like this was just on an automatic setting and a lucky snapshot at a swim meet or something. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with that.
Shooting swimming pools is hard. Especially outdoors. The sun is harsh and unforgiving, creating horrible blown out reflections and the dreaded purple haze around the fringes of those reflections. A faster shutter speed would have helped with the blown out exposures. |
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07/13/2006 06:53:33 AM |
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07/12/2006 01:09:39 AM |
| air boogers!! I love how clear this looks! |
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