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08/11/2006 02:28:24 AM |
Greetings from the Critique Club
Hi Nicholas,
First up, let me say that I think this is a fantastic shot. Whether you had entered it in Black and White in Clor or Zen Photography I would have voted it a minimum of a seven. That of course just means that it is to my taste.
This is to me an absolutely suberb composition. I l9oev your use of negative space and shadows to give real depth to the shot. I also love the detail on the shell surface. The lines and flow of the Sand Dollar really draw my eye in. Congratulations on compiling such n effective shot. Technically there is nothing fundamentally wrong with this shot. The focus on the top edge of the shell is a little soft. I personally would have liked to see the dimples on the sheel in sharper relief, perhaps through the use of USM.
You've done very well with this shot, so much so that I'm not really sure what you could have done differently to do better. The voting distribution is weighted heavily towards 6s. I imagine you needed a little more 'pop' to turn some of those into 7s. Would more contrast and USM have added or taken away from the over all impact?
I hope my comments help and Good Luck in future Challenges!
Cheers
Paul |
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08/06/2006 02:16:33 PM |
| Wonderful detail. Even though there is a lot happening due to the high level of detail, the way the organice designs fit in an orderly pattern really give the image a sense of balance. The color scheme is perfect, lighting helps add interest. I think its wonderfully zen. 8 |
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08/06/2006 12:21:38 PM |
| wow - great shot - I love the details on the surface. Nice!!! |
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08/06/2006 11:26:39 AM |
| wonderful example of zen photography expertly presented |
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08/04/2006 08:30:01 PM |
| Lovely textures, lines and shapes. |
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08/04/2006 06:23:23 PM |
| Wonderful detail and texture. Great sharpness. |
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08/04/2006 12:39:12 PM |
dramatic lighting
reveals only the darkness
we already knew |
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08/03/2006 08:01:12 AM |
| Beautiful detail and composition :o) |
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08/03/2006 12:10:23 AM |
| This is beautiful. I love the intricate simplicity. The "one is all" feeling I get looking at it. good job. |
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08/02/2006 02:12:06 AM |
| Very nice... awesome detail, and great overall feel to this. Strong entry (and a fav) :O) |
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08/01/2006 11:00:27 PM |
| I like the lighting. It really brings out the texture detail. |
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08/01/2006 07:49:55 PM |
| i like the lighting a lot. |
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08/01/2006 04:42:06 AM |
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07/31/2006 03:19:15 PM |
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07/31/2006 07:44:49 AM |
| This is lovely and unexpected. The detail is amazing with all of those tiny lines and circles. Love the use of light and shadow. 8 |
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07/31/2006 07:01:45 AM |
| great lighting and crystal clear...well done |
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07/31/2006 01:17:49 AM |
| Great image. Love how you've gotten all the little details crisp. |
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