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08/27/2006 11:56:16 PM |
Greets from the Critique Club
I didn't vote in this challenge, because basically, it didn't interest me. However, to critique isn't just on my interest.
Your photo has potential to be a very good one. As you mentioned there is a lot of graininess. Yes, shooting at 3200 ISO is probably the cause. Drop it to 100 or 200 for still shots. Also, in the post processing phase, you could use NeatImage or another program to get rid of the noise. Also a good Unsharp mask wouldn't hurt either.
The borders make this look like a polaroid. And that just isn't appealing.
The photo is also very flat. The colors seem to run together. If you used curves, this would really pop and the greens would really show and separate.
The composition of this is really good and I just love the idea. You have a good eye as to what can capture interest. You just need a bit more to make the images pop and capture the attention and imagination of others.
Hope this helps.
--Mike |
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08/21/2006 09:04:58 AM |
| TPU!!! (Toddler Parents, Unite!) What a wonderful way to get our little ones to eat their veggies! |
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08/20/2006 09:55:05 PM |
| if it were brighter this would be a stronger photo - great concept and creative. |
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08/20/2006 05:22:29 PM |
| Not sure about the grain in this picture. |
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08/19/2006 01:55:39 PM |
| great idea.. looks a little grainy to me |
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08/19/2006 10:36:36 AM |
| Very cute take on the challenge but I think the quality is too grainy. Not sure if you mean to do that though. |
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08/18/2006 03:50:45 PM |
| I wish that's what peas tasted like! I like this photo, kind of an illustration feel to it which adds to the humor. |
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08/17/2006 09:55:21 AM |
| Idea is really great but feels like its bean sortage of time for set up. Would be more appealing fresher peas and sweets are bit squashed...also image feels bit too grainy. |
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08/16/2006 02:39:26 PM |
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08/16/2006 02:28:08 PM |
| Oh such a shame - this is ruined by its frame. The image is good and I like the concept and the soft focus very much. |
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08/16/2006 10:54:31 AM |
| nice take on the challenge. I am really not a fan of the border. the processing seems interesting. |
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08/15/2006 10:06:05 PM |
| great idea but the shot is so noisy. also the cracked M&Ms distract me. |
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08/15/2006 09:42:18 PM |
| Great concept but too much noise for my taste. |
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08/15/2006 11:45:38 AM |
This is actually quite clever and had the potential to do so much more in scoring I think. Couple of things hurting this are 1) too much noise/grain, and 2) the framing is a bit non-conventional.
Item #1 is the biggest issue. Try to shoot in the lowest ISO that you can. Use a tripod and dial down to ISO 100 (50 if you have it). If your camera is inherently noisy then look for noise reduction options (i.e. - Neat Image, etc...). Also, try to fill the frame of your shot as close to the final composition that you are hoping to achieve as cropping down can cause image quality problems at times.
I like the way you've put this image together compositionally. A plain white or black poster board underneath may have been a little better, but that's a personal opinion for sure. The image is focused just fine...just that darn noise! ;^)
Good luck in this and future challenges. |
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08/15/2006 11:35:34 AM |
| a little too grainy, on purpose? Noise reduction would have helped a lot |
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08/15/2006 09:08:33 AM |
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08/15/2006 08:27:15 AM |
| quite grainy, but a fun idea |
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