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08/24/2006 12:00:12 PM |
Hello from the Critique Club.
I didn't vote on this challenge so this is the first time I've looked at your image critically. I'm impressed by the number of comments your entry generated. This shows that this image has a lot of character for such a simple subject. It is easy to tell that this is a candle that is actually used and has been for some time. The angle of the wax drippings show that this candle was not repositioned for the challenge. I like that aspect. The one suggestion you could try if you decide to ever shot a similar subject would be to shine some soft light on the body of the candle. This could be from a flashlight or any small light reflected from a distance. What this would do is provide additional light to the image, which would allow you to increase the shutter speed slightly and would produce a bit more detail within the flame. However, for this challenge that might not have improved your score, as it would have given the body of the candle more prominence and the flame might not have be seen as the primary subject. I really do hope you attempt to re-shoot this entry, as this candle could really shine with a little experimentation.
Tim
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08/18/2006 01:49:24 AM |
| A larger file size should help with noise. I think this woul dhave been better if the candle had been standing straight up instead of leaning. But I love the shape of the flame, and how the candle blends into the background so nicely. |
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08/17/2006 11:10:36 PM |
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08/17/2006 10:09:53 PM |
| great capture on a common theme in this challenge - the way the candle has melted adds a nice effect to match the shape of the flame |
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08/17/2006 02:16:05 PM |
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08/16/2006 02:46:48 AM |
| The flame being burned out is a bit distracting. But I do like the highlights and shadows on the candle stick. |
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08/15/2006 08:26:54 PM |
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08/15/2006 11:51:42 AM |
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08/15/2006 09:05:03 AM |
| nice soft mood here. Id lik if it werent tilted though. |
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08/14/2006 10:43:34 PM |
One of the few cool candle shots! I like the melted wax. Weird flame pattern too. Little soft. 6
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08/14/2006 10:09:29 PM |
| The candle color is kinda icky, and overall the composition just isn't very interesting. |
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