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First Impressions
I remember voting on this (gave this a 4). I remember wishing that the fore statue was in focus which I think would have created a stronger image.
Photograph Information, Technicals & Composition Review
Whilst the blue of the sky is quite nice, I think it causes the statues (and 'theme' of your image) to be less dominant, so I can't help but wonder about a toning applied and whether that would have created more drama in the image.
Perhaps a slightly deeper dof, or at least the fore statue the dominant focus - and perhaps also a slower shutter speed, to get the movement and shape and flow in the water, may have achieved more of what you seem to have been aspiring to (from your comments).
The tilt - yes, it works, it is 'ok', in my opinion, but I don't know that it is enhancing the image so much. I'd imagine that this straight but with an interesting angle, would perhaps be better - but of course, this tilt may be part of what you were aspiring to.
The contrasting overexposed areas of the water with the oof fore on the dark statue, are a little detracting and not working together that well.
Comments, Score & Placement Review
257/419 is fairly mid ground and not bad for a Free Study. Your score of 5.53 is quite good.
Most of your commenters really liked it, but with an average score from them of 6.5, makes me wonder where their scoring was.
Summary
I like the vision and think that a few more attempts at the scene may prove a challenge for you and allow you to 'achieve' what you have in your mind. Having said that, if this is your vision, then good - that's the main thing. |
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