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12/05/2002 12:01:57 PM |
Critique Club
Composition/ Content
Content is simple and stark. Composition is better than if the grave stone were centred but not altogether pleasing. There is too much else in frame to concentrate on the gravestone. Focal point to me is the clump of grass to the right of the frame Γ’ itΓ’s where my eye keeps pulling back to. I do also return to the cross symbol on the stone itself. Because of the angle of the sun the face of the stone is in dark shadow and the edges of it in strong light. This means that the light isnt really falling on the main element of the image.
Background
The other graves and particularly the buildings at the top of the frame do detract from the grave stone face itself.
Camera Work - Technical
Lighting not ideal Γ’ perhaps better to take the photo at a different time of day Γ’ and therefore exposure not overly pleasing.
Digital Processing - Technical
Contrast seems a littlet oo high.
Fits The Challenge
Content is clearly intensely personal but I am not sure it makes a photo with huge impact for other viewers. However it does clearly have a story to tell Γ’ I get an inkling of the journey behind it Γ’ I imagine an adult making a trip to somewhere far from home in order to find the grave of their father, killed in action. |
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12/01/2002 07:42:00 AM |
| A very personal picture. God bless. |
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11/29/2002 12:37:00 AM |
| This is poignant, with a strong human interest. I'd read the rest of the story. I think a different angle of the tombstone would be better. If you got real low, and shot up it would be more dramatic. I still like it. Grayce |
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11/27/2002 11:04:00 PM |
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11/27/2002 09:36:00 PM |
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11/27/2002 11:17:00 AM |
| I am the same WWll service generation as your dad. We are a group unique in our USA history, and now too soon going away. Your photograph must bring back many memories for you. JEM John Masquelier |
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11/27/2002 01:57:00 AM |
| Very touching shot. Do not understand that well. Good composition though. Good shot. |
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11/26/2002 08:54:00 AM |
| Focus could be a bit sharper. Background is a bit busy. Works well in B&W. |
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11/26/2002 06:37:00 AM |
| Good composition. But if I knew the significant of this, i would give more more vote for you. |
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11/25/2002 11:02:00 PM |
good use of black and white
~anachronite |
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11/25/2002 07:40:00 PM |
B&W is really good for this picture. The flowers ont eh weeds in front of the grave stone are a nice touch. Good capture.
Greg
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11/25/2002 05:36:00 PM |
| Oh...make me cry. I love the black and white. Good pic. I wish you could have seen more of the background. |
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11/25/2002 03:24:00 PM |
| I like this but the perspective/background bothers me.<that's just me> It's a good shot all in all. Justine |
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11/25/2002 10:30:00 AM |
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background8,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing7,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 6,
Total Averaged Rating7. Autool
IMO the relationship between the title and picture are key elements in this challenge. Well done.
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11/25/2002 09:36:00 AM |
| love the 2 little flowers . Great B&W. Nice composition. Good execution. Good focus. Execellent crop - adds to. PTL8 The emotion emitted by this deserves a 9 |
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11/25/2002 09:29:00 AM |
| We all want to know the story that goes with this. |
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11/25/2002 01:17:00 AM |
| Very touching...any truth behind the image? Composition is very strong, but perhaps more tonal adjustment (e.i. more shadowing) would have yeilded a strong emotional impact. |
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