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07/30/2004 07:47:22 PM |
:: Hello from the Critique Club ::
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This is well composed (apart from a tight crop on the right) and it fits the challenge, but it lacks a 'wow factor' beyond those facts, for which there are some clear reasons:
The balancing act is not particularly amazing, and the technical execution lacks some finesse. The colours are slightly old fashioned, reminding me of an old English pub with flocked wallpaper and are quite heavy, yielding an oppressive vibe to the image.
The lighting is harsh and generates many highlights on the glass, and the horizon line is skewed slightly. To aid better lighting on shiney, reflective subjects it is good to aim the light through a diffuser such as a large sheet of paper or a piece of thin cloth. You can also try pointing the light away from the subject and reflecting it back in using a reflector (sometimes the same piece of paper will do) which spreads the point of origin and reduces pinpoint specular highlights.
Yes - this is picking nits, but in order to score highly, so you will have to too!
Personally, I would plan to shoot an image that I would be pleased to hang on my wall after the challenge (I frequently fail in this task myself) but it's something that can help focus one's objectives prior to deciding on a submission.
Cheers
Jon |
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07/25/2004 02:09:37 PM |
| strong background color makes it harder to see the balance |
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07/25/2004 12:37:57 AM |
Doesn't look like it's half... Not sure Ilike the color cast here...
TC |
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07/23/2004 04:15:18 PM |
| too bad for the reflections on the glass. next time you should place cardboard papers around the photo to reduce the reflections... |
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07/22/2004 09:22:20 PM |
| Oh, how long did this take you?! I like the color, the highlights on the glass, shadows--very nice work. |
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07/22/2004 08:26:40 AM |
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07/22/2004 07:19:03 AM |
| Well done, only downside is the tight crop and the chequed pattern in the reflection. |
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07/21/2004 02:03:53 PM |
| I like the rich colors of this image. The reflections and refractions are interesting. Focus is very good. Among my top picks for this round. |
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07/20/2004 07:52:30 PM |
| You have outdone yourself here. Colors are rich and reflections superb. |
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07/19/2004 09:45:20 PM |
| Love the color and design of this image. It might be a tad crowded in the frame, for me anyhow, but still easily worth a 9. |
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07/19/2004 02:50:53 PM |
| Bit too dark and perhaps too much USM. I like the way the red comes through the glass. |
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07/19/2004 10:59:30 AM |
| I think this needed more over all even lighting. I like your clever idea. |
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