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Challenge: Focal Point (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Location: Lexmond Netherlands
Date: Mar 19, 2011
Aperture: F10
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/320 sec
Galleries: Architecture, Rural
Date Uploaded: Mar 20, 2011

 This is a sign leading into a nature reserve in the Netherlands, which means you may not enter, it is amazing that they have placed the sign at an angle on the gate post.
Adjusted levels, saturation, brightness and contrast.

Statistics
Place: 62 out of 145
Avg (all users): 5.4064
Avg (commenters): 6.6667
Avg (participants): 5.3818
Avg (non-participants): 5.4167
Views since voting: 742
Views during voting: 293
Votes: 187
Comments: 5
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 04/05/2011 12:41:45 PM
Hello from the Critique Club! You requested an in-depth critique of your image, and here we go:

The challenge was Focal Point, and you chose the sign as the main subject of your image.
The colors and clarity are very good. The background is suitably blurred to bring the focus onto the subject. At the same time, the background color is a good compliment to your subject - the sign.

The composition presents a bit of a problem: The post and the sign are one element of the image. This takes up about half of the frame. Since the topic is focal point, the focal point in your photo is somewhat large. The eye is not lead to it, it's more like you can't miss it because it's so big. The other challenging aspect of the image is that it is basically cut in half. One half is the subject and the other half is background (and some fence). This aspect of the composition keeps the whole image from flowing and makes it somewhat static. I would imagine that's why it did not score better.

However, you did get some very favorable comments. Your sharpening and color techniques are both excellent. I see this was your first entry! I hope to see more from you in the near future. I'd like to encourage you to enter often and vote a lot - both of which are excellent learning tools.

Happy shooting!

Alicia
 03/30/2011 05:43:09 AM
My first challenge and I am happy with the results, thanks for the comments left.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/28/2011 06:34:31 PM
simple, but very pleasing
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 03/24/2011 09:43:19 PM
Crisp and the light is nice. Nice FP. Good luck
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/23/2011 11:03:21 PM
Love the angle on the sign. The blue really catches the eye.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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