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 UpUpCanadian
Canon EOS-300D Rebel |
01/20/2006 08:40:03 PM |
| i love this. the negative space works really well here. |
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Annida
Olympus C-4000Z |
04/06/2003 04:53:00 PM |
Well well well.. hello from the critique club!
Hi Ben.
LOL, nice way to put me on the spot with giving me a winner. Darned mixed critiquing thingy list. YOu know what I mean. Well. let's get to your picture.
Personally, I love negative space, and I use it frequently in my photos, and I love black and white, which I also use frequently enough. Soo... What's the problem and why didn't you win? That's the main thing I think I will focus on.
Now.. I think there's a teeeny tiny focus problem and the focus is a tad bit soft on your face (not the negative space). Now a soft focus on this picture is good in my opinion, but some people don't like it.
I know I can't give you any helpful critisism. Honestly. BUT! I can tell you that you achieved a great shot here, and my only suggestion would have been a candle in the left hand corner. I don't know what that woulddo, but it might make more sense with the actual title. You know? maybe just half the candle.. ooh, I think that would be nice.
Anyway, enough of that, I think this is a stunning shot and conveys emotions very well. You should be proud. I think this is one of your best shots ever.
*smooches*
-da
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 Artifacts
Canon EOS-5D Mark II |
04/04/2003 10:21:19 PM |
Congratulations on your first ribbon.
You are an outstanding young photographer. Personally I like "Wrath - The Fiery Rage Within" and "Candid Encounter" among others. |
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 mcmurma
Canon EOS-300D Rebel |
04/03/2003 01:29:51 AM |
| Wonderful shot Ben. You really are developing a nice style with your outstanding use of negative space. Congrats! |
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 timj351
Sony DSC-F707 |
04/01/2003 04:41:16 PM |
Ben, you are really starting to develop a nice style with the use of black and white along with dramatic lighting and interesting compositions. I knew it was yours and a winner even from the thumbnail. Congratulations.
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floyd
Canon EOS-5D |
04/01/2003 06:45:48 AM |
| Nice one Ben - well done! :) |
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marbo
Nikon D300 |
04/01/2003 06:42:47 AM |
| No one deserves a ribbon more than you. Well done |
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W.R.Miller
Canon EOS-20D |
03/31/2003 03:25:33 PM |
Congratulations, Ben!
Bill (wackybill) |
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scab-lab
Canon EOS-D60 |
03/31/2003 10:05:16 AM |
| Congrats, great job. Perfectly appropriate use of negative space. |
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Kavey
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi |
03/31/2003 09:33:52 AM |
Woo Hoo Ben!
<bounce> <bounce>
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Alecia
Canon EOS-10D |
03/31/2003 08:41:55 AM |
| Yay Punkin! this was one of my 2 highest rated shots! i'm so impressed--but didn't expect any less from you! ;) |
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 muckpond
Nikon D200 |
03/31/2003 08:22:42 AM |
| Congrats on the ribbon, Ben! Great shot! |
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rainbow
Sony Mavica FD-90 |
03/31/2003 08:00:59 AM |
Congratulations on earning the ribbon. There ain't no stopping you now.
Anthony. |
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magnetic9999
Canon EOS-20D |
03/31/2003 07:36:25 AM |
woohoo!!! you did it!!! Next stop, the top! BTW, kudos on acknowledging the help with the title - unlike some people ! ; )
Message edited by author 2003-03-31 08:05:22. |
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Jacko
Canon EOS-20D |
03/31/2003 05:17:37 AM |
| Ben! Your first Ribbon! Congratulations. Well deserved. |
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inspzil
Olympus E-510 |
03/31/2003 04:24:42 AM |
Many congratulations Konador. Exceptional pic. And I remain without a ribbon.... - Bob
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bod |
03/31/2003 02:20:32 AM |
Well done Ben! A ribbon at last, it's about time : )
Another great trademark self portrait with fantastic lighting, top stuff. |
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 Konador
Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i |
03/31/2003 01:15:27 AM |
Thanks everyone :D
Message edited by author 2003-05-30 07:20:42. |
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kiwiness
Canon EOS-5D |
03/31/2003 01:04:33 AM |
| Good one Ben, you got your ribbon at last! Congrats from me too. |
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jjbeguin
Olympus E-3 |
03/31/2003 12:42:47 AM |
| Well done, Your Holyness! |
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aussie
Canon EOS-300D Rebel |
03/31/2003 12:40:39 AM |
| BEN - Gongrats mate. A job well done. |
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robbieh
Nikon D70 |
03/31/2003 12:34:55 AM |
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Tarbini
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT |
03/31/2003 12:15:32 AM |
| Congratulations, Ben... Great photo! |
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 FranziskaLang
Nikon D100 |
03/31/2003 12:05:06 AM |
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 sher
Canon EOS-300D Rebel |
03/31/2003 12:04:19 AM |
| woohoo, Ben!!! this was one of my faves for the week. well done and conrgrats! |
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Natasha
Nikon D50 |
03/31/2003 12:04:05 AM |
| Congratulations!! You did it!! |
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KarenB
Canon EOS-20D |
03/31/2003 12:03:53 AM |
| Congrats Ben! Third place ribbon! woo hoo! |
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 langdon
Canon EOS-20D |
03/31/2003 12:02:30 AM |
| Nicely done Ben. You're turning out to be an excellent model. |
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Comments Made During the Challenge  |
 karmat
Canon EOS-30D |
03/30/2003 11:25:47 PM |
| Great use of negative space, and the lighting is awesome! 10 |
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brentg3
Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i |
03/30/2003 06:41:19 PM |
| Placing the subject in the corner you have given the viewer the feeling of solitude, great job.. |
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agwright
Canon EOS-20D |
03/30/2003 07:43:01 AM |
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aussie
Canon EOS-300D Rebel |
03/29/2003 07:37:29 AM |
| A very emotional photo. Is this a self portrait? If it is you have done an exceptional job. I really like how you have used all the black space apove the model. The lighting is just awesome as to is the b&w in which you chose. The expression on the models face tells a story of some sort too! An excellent well thought through image. Well done 10 :) |
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KarenB
Canon EOS-20D |
03/28/2003 08:04:17 PM |
Negative space. ....
Works fairly well here. Nice lighting, love the chiarroscurro effect. ;P
One thing really bothers me .. sorry to say.. but it looks like someone has a cold rather than being devout. :/ |
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 tomzinho
Nikon D70 |
03/28/2003 12:06:49 AM |
| great use of empty space and great lighting. |
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jjbeguin
Olympus E-3 |
03/27/2003 10:35:55 AM |
| the eloquent emptiness is very effective in this composition, but holy...? |
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darklord13
Kodak CX4230 |
03/26/2003 12:32:46 PM |
this is a great pic, reminds me of my life
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Silver Fox
Nikon Coolpix 5700 |
03/26/2003 12:20:14 AM |
| nice way you've presented your idea. good lighting, great focusing, good use of 3rds, nice black back. |
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margem
Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi |
03/25/2003 08:11:09 PM |
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shareinnc
Canon EOS-20D |
03/25/2003 09:49:52 AM |
| I really like this and can't exactly put my finger on why. The detailing is wonderful and the compositing quite moving. Thanks for sharing! |
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DennisF
Nikon D100 |
03/24/2003 10:45:24 PM |
| Lighitng and composition are nice. Emotion doesn't come through. |
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goodtempo
Sony DSC-F707 |
03/24/2003 09:32:11 PM |
| the title doesn't match the image, but the image is very nicely done. |
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 alanfreed
Nikon D300 |
03/24/2003 09:05:30 PM |
| Nice use of negative space, and a very impressive exposure! Great work. |
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wingy |
03/24/2003 08:47:02 PM |
| Maybe a little overboard on the negative space, but I stress the word little because I like the effect you've created.The lighting works great. This is a great example of how a photo that already contains emotion is enhanced greatly by a good title. The title really puts the icing on the cake here. Great work. 9 |
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kathleenm
Canon EOS-D60 |
03/24/2003 01:44:21 PM |
| Ah. Beautiful lighting and I love the use of negative space here. 9 |
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 justine
Canon EOS-30D |
03/24/2003 01:36:10 PM |
| Pretty good work, although I'd of liked to see a bit more hand. I do like this, and I do like the negative space. |
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sunflower
Fujifilm FinePix S602Z |
03/24/2003 01:16:47 AM |
| Isn't it amazing how the right contrast can bring out the few simple details that reveal the emotion? I love the lighting in this photograph. |
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robbieh
Nikon D70 |
03/24/2003 01:07:42 AM |
| For my tatstes there is too much blank at the top of this photo. I do like the lighting on the face. |
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lennier
Nikon D70 |
03/24/2003 12:08:57 AM |
| Beautiful. 200x better than my entry. 10. |
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