J.E. Band 2
by Givemeashot

Comment:
I like the backdrop and blue sky, but it seems awfully centered. The "up" angle is also good. Sun is too bright - see harsh shadow on left guy's face and glare on white shirt? Plus, they're all squinting. This would be a great location to reshoot though... At a different time of day and with the cross off to one side.

J.E. Band 1
by Givemeashot

Comment:
I think this one is pretty good. I'd actually zoom in a bit closer though and lose more of the left. :-) The guy in the back with his head turned is a little distracting, but maybe he is too - lol!

J.E. Band 5
by Givemeashot

Comment:
Watch your titled horizon. The guys almost look like they're in a line-up (which might be a good idea for another pose?). Again, bright sunshine washed everything out and your focus could be a bit sharper. I do like the tones you're using though.

J.E. Band 6
by Givemeashot

Comment:
Great location to shoot. Don't care for the pose of the guy in front and your focus seems off. You'll want to watch your horizontal and vertical lines too - it's easy to get a tilted feel in these types of situations. Again, bright sunlight is casting harsh shadows. I'd shoot later in the day or early morning - maybe even early evening?

J.E. Band 3
by Givemeashot

Comment:
This is a really cool idea. I like the concept a lot. A couple of things though - you've really gotta watch the shadows (notice how the guy in back is partially blocked?). Also I think it's too far away - you can't really distinguish their features very well. I'd get in a little closer. The long shadows from them and the heavy contrast are cool. I'd make sure that there are no "other" shadows though - like along the bottom and the object in the bottom right.

Message edited by author 2006-04-21 11:11:58.

J.E.Band 11
by Givemeashot

Comment:
I think in this shot your lighting is way too harsh - you need to wait until late in the afternoon or shoot early morning IMHO. Midday sun is awful for shadows and glare. The poses are okay, but everything is kinda washed out from the sun. The crop seems a bit tight again on this one too.

Drip
by Givemeashot

Comment:
This has a great raw, edgy feel to it that would work well with your band shoot. I like the pose and the fact that you can just make out his downcast eyes behind the sunglasses. Very nice capture.

Waiting for the ultimate shot...
by taterbug

Comment:
I think it's ironic that the utility poles around RR tracks always remind me of crosses and death, so that your pose in the middle of the tracks really does make me think of a train coming up behind you and a portend of potential unsuspected tragedy. The B/W high contrast editing works well. I'd probably crop more off the left to lose the building and take the tracks out of the center - but that's me. :-) Nice capture.

Saturday
by taterbug

Comment:
This is beautiful. I am a fan of good abstracts and this qualifies IMHO. ;-) Of course abstracts are SOO subjective, but this has wonderful fluid swirling movement and terrific visually appealing colors. Great job.

Friends
by taterbug

Comment:
Beautiful composition. The lines and curves are really nice. Great use of ROT. Personally, I'm not as crazy about the sepia editing choice for this shot, but I think that it really boils down to a matter of taste for this one. It's a very nice shot, so could be presented well in a number of different ways. Good capture!