The making of MAIN STREET
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Comment by NapCat:
I love your unique solution to this challenge !! (...and yes, I am a model railroader !!)

RUN DOWN
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Comment by duartix:
Greetings from the Critique Club ;)

Artistic Merit
Pros:
* The framing is balanced.
* The lines converge to a point of interest.
Cons:
* There isn't a real compeling feature in the photo, something to catch the viewer's interest for too long.

Technical Merit
Pros:
* The photo is well exposed.
* Lighting on the subject is well controlled, with no reflexes or unlit areas.
Cons:
* There isn't enough DOF to cover the whole subject. A smaller aperture would have worked better.
* WB looks a bit on the bluish side.
* There are some distracting dust specks.
* There is some harsh lighting on the base of the photo and it is distracting.

Emotional Merit
Pros:
* This isn't something you see everyday...
Cons:
* ...but the element is too dettached from it's environment for us to connect the subject to the story from the title.

Result
I guess this picture was let down mostly by the technical aspects and the limited interest raised by the subject. This was a tough challenge with strong competition so your placement in the bottom half of the pack looks adequate.

Keep them coming!

Message edited by author 2010-01-30 03:51:37.

The making of MAIN STREET
by drphotos-dm

Comment by Nadine_Vb:
I wouldn't be surprised if you get some DNMC cause of the challenge description: "Head out to the main road in your town..."
Well, a dare devil deserves some support. Nice overall sharp photograph of a railway project that will turn out beautifully. *7*

The making of MAIN STREET
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Comment by liberty:
Nice shot, 5

Isn't she GORGEOUS
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Comment by bvy:
The lighting is way too direct and harsh in this.

The making of MAIN STREET
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Comment by JuliBoc:
Very OOB. You definitely did not "...head out to the main street in your town..". However it's a nice image.

The making of MAIN STREET
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Comment by PNH:
Interesting take on the subject.

The making of MAIN STREET
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Comment by Digipixer:
Over all lack of focus keeps this one low.

Isn't she GORGEOUS
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Comment by NikonJeb:
Great face on her, but that.....thing, that looks like it's sticking in her side gets to me pretty badly.....5

The making of MAIN STREET
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Comment by Mitch55:
Nicely done - one of the best concepts so far. I like the diagram with "Main Street" shown. The lighting is not very inspiring, but the idea is great. 7