over old life grows new life...
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Comment by GT350:
The point of interest (tree) is not enough of the picture. All of the open space to the right isn't interesting enough to be that much of the photo.

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Comment by lfordhere:
subject should be something new.

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Comment by pawdrix:
I gave you a 4 and now that I look at the image again...No Offense...I'm surprised I gave it that high a score. Generally speaking technicals aren't the most important thing when it comes to Candids but the better the technicals the cooler the shot...that's to say, if the techs are off, it had better be a damn cool moment that you've captured.

Great techs means you were quick and nailed it on the money...when it counted. There is some major blowouts in your image, the coloring is drab and the focus isn't really on.

Now this is a picture of a Swan swimming by some weeds...no special or intersting action or moment to speak of (fishing, being attacked...making whoopeee)...though yes, it was of course a moment in time. Sure it's a Candid but a Candid of something with virtually no interest. Basically this image has more issues than just the fact that it was an animal Candid.

My comments are pretty stiff because I'm at work and don't have the time to edit my thoughts but since you started a thread I figured I'd give you both barrels while have the energy to be honest. No offense please.

Message edited by author 2006-04-19 18:42:21.

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Comment by espy2:
I'm not much for receiving or giving comments, but since Candids are
near and dear to my heart, I have decided to give comment on every entry
in this challenge.

Unfortunately, candids of animals are really not what I look for in a good candid. Animals are aware and both unaware at the same time of a photographer, nor do they care either way. Too easy, no comfort zone lost. It's a 1 for me due to bad technicals and the use of an animal for a candid. There is little focus, and the whites are blown. Contrast and saturation are all lacking.

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Comment by chugginrail:
good......

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Comment by Skip:
i'm not quite sure how to comment on this image...i would hope you're getting plenty of direction as to meeting the challenge. as to the technicals, well, it's a bit blown out and the composition doesn't really give me much. there's a lot of distracting stuff in the foreground. maybe if you shot it at a different time of day, the lighting wouldn't be so harsh. if your score isn't where you would like it to be, you might want to read this thread

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Comment by tngrndream:
dnmc

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Comment by Jayne <3:
i really hate birds but this pictures nice

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Comment by olbol:
Blown highlights and total disregard for the subject.

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Comment by photojennic:
overexposed, but incredible composition