Soles Of Freedom
by Denielle

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Hmm seems like most post-challenge commenters have already given you plenty to consider. Seeing that they are actual and well-worn military boots, I would have liked to see them in a grittier setting, or in use - even a shot of someone wearing fatigues and marching in them outdoors, in rain/mud/dirt to give that air of authenticity. I love Deb's ( Melethia) boots for that reason alone, she was posted overseas in warm sandy places where things went boom at that time. Here I feel the boots themselves seem uncomfortable as though they know they're not meant to be in a nice clean hallway. I feel that the dog tags draw too much attention away from the boots; maybe just visible, hanging down to the side so they're just identifiable as dog tags but so front and centre.

The comp is a little distracting, as they're soldiering boots I'd expect to see them a little more at attention and ready to go, despite the obvious level of wear. A couple more stops down may have helped with your dof issues. Overall though a decent shot and a good finish. Please keep on shooting and entering!

Feel free to PM me

Susan

Soles Of Freedom
by Denielle

Comment by SwordandScales:

Originally posted by tanguera: For me it's always about the story. I may not like the story, but if it tells a story, to me it's a good image. This image has too many conflicting elements that the story is murky. What are you trying to tell us? If it's of all the blood and sweat and sacrifice, this image is too clean. If it's about military, it's too "posed" and fashiony. If it's about style, it's not "pretty" enough. If it's "freedom", it's too constricted. Etc., etc. Technically, this is a decent enough image, but it doesn't tell me anything.

This is hitting the nail on the head, essentially.

Allayah
by Denielle

Comment by Denielle:

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer: Whatever you did when shooting gives this one a "retro / film" look. It's partly the purple of the water, and partly the bright highlights and direct flash. That's not a bad thing at all. Sometimes it just works to not quite "get it right" and you end up with an even better image in the end.

It's just the processing. I didn't like the look of the original, so I edited till I was satisfied. LOL. I like how it turned out, though.

Walking On Eggshells
by Denielle

Comment by mrchhas:
excellent use of partial desat in this photo nice job

Soles Of Freedom
by Denielle

Comment by Melethia:
I guess my first impression is the image is rather pink! Without the dogtags, I would not think of military footwear with these - probably due to the toning. Still, you have a good grasp of the basics!

And just for fun - these are my boots:

Walking On Eggshells
by Denielle

Comment by giantmike:
Ah, a very nicely done ephemism. The focus is just right for this.

Soles Of Freedom
by Denielle

Comment by tanguera:
For me it's always about the story. I may not like the story, but if it tells a story, to me it's a good image. This image has too many conflicting elements that the story is murky. What are you trying to tell us? If it's of all the blood and sweat and sacrifice, this image is too clean. If it's about military, it's too "posed" and fashiony. If it's about style, it's not "pretty" enough. If it's "freedom", it's too constricted. Etc., etc. Technically, this is a decent enough image, but it doesn't tell me anything.

Soles Of Freedom
by Denielle

Comment by cutout:
sorry
wrong thread

Message edited by author 2012-03-01 15:20:17.

Soles Of Freedom
by Denielle

Comment by alexlky:
I like your many comments on my entry, it's great comments. Pls allow me to have my chance to give my opinion which I might not be always correct.

1. I like this image for its originality.

2. I'm guessing the scratch looking shoe should not place on beautiful wooden floor and clean wall. Maybe on staircase.

1. I agree with sempermarine. it's a bit tight because one of the shoe lace is running too near to the border.

2. I agree with Tiny giantmike Giles_uk cosmicassassin deeby about the focus. I view this image something like product shot and should be in sharp within focal length. Probably smaller aperture and placing the boot further away from wall will be better choice.

3. The tags. I view the image as shoe and the tags confuse me. Is that those tags should be hang somewhere at proper place.

Sorry for bad grammar and I give 6 for this image.

Soles Of Freedom
by Denielle

Comment by hahn23:


Message edited by author 2012-03-01 16:24:34.