Six Vases
by BikeRacer

Comment by Arcanist:
as with the lamp, try the unsharp mask trick, may prove to effect the contrast and focus/haze at the same time if you are looking for that type of a change in this image.

Lamp Detail
by BikeRacer

Comment by Arcanist:
I love the framing of this patterned image, but there is a lot of noise in the lower section and in the Black of the lamp itself (unless that is actually dust - if so, bring a feather duster with you on the reshoot). Beyond a doubt, the noise in the wall/ceiling has to go, but the lamp noise could stay...

In an artsy way, I kinda like the noise. The depth of field seems just right and the focus on the teardrop is exactly where it needs to be. On my work monitor (not calibrated, but fairly decent) I see no blow outs or overshadowing a perfect exposure on the final print.

see what happens with an unsharp mask at 20-40%, 50 radius and 0 levels...

Message edited by author 2004-12-03 05:01:06.

300 CPW 3
by BikeRacer

Comment by samtrundle:
The silhouette effect here works well and that sky is really cool, maybe a slightly different crop would improve it, but this photo has quite a bit going for it.

Six Vases
by BikeRacer

Comment by samtrundle:
This is definately well composed, but the focus is much too soft, bumping the contrast and saturation would definately help this image - I'd try sharpening it quite a lot too, it might be effective with a high contrast and maybe even a bit of grain.

Frozen Leaf
by BikeRacer

Comment by samtrundle:
I think this has potential as an abstract, the top half appears a little overexposed or something - it's a shame because other wise this is definately a nice capture.

300 CPW 4
by BikeRacer

Comment by train:
Not sure about the front again and it seems a little too dark
I hope I have helped I like all your subjects except the leaf but focus could be sharper in all your shots I hope that I havent been too harsh

300 CPW 3
by BikeRacer

Comment by train:
Very nice your forground is still a little fuzzy though

300 CPW 2
by BikeRacer

Comment by train:
very nice I like the colours but your focus is still a little soft
I like the colours and subject though

300 CPW 1
by BikeRacer

Comment by train:
I like this but again try darkening your tonal levels a nice image though. well done. Could also be a little sharper

Lamp Detail
by BikeRacer

Comment by train:
unusual pattern and the detail is a little soft For this to be striking it need to be really sharp crisp and darker
If you could take this again with you standing more under the light you would loose the fuzzy bit on the bottom and make it more dramatic. IMHO