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by miller

Comment by autool:

Composition7
Originality7
Technical Aspects7
Meets Challenge9
Total Score8

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

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by miller

Comment by Jonniboy:
Love the shallow DOF on this - really works well.

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Comment by Ricky Cleave:
this is some cool stuff going on here

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Comment by sheyingshi88:
The way the focus falls off on both sides is very distracting to me.

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Comment by RLS:
In Focus - 6, Lighting - 8, Color Levels - 4, DOF - 6 , Interesting Composition - 2, Interesting Subject - 2 >>> Tech Scores = 6, Subject Scores = 2, Final Score = 4, (Looks like too much sharpening and saturation adjustments... I think you were trying to acheive the focus effect so I gave some leeway there)... RLS

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Comment by magnetic9999:
ruffles have ridges ?

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Comment by tee tah:
Not bad, the rough center interests me the most.

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Comment by BeeGee:
I bet you get loads of negative comments because of the selective focus in this, right? well, I do, and I'd say my shot is somewhat similar. I love the composition and detail in the crisp area of the picture and think it's great for texture. 8 beegee

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Comment by mykoleary:
i love how the depth of field creates a leading line. very cool!!

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Comment by GinaRothfels:
Not enough depth of field.