Freedom Flight
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marboComment by mffnqueen: Howdy from the Critique Club!! :)
WOW! This shot just bowled me over when I first saw it. This was probably my favorite shot in Freedom II.. I really don't at all feel qualified to be critiquing this shot, but I'll do my best!
The composition in this is fantastic, probably one of the better setups I've seen in my days. I love the clean lines of the kite strings, the smooth perspective really helps to draw the photograph together. I also like that it's not quite a perfect diagonal, everything is shifted just slightly towards the middle. This gives it a very subtle sense of being off-balance, which in my eyes makes it much more interesting. The only thing I could suggest is that I think the clouds in the upper right corner are a bit distracting. I would prefer to see that patch left blue, giving a stronger emphasis on the kite. However, I'm sure there are just as many (if not more!) people who like it just the way it is. :)
Exposure is superb, the colors are great. The light pink and yellow seem to contrast with the bold blue and red. A little more saturation on the kite make bring out those colors and add an extra punch to an already great photograph.
In the context of the challenge, this photo can be seen several ways. My first impression is that the kite will never get its freedom because it was always be held down by the strings of THE MAN - er, the boy. ;) However, from the perspective of the child, he could be living out his freedom vicariously through the kite. Strictly on the sense of meeting the challenge, I'm surprised this photo did as well as it did, but obviously the great quality of the shot more than made up for any possible arguments against it.
Overall an amazing photograph, and very deserving of its high ranking. Keep holding out for that blue - judging by your portfolio, it's inevitable! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to e-mail or PM me.
-Stacy :)
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