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jaxsondComment by jmsetzler: Greetings from the Critique Club...
Hi jaxsond...
This photo scored above average in the challenge. It's a well-executed pan shot. The panning and slow shutter speed created a nice sense of movement in the frame.
Based on your comment, this may have just been a random or experimental photo rather than something you set out to achieve. Experimentation is always good and learning/practicing technique is also. I don't think I can offer you much more critique than you have already received in your comments. Cpanaioti's comment hits the points I would make myself. I don't care for the composition choices here. The technique, however is good, which brings me to another point that I have made in these forums before...
Here on DPChallenge, interesting technique seems to perform well regardless of subject interest. In other words, this particular photo without the panning technique probably would not have much appeal at all. Even with the technique, the photo doesn't inspire me in an artistic sense beyond 'stock' or advertising use, as mentioned in your comments on the photo. It falls into a category of art that has business value, but it's not something I would consider hanging on my wall at home or in an art gallery. These photos seem to do well here though, which I can't offer a solid explanation for. My observations only lead me to believe that, in a community such as this where the majority of participants are novice photographers, visual appeal carries as much weight as emotional impact. Lots of winning photos here don't transcend the eye candy barrier into the realm of emotional appeal. Emotional impact is difficult to achieve, and a lot of novice photographers never attempt it or allow themselves to get wrapped up in the significance of the moment. We get wrapped up in technique BECAUSE it does well. Since they do well, we sometimes spiral into a vortex of unemotional but visually appealing imagery.
On the other hand, mastering technique and camera control in general is an excellent step in the road to success. Those who master both will have better results in whatever goals they set.
John Setzler
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