Ripple Effect
by smyk

Comment by JLC:
I really like this!

I Hate Myself!
by smyk

Comment by taterbug:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

So this is your entry for the 'Hate' challenge. I think you've done a good job of meeting the challenge. The shot has scored well, and congrats on the top 10. I actually have to agree with the majority here, I think you've done a real nice job on the image, especially being within the basic ruleset. I think you did fine on the levels, your background looks black to me, no hint of the velvet. The expressions on the faces are very fitting, and definitely send the theme home. I'd also like to note that the upwards lighting can be a great tool, and I think you've used it quite well to your advantage here, it works well with the concept of the shot and helps the overall theme. You've made a cool image, and it did well in the challenge, I can't really point out any 'improvements'. One thing that you could possibly consider, not really an improvement at all, but I'm thinking a shot like this, maybe taking the slight offset of the 2 faces, and increasing that offset some, creating more of a diagonal comp, perhaps adding a little bit of dynamics, compositionally. But, maybe not, that could just be me :-). Anyways, nice job on the image, it is pretty cool, and again, congrats. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments or anything.

taterbug

Ghostly-Reflection(150k).jpg
by smyk

Comment by pineapple:
Nice arowana - as you say, ghostly. That fish is a highly effective predator too. Nice photo. Are you an aquarium fan? I know of some very good aquatic garden (planted tank) aquarists in Poland.

Message edited by author 2007-03-02 19:37:49.

I Hate Myself!
by smyk

Comment by LevT:
Great job Chris! Congrats on a top 10! Now go and get a d200 :)

I Hate Myself!
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Comment by IreneM:
WTG Chris!!!!! Great shot.

I Hate Myself!
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Comment by yanko:
Great job!

I Hate Myself!
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Comment by eriking:
Do you have a twin brother?

I Hate Myself!
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Comment by hotpasta:
wow...that's a great image for basic editing...a fantastic idea, well executed and with great expressions...a photographer and actor in one! 9

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by smyk

Comment by annah:
haha, brilliant! double exposure? One of the best in the challenge, I hope this does well.

I Hate Myself!
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Comment by hsnzz:
Nice idea