Mayan Mysteriesby
lykofosComment by crabappl3: ~~~~Critique Club Comment~~~~
Mayan Mysteries
*Composition (content)*
This picture appears to have been taken standing right in front of the subject matter. To help give some interest to the composition, you may have wanted to try kneeling down to give a lower perspective. The lower vantage point may have uncovered more of the eye on the right of the frame, as well as fill the
whole frame with the face so as to not have the white area to the left of the head. The green branches in the foreground are a nice contrast to the stone in the back.
*Background*
The white area to the left of the head as well as the reflection of the flash in the mouth are somewhat distracting to the eye. If there was a way you could either take the shot with a longer exposure and no flash, or to bounce your flash off something else the washout of the plants in the foreground would be less, as well as artifacts in the background.
*Camera Work (Technical)*
Too much flash in the foreground. Your focus and depth of field are good. You have great detail in the leaves and stone work.
*Digital Processing (technical)*
Sharpening is very good (not too soft and no trace of over sharpening).
Balance between light and dark is fair. Would like to see the brightness of the flash toned down.
Compression is good (no jpeg artifacts)
*My opinion*
I think this is an interesting subject. The fog out of the mouth adds character. I do however think that if you were to change the perspective of the camera and have a way to lessen the washout of the flash, you could create a sense of stumbling upon an ancient ruin somewhere in Mexico.
