Just Say No!
by wisdomp11

Comment by cresus:
Wow, fits the challenge well. That's a lot of signs for such small space.

Just Say No!
by wisdomp11

Comment by lucifero:
very poor detailed

Just Say No!
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Comment by ramil:
haha! i'd bet some occasional bozo still parks there. needs some sharpening.

Just Say No!
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Comment by Krisby:
hehe.. good one :)

Just Say No!
by wisdomp11

Comment by mandyturner:
looks a little oversaturated to me

Encumbered Walking Man
by wisdomp11

Comment by theSaj:
::: Critique Club ::: [The Saj]

First Impressions: I am back in San Diego....(or some place that feels very close). At first glance this photo shouts potential but I feel there are several elements that just hold it back. It could have been a suberb era shot.

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Composition: I really like the placement of the building. The angle, etc. However, I am unsure of the crop regarding the tree. Secondly, I feel as if the man was shot a moment too late. If he was an inch or so closer to the right so as to be stepping "into" the frame.

Subject: The pose and expression on the foreground subject is excellent. It has made a good capture of that age of retirement (but not yet elderly). The gentlemen's shirt and pants match the white and dark colors of the building quiet nicely. The building also is interesting; from it's place of the fire escape, white porches and white stone trim. Provides a very strong secondary subject.

Technical (Colour, focus, and light): This is the second area that I feel this photo takes a major hit on. THe sky is blown out and over exposed. Even in B&W this is exceedingly noticeable by the loss of detail in the white washed trees. Focus could be a little sharper on the man in front. But that can be difficult with very wide angle shots.

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Summary: Overall it was a nice capture. Has a very antiquated feel which adds a lot of character to the photo. However, the handful of technical & compositional issues prevent this shot from reaching it's full potential. I very much like the choice in subjects. And I think capturing the main subject in mid-step was done very well.

To improve?: Be mindful of over-exposure. It's far easier to enhance detail that is already in the photo. It's near impossible to bring it out when it's been washed. Just be mindful of your sky exposures in the future.

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It is my hope that these insights are helpful, and constructive. If you have any questions

regarding this critique, please feel free to PM me.

- Jason "The Saj"

Encumbered Walking Man
by wisdomp11

Comment by KiwiShotz:
if you'd have cropped him so he is on the right hand thirds line, you'd have a winner there

Encumbered Walking Man
by wisdomp11

Comment by MacT:
It looks like it was taken in the 30's. Perhaps a little more contrast would have given the depth needed

Encumbered Walking Man
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Comment by muckpond:
poor contrast, but an ok take on the challenge.

Encumbered Walking Man
by wisdomp11

Comment by 2Shay:
An interesting photo. I think it is a bit overexposed, the brightness of the sky blurs out the tops of the buildings and the rest of the photo has very low contrast. Nice composition.