Go Away
by Ben

Comment by noraneko:
Normally I'm not a fan of photos that show no facial features, but this one works very well as an emotive shot. I also think the crop, though large, enhances the overall effect.

Go Away
by Ben

Comment by krnodil:
Very nice - like the processing on this one and the DOF.

Twinkle
by Ben

Comment by bdenny:
That green is awesome! Never knew the tiniest hint of color could have such impact, it really jumps out. The twinkles in the foreground are great, too. Flowers? Fireflies? Dew?

Portrait of a Cat
by Ben

Comment by sevilduvarci:
lovely triptych, ben. the first one with molly jumping thru the gate is my favourite.

Message edited by author 2007-05-07 04:31:09.

Portrait of a Cat
by Ben

Comment by karmat:
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by karmat

Hello Molly!

Compositionally, I think you have included some interesting shots on this one. They work together well, and give several different insights to this cat. The only picture I might suggest changing would be the one on the far left. I almost think it would better balance the shot if the cat were jumping the other way, and going out of the frame, so to speak. Likewise, the one on the right could be mirrored, as well, and it would be facing out of the frame as well. I *think* this would give a better impression of balance to the shot.

Technically, the focus, exposure, etc. is good. Nothing dramatic or earthshattering, but nothing that can be critically assessed, either. The red in the first picture really draws the attention, and it is interesting that each shot has something that seems out of focus. I didn't realize it when I was voting, but the first shot has motion blur, the second has a shallow dof around the eye, and the third has that oof "thing" in front of Molly. The overall effect, then, is that the compilation is out of focus, but in actuality, it is not.

Overall, good work, and definitely not a score to be ashamed of, especially considering how outspoken some forum-goers are about "pet shots."

If I need to further explain or clarify myself, please feel free to contact me.

Karma

Twinkle
by Ben

Comment by colorcarnival:
oh fun! i like the sparkles in the grass. The light green is nice and the sunburst is cool too.

Highlights
by Ben

Comment by KarenNfld:
Very very nice! I like the hint of green

Highlights
by Ben

Comment by violinist123:
Happy to see someone else who likes a touch of cyan in their BW work. I think burning out the background sort of cut both ways here. It did highlight your subject, but at a cost of what looks like some very nice bokeh action. Not the most exciting scene, but my eye does move to the bright spot which I think was your intent so it succeeds in doing what you intended to do.

Highlights
by Ben

Comment by sevilduvarci:
this looks beautiful, ben. i like the dof a lot. the bokeh works reallt well. these tones in your recent pictures are very nice. good processing.

Highlights
by Ben

Comment by pineapple:
That's a nice inviting glade. Pretty in the tone you selected.