A flock of seagullsby
silverscreenComment by Artifacts: Positives:
Including the single flying seagull and the ship are the best additions to the composition in support of the birds flocked on the rock. It has a minimalist feeling because of the framing.
Technicals:
Technicals are OK but not great. Generally speaking, the image feels a little flat contrast wise because of the large grey sky even though contrast is technically correct. It is oversharpened slightly on the flying bird and the post. The rest of the sharpening is very good. General lighting and exposure seem OK.
The Challenge:
In a free study the attention by voters is paid to the image itself moreso then anything else. DNMC issues, thank goodness, are minimized in free studies. Things like lighting, perspective, composition, depth of field, etcetera take on added value. They should in every challenge but in other types of challenges DNMC issues overshadow that.
The things in this image that DPC voters look for in a free study that it lacks is unique or specialize lighting, an eye catching topic or unique situation, or high drama and/or emotion. Voters do not know what they are looking for and could not find something strongly attractive that they could be attracted to in this particular image and that affected score.
Suggestions:
The sky is almost slat grey. Because of that making this image high key B&W where the sky becomes pure white is worth consideration. That makes sense both because of the content and the lighting. Color adds nothing to the composition. Because, as is, the sky adds very little of interest for viewers to like then low key B&W might be the way to go for added interest.
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