Cranes at Sunset
by eloise

Comment by dsidwell:
Sillhouette capture was a good choice here.

HM: Art Deco in architecture and decoration
by eloise

Comment by Marjo:
I like your composition. I think it might look even better straight on. ( I usually shoot at an angle to add depth. But, in this case with everything left and right being equal, I think it should be shot straight at it.) Love the wings! Would love to see a close up..

Hidden Foundations
by eloise

Comment by mbardeen:
Eloise,

This picture could have been better with a miniumum of post processing. First, a crop is definitely in order. The trash and the little bit of the work area flag in this picture are much more distracting than losing the base of the of the structure. Also, I'm not convinced of the need for color here. There are many distinct textures present, but the color feels washed out. Perhaps a bit more contrast and/or a conversion to B&W would help?

These are all things you should think about before the submission stage. Sit down and look at your picture carefully. Think about what's needed in the shot and what isn't. Setzler gave this bit of advice - go through your picture with a fine tooth comb and ask yourself "why" about each of the elements. If you can't answer that question, you need to think about if that element is really necessary.

I hope this makes sense and best of luck in future challenges!
-Matt

p.s. I took the liberty of performing some of the things I suggested. You can see the result here: //www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=30374

Message edited by author 2003-07-25 11:03:35.

HM: Art Deco in architecture and decoration
by eloise

Comment by Koriyama:
"Hit Me" indeed. I see nothing noteworthy about this shot.

Cranes at Sunset
by eloise

Comment by karmat:
Cropping off the shadow at the bottom may have made the crane's shadow stand out even more, perhaps. Overall, the shot is a bit "flat" to me.

HM: Art Deco in architecture and decoration
by eloise

Comment by rickhd13:
good idea and an interesting example, just appears to be a bit to washed ouy

HM: Art Deco in architecture and decoration
by eloise

Comment by Diana:
you should use brightness and contress to clear it up just a tad. 8

HM: Art Deco in architecture and decoration
by eloise

Comment by shadow:
it might have been better if this shot is taken symetrically. The angle used coupled with the cropping is not to my liking. Maybe you should have tried standing straight-on and took a shot. 6

Cranes at Sunset
by eloise

Comment by ellamay:
I am trying to comment on all the shots this time, this one is hard, to be honest I did not score it too high, but I think in fairness I need to tell you why. I think it is nothing screams out at me of interest, the shadow itself I think needs to pushed more-- i.e. darkened or more contrast to make the image stronger. I also don't think the bottom shadow does much but to distract from the more interesting crane part. keep up the efforts. (just my opinion)

HM: Art Deco in architecture and decoration
by eloise

Comment by Alpine99:
this image is so grey.. the tones are grey the subject matter is grey.. Focus is too soft.. Maybe it would have been better to concentrate on the clock and the wings and get in closer?