HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment by wewillexplore:
I'm glad you tried the HM title. I should do this too. I like the comments you got - I think they are helpful for sure! :)

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HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment by peggy:
Bird is out of focus -- but maybe that's a good thing.

HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment by wewillexplore:
A rather disturbing photo - one that's sure not to score well here. Also, your lighting is way too harsh. The wing pointed up is a "nice" touch.

HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment by BobsterLobster:
Really unpleasant photo... I'm sure I won't be the first to say so. As a photo... the focus isn't very sharp, and it could do with a levels adjustment in Photoshop, there doesn't seem to be enough tonal contrast. Don't like the shadow running mid-way across. The top half of the photo looks carelessly composed. I don't like the way the pavement cuts the picture in half. 3

HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment by dsidwell:
I like the contrast of the drama and emotion of the dead bird with the random everyday items behind. It gives this image a sense of meaninglessness. Nice work.

HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment by K-Rob:
Okay, I'll hit you...Not sharp enough, bad lighting, disgusting sujbect matter. =) Wow, I've never been that forrward in commenting. It feels like I"m being a jerk.

HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment by ursula:
The concept is OK. Colours are rather dull, greyed out, almost softish. It seems to me that for this concept you'd need either a strong duotone/bw presentation, or better colours. Also, I think the vertical format doesn't do justice to the picture: all the distracting elements to the top are "distracting". The flower pots in particular give a sense of peace and tranquility that doesn't seem to go with the dead bird. I guess, what I'm trying to say is that in general a good photo addresses one concept or issue squarely, no distractions (remember, I said "in general"), and in this case I don't see why breaking this general guideline helps.

HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment by marbo:
Is that his backbone poking though the entrails. 7

HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment by karmat:
I like the composition (though the subject choice doesn't appeal that much), but the exposure seems off somehow. It is bright enough, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of "detail" visible. (Of course, that might be a good thing)

HM - Unpleasant Answer
by eloise

Comment by inspzil:
Gimme something a little more interesting with some visual impact. You need to Hit me more than this.