1/(Focal Length) = 1/(d1) + 1/(d2)
by zackdezon

Comment by WalkingFish:
Extremely creative, completely applicable to the topic and the art, and well executed. My highest score.

1/(Focal Length) = 1/(d1) + 1/(d2)
by zackdezon

Comment by Catherine_B:
Love this one! Nice job!

Out-of-Work Actor
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Comment by karmat:
Critique Club Critique
by karmat

OK, upon second guess, I didn't rate quite as high as I should have. I apologize for that.

Compositionally, I like the balance between the light and dark areas of the shot. It's not quite completely even, but enough to to give it a balanced feeling. I also like how the actor is completely alone "up there."

Technically, it is a good bw shot. The contrast level is good, and there isn't a lot of "murky" grays. The focus, clarity, etc is good, and you stand out well against the background.

A couple of your commenters mentioned eliminating or reducing the amount of black in the foreground. On one hand, I can see this. It would draw more attention to your subject, and seem like less of a wasted space. On the other hand, the way you've done it makes it feel so empty and bleak.

Nice work and best to you in future challenges.
Karma

1/(Focal Length) = 1/(d1) + 1/(d2)
by zackdezon

Comment by davidw:
very nice

1/(Focal Length) = 1/(d1) + 1/(d2)
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Comment by essay:
Front page stuff. One of the few I really liked.

1/(Focal Length) = 1/(d1) + 1/(d2)
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Comment by chrishatfield:
great pic and very creative

1/(Focal Length) = 1/(d1) + 1/(d2)
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Comment by ti_evom:
Very cool idea. I've been wanting to do this exact same shot for a while and never got around to it. Wide open, eh? I'm putting this in the top 3.

1/(Focal Length) = 1/(d1) + 1/(d2)
by zackdezon

Comment by daniels9424cs:
very nice subject

1/(Focal Length) = 1/(d1) + 1/(d2)
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Comment by levyj413:
Love this! Especially the pool of light at the bottom and the convering rays at the top.

1/(Focal Length) = 1/(d1) + 1/(d2)
by zackdezon

Comment by IndigoButterfly:
What a concise and efficient lesson! Very well done.