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Comment by zeuszen:
Not much, really (to improve upon). I think this is a very decent shot. The rider, too, is not inept.
It helps to know (to be able to see) a little about horses and riding to perfect a photo like this. What I mean is that, as an equestrian, I'd like to see a greater engagement of the horse (the horses hind legs deeper under the body) and a little less of a rack (the high and unnatural left front). A looks like a good horse though, with good confirmation and a good carriage (the head slightly in front of the vertical). The rider, although a little heavy, has a good deep seat and appears to be focused.

The setting is, of course, ideal without any visible distractions. The bright, snowy ambiance provides a splendid air supportive of subject and action. I might consider a wider format, which would subordinate the two (horse and rider) to their environment, while retaining focal length and perspective (so no salient detail is lost).

This, however, is a matter of taste and philosophy (regarding the relationship between nature and man). The composition, as is, is quite simple and sensitive to the available space.

I would, however, consider dropping the double border. Even though a Western idyll appears so often adorned with redundant artifice in popular American crafts, this photo is too good for decorum, IMHO.

Message edited by author 2004-02-04 21:04:29.

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Comment by captbender:
My favorite so far. Great shot. I like the noise in the photo. You have captured the essence of the challenge perfectly! Well done!

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Comment by soup:
re-enter it in shallow depth of field ;{

nice job///

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Comment by melking:
Great shot of a Zipper

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Comment by Dave Gordon:
Cute idea, and a really close macro. Nice rendition of the metal zipper.

Me, Myself, and I
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Comment by Dave Gordon:
Nice idea, but the shadow doesn't look like a person. That significantly reduces the effectiveness and interest of this shot.

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Comment by Rgarcia:
Nice use of sepia and texture.

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Comment by justine:
8 I like the view and the tones. Neat shot.

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Comment by Whiskey:
Love the colours and contrast.

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Comment by MrAkamai:
Nice details and textures and sharp focus, too. A bit of a stretch to fit the challenge, in my opinion, but excellent interpretation, nonetheless. Very original. 8.