"Break the Blue" - Dime Store Prophets
by brandonarbini

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings from the Critique Club :)

Brandon,

I think this is a great shot. I'm not familiar with the song, but I think the image fits the title quite well :) I really like the shallow depth of field presented here. I'm a sucker for strong contrasts. The tonal range of this image is also very impressive. It's one of those images that I would like to reach out and touch. The sharpness of the broken glass shards are part of what makes this a high impact image for me. I can't really make any suggestions for improvement for you on this image, and I'm not sure why it did not score higher than it did. I haven't read your comments on this image yet, but I will go do that. The only thing I can imagine that would have cost points on this photo is the shallow depth of field. That single aspect is what makes this photo so strong in my opinion. Some people like to see everyting in focus, whether it makes a stronger image or not.

Keep up the great work :)

John Setzler

** After reviewing your comments on this image, I definitely have NO idea why it didn't score better. There is no indication of why it wasn't better received... your comments seem to support this image... go figger....


Message edited by author 2003-01-19 02:00:31.

"Break the Blue" - Dime Store Prophets
by brandonarbini

Comment by Gracious:
Nice abstract!

"Break the Blue" - Dime Store Prophets
by brandonarbini

Comment by PTLParsons:
Almost missed that the glass is dark blue and not black. Maybe a lighter blue or lighten the photo. Other wise, nice one. 7 PTL

J O S H
by brandonarbini

Comment by Gordon:
You requested a critique: A good, clean, well lit black and white picture of a ornament/scuplture. THe background is nicely dark and the off-center framing works well, with the lion's head being tilted to 'face' into the space.

The tonal contrast on the lion is quite flat and I think could have been enhanced by less even lighting to bring out the texture and three dimensional nature of the object more strongly.

The border enhances the picture and sets it off well. I think you really scored badly because this is more of a 'still life' than a portrait and people voted accordingly.

"Break the Blue" - Dime Store Prophets
by brandonarbini

Comment by karmat:
This is one of those shots that I didn't particularly care for one the first go 'round, but on subsequent looks, I like the texture, color, and lighting. Very nicely done abstract, I think.

"Break the Blue" - Dime Store Prophets
by brandonarbini

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Good shot. Don't know the band, so I'll take your word for it. Shallow DOF seems to work for this shot. Sorry, but it doesn't really wow me, but it is a pretty good shot, score bump from 6 to 7. Swash

"Break the Blue" - Dime Store Prophets
by brandonarbini

Comment by Tarbini:
Love the shade of blue. Cropped and bordered nicely. Also I like the DOF. Did you plan to have the cross on the left side of the image? Divine intervention? *10*
Tarbini

"Break the Blue" - Dime Store Prophets
by brandonarbini

Comment by moondoggie:
definitely a very interesting photo. great dof and compostion. nice job.

"Break the Blue" - Dime Store Prophets
by brandonarbini

Comment by Jacko:
I like your selection of cropping (much wider than tall). Neat depth of field. Jacko.

Another Year Gone By
by brandonarbini

Comment by muckpond:
LOVE IT!