Jazz Silhouette
by dbenson

Comment by CNovack:
I like how the hues here play to the "warm" tones - browns and golds. I do like the subject and the angle presented is interesting but it presented some challenges and some drawbacks. The trombone player remains in the shadows (which I understand was the challenge of the contest) such that more attention is focused on the trombone. The front of the trombone appears as a flat circle with no defining features - if just a little more light could have been shed just on that spot to show the curve of the metal inward to a darker opening where the music bursts forth from, it would have further defined the object as seperate from the head of the player. Not to mention if that spot was illuminated a little more it would give a better sense of depth. Also I would have liked to have seen more distiction in the fingers of the trombone player. They would still be in shadow for this is a shilouette but it would have been nice to see the fingers "dancing" upon this instrument as it is played such that it helps invoke the imagery of music played in the viewer's ears.

birdhouse-small.jpg
by dbenson

Comment by Jutilda:
I'd have focused in on the bird and not the house. Good composition.

Heads or Tails
by dbenson

Comment by JunieMoon:
The motion is too strong. It kind of covers up what the photo is.

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Comment by NikkiB:
This does nothing for me, im afraid. I can see the effect you were aiming for but don't think its been brilliantly pulled off. Pehaps you could have a adjusted you shutter speed so the face of the coin is less blurred. Really dislike the glare coming off the coin.

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by dbenson

Comment by nigwel:
Maybe a quicker shutter speed..

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Comment by lucas:
this is cool. i just think the coin shouldent have been so centered.

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Comment by dockode:
I don't feel that the image conveys instantly recognizable decision. Good try.

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Comment by yu-ba-ba:
Interesting, this picture is very hmm indescribable. I love it the whole light shiny stuff (wow im using great terms) is awesome. Good job :)

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Comment by Evaan:
Too out of focus. Even with the title, it's a stretch to know what I'm looking at.

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Comment by figment:
to out of focus