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Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

12/18/2004 03:08:33 PM · #1

Took this today at a local park. Can someone give me a critique?

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

12/18/2004 03:26:55 PM · #2

Hi, I will try to give you my opinion as I see your photograph. The subject is exciting and has potential. The image seems to be flat, too much of the same tone throughout. If I bring up a histogram on your picture there is no black and no whites. The picture leans towards the left of the histogram and all 272,640 pixels are all clumped in about 50% of the spectrum. I believe if you could spread the pixels out giving your photograph more coverage the image would not appear to be flat. Just my opinion, hope it helps.

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/18/2004 03:30:32 PM · #3

left one :)

Arcanist

Nikon D810

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

12/18/2004 04:38:46 PM · #4

left one )

Bud

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

12/18/2004 05:03:24 PM · #5

Cool photo, it has alot of potential. Like was mentioned, the lack of colors throughout the spectrum mute the impact.

But I like the image and think it is kind of haunting and has alot of character. Well done.

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

12/18/2004 05:26:28 PM · #6

Ok I tried hat everyone told me here is the result.

Original

First Try

How Did I do?

After Advice

Message edited by author 2004-12-18 17:26:57.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

12/18/2004 05:27:39 PM · #7

Critique:

Do you like the photo?
If so, what about it do you like?
What prompted you to make the image?
Does this place have some significance to you?
Is this a 'finished' image?
If not, how can you make it better?

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/18/2004 05:30:47 PM · #8

Yes I like it.
I like the look, how it is kind of creepy looking.
I was trying to frame an object.
No not really.
I'm not sure.
Hopfully someone will tell me.

vontom

Canon EOS-20D

12/18/2004 05:36:48 PM · #9

The question I would ask, first, is what do you intend to do with the photo? Something to hang on your wall or talk about here, is a little different than trying to get into a gallery. If it's just for you, John's first question is the only one that matters. If you want this to be representative of a burgeoning professional career, well, it isn't something I would put on my wall. Some people would probably really dig it. As my opinion, I don't think the sepia toning is particularly conducive to a creepy feeling. Maybe black and white, but the scene just isn't that creepy to me. If it were night, and ther were a full moon, or something associated with creepiness, maybe. It all depends on what you want to do with it. As far as the three pics you posted, I like the original the most. Maybe desaturate it a little, try adding some grain. go for a nostaligiac and melancholy approach. But, that's all just my opinion, do with it what you will.

puma

Canon EOS-10D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

12/18/2004 05:49:20 PM · #10

Do you think this is any better. I cropped it and played with the color mixer

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

12/18/2004 07:15:12 PM · #11

Thanks for the helpful comments. What do you think of the thrid one?

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

12/18/2004 07:44:34 PM · #12

Originally posted by Travis99:

Thanks for the helpful comments. What do you think of the thrid one?

Looks a lot better.
I was pondering what it would look like with a black on black duotone and cropping out some of the left side to take the man subject out of center. I also lightened with layer so you could see just inside the barn door. What do you think?

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

12/18/2004 08:06:41 PM · #13

Thats really nice too, I geuss any photo you take has a number of ways that it can look good.

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

12/18/2004 08:16:43 PM · #14

Originally posted by Travis99:

Thats really nice too, I geuss any photo you take has a number of ways that it can look good.

As you can see there are so many ways to make a photo look good, tweak this-tweak that. But what it comes down too is what you like. I happen to think you have a great photograph here with emotion and you just had to adjust a few things to get it the way you wanted it. And I do like your third adjustment. Good Job!