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04/11/2005 08:38:34 AM · #1 |
HI everyone,
If anyone has time to spare, i'd like some indepth critics of my Pet Portrait entry. It finished 29th and i honestly believed it would score a little higher. I would like to know what went on everyone's head concerning this shot, see what i did wrong.
Thanks
ps: as always, its better viewed with a 100% brightness setting, as per paper print.
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04/11/2005 08:46:18 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by graphicfunk:
For a single light source this is pretty good considering the strength of the cute model. The composition is pretty good excepting that the front paw should have been totally in the image and with a little breathing space. It was certainly a good move to use the red cloth as this helps to frame the pet. An image like this can benefit greatly by the use of multiple lights. There is also an uncertainty about the focus. Note that the catchlights in the eyes are not crisp and this is where the viewers eyes examine. Note also that the limited light fails to add texture to the paws. To conclude, a strong composition minus a point for clipping the claw, another point off for lack of crispness in the catchlights and another point off for the single light source. Total score is 6. However, this could have easily been a 7+ becaise the model is so relaxed. Bunping from 5 to 6. |
You couldn't ask for a better critique then the one you have here as usual Graphicfunk is spot on in what he see's in this image.
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04/11/2005 09:07:47 AM · #3 |
That's a gorgeous photo, Antoine, that scored really well. I agree that Daniel nailed what you could have done better in this shot. When he gives you a critique like that, you can pretty much take it as gospel. Still, all in all, you did great in this challenge and should be really proud of that shot.
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04/11/2005 11:28:43 AM · #4 |
I'd add to Graphicfunk's critique (which I agree with) that the weakness of the single light sourtce is manifest in the shadowing under the chin and UNDER THE EYELIDS; if there's a real off-putting aspect of this it's the heavy-lidded look of the eyes in adittion to the lack of focus on the catchlight.
Robt.
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04/11/2005 06:30:21 PM · #5 |
Any thoughts on those 2 'bloopers' ? These are other shots i considered because they were funny. Although my cat looks rather 'Dead' in those, i found'em quite funny.
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04/11/2005 06:54:56 PM · #6 |
I rather like this one.
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04/12/2005 12:30:01 AM · #7 |
I find the cat looks rather psycho on this shot LOL
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04/12/2005 12:41:21 AM · #8 |
CYCLOPS the Cat... Love it.
Robt.
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04/12/2005 03:31:30 AM · #9 |
The keys to good portraits are the eyes. The harsh and high lighting doesn't help here - the strong shadow hides his pupils. It's very hard to see any detail in his eyes. I agree with the paws being a distraction.
I think it would've been a cleaner shot if the light source was lower and if you either had something to diffuse the light or if the light was closer (and therefore less harsh). A snoot or some way of directing the light would've helped to keep the foreground from being too bright, and the background would've been more pleasing further away from the camera.
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