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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

07/13/2005 07:56:16 PM · #1

joezl

Nikon D200

07/13/2005 08:06:00 PM · #2

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NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

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

07/13/2005 08:06:33 PM · #3

Okay, I'll give you my thoughts (There aren't a lot of them)...

First the bad news...It's slightly crooked and the "Ford" could use some light on it. I don't care for the background either.

The nuetral news...I would have loved to have seen a yellow turn signal light on with keeping the rest of the picture B&W.

The good news...It's a nice and clear picture. I'm not sure if it's actually noise or just the texture of the truck showing through, but I like it.

Overall, there isn't anything to really draw the eye. I've looked at your portfolio and I know you can take some great pictures, just this one leaves me wanting something more.

But what do I know. I've only entered five challenges since I joined in February and I'm just an amature photographer wannabe. Take whatever I say with a couple grains of salt, as I don't really know what I'm talking about most of the time.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

07/13/2005 08:38:36 PM · #4

Thanks. I appreciate what you have to say...whether you're are "just an amateur photographer wannabe" (in your own words heh) or not. Remember, you don't have to be a top-notch, professional photographer to spot a good photo -- or point out what it is you don't like about it.

VinceDoss

Nikon D2X

07/13/2005 10:06:23 PM · #5

Here is my stream of thought if you will...
Why did you take the picture?,It is crooked, I like the metalic paint showing in the (de)saturation? you've done, the DOF is too shallow as to blur beyond recognition what is in front of truck and this could have been used to your advantage, I first thoght "product shot" but a smaller aperture could have juxtaposed something complementary to the truck, like a job site, farm , etc. I would like the shot...more if it were cropped differently and maybe taken from a higher elevation to peek over the tailgate

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

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

07/13/2005 10:55:07 PM · #6

This is what I think would make it look better. what do you think?
I changed the composition slightly by leveling. Added blinker color and blurred the background. Slightly darkened. But of course this is just my opinion.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/13/2005 11:11:56 PM · #7

The turn signal flashes red...it's just the brake light, but brighter. heh...but thanks...it does look much better straight. Sometimes I forget the little things.

aboutimage

Canon EOS-30D

07/13/2005 11:12:32 PM · #8

Well, I suppose you knew SOMEONE had to do it!!!