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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

05/27/2008 09:25:19 PM · #1

Ok, my normal support structure (the family) is split on which photo to enter tonight. I'm looking for an outside opinion, as I am really torn. Nothing is ribbon-worthy, and nothing is jumping out as a clear leader.

On the condition, of course, of not voting on my entry in the challenge, is anyone willing to give an opinion? I am looking for one or two people's take.

Respond, and I will PM the link to the photos in my workshop folder.

Thanks.

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

05/27/2008 09:27:46 PM · #2

I would be happy to help Nobody, cause I am just mean that way ;-)

CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

05/27/2008 09:28:20 PM · #3

impartial is my middle name...
nrgwise at the gmail local is good. hurry though - you have not much time. Or the workshop link works too.

Message edited by author 2008-05-27 21:29:24.

05/27/2008 09:32:17 PM · #4

I'm in: rmdunnewold at the gmail local. Sorry for the steal of the wording Chris, it was just so awesome.

Message edited by author 2008-05-27 21:35:35.

05/27/2008 09:33:00 PM · #5

Just sent links. Thanks.

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

05/27/2008 09:39:49 PM · #6

PM sent, I hope we all agree.

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

05/27/2008 09:43:14 PM · #7

Originally posted by BAMartin:

PM sent, I hope we all agree.

Thanks. I just read your email. Sent back a reply.

CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

05/27/2008 09:50:47 PM · #8

reply sent...

PhotoDave

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

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

05/27/2008 09:54:38 PM · #9

Im willing to look as Im not entering anyway...

05/27/2008 10:03:43 PM · #10

you have my input.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

05/27/2008 10:08:52 PM · #11

My family Tie continues, as the four opinions I got split between the two that my family split on, also 2-2.

Back to going with my gut. Thanks guys.

David, just sent you a PM.

wehrmacher

Pentax K10D

05/27/2008 10:12:04 PM · #12

I posted this question in another thread, but this seems to be right on target for my query. I have a mediocre portrait at best. My question is, should I enter it in the challenge in the hopes of getting some constructive criticism, or just give this challenge a pass.

Any thoughts on the subject you have in the next couple of hours would be appreciated.

Bill

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

05/27/2008 10:14:32 PM · #13

Originally posted by wehrmacher:

The more you enter the better you get, because you get comments that help you learn. I would definitely say enter, especially if you like the shot, don't worry about what you get from the voters, and focus on how you can improve.

kolasi

Nikon D300

05/27/2008 10:14:38 PM · #14

Originally posted by wehrmacher:

I think it depends on what you hope to learn from the criticism. For example, if your photo is blurry or wrongly exposed, you have to think "Will a bunch of comments to that fact help me in any way?"

If I am not happy with my photo, i wouldnt enter it.

Message edited by author 2008-05-27 22:15:44.

PhotoDave

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

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

05/27/2008 10:25:54 PM · #15

Originally posted by Nobody:

David, just sent you a PM.

Right back at ya buddy :)

Hope I helped

wehrmacher

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

05/27/2008 10:33:14 PM · #16

Originally posted by kolasi:

Originally posted by wehrmacher:
I posted this question in another thread, but this seems to be right on target for my query. I have a mediocre portrait at best. My question is, should I enter it in the challenge in the hopes of getting some constructive criticism, or just give this challenge a pass.

Any thoughts on the subject you have in the next couple of hours would be appreciated.

Bill

I think it depends on what you hope to learn from the criticism. For example, if your photo is blurry or wrongly exposed, you have to think "Will a bunch of comments to that fact help me in any way?"

If I am not happy with my photo, i wouldnt enter it.

Well, it is in focus, and it has the right exposure, and the shadows aren't bad, and the background is nondescript, the model has a nice smile... but it is just not very pleasing because of the redness in her face. I guess I was hoping someone would say something... if you just click this switch or push this button or .... then it would be fine. I have other portraits that are much better, but they aren't in the right period. Oh well, thanks for the insight. I guess it is my decision in the final analysis.

05/27/2008 10:40:08 PM · #17

Originally posted by wehrmacher:

... but it is just not very pleasing because of the redness in her face.

Try pulling up a hue/sat layer, and going to the red channel and pulling down the saturation. That should help, unless the background is reddish. Hope that helps.