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09/08/2009 08:38:59 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by ThingFish:
Can't understand why this free study entry of mine scored so low. Whilst not a super fantastic eye catching shot by any means I do feel that it should have scored better then it did. I personally felt that it should have scored somewhere in the 5.5 range and am quite disappointed that it came so far back in the field as it did. Maybe some balanced explanations as to what this image's biggest drawbacks are would help me know what to look out for in future challenges. Any suggestions appreciated.
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I did not vote in this challenge so this is the first time I've seen your photograph. My initial impression is that the composition is too busy. There were too many objects competing for my eyes' attention. First, my eyes went to the clouds which comprise the majority of the scene. My eyes then fell to the water and ripples just before they focused on the boat. While viewing the boat, the three areas of trees were competing with the sloping grass area along the sea wall for my attention. The was because of the contrasting green color which stands out in the image.
Suggestions? Well, keep the composition simple. Set up the scene with simplicity in mind; zoom in on the scene; crop in post-processing, etc. If the composition cannot be made simple, it should be very unique and/or captivating. Look at the Top 10 results in the Free Study this month. Most are simple or unique.
As a last resort, capture your images in Iceland! That should do it!! LOL! (three of the top ten images where taken in Iceland)
Message edited by author 2009-09-08 20:40:06.
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09/08/2009 09:09:44 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by AperturePriority:
As a last resort, capture your images in Iceland! That should do it!! LOL! (three of the top ten images where taken in Iceland) |
We need to suggest a challenge topic of "Landscapes, no Iceland". |
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09/08/2009 10:00:19 PM · #28 |
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09/08/2009 10:38:04 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by pixelpig:
I thought mine would do much worse because there is no focal point & I did perform some PP upon it that is not strictly necessary. I am very happy to be above a 5. "D |
You may feel that there is no focal point but the viewer is drawn to the pattern in the two leaves on the left. I think this image would benefit a lot from a square crop which only includes the two leaves on the left. This would eliminate the dark patch in the bottom right which is a bit of a distraction. |
Well thank you--the reason why I didn't do that crop is I fell in love w/the leaf on the R. Funny, no? |
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09/08/2009 11:47:35 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by LadyK:
i got DQ'ed. beat that:P |
Wow! who'd you kill? They even pulled the picture and locked the comments! Never seen that done before....
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09/08/2009 11:49:51 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by ambaker:
Originally posted by LadyK:
i got DQ'ed. beat that:P |
Wow! who'd you kill? They even pulled the picture and locked the comments! Never seen that done before.... |
naw, that was her other picture. But why did you pull that one? |
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09/08/2009 11:53:18 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
Originally posted by ambaker:
Originally posted by LadyK:
i got DQ'ed. beat that:P |
Wow! who'd you kill? They even pulled the picture and locked the comments! Never seen that done before.... |
naw, that was her other picture. But why did you pull that one? |
apparently the girl had issues with it being in a challenge, but not a problem with it being in my portfolio on facebook as well as dpc.
teenagers. pht |
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09/09/2009 01:46:20 AM · #33 |
Suggestions? Well, keep the composition simple. Set up the scene with simplicity in mind; zoom in on the scene; crop in post-processing, etc. If the composition cannot be made simple, it should be very unique and/or captivating. Look at the Top 10 results in the Free Study this month. Most are simple or unique.
As a last resort, capture your images in Iceland! That should do it!! LOL! (three of the top ten images where taken in Iceland) [/quote]
and include a sunrise or sunset! lol!
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09/09/2009 05:27:17 AM · #34 |
| Thanks to all of you for your constructive suggestions. I have learned a lot from them and now know a little better what to work on. :) |
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09/09/2009 04:11:46 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by ThingFish:
Thanks to all of you for your constructive suggestions. I have learned a lot from them and now know a little better what to work on. :) |
So I take it that you are you booking your trip to Iceland--yes? :-)
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