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

05/19/2004 12:33:48 AM · #1

My opposites photo did not do very well--thankfully broke 5 in the "cleansing" of the votes.

I got 55 votes three and under. I suppose since it's focused and I believe well composed, most of you didn't see the opposites. It's perhaps my fault I gave it a title that not only didn't explain the opposites but may have mislead the "quick" into thinking it was mother and daughter that were opposite.

It was their clothes that were the main "opposite" focal point. By the way, this was not staged. We were on a family walk, I had my camera looking for opposites, and my daughter pointed out the way they happened to be dressed!

Thanks to all who left a comment. Kudos to some of critics for finding a number of additional opposites here!

I'd love to here any additional comments--especially if there was something else in the photo that dragged it down.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

05/19/2004 12:35:55 AM · #2

If it wasn't for the title I would've thought sisters. The opposite clothing added a nice touch to the shot. The winding road makes your eyes follow it. This makes the composition interesting.

Message edited by author 2004-05-19 00:40:08.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

05/19/2004 12:38:14 AM · #3

Hi Neil,
I Liked that shot and rated it as a 7.
Strong contrasts and colors set this one apart.
BTW, you didn't mention it, but look at the right leg/left leg. Opposite strides.
Well Done!

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

05/19/2004 12:38:31 AM · #4

Originally posted by faidoi:

If it wasn't for the title I would've thought sisters.

My wife is sleeping but when she wakes up she will thank you ;)

lindsay

Canon PowerShot SD700 IS

05/19/2004 12:40:26 AM · #5

I didn't get around to voting on this one during the challenge, but the FIRST opposite that I saw was the colors of clothing. The mother/daughter thing doesn't even strike me as very opposite.. maybe because I'm so close and similar to my mom. I liked how different this one was from the others.. though I think I may have liked to see their faces rather than their backs. Just personal preference.

Firsty

Fujifilm X-E1

05/19/2004 12:51:47 AM · #6

I picked the colors as the opposites and and not mother/daughter,
liked the layout with 3rds and the curve of the road leading forward
nice and clear
they seem to be happy together
I gave it 8 during voting sorry I didn't have time to comment before

Jesuispeure

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

05/19/2004 01:34:17 AM · #7

It took me until the second viewing when I was reviewing my scores (redundant, sigh) to see the clothing opposite. I bumped the score up accordingly.

And yes, your daughter is too young to be my long-lost friend! I didn't know there were so many Neil Shapiro's in the world! My Shapiros moved from Colorado, so I have no idea where they might pop up.

05/19/2004 08:05:24 AM · #8

Thanks for the responses so far!

I should have added that I just selected that title because it sounded cool, it was not intended to add mother daughter to the list of opposites.

I hope to hear from the late night/morning crowd too, especially the 3 and below crowd (no hard feelings or offense taken, but I would like to confirm if this is the reason why it scored so low.)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/19/2004 10:26:24 PM · #9

I'd appreciate anyone else who would care to comment on why this did so poorly--and whether you saw that the opposites were their clothes, despite the title!

PhilipDyer

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/19/2004 10:58:32 PM · #10

I gave your shot a 7 and the opposite clothing was the first thing I noticed about it. It was so obvious that I assumed it was staged. I can't imagine that anyone would cast a vote without noticing that, but I guess it's possible.

Regardless, it's nothing to worry about. Either your pictures connect with people or they don't. That doesn't make this picture any less creative, beautiful, or meaningful to you and your family who should have a framed 8x10 copy of it propped up on your mantle. Congrats on a great shot.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

05/20/2004 08:36:23 AM · #11

Thanks Philip and everyone else who responded.

Still, no one has given me any feedback as to why they scored this low. So much for learning from mistakes.

Message edited by author 2004-05-20 08:37:29.

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

05/20/2004 09:07:32 AM · #12

I saw the opposite colors of clothing, but I'm trying to see why the image should have scored higher than it did. What elements do you find made this image worthy of a higher score? I see two people walking arm in arm on a road.