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07/14/2004 02:21:39 AM · #1 |
Hey. I finally had an idea, but started shooting too late to have time to pick, process and upload.
It's mostly a scavenger hunt type shot, but I kinda dig it. I was trying to use some of the framing techniques that Jodie described in her free course.
Although I missed the challenge, I'd love some honest critiques. Don't be afraid to be harsh or brutal. :^) The more honest, the better.
Thanks,
Ara
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07/14/2004 02:50:50 AM · #2 |
Hey there,
It looks like theres a bit too much light reflected near the "word", but thats too picky :)
People might not find the subject appealing considering that its just a used bike. To emphasize its "used" state and to make it a little bit more appealing, I suggest converting it to sepia.
But the most important part is that if it scored low, its because the subject is not that interesting :)
Cheers man... |
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07/14/2004 03:44:09 AM · #3 |
If someone posed the question 'what theme do you see in this image?', people would probably say Wheels, Gears or Mechanisms - but not Words - which is why this would get low votes. As an image it's OK, but nothing to grab anyone for any length of time.
I find that it helps to imagine every shot you take on someone's wall - thus (hopefully) preventing taking shots that you won't like in the future, and generating work that people appreciate outside of the challenges. (I've let myself down many times on this one though!!).
The yellow colour cast isn't very appealing either. Using Colour Balance and/or Hue/Sat would remedy that. |
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07/14/2004 12:24:16 PM · #4 |
Thanks. Well, then I'm glad I didn't make the cutoff. :^)
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07/14/2004 02:16:25 PM · #5 |
Brutal, huh. I'm not too good at that but I'll try:
Subject is so/so on interest. You could maybe spice it up with lighting or an angle? People more into biking will find it more interesting then those that are not...
Deeper DOF to get the entire subject in focus.
Personally I think it would look better cleaned, but that's up for opinion.
Solid black background, and maybe B&W or sepia (as already stated) might be nice since the red isn't really part of your subject, yet draws attention.
Better lighting to avoid those white glare spots.
And... I think it meets the challenge since there are clearly words in it, but some might argue the words just happen to be there and do not really play much of a part in the composition (i.e. the picture would be no better or worse without the words).
I'd have probably given you a 5.
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07/14/2004 02:33:02 PM · #6 |
Brutal eh? Is that really what you want? I'll take it down a notch or two and set it between Hypercritical and Bitchy.
The word is not critical to the image. If it was a Shimano instead would it give a different feeling to most viewers, if the Campy label was taped over with silver tape would it totally change the composition? I think not.
While the focus is good on the derailleur, and nicely soft on the spokes, the chain tensioner is caught in the middle ground of annoyingly fuzzy.
The red of the frame is the only color so it draws the eye and its strong diagonals lead the eye off the frame. The lighting creates a background that consists of shadows that do not help your composition. With this complicated a composition a strong directional light to create strong contrasts against a neutral background creates a cleaner shot.
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