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08/02/2004 10:08:43 AM · #1 |
I appreciate the comments and suggestions made during the challenge. I am not completely disappointed with my 51st place finish, and I even got a favorite pick out of the deal (thanks BradP!)...however, I would like more suggestions on how to improve. I am guessing that the shot was just too boring (no WOW factor). I'm kind of stuck in a boring rut at the moment as it stands. Anyway, if you have time or feel like letting me know what I could have done differently, I would appreciate it. Thanks again! ;o)
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08/02/2004 10:16:36 AM · #2 |
This picture kind of reminded me of the begining of Gilligan's Island. I think it is a good picture but not very album covery. I am still trying to figure out how to create the WOW factor myself. (I thought I had captured the WOW factor for Everyday Objects but it is barely holding onto a 4 lol!) If I figure it out how, I will let you know :)
edit/forgot to say something....
Message edited by author 2004-08-02 10:20:30.
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08/02/2004 10:23:23 AM · #3 |
Laurie,
There is just one MAJOR problem with your submission - TONS and TONS of stunning entries! The creative juices really flowed on this challenge - and some of us didn't stand a chance. Heck - I would have killed for top 50 (he says, licking his 68th-place wounds.)
The image is technically very well done, the text placement very nice - and it's a pretty good scene. But "pretty good scene" is the key I think. There may be too much, too many boats. If you could have jumped in - gotten much closer and found a pleasing scene with 2 or 3 boats - it would help a bit. It would also help is one or more on the sails were hoisted. Finally - late afternoon lighting would create a nice feel.
Sorry - not much help I know, but it's hard to give suggestions when an image is already the best it could be done under the circumstances.
-Tom-
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08/02/2004 10:25:02 AM · #4 |
I gave you a 7
I'm going to agree with Bassie that it just isn't very album covery. It's a great photo, but it looks too much like a stock photo to be used for an album cover (imo).
Still, you did a good job. |
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08/02/2004 10:33:59 AM · #5 |
I thought this was well done and gave this an 8 based on it's good overall aesthetics.
However, looking at it for areas of improvement, perhaps the most significant thing about this is that it's a good background, but there's not a strong focal point/subject. The backdrop is fine for a sailing theme, but compare the impact that might have been had using your title with a strong view of a saiboat with full sails racing in the wind; a windsurfer catching air, etc. (that is a strong central subject).
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08/02/2004 10:54:09 AM · #6 |
| Nice shot of Lake Ray Hubbard :) |
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08/02/2004 11:23:36 AM · #7 |
| I thought it was kind of dull for this challenge and didn't have the feel of cover art. It was a good band name though. Sort of like an Irish folk band. |
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08/02/2004 11:37:11 AM · #8 |
Hi Laurie,
Nice idea and subject, but the light is mid-afternoon and quite flat. The same subject in different light would have worked better, I think... After all, it's not about the subject, its about the light.
//www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/30seconds.shtml
Regards,
Michael |
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08/02/2004 01:52:42 PM · #9 |
Hi Laurie,
I really like that shot. It has all the elements needed for a good composition & album cover. Good gradients in the sky, good detail in the sailboats, good text & placement. Band name was really on the mark with the shot too.
I think it would have scored MUCH higher, had it not been for some REALLY steep competition.
Be proud - it's a great shot!
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