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06/30/2005 01:56:40 PM · #51 |
I would like to have your comment on my entry if you're still up to it.
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06/30/2005 02:10:29 PM · #52 |
Elli,
Thanks for your comment, in the end I guess the photo is kind of bland and moving in closer would have helped.
Thanks again,
John
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06/30/2005 04:01:12 PM · #53 |
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06/30/2005 04:05:44 PM · #54 |
Thnks for commenting on both of mine.
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06/30/2005 04:06:41 PM · #55 |
I'm always up for comments if it's not too late!
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06/30/2005 05:20:18 PM · #56 |
| Elli - you're a great commentator! Many thanks, and I really appreciate (and agree with) your suggestion for making it better next time. Thanks! |
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06/30/2005 05:29:36 PM · #57 |
I love comments. Especially brutally honest ones. Comment away!
Message edited by author 2005-06-30 17:29:57. |
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06/30/2005 05:32:18 PM · #58 |
I would love a comment |
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06/30/2005 05:50:10 PM · #59 |
I'd love comments.
I like the composition, and I want to frame it. However how would you fix it so it really looks good, and any ideas on how to copyright appropriately. I need to establish a signature for it.
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06/30/2005 05:54:57 PM · #60 |
I'd also love some honest criticism.
Edit: Thanks for doing this for everyone.
Message edited by author 2005-06-30 17:56:15.
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06/30/2005 06:31:33 PM · #61 |
Originally posted by DeniseBernadette:
I love comments. Especially brutally honest ones. Comment away!
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I added the following comment to this image...
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Color and rust make good contrasting elements in the composition. From this angle offseting the pump from center is all right.
The visible metallic components make this image clearly meet the challenge, but some reviewers will not think it a strong connection.
In general the image is OK but there are things to consider for improvement that involve technical quality, perspective and composition.
First, the near tubing and piping connected to the pump are closest to the camera and slightly out of focus compared with the wall behind on the right. That should not be. You shot this at f/3.2. If you reshoot with a tripod mounted camera at a higher f/stop then everything can be in focus. The colors are somewhat dull. You might consider bringing out more of the green and more of the rusty redness to highlight the metalic nature of this pump even more than it already is. Techniques of lighten and darken applied to the pump will give it depth and highlight its features.
Next, the image is taken from an uninspiring, eyelevel or 'snapshot' perspective. Looking at it from any steep angle either above or below eyelevel will add a lot of interest to the composition. Angled shots, if chosen, should always be exaggerated both for added viewer interest and to make plain that it is not an issue with the levelness of the horizon.
Lastly, the cement brick background adds little to the composition. You could try applying dodge and burn to add texturing to it but you probably should select a closeup shot of just the pump and crop out as much background as possible. This will enlarge and improve the quality of the detail on the pump itself. If the price of gas is readable where it says "COMPUTED AT" you might try to show that in the image. Viewers would find that VERY interesting.
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06/30/2005 06:36:54 PM · #62 |
please see above
Message edited by author 2005-07-01 13:39:27. |
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06/30/2005 06:38:11 PM · #63 |
ok lets try this one
Message edited by author 2005-07-01 13:37:42. |
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06/30/2005 06:50:12 PM · #64 |
I could use a bit of a thumping to finish off my day. :)
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07/01/2005 06:46:45 AM · #65 |
hey mesmeraj i left u a comment on that metal challenge entry.
feel free to check out mine.
i hate my submissions so far but anyway...look. |
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07/02/2005 02:42:59 PM · #66 |
okay i am done with the metal challenge entries!!
mihaibadic - i tried your suggestion, neat image removed any suggestion that i was blowing gold dust since the details were so tiny to begin with. I do have a higher contrast version though :D I thank you for them . The think that "f**ks me up with the nasty judges" is that i refuse to conform with what is popular here - i make art for me, not for people who like bridges haha, and i am quite happy to have a grainy image if it serves the purpose i want to achieve.
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