Feedback Request: Determination - DPChallenge Forums

Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens for the Sony

01/17/2006 02:06:40 PM · #1

"Determination"

I'm trying to put two prints together for my local camera club competition tomorrow night. I have one ready to go and I'm considering using this photo as well as a matted 11x14 print. Any feedback or suggestions for improvement on it would be appreciated :)

John Setzler

ladyhawk22

Sony DSLR-A700

01/17/2006 02:12:03 PM · #2

Awww, he looks cute as a button! The expression on his face is adorable :-) Nice shot! Can't think of anything I'd change about it.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

01/17/2006 02:20:15 PM · #3

Very nice image indeed, and well titled too.

One observation (albeit minute) is the very top of the image has a dark edge to it, while the rest of the image is lighter in tone. Don't know if this will have any impact on your choice of mat color or not.

Good luck in the competition! ;^)

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

01/17/2006 03:45:46 PM · #4

Originally posted by glad2badad:

I think I'm gonna crop that part out... tnx :)

srdanz

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

01/17/2006 04:38:48 PM · #5

Left you a comment, John. Good luck!

-Serge

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

01/17/2006 05:41:08 PM · #6

I'm seeing a slight greenish tinge to his arms and forehead, undoubtedly from reflecting of overhead gym lights. I'm seeing the whole thing as about a half-zone too light; I'd "richen it up" just a tad. Otherwise it's good to go and a very fine image.

R.

Message edited by author 2006-01-17 17:41:52.

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/17/2006 05:44:57 PM · #7

No way to tone down the NR to the forearms, huh?

Niten

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/17/2006 06:14:38 PM · #8

The bright spot above his head catches my eye. Why not go ahead and take the letters and bar code off the ball. Dont make the ball perfect though.

Tim

Artifacts

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/17/2006 06:35:03 PM · #9

It is always difficult to evaluate how an sRGB web image's appearance compares to the "real" image and how it will actually print with the printer and paper you choose.

This might not be real but there appears to be some flatness in the subject's skin tone particularly visible on the forearm around the ball. It almost looks like there is clipping or out-of-gamut colors or something brought on by post-processing.

There is a LOT of digital artifacting in the soft focus background in the web image and if it shows up there I can't possibly imagine that it would not show up like a sore thumb on the print unless it is just a very low quality web graphic you posted.

01/18/2006 03:45:55 PM · #10

Thanks for the feedback. I did modify the crop slightly to clean up the dark edge at the top. There is no greeinsh tint that I can see anywhere. Maybe it's a monitor calibration difference. I printed and matted it so it's going to compete tonight. Thanks :)