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 07/26/2006 01:48:27 AM · #1
I just saw another thread from larryslights (//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=426205) that put what I want to know so perfectly that I'm going to quote it:

"I would never complain about a [6.1] score, but I honestly had a feeling and a hope that this would score slightly higher. The comments were pleasant, but didn't really offer much critique.

So tell me, if I had to do it over again, what would I need to do to make this a 7.0 photo? Can it be a 7.0 photo?"

I'm genuinely happy with my result. It's a personal best by a decent margin, the comments I got were uniformly positive, and it got loads of high scores. Oh, and it's the best taken so far with the Canon A620. :)

But can anyone help me take my personal best and do it even better next time? When Take 2 rolls around again, I want to be ready!

Thanks!

Edited to note that a few commenters did make some suggestions (e.g., e301), but there's probably much more I can do.



Message edited by author 2006-07-26 02:31:37.
 07/26/2006 01:55:37 AM · #2


I simply used Channels and the Selective Color option under adjustments in PS.

For a BW to be quite effective, a wide tonal range is almost necessary. Look at Ed Clarke and Zuezen's imagery. Stunning masterpieces in BW.

Message edited by author 2006-07-26 02:10:11.
 07/26/2006 01:56:25 AM · #3
you mention in your comments that you didn't go wide open because you wanted some DOF, and that you had to brace yourself against a railing.

well, I gave you a 6 because your shot isn't sharp enough. I'd say shooting with a tripod at f/8 would have made a huge difference.
 07/26/2006 02:07:34 AM · #4
Technically, I feel that this is a good shot. The composition is very well "precise".

However, got kinda giddy after staring at it for a while..
Just kidding.. :)

My preference would be a higher constrast shot.. considering it's a B/W...

Hope this helps..
 07/26/2006 02:19:06 AM · #5
Rikki's edit is a good direction to go with this.
 07/26/2006 02:20:15 AM · #6
Originally posted by yanko:
Rikki's edit is a good direction to go with this.


I agree.
 07/26/2006 02:47:02 AM · #7
hey! also I just learned that using Adjustments -> gradient map -> click on the black to white color will give you a super nice BW pic, you might try that too
 07/26/2006 08:18:13 AM · #8
I would have knocked a point or two off because the camera's been tilted .... but that's just a pet peeve. In my opinion it rarely adds to a picture, but I stress that is only my view. Otherwise, sharper and a little more depth of field would have improved it for me. But still, good shot despite my criticisms.

Roger
 07/26/2006 08:22:56 AM · #9
a little crisper, and definitely more contrast. but a very nice image.
 08/03/2006 09:19:34 PM · #10
I created a high contrast version:


Not sure whether I like it better. Is that taking it too far?
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