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 05/25/2007 10:49:29 AM · #1


I'm thinking of using this shot in a PPA competition. I would love feedback, comments, critique..... I need to order the prints this weekend if I'm going to use this shot. Any thoughts?

05/25/2007 10:49:54 AM · #2
Crap - could someone correct my spelling please?? :D
 05/25/2007 10:51:30 AM · #3
Done!
 05/25/2007 10:52:11 AM · #4
Originally posted by idnic:
Crap - could someone correct my spelling please?? :D


Hey Cindi,

You spelled Crap correctly.

Your image is 'nice'. The thing that struck me was that the top water in the light is blown.

Good luck.
 05/25/2007 10:52:45 AM · #5
Originally posted by kirbic:
Done!


Thanks, Fritz! :)
 05/25/2007 10:54:59 AM · #6
I like the fountain and the water, but that looks like a dead vine in the upper left quadrant. Any chance you can make it a tad more on the green side. It sort of jumps out at me. 8)
 05/25/2007 10:57:33 AM · #7
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:

Your image is 'nice'. The thing that struck me was that the top water in the light is blown.


Yep... me too.
 05/25/2007 10:58:18 AM · #8
I find it too busy to be serene
 05/25/2007 11:03:51 AM · #9
This fountain looks exactly like a fountain in Washington Park here in Springfield. Ours was probably designed after this one.
 05/25/2007 11:07:02 AM · #10
Originally posted by AlexSaberi:
I find it too busy to be serene


I agree ...
 05/25/2007 11:08:28 AM · #11
Semantics.....
 05/25/2007 11:10:12 AM · #12
I could sit and watch the fountain, drink a nice cup of coffee...listen to the water...very relaxing.
 05/25/2007 11:12:59 AM · #13
Try tonemapping it if you are allowed...
 05/25/2007 11:31:11 AM · #14
Thanks so much for your thoughts, guys. Sounds like this one just doesn't have the immediate impact I was hoping for. National competition is tough stuff and I suppose this one just won't cut it. Anyone care to suggest from my portfolio, what I SHOULD use for PPA? I need 4 images that are strong, technical, well composed and if possible "tell a story".......
 05/25/2007 11:34:17 AM · #15


;)
 05/25/2007 11:34:54 AM · #16
Originally posted by idnic:
Thanks so much for your thoughts, guys. Sounds like this one just doesn't have the immediate impact I was hoping for. National competition is tough stuff and I suppose this one just won't cut it. Anyone care to suggest from my portfolio, what I SHOULD use for PPA? I need 4 images that are strong, technical, well composed and if possible "tell a story".......


have you ever entered ppa before? I think ppa is one of the most rewarding things a photographer can do for themselves. Compition is though though...that is the best of the best, anything over an 80 is merit!

also try your local region. like I am a member of ppo professional photographers of ohio, and have entered some prints there too.
 05/25/2007 11:36:40 AM · #17
Originally posted by gi_joe05:
Originally posted by idnic:
Thanks so much for your thoughts, guys. Sounds like this one just doesn't have the immediate impact I was hoping for. National competition is tough stuff and I suppose this one just won't cut it. Anyone care to suggest from my portfolio, what I SHOULD use for PPA? I need 4 images that are strong, technical, well composed and if possible "tell a story".......


have you ever entered ppa before? I think ppa is one of the most rewarding things a photographer can do for themselves. Compition is though though...that is the best of the best, anything over an 80 is merit!

also try your local region. like I am a member of ppo professional photographers of ohio, and have entered some prints there too.


I'm already a member of and have competed at my local and regional groups -- this will be my first time going for PPA. I have spent months looking at merriting shots -- only to decided I don't have any like those! lol

05/25/2007 11:38:36 AM · #18
Originally posted by idnic:


I'm thinking of using this shot in a PPA competition. I would love feedback, comments, critique..... I need to order the prints this weekend if I'm going to use this shot. Any thoughts?

A bit too harsh in my opinion, and the blown-out water atop the fountain is mildly distracting.
Soft filtering it may help and a slight hue shift on the yellow to make it richer in the greens. Soft, deep, and rich colors say more about serenity than a higher contrast appearance. At least to me.

Kinda' like this:

------- Before ------- ------- After ---------

Message edited by author 2007-05-25 11:54:59.
 05/25/2007 11:38:45 AM · #19
I think you need to play to your strengths. You are a portrait/studio artist. Why try suddenly jumping out into landscape territory when entering a national competition?
 05/25/2007 11:39:27 AM · #20
lol

I think with some work that might fly, but printing is half the battle. how do you do the printing?

Message edited by author 2007-05-25 11:39:54.
 05/25/2007 11:40:37 AM · #21
Originally posted by DrAchoo:


;)


Good choice
 05/25/2007 11:44:34 AM · #22
Originally posted by gi_joe05:
lol

I think with some work that might fly, but printing is half the battle. how do you do the printing?


I'll be printing with Miller's, I've done other comp prints with them and they really 'GET' what comp prints require...slightly darkened to deal with the really bright lights, etc....

Jason - Of the 4 images I have in my "maybe" folder right now, 3 are studio portraits... you are right, that's what I do the most and so its what I have to work with. I thought this one might be nice for some variety --- I've been wrong before! lol


05/25/2007 11:45:13 AM · #23


Here is another image.



Why are you not just going with what you know is good, instead of recreating the wheel?

Are there RULES to observe like there is here?

05/25/2007 12:06:50 PM · #24
just being honest the one of the dog most likely wont due well, it's just not in focus. I may be sending these...tell me what you think.

a reworked better in focus copy of

and

and a new one that is in the challenge this week so I can't display it here yet.

Message edited by author 2007-05-25 12:07:44.
 05/25/2007 12:28:41 PM · #25
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:

Are there RULES to observe like there is here?


No editing rules like here -- only size and mounting rules. There are different categories for digital art and "normal" processed shots.

I can't use the shot of Lexi in the clown suit because that was captured with my old 717 and I no longer have the original image (hard drive crash 2 years ago).

The self portrait might do well if its reprocessed... I'll think about that one.

I love the boxer shot - definitely going to reprocess and see what it looks like. That one has the right kind of feel to it for PPA - emotional, moody, etc.

Joe, I like your 2nd and 3rd images, but I think the first one needs more tonal enhancement as it seems rather flat as its processed now. I do like the seriousness of it and it may do well with the right processing.

For those unfamiliar with PPA-type competition - here is a link that has some merrit winning images: Our PPA Forums - Print Competition Section

With enough merrits, you an earn Master of Photography designation which is not only hard to achieve, but is well respected world-wide.
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