GET IN! I came second in my first ever club comp

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

10/20/2006 07:43:35 AM · #1

Very happy with myself. I came second in the 'Open Subject' section last night at my local Camera Club competition.

I entered this image:

However the entry was 1024x768px

The Open Subject section of the comp was a mix of prints and digital (projected on a screen), colour and B&W images with a total of 52 entries.

It's an extended version of this one:

The club rules are such that if your image isn't 1024x768 you MUST put in on a black background, so I opted to make the background part of the image.

I am aware of the issues with the male looking directly at the camera and the designer underwear label, but these are mistakes I will learn from in the future.

You may now shower me will well wishes and congratulations......as I'm sure I won't be reaching these dizzy heights on DPC! ;-)

Givemeashot

Nikon D200

10/20/2006 08:07:31 AM · #2

Well thats Awesome to hear!! I happen to like this picture... Well Con Cratz! and keep up the Goood Work!!

alanbataar

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Lensbaby 1.0 (The Original)

10/20/2006 08:54:01 AM · #3

The "seam" where you extended the image is noticeable. Instead of using the color-wheel black, you should sample the actual background color, and paint with that. Also, using a large, soft brush will help avoid the line.

One test that I use to see if I'm going to have a line is to open the Levels dialog box, and play around with the sliders. If you dramatically brighten the mid-tones, any mis-match in the background will show immediate. Just cancel the dialog box.

Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f1.8

10/20/2006 09:09:36 AM · #4

Originally posted by alanbataar:

Thanks for that, nice tip. To be honest I didn't know it was there, and it certainly wasn't noticable of the projection last night.

Thanks again,

Iain

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

10/21/2006 06:28:58 PM · #5

Well congrats dude ... excellent shot and editing well done..

benhur

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

10/21/2006 06:50:29 PM · #6

Originally posted by PurpleFire:

Very happy with myself. I came second in the 'Open Subject' section last night at my local Camera Club competition.

The Open Subject section of the comp was a mix of prints and digital (projected on a screen), colour and B&W images with a total of 52 entries.

I am aware of the issues with the male looking directly at the camera and the designer underwear label, but these are mistakes I will learn from in the future.

I bet you are very happy and so you should be, this year in my club I have been in the top 6 (this is the only places that score points) 6 times coming 1st twice, and it is the best feeling ever, our print comps only get between 30 and 45 entreis depending if it is open or a themed comp.

So very well done.

You say you have issues with the male looking directly into the camera and the underwear lable - I like this it adds a further dimension to the image, if he was looking away IMHO you wouldn't have such a strong focal point in the image.

Just my thoughts - as I have always said to my fellow club members and a few people here photography is supposed to be fun, and in the first instance for the photographer, if I take a shot and I like it I dont give 2 hoots what a judge/other people say, it may sound harsh but thats me, plus I will only put an image infront of a judge/other people who will comment on it if I like it.

Again well done and hope you get more images up there.

Ben

Best-Buy Easy Point & Click

10/21/2006 08:06:23 PM · #7

Originally posted by benhur:

You say you have issues with the male looking directly into the camera and the underwear lable - I like this it adds a further dimension to the image, if he was looking away IMHO you wouldn't have such a strong focal point in the image.

I agree with you. There're not my issue, just comments left for the original shot.

Thanks for positive feedback!

nfessel

10/21/2006 08:53:26 PM · #8

Is that a digital image or a scan from film? I'm interested because it looks a lot like film. Just wondering because I am considering shooting black and white with film again. Thanks.

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

10/21/2006 10:54:39 PM · #9

Congratulations!