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 06/27/2005 12:54:24 AM · #1
You don't have to like it.



But, please let me know what you think of it.

I like it, but wonder if people won't like the cool, clinical, structured nature of it.

Thanks,
Ara
 06/27/2005 12:59:58 AM · #2
This isn't an in-depth critique but I really like it. I could definitely see it poster size on the wall.
 06/27/2005 01:13:52 AM · #3
It's quite beautiful, within the resolution limits of the site. I assume it is crisp & clear when printed. It does not, however, come across as "photography"; rather, the photogrpahy is one element used in creating a work of art, or of graphic design.

I like it very much.

Robt.
 06/27/2005 04:46:50 PM · #4
Robt:
If this had been a competition posting, I would have used the following:

Challenge Met (in this case not important)

Color (tints, casts, bleeds): appears washed out due to over-exposure

Exposure, Lighting (Shadows, reflections): appears over-exposed

Focus & Clarity: Well-focused.

Framing, Subject Placement, Background, Symmetry: Depends on whether symmetry was important and what the desired effect was. If the handled object in the left top is to be "complemented" then the handled object in the lower center should have been moved to lower right corner hand have the handle turned to the 10-o'clock position. In this case I would have had the upper image turned to 4PM and the lower image turned to 10AM

Visual Appeal, Subject matter: Depends on audience. If it is destined to be a poster on the side of a bus, those pictures are usually a little washed out. If this is headed for a glossy magazine, it won't work unless it will have bold print on top.

Would I frame or poster-board this picture?
Again, it depends on its use.

Overall rating: (IF this were a challenge submission): 5

Personally, I find this picture difficult to look at for any length of time. What my eyes "see" is a very bright picture that reminds my mind it needs to squint my eyes because it feels like I am looking directly into florescent lighting. Not a pleasant feeling.

Message edited by author 2005-06-27 16:50:59.
 06/27/2005 04:58:02 PM · #5
Wish I were experienced enough to give you a critique.

You'll have to settle for an opinion from me. I like it, as well as most of your photography. It seems like you are always looking for different perspectives and angles; and that your images are not typically "run-of-the-mill". This one strikes me as something that would look good in an advertisement...for what, I don't know. Keep up the good work.

Roxanne
 06/27/2005 05:02:32 PM · #6
It's beautiful. Crisp and clear. "Clinical" is a great way to describe it. Perfect is another :-)
 06/27/2005 05:08:40 PM · #7
Nice work. It's a great composition and obviously a lot of thought and work went into it.

Re focus's comments, I would find it difficult to decribe it as over-exposed as it strikes me that the bright, high-key effect was what was intended here. One could go with less exposure, more contrast and brighter colours. That would give a different picture but not necessarily better.

You are right to describe is as cool and clinical (at first I thought these were bacterial cultures in petri dishes LOL) but if that's the intention, then it's a great execution.

Would I buy this as a poster or a print? Definitely yes for the right setting (a large, minimalist room or loft).
 06/27/2005 07:09:02 PM · #8
@ mk: thanks!

@ Robt: thank you! yes, it is a bit of a stretch to just call it a "photo" but that is the foundation. maybe graphic design is the right call.

@ focus: thanks for your honest appraisal! but, i wonder if maybe your monitor is adjusted a bit bright. the white background is pure white, but there are no unintentially blown highlights (some specular maybe) that I remember. it looks fine on my monitor (definitely adjusted too dark) and fine on my ibook (mac gamma and all)

@ greatandsmall: thanks! yes, the more i look at it the more it smacks of commercial art.

@ goldberry: thanks!

@ joezl: thank you. yes, a lot of layers and steps to create. a lot of choices -- if i had to re-create it from the original shots RAW -> masked, tinted, cropped, resized individual shots -> composite, spacing, layer styles, photo filtered proof -- i'm sure it would never come out the same way twice.

thanks again, everybody! =]
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