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01/13/2003 08:43:54 PM |
Greetings from the Critique Club :)
Franziska,
I like your idea quite a bit with this photo. The 'meaning' I see here is very intriguing. There are lots of 'strangers' in North America from all parts of the world. Mabye they are here 'infiltrating' our society for the purpose of good AND evil :) I think the elevation of the left side of this image could also be playing into your idea behind this shot maybe ? ;)
As I look at this image, I can see LOTS of opportunities for some creative lighting work. Those game pieces could cast some really strong shadows, which, IMO, could create some added impact to this photo. Maybe a slightly elevated light source from about 10:00 and 2:00 would create some joining shadows in the center? These are just some ideas that I had that may create some nice effects with this image...
The exposure looks just a tad on the hot side. Looking at your settings, I see that you chose to use a very small aperture to achieve this photo. Even though you chose a great depth of field, your foreground text on the map is still slightly soft. I think you may have needed to back up about 6 inches (I don't know if this is cropped out of a larger image or not) to stretch that DOF out just a little. I also think that about 1 or 2 stops less exposure (1/20" or 1/40" or close) would cool down the exposure enough to make the map not quite as harsh.
Keep up the good work! I always enjoy your submissions...
John Setzler
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01/12/2003 10:43:10 PM |
| Hahaha is the yellow piece on the left side a "sleeper" living in America? :) Deport him/it now!! Very creative picture!! Wish I could vote on this one. |
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01/12/2003 12:27:27 PM |
| very unique interpretation... i like the theme here... The tilt of the horizon also works nicely in this shot... - setzler |
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01/10/2003 05:58:00 PM |
| Two lines of thought could go with this one. 1. How many even noticed the yellow on the green side? 2. About as good of a war plan as any have. As for the photo - great job. I especially like the curve to the map. I love the deep, deep blue background with the lighter in the center, or that's how it is on my moniter. This is a good one in my opinion. I'd give it a 7. PTL |
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01/09/2003 03:39:54 PM |
| challenge well met...like the tilt on the "world". sharp, clear and good color compliments. great job! |
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01/08/2003 04:26:47 PM |
| Neat idea, sort of like the game Risk. Well taken photo, but as I have told just about everyone else, I was hoping for something more out of this world for this challenge, really really strange. Still this is one of the better taken shots, so 8 it is! Swash |
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01/08/2003 03:47:06 PM |
| I like your idea! Your decision to leave this untitled was good. The picture speaks for itself. |
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01/08/2003 01:51:03 AM |
| Great clear and colourful image. Nicely done. |
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01/07/2003 12:41:50 PM |
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01/07/2003 11:22:05 AM |
| It took me a second look to see the yellow pawn among the green, good concept. |
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01/06/2003 03:04:17 PM |
| Excellent use of the challenge. Definitely a stranger literally in strange land :-) Not an extremely appealing photo visually, but cute all the same. Good choice of using a plain background, and I like the fact that it's blue. Also not bad lighting. -7- |
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01/06/2003 12:57:38 PM |
| Great idea. I like it. Good composition. High score. |
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01/06/2003 12:28:13 AM |
| Loved this macro, gave it a 10. No title needed! |
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