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01/22/2003 05:36:07 PM |
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
COMPOSITION
I think the strength of this composition is due to the placement of the water and the division of the frame. The water enters at the bottom, and gives the eyes a "guide" to follow up and into the frame. This gives the picture some "movement." Also, it is interesting how the river dwindles to a point, then the picture "opens up" again with the sky. The division of the frame in thirds (horizontally -- trees/path, water, trees) makes it interesting to look at, and keeps it from having a focal point. The limb in front helps to add some interest, but I suspect it is liked by some and not by others.
TECHNIQUE
The lighting in this shot is very dramatic and effective. I think, though, the bottom right of the frame is a bit dark, as all details seems to be lost. I think the softer focus on this probably hurt your score. This is a shot that the more it is looked at, the better it is, but many people simply do not have that much time to study the pictures and vote with gut reactions. The gut reaction on this one, for many people, was, "it is out of focus." If you wanted a sharper focus, I would strongly recommend a tripod if you don't have/weren't using one If you were, maybe try a remote control or timer device to activate the shutter. I have found that even the slight movement from pushing the shutter button can cause camera shake blur. If you don't want to carry a tripod, a small bag of sand or flour/sugar can provide a relatively secure and still base on which the camera can set.
OVERALL EFFECT
This is a very relaxing and peaceful photo. It is the kind of place I would like to rest and read a book or have a picnic.
Again, I think the soft focus probably hurts a picture in a contest like this, though it is a very good shot. I have enjoyed studying it, and look forward to seeing more of your work. |
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01/16/2003 10:53:16 PM |
| I like this shot with the beautiful lighting and shadows. It is well cropped and the path takes the eye from front to rear. The focus takes away a bit from what you were trying to capture. Do you need a tri pod? What was your DOF? |
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01/16/2003 08:43:49 PM |
| nice framing, but seems a little too soft on the leftside of center and too dark on the right...maybe a different time of day would have made a better pic at this angle. |
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01/15/2003 07:34:11 PM |
| Nice pic, but I gotta ask about the title: frozen? It looks pretty warm, were you referring to it as in frozen in time? No matter, it's a fine picture, nice colors, I like the branch hanging in the foreground. Sun on the river might have made this a tad more appealing, IMHO. (stronger reflections on the water, mostly) 7 Swash |
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01/15/2003 02:12:17 PM |
| the overhanging limb is very powerful..it tends to overload the right side because of the dark bank. lovely spot and the colors and textures are good as is the dof. |
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01/15/2003 12:11:04 PM |
| hehe, i think you'd get a kick out of seeing me a sec ago. i kept moving my head in front of the monitor, trying to peer into the shadows on the left. i think they are just a bit too dark for my liking. i do like the rest of the shot, and it definitely meets the challenge. i like how the river curves through the photo and that, despite it being winter, there's still some green in the shot. although i have to admit that i maybe wouldn't have noticed that the river is frozen if it wasn't in your title. lastly, does the image need a tiny bit of rotating clockwise? it seems to me that the water isn't quite level, although i'm not 100% sure. |
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01/15/2003 06:16:34 AM |
| Wonderful landscape! This would make a fantastic painting don't you think? |
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01/15/2003 03:28:29 AM |
| This is a Nice shot. Wish there could have been a desect fill flash on the Right side. I had the same problem with my shot. |
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01/14/2003 10:03:13 PM |
| In a way, this is a busy shot. There's a lot of vegetation and light vs. dark areas. I'm left searching around within the frame for something to focus on. I do like the branch in the top corner, but that side of the shot is so dark that it's hard to really appreciate. |
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01/14/2003 06:10:03 PM |
| You know, this soft focus really works! It adds beauty to what could be a not-so-pretty scene (because of the winter browns). I think there is a little too much in the picture. Although the thick branch in the right side is plus, the small skinny branches on the top of the frame are not - perhaps some PC cloning after the contest? |
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01/14/2003 12:24:49 AM |
| The photo appears slightly blurry - was it handheld perhaps? Your composition (branch on right, path on left) was nice and it could be a really nice shot if a little crisper (and perhaps a little more light without the sky being so bright). Good work though. |
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01/13/2003 10:45:41 PM |
| The composition and lighting are very nice - angle creates a nice glow with nice colors. However, overall, the photo is very soft, and would look better, IMO, if the focus was sharper. |
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01/13/2003 08:59:11 PM |
| Beautiful light and colors. Good focus, DOF. |
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01/13/2003 06:49:05 PM |
| Good location but the picture looks too out of foucs. Cub |
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01/13/2003 06:09:50 PM |
| Hmm, it's a little out of focus and tilted 1 or 2 degrees to the left. :( |
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01/13/2003 11:31:51 AM |
| Seems a little soft. But I like the trail and river side by side. |
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01/13/2003 11:22:37 AM |
| Seems a little blurry, but still a nice shot. |
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01/13/2003 10:45:43 AM |
| image is a little soft maybe sharping some to bring out detail is a soft lite atomsphere |
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01/13/2003 02:46:30 AM |
| If this is the River Lagan in N. Ireland, I've probably walked along that path many times in days gone by. This is a beautiful photo. |
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