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04/06/2003 11:52:59 PM |
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
COMPOSITION
I really like the "streetcorner" look of this shot. I think it fills the frame up nicely for the most part, though there doesn't seem to be any one thing to focus on. Instead, the focus for many would probably be wondering how you got it to look so "faded." Perhaps a slightly tighter crop on the sides and top would help to define the picture more.
TECHNIQUE
I found the faded look very interesting, and even more so after seeing that it was a "natural" effect and not achieved in photoshop (or equivalent). Unfortunatly, it does leave the impression of being out of focus, which historically, doesn't do well here. I think the suggestions of sepia may be right on. It would give a more "authentic" look to your shot.
OVERALL EFFECT
I think the "time" element is there, it is just obscure. The picture does look like you are looking backwards in time, but that is probably a further stretch than some viewers wanted to go. Overall, a nice picture, and best to you in future challenges. |
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03/30/2003 11:01:00 AM |
| I like the blur effect, it's look like the pic is very old |
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03/30/2003 12:29:56 AM |
| It's a good shot, but the more I look at it the harsher it seems. Cub |
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03/29/2003 06:49:20 AM |
| I really like this one, it has this weathered feeling to it, nice job and good luck |
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03/27/2003 08:53:01 PM |
| Reminds me of a old, overexposed movie. Though the image may be too bright (I'd like to see more darks), I love the idea and the technique. Soft focus works great for me. |
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03/27/2003 11:56:29 AM |
| I love the feel of this photograph, I think it is an incredible peace of work. Perfect a 10! |
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03/26/2003 12:51:18 PM |
| The blurriness of this picture makes it look like it's really old or something. I think it's a neat picture though. |
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03/25/2003 05:45:41 PM |
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03/25/2003 11:11:01 AM |
| O.k. you use an old building to illustrate time, but why such a bad quality ? |
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03/24/2003 09:04:14 PM |
| I really like the building, but the misty effect you have applied is over the top. I can't tell if it's in focus. I think this would have been better 1) without the effect applied (perhaps in sepia tones would be OK and 2) if you could have managed to get the photo with only "old" cars in it - there are loads of them in Havana. This could have been an "antiquey" looking photo, but it just seems to be a hazy looking photo. |
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03/24/2003 05:48:25 PM |
| If you were trying to make this look old, sepia would have worked better. |
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03/24/2003 04:49:37 PM |
Neat shot. Love the color-soft focus....really sweet.
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03/24/2003 09:27:45 AM |
| I like the use of the glow, it's a bit too much however. How'd you do that anyway? |
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