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CorySmith


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Challenge: Leading Lines II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Location: studio
Date: Jun 23, 2005
Aperture: 8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Still Life, Advertisement
Date Uploaded: Jun 23, 2005

rose petals on red piece of paper
shot in RAW
post processing:
raw conversion, opened up in photoshop, adjusted curves and contrast a bit to make the petals stand out more than the paper, unsharp mask

i wanted the DOF to be as shallow as it is for some reason

Statistics
Place: 128 out of 275
Avg (all users): 5.4481
Avg (commenters): 6.4118
Avg (participants): 5.2283
Avg (non-participants): 5.6930
Views since voting: 939
Views during voting: 308
Votes: 241
Comments: 18
Favorites: 0


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07/07/2005 05:34:57 PM
Hello from the Critique Club!!!

Composition:

I like the idea of the shot. I see the comments are all over the place but I am in the camp that there is just a tad too much red.

Camera Work:

DOF is shallow but it is not too distracting. Lighting works and adds to the shot. The only thing that really bothers me at all is the end of the petals. I am not sure why, they just make me stop and see what they are.

Post-Processing:

I can not comment on your post-processing because you did not include it in the comment field. Including this information helps us see what you have done, and can help teach other users how to use post processing to improve their pictures.

My Opinion:
I like the shot, it shows a very romantic side and one that any girl would love see waiting for her someday.
You are a very talented and I think your abilities and passion for this art will take you far. Keep shooting and sharing and teach us old dogs some new tricks

I hope you find these comments to be helpful, thank you for allowing me to critique your picture. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me via PM.

Best of luck in your future photographic endeavors,

Regards,
Karen Doss
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/03/2005 11:59:34 PM
Hope this did well, I love this non-standard yet creative approach to lines.
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07/03/2005 01:15:29 AM
You just prove one does not have to travel all over to meet these challenges - 9
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07/02/2005 10:58:00 PM
I would have preferred greater depth of field.
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07/02/2005 12:54:22 PM
Excellent composition. The lighting is superb, the colours of the petals just stand out enough from the background.
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07/01/2005 10:30:38 PM
Nice colors and composition, nice ring
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07/01/2005 09:07:47 PM
this red on red is lovely, a very mature choice. well done. I like the short DOF, too.
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06/30/2005 07:46:03 AM
What a striking, cool picture! I love it. Great idea for leading lines!
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06/29/2005 08:17:17 AM
its need a bit of focus, over all nice idea
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06/28/2005 03:13:09 PM
I think the red background truly detracts from the potential power of this image. 5
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06/28/2005 12:13:44 PM
nice idea, but I might have gone for a black background, there's a bit much red
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06/28/2005 09:14:59 AM
Technically i think the shot could have been executed a little better. I don't see the rose petals as a leading line though. I am more distracted by the DoF problems than I am led to your subject.
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06/28/2005 01:25:46 AM
I actually really like the red on red. It really brings out the ring. Very unique idea of having the rose petals be your leading lines! Good use of dof as well.
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06/27/2005 02:54:43 PM
Nice take on the challenge. Could use some contrast, however.
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06/27/2005 09:14:44 AM
I would have preferred this with a white or black background, the red is competing too hard with the petals.
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06/27/2005 08:53:40 AM
wow, good idea
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06/27/2005 02:20:04 AM
Well done, Good luck
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06/27/2005 12:51:18 AM
Pretty. Great idea.
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