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05/16/2003 04:49:05 PM |
From the Critique Club,
First impression: Wow, what a cool perspective! And all blue. The words are out of place.
Composition: Unique, different, great use of space. I've been to St. Louis, and up into the arch (long time ago), and this picture captures the feeling of the place very well.
Technical: Focus is good. I would have liked the contrast to be a bit higher (blues of sky vs. blues of arch). Wonderful how you got such a big blue sky with hardly any noise.
Overall: I wouldn't change anything in the picture, except (maybe) to brighten it up just a little. The words on the other hand look a bit "tacked on", and it's the words that probably cost you a higher score in this challenge. Please don't take this wrong, but the picture is bold, beautiful, it reaches out into the sky - the words look kinda "wimpy" by contrast. The good news, now you can experiment with it!
Keep up the good work! Take care,
Ursula I Abresch
BTW - not that I don't like your pictures, they're beautiful, but I hope you get someone else (for variety) on your next critique :) |
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05/15/2003 02:13:48 PM |
Well, done, I thought this would have finished higher.... still one of my faves.
Cheers,
Todd. |
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05/11/2003 03:01:46 PM |
| A different perspective on this landmark. I'd move the type down, crop the top a tiny bit to a standard aspect ratio. |
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05/11/2003 06:19:10 AM |
| I really enjoyed your submission, it should place well in this week's competition. 8 Morgan |
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05/10/2003 01:32:43 PM |
| cool absract composition! I'd snap up this card right away! Wish the lettering were as great as the photo! |
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05/10/2003 11:39:34 AM |
| Wonderful abstract. Very good perspective. |
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05/09/2003 02:51:01 PM |
| Great composition! I would prefer a greater difference between the blues in the arch and the blues in the sky, but that may not be possible without masking. Also, I'd not use italics because the slant competes with the slant of the lines behind the text. Otherwise an excellent photo. |
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05/09/2003 06:16:19 AM |
| Not sure about the font used, but the image is stunning. |
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05/08/2003 08:41:13 PM |
| i love the perspective here! very abstract, but still recognizable. a great postcard! good work! |
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05/08/2003 02:15:01 PM |
Not a bad idea - I've seen postcards with that sort of concept/setup. However ... there really isn't much contrast, at all. Everything's almost exactly the same color of blue, and nothing's really clear enough to give you somewhere to look. The text could also use to be bolder and postcardier, or omitted entirely (since as it is, it seems half-hearted and unsure, and just makes the overall effect worse). Maybe it's cropped too close, or the angle is slightly too extreme.
Sorry, just thinking out loud about how to explain my reactions. :-> |
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05/08/2003 01:22:02 AM |
| great angle on an oft photographed landmark. :) I love the consistent blue tones as well. My only gripe is the font..its not adding anything to the style of your photo..still a great shot though! |
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05/08/2003 12:29:49 AM |
| Nice composition! I love the angles and color. IMO the type should have been centered and placed across the bottom. |
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05/07/2003 10:37:01 PM |
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05/07/2003 09:49:00 PM |
most of the time I don't like skys without
any clouds, but I must say this one works great !
beautiful blue tones and you placed the curve perfect. |
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05/07/2003 08:48:15 PM |
| Very nice abastract. interesting angle. Jacko. |
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05/07/2003 11:39:09 AM |
| Great angle on a very popular subject. I feel that the text doesn't quite match the flowing mood of the picture but the final product is great anyway. - 9 |
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05/07/2003 10:38:55 AM |
| Great perspective of a familiar subject. Would have been perfect with the sun (or moon) in the shot too. |
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05/06/2003 11:39:04 PM |
| Amazing photograph, and one really feels the immensity of the structure. But I gotta say I really don't like the Text there. Mind you, I don't know where I would put it but...maybe just a diffrent color other than white... Other than that I love it. |
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05/06/2003 10:42:06 PM |
| Very interesting perspective. Also like the two tones of blue. DOF is lost on the upper section though. I love St Louis! |
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05/06/2003 05:47:26 PM |
| I like the image, but the type you used do not seem to be in proportion with it. Maybe it's just me... |
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05/06/2003 01:04:04 PM |
| This is fantastic, though I would have used a more sweeping font. The blues sem a little unreal. Great composition! |
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05/06/2003 12:31:16 PM |
| Yeah, that's awesome! I was never really aware of the TEXTURE of that thing, and you captured it here. Very cool and non-traditional. I love it! |
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05/06/2003 11:18:29 AM |
| nice shot, I like the visual impact while still representing an iconic landmark of the area. it would definately make for a good postcard. One thing I noticed though is a certain amout of 'grain' in the sky seems to be picking up a certain amount of red. Overall though I really like it.... 9 one of my faves this week. |
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05/06/2003 10:35:43 AM |
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05/06/2003 10:31:12 AM |
| great picture! not sure about the text... |
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05/06/2003 04:44:12 AM |
| This is good, the blue tones work well here. This image would have placed high in the perspective challenge. As a postcard it is a good choice. |
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05/05/2003 07:53:36 PM |
| excellent perspective on the arch... I think the blue cast works fairly well in this one but I would love to see it the other way as well :) - nice work... |
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05/05/2003 07:27:13 PM |
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05/05/2003 07:15:26 PM |
| Wonderful composition. You really capture the essence of this structure here. I love the striking curve and the subtle colors. The font is a bit dull, but it doesn't matter much. |
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05/05/2003 03:52:32 PM |
| I have a photo almost exactly like this. |
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05/05/2003 12:43:34 PM |
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05/05/2003 10:55:40 AM |
| Wonderful shot. Text is a bit weak but the shot is a 9! |
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05/05/2003 08:59:03 AM |
| Fantastic perspective I think the text is a little weak and lets down a dramatic picture |
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05/05/2003 02:35:12 AM |
| My husband and I visited St. louis about 20 years ago and never quite got over the marvel of the arch. Good luck: well done! |
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