This is just a sad attempt to enter the challege as i havent found any topic to my fancy yet.Took this on the weekend while winetasting in Stellenbosch.
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Pros: I love the contrast and sharp lines. The feathers 'branch' out nicely for a welcome creative twist on the challenge. Focus and DOF are very good. I noticed a commenter or two below that felt the focus was soft - on the contrary it is very sharp as the long feathers have very sharp edges and detail - the smaller feathers are fluffy on a peacock and should look soft. I think you did a great job.
Cons: The small dark clump of feathers in the lower right bottom section are distracting. Not the one in the corner - but the ones further in.
Interesting. I'm wondering why you decided to go B/W with a peacock.(To better show the "branching" ?) It sort of like that as it's unexpected with a peacock. Good amount of detail in the feathers.
Bottom middle/right feathers jutting up slightly jarring from the over all feel/flow.
And I'm not sure I like how very large the border is. A border works well with this. That one just seems just a little big.
I bet you knew you were going to get lots of "BORDERS TOO BIG" comments! well i kinda like it, well done for having the balls to do it. BTW I like the photo too ;)
I like the new take on an old classic. I think the border is a bit large, but the shot is great. Nice contrasting tones and good focus. Very appealing composition too.
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