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11/07/2005 09:59:26 PM |
Thanks for all the helpful comments...was a learning experience for me..
Cheers to everyone!
:)
kindest regards,
Levi |
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11/07/2005 12:29:45 PM |
Hello from the Critique Club!
I have studied your image and have the following to offer:
Composition/perspective - I think this is the strongest element of this image. Rule of thirds is applied well with the main subject even though the table and chairs are centered. The subject weights it to one side offsetting this nicely. Being on his eye level really makes a strong impression. This is amplified by his gaze appearng to be off to one side. The shot is not too busy and the subject is strong enough to have been placed alone in the shot (minus the extra chair and table).
Color - The colors seem very saturated. Your processing steps don't list use of this so I have to assume it is from the dodging. Possibly a bit much. There exists a nice contrast between the yellow and blue that is emphasized by the changing of the background colors.
Lighting - This looks to be natural indoor light which also appears very bright. The reflection off the table is a distraction and there appears to be some specks floating around the table/walls with some distracting flares of reflection. Again, not sure if this is caused by natural relfection or processing, but they add to the overall overbright feeling in the shot. The base stem of the table is slightly blown out as well as the yellow of the shirt, the hand on his leg.
Challenge requirements - I do not immediately get delicate from this photograph without the title. This may be one area where it failed with the viewers/voters. The subject's expression is good and perhaps a tighter zoom on the subject with a tighter crop would have helped this apsect.
Processing - this does appear to be over-processed. The disparity in the facial tones, the blown out yellow of the shirt, the artificial color of the skin in the face and legs. A little less would have made it stronger. The focus seems to be off a bit as well in the subject. This fuzzy appearance may be due to the processing as the rest of the image does not appear to be as fuzzy. This was a basic editing challenge and as such, selective editing is not allowed.
Overall/my opinion - with less processing and more atention to the lighting this would have been a stronger challenge entry. Although far away and fuzzy, his expression really makes the shot. A closer/tighter image may have helped some.
Message edited by author 2005-11-07 22:09:22. |
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11/01/2005 11:08:52 AM |
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10/30/2005 05:50:08 PM |
| very interesting. I am strongly attracted to the pastel-like colors. The subject is positioned well in the photo. The expression on the boy's face adds a nice touch. |
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10/29/2005 10:28:11 AM |
| I like the oversaturated colors in this image. I feel that you have made an impact with the colors and make this picture pop. Not sure if I would call this delicate or not, but I do like the picture. |
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10/27/2005 10:56:19 PM |
| I really liked the color and comp of the photo but the reflection (?) directly above the table was a bit distracting. Good luck on the challenge! |
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10/27/2005 02:04:54 PM |
| Nice title, evokes a lot of emotion. |
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10/26/2005 10:39:12 PM |
| The title doesn't match the picture |
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10/26/2005 11:28:16 AM |
| i'm not sure whether this title really fits this picture.. i don't see the fragile world in this .. |
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10/26/2005 10:59:42 AM |
| difficult to see what happened in the table... picture is great |
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10/26/2005 05:44:26 AM |
| A movie-like atmosphere... I love the kid's gaze |
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