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Challenge: Image Grain (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: Idaho
Date: Oct 17, 2005
Aperture: 6.64
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Architecture, Rural
Date Uploaded: Oct 23, 2005

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11/04/2005 05:20:18 AM
Hello from the Critique Club!

I like the composition that you have found with this image, the concentric rectangles draw the viewer into the image. You also have chosen to represent wood grain with image grain, which I quite like.

You have already received some criticism on the blurriness of the image: that is well founded. A good tip is to use a sharpening algorithm after resizing your image. That wold have sharpened your image and might have brought out more of the image grain that is hinted at, but not as strong as it might be for a challenge with that title.

While interesting, this kind of shot is going to struggle in challenges to score well: it does not have a particular point of interest, as the scene is a bit of a "background" rather than a subject in itself. It would either have to be a technically perfect photograph, perhaps delving into the abstract, or might be livened up with some action. That might be something as small as, say, a person, or a child's brightly coloured toy, sitting on the porch to add a focal point.

Good luck with your next challenge!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/30/2005 12:34:40 PM
Cool rustic image. I like the character and coloring, but wish it was a bit focused/sharper while maintaining the noise--This has great potential.-8
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10/28/2005 10:52:26 PM
This focus seems pretty fuzzy to me, but I like the shades of color in the wood.
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10/27/2005 09:38:15 PM
Seems as though it was treated with a noise reduction filter. Thought the image appeared too smooth for depicting grain.
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10/27/2005 04:53:54 PM
This looks a bit soft... kinda makes the image loose punch. Nice subject, maybe a bit less centering would also be a good idea.
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10/25/2005 07:20:20 PM
Excellent image... love the feel
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10/24/2005 05:09:06 PM
This looks more out of focus than grainy on my monitor. I think a different angle would have added more interest.
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