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12/10/2005 03:00:18 AM |
Greetings from the Critique Club!
This entry is quite well done. The simple composition and minimal use of color add to the photograph's appeal.
While this photograph clearly meets the challenge, it seems to lack that extra "something" that puts it over the ribbon-winning edge. Perhaps if he were doing something other than reading, or if the title gave us some insight as to how the reading tied in with mining, it might have fared even better than the respectable 5.8 score you received.
The composition on this photograph is strong. My first impression was that it could stand to be cropped a bit on the left, but when I actually tried that myself I found the results came up short. The subtle light and shadow on the left side adds a sense of depth that would be lost with cropping.
Your exposure is perfect and makes the best of some very challenging lighting conditions.
Post-processing is well-done as nothing seems needed or missing from that perspective.
It appears your focus probably locked on either the miner's right hand or the tip of his helmet. This is not surprising as these are the areas of greatest contrast in the photo. Unfortunately, this results in the subject's face being slightly out of focus. Focusing manually for this type of photograph may benefit you.
In all, this is a very good photograph. Probably the main reasons it did not score higher is that even though it met the challenge, it was probably not "industrial enough" to get that extra edge in the voting. The focus issue may have troubled some voters as well. |
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12/06/2005 10:42:03 PM |
| very nice use of low light, nice image for the challenge |
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12/06/2005 10:20:12 PM |
| Nice! The picture is just right the way it is IMO. |
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12/05/2005 02:15:56 AM |
| I love the underground miner. |
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12/02/2005 07:53:33 AM |
| A second look makes this appealing. Very good effect. The lighting looks very close to a single light source. |
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12/01/2005 09:34:41 PM |
CLEANEST MINER I HAVE EVER SEEN.
VERY NICE.8.
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12/01/2005 12:18:04 PM |
| Great study of industry on the personal level. Love the single light source. |
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12/01/2005 03:21:47 AM |
| surpurb lighting and worth top marks with a super photo |
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11/30/2005 11:33:27 PM |
| Finally someone with the people involved in the industries rather than just the industry. Like the look captured! |
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11/30/2005 09:13:45 PM |
| nice lighting, nice portrait. I like the man's expression. |
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11/30/2005 08:18:49 PM |
| 4 - Good potential. Criticism; difficult to tell, but seems to be more 'underground reading' here than mining - though obviously a miner (at least that's the assumption). Think you had more potential to get a better shot here, even if just reading (and minor yes, but adjusting your title to 'fit'). This seems a little blurry too, or it could be the focus, not sure, as it seems the man's hand is fairly sharp. Ok up to 4 from 3 (doesn't help you I know), mainly because I like this shot, or rather, the 'potential'. |
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11/30/2005 04:26:25 PM |
| Nice portrait - like how he's illuminated by a spot of light amidst the dark. Focus seems soft on his face. |
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11/30/2005 03:02:38 PM |
| nice shot. you captured the feel to this. nice job |
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11/30/2005 01:48:36 PM |
| PERFECT!!!! This is such an appealing photo! One of my most favorites in this challenge!! 10 |
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11/30/2005 01:16:08 AM |
| great underground shot. the atmosphere for being lit by only the headlamp is great |
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