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Challenge: Zen Photography (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD for Canon
Location: Pozzuoli
Date: Jul 29, 2006
Aperture: F/8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Landscape, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Jul 29, 2006

Natural light focal lenght 70 mm. Postwork levels,curves, unsharp mask.

Statistics
Place: 235 out of 329
Avg (all users): 5.1450
Avg (commenters): 6.6667
Avg (participants): 5.0577
Avg (non-participants): 5.2396
Views since voting: 608
Views during voting: 284
Votes: 200
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0


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08/13/2006 08:40:49 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club

Hi Gennaro,

This is, as others have previously commented, a lovely still simple shot. There is no doubt that you met the challenge. In addition there is nothing technically wrong. The question therefore is why didn't this do better.

I can think of two potential reasons. The first is the colour tones - these are a little bit flat across the image. The surface of the water allow very little scope for texture and depth. The second is that the composition, although simple, is not easy on the eyes. Nothing draws the eye in. the kink where the pole meets its reflection is somehow jarring to the eye.

I hope my comments help and Good Luck in future Challenges!

Cheers
Paul
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/06/2006 12:41:52 AM
This makes me think of "stick in the mud" - an idiom used to describe a person who doesn't want to participate in activities. But I like the reflection, dead space, and rule of thirds.
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08/04/2006 07:17:45 AM
I like the simplicity
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08/03/2006 02:50:46 AM
This is simple, and ir works.....
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08/03/2006 01:47:46 AM
LITTLE SIMPLE BUT CALMING IN THE WAY THAT THE WATER HAS TINY ALMOST UNDETECTABLE RIPPLES.
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08/02/2006 09:00:57 PM
5: I suggest rotating so the post is vertical
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08/02/2006 03:07:40 PM
the log still wants to be seen. 5
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08/02/2006 07:04:57 AM
I like the stillness in this shot
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08/01/2006 08:05:39 PM
Very simple comp - nicely composed!
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07/31/2006 07:03:35 PM
The simplicity of this is what made it a good photo for me. I gave it an 8. To me zen is simple because a simple life is the good life!
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