Taken in my barn with spotlight. I think this is my best shot for a challenge so far. Used a black sheet for the background. Set the saddle up on a portable saddle rack and used the tripod and remote release for my camera. Hopefully this will be my highest score to date.
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I don't know if it's your highest score to date (I didn't check) but it's definitely my favorite shot of yours so far. I think this is well done. The composition is the strongest element of this shot and it's excellent, the colors are sharp and crisp. Others have pointed out the "harsh" light on the front of the saddle. If you put a sheet in front of the light (but not too close - don't wanna start fires in barns) it can diffuse the light a bit. If you're using a tripod and a release, you have the luxury of longer exposures to handle lower light levels when you do diffuse the light source. Nice work!
I scored this a 5. It's an okay photo. Not in the 1-3 range, as you say, but not spectacular. As someone else mentioned, the lighting is a little harsh. There's a fair bit of glare in the saddle, and something about it looks a lot like a snapshot flash. DPC likes things to be super crisp and clear, and there's no crisp clear line here. And there's a lot of visible image noise. I would try a softer background, say a warm chocolate brown, indirect diffuse lighting.
LOVE the shallow depth of field!!! the lighting seems a bit harsh on the front of the saddle but overall i like the shot! nice composition! black and white or sepia may have looked nice as well! 8
I am so glad that I am not seeing all standard planes, trains, and automobiles. Wonderful picture and idea. The rope really brings out the colors in the saddle.
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