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07/09/2007 02:29:21 AM |
| I almost shot the same guy. I'm glad somebody got him. The b&w works really well for it. |
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03/10/2007 03:46:43 AM |
| So! When are we going to see some more of your pictures! |
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03/02/2007 05:31:45 PM |
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
Welcome to dpc. I hope you enjoy the site and learn a lot here.
Compositionally, I think there are a couple of small things you could do to really help this. I don't know if this is cropped from a larger picture, or not, but I'm going to assume it is. If I am assuming incorrectly, maybe it wll help the next time you compose your shot. The musician is in the center of the shot, and the girl watching is in the right third. As a result, it almost feels like the girl becomes the point of interest. Because she is slightly blurry, this emphasis becomes even stronger. Also, there is a division of some kind between teh right third of the picture and the rest of it. This makes the right third become extraneous and a bit distracting. So, possibly cropping it so that the girl is not in the shot, along where there seems to already be a division, and then allowing more space on the left would shift the composition and make it more balanced and dynamic, I think.
Technically, the exposure, tonal dynamics, focus, etc. are right on. You have done well with the details and it lends itself to a great shot.
Overall, the image is packed with interest. The expression of his face, along with the "exotic-ness" of his instrument make the viewer stop and really be drawn into the picture.
If you have any questions, or if I can further explain or clarify anything, please feel free to contact me.
karmat |
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03/02/2007 04:09:10 PM |
Originally posted by Retusnavy:
Looks like Balboa Park to me! Love the B&W! |
Balboa Park is correct! |
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02/28/2007 02:14:58 PM |
| Looks like Balboa Park to me! Love the B&W! |
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02/23/2007 05:57:24 AM |
| I love the performer and his instrument (didgeridoo?), but the composition needs work. First off, while I am no stickler for the 'rules' of photography, the performer is too centered inside the frame. That causes the eye to see him and stop, almost as if it were boxed in. Next, the lady on the phone, though nicely isolated with your depth of field, is very distracting. Her white shirt competes far too strongly for attention with your subject. Lastly, I'd like to see the end of the instrument. Chopping it off right there leaves more of an accidental feel rather than an intentionally composed image. I do like the strength in your toning. You did a fine job not blowing the highlights, outside of the near-impossible white shirt, as well as maintaining nice detail in most of your shadows. Great scene and fine work meeting the spirit of the challenge, but pay more attention to your composition. Even a poorly exposed frame can be great with strong composition. |
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02/19/2007 11:10:44 AM |
| Great DOF. Love the sharpness on your main subject and very nicely composed. Great shot. |
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02/19/2007 08:19:05 AM |
| Nice candid, spot on focus. |
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