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12/02/2003 10:39:44 AM |
Critique Club:
I'm not sure I really understand the intention behind this photo. Is this the V for victory sign as used by Churchill? Where is the irony that the title hints at? Is this a pun on the title, where the shade is the shadow thrown by the hand? For propaganda, the image is not in any way hard-hitting enough as the message is unclear and ambiguous.
I'm not a fan of the burnt out highlights on the left side of the frame, and the noise levels in the shadow detract from the picture IMO.
The black and white works well here, and I like the tonal contrasts that can be found in the hand and arm.
In conclusion, I don't think the photo's message is communicated clearly enough for this to be an effective example of propaganda. I think you also need to watch out for overexposed highlights... I loved your shot of the child with dog which also sadly had burnt out highlights. |
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11/23/2003 06:40:57 PM |
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11/20/2003 09:42:54 PM |
| Interesting how the shadow looks like the Democrate donkey watching the republican president. I'd like to see a sharper focus on the had. 6 -danny |
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11/20/2003 07:01:20 PM |
| The shadow looks very much like a rabbit |
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11/20/2003 09:54:46 AM |
| A devil or rabbit? Nice contrasts and shadows, they work well. |
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11/20/2003 05:36:12 AM |
| Very clever. Is it just chance that the shadow is in the shape of a jackass? |
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11/19/2003 07:44:10 AM |
| Hehe, super idea. I had liked a cleaner background. |
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