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02/23/2008 08:32:44 AM |
Greetings from the Critique Club!
First Impression: Interesting, funny. I like looking through all the little details in the reflection. The expression and the flannel PJ bottoms just make me giggle. I'm starting to like this type of processing more, and this looks like a well done example. The scoop is a unique surface for the reflection, is nicely placed within the frame, and the background is nice with the slight gradient. The fact that you ended up with the camera/tripod in the shot... well, I think it adds to the fun, but also took away part of the challenge of the challenge, and I can see some people who worked really hard to not include their own camera reflection feeling a bit robbed that this one does. But, that was either a risk you chose to take, or else an oversight of the challenge description on your part.
After reading your Photographer Comments: Good to see your clarification of the DNMC issue. Pretty standard stuff there (though I must say, I have never thought to use USM with those types of numbers, so I'll have to try that some time!)
After reading voter comments: As expected, lots of DNMC comments. I did find it interesting though that everyone commented with those comments at the beginning, and as voting continued on, it seems that less voters seemed to care about that aspect, and started to view the shot for its more artistic and technical sides. I'm not sure if I like this better right side up or upside down. Someone else commented on the harsh spots of light, but I think they add some interest to the shot with the contrast.
To improve for next time? Well, obviously having the camera in the shot got you a bunch of DNMC or lowered votes. The spots of light could have been toned down just a smidge perhaps. I like the ceiling spot, but the one that is on the left part of the flat bottom of the scoop feels stronger than the others. Other than that, perhaps getting rid of some of the background clutter in the room would let the viewer focus more on the fun stuff going on with the people's reflections. I find myself continuing to wonder what the red thing is, and why it has to be there.
Hope this has been helpful! If you have any questions please feel free to PM me! :) |
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02/19/2008 07:48:13 PM |
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02/18/2008 01:05:26 AM |
| Fooey on th DNMCers. I loved this shot. |
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02/17/2008 11:54:25 PM |
| Humorous and fun and nice technicals to boot. What's the scoop on things ey ;) |
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02/16/2008 09:02:42 AM |
| One of the coolest in the challenge. Great idea - nice processing. Back to bump you up to 9. |
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02/15/2008 02:10:40 PM |
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02/12/2008 09:52:39 PM |
| my top pick in this challenge. I hope to see it with a blue. can't explain why i think it beats the rest. just does. 10 |
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02/12/2008 07:30:21 PM |
| Very cool idea. I'm sure you've been reminded by now that keeping your camera out of the shot was part of the challenge. Other than that it works well. The lighting on the subjects in the reflection is a little harsh in places. Nice job being creative when most played it safe. |
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02/12/2008 03:51:54 PM |
| Clever choice and nicely done! |
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02/12/2008 01:05:23 PM |
| a bit creepy and fun at the same time - tones add interest -- one of my favorites this challenge |
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02/12/2008 10:41:26 AM |
| I wish the tripod wasn't shown in the reflection. Perhaps a different angle would have worked. Good idea~! |
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02/12/2008 02:11:32 AM |
| The shot is nice,but you and your camera are visible. 4 |
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02/11/2008 09:50:47 PM |
| I like it better upside-down (i flipped my laptop over)... but still very very nice!! 8 |
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02/11/2008 09:40:42 PM |
| good photo, but the cameras in it |
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02/11/2008 07:01:29 PM |
Interesting idea but DNMC.
The chalenge stated: "Creatively photograph a reflecting surface that is not a mirror while keeping your camera out of the shot."
Camera is clearly in the shot. |
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02/11/2008 06:34:06 PM |
| your camera is in the shot! nice photo though |
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02/11/2008 07:58:56 AM |
| nice shot, but I can definitely see the camera |
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02/11/2008 07:21:38 AM |
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02/11/2008 02:28:45 AM |
| Even if the camera shows up small in the image it is really not quite fitting the requirements of the subject - sorry! A great shot otherwise. |
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02/11/2008 12:31:23 AM |
| Is that a camera on a tripod i see reflected there? |
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