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Inakani Oteraga Arimasu
Inakani Oteraga Arimasu
Jesuispeure


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Challenge: Where You Live (Advanced Editing I)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Location: Mie-machi, Japan
Date: Apr 25, 2004
Aperture: 1/30
ISO: 100
Shutter: 3.5
Galleries: Architecture, Travel
Date Uploaded: Apr 25, 2004

The last picture I took after trying for days and days to get a good shot. All of the wiring in Japan is above ground, and it proved to be a real challenge!

Statistics
Place: 52 out of 176
Avg (all users): 5.8970
Avg (commenters): 5.6667
Avg (participants): 5.7010
Avg (non-participants): 6.1765
Views since voting: 1162
Votes: 165
Comments: 10
Favorites: 1 (view)


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05/09/2004 08:22:12 PM
*Greetings From the Critique Club!* :D

Fantastic image you got here, something to be proud of.

Composition:

I believe this is by far your strongest element of the photo. The way you have it set up, with the angle and all, makes it look like you carefully considered what elements were needed in the shot and where they should be placed, you have done a nice job here. It is well framed by the plants surrounding the shot and really enhances. Using framing techniques like this can really enhance a shot, especiallly the outdoor shots. Excellent focus as well.

Lighting and Color:

According to the commenters/slash voters, it appears that this is the most controversial part of this shot. Sepia, desaturation, and color is one of those arbitrary things when it comes to voting, mostly due to the fact that it is highly subjective to personal taste. However, I can tell you my personal preference as far as this shot goes. I honestly would havbe liked to see this shot in color. I believe the color can tell so much about a place, especially in the "Where You Live Challenge." When I think about this challenge, the word culture pops into my mind, and when I think of culture, I think of diversity and variety, and I think color has a lot to do with that in the shot. The sepia does work, don't be discopurage dabout that, you did a nice job with that. I am just telling you my PERSONAL preference and trying to give an objective opinion.

Other Thoughts:

A very nicely composed shot that has some very pleasing elements and enjoyable to look at. Good luck in future challenges and hope to see some more of your work doing well.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, feel free to PM at anytime. I am more than willing to answer an questions you may have.

~Matthew Dykman (goinskiing)
 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/02/2004 01:49:57 PM
A little on the dark side for me but I like the sepia touch.
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04/30/2004 08:42:08 PM
The sepia look definitely works for this picture - I like it!
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04/29/2004 05:49:58 AM
Beautiful Monochrome.
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04/29/2004 02:19:23 AM
I like the view; nicely composed -- but the tone is not working for me.
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04/28/2004 05:12:29 AM
Nice place and good composition. Not sure the greenish tint works well for me
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04/26/2004 03:55:51 PM
The sky is just too flat and makes the image look false, otherwise a nice image
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04/26/2004 01:34:43 PM
Nice composition, but the overall shot looks too dark to me. I think the tones would work if the brightness and clarity of the photo were improved a bit.
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04/26/2004 11:51:08 AM
Pleasing subject matter and composition, however I'm not a fan of the color
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04/26/2004 03:11:54 AM
Beautiful angles, very energetic composition!
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