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03/24/2009 03:47:43 PM |
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
I really liket this shot, and the more I look at it, the more I like it.
It has a very classical feeling to it -- like it is a scene out of a old bw romance movie.
Upon first glance, the van bothered me, but in a sense it adds to the movement and drama of the shot. It gives the shot a bit more context and realism. I also really like the bw. I suspect that this shot in color would be too busy and everything would be battling for the viewer's attention.
The tilt still bothers me a bit. If it is on purpose, so be it, but I do find myself tilting my head to "make it right."
Very well done, and interesting for many subtle reasons.
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03/17/2009 01:02:34 PM |
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03/17/2009 12:27:31 PM |
| the couple is a bit too dark |
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03/16/2009 11:00:28 PM |
| Nice architecture, and setting for what looks to be a romantic moment. |
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03/16/2009 11:38:33 AM |
| Cool shot, I love how full of life the street is during this shot, there's a lot going on but you still have a central focus. |
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03/16/2009 11:26:46 AM |
| I can't tell if it is an illusion or not, but it *feels* tilted to the right. Or, maybe my head is crooked. I do like hte bw |
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03/16/2009 10:22:39 AM |
hm nice street photography snapshot
I give 5
;D take care
brano |
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03/16/2009 06:20:26 AM |
| Has some nice qualities. The white van in the background is a distraction though |
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03/16/2009 03:58:59 AM |
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03/15/2009 08:37:53 PM |
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03/15/2009 08:20:38 PM |
| wish there was a little more light on the face |
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03/15/2009 12:34:45 PM |
| Are they lovers? They really look uncomfortable in that hug. Nice use of available light. |
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03/15/2009 12:06:12 PM |
| A lovely ornate building, good candid street photography. |
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03/15/2009 10:43:59 AM |
| Very nice capture of street photography, love the shadows in this shot. Perhaps a bit of contrast boost will really pop this image |
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03/15/2009 07:04:43 AM |
| nice candid shot, wish the lighting was more even, |
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03/15/2009 06:34:59 AM |
| This is a lovely candid B&W shot. It's such a shame about the van in the background. Still a great classic image. Well done and all the best for the rest of the challenge. |
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03/14/2009 09:05:24 PM |
| wow that van in the background kills the moment. it really is special though, did you plan them kissing or did you just walk by and see it? |
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03/14/2009 03:31:51 PM |
| Nice detail on the facade. I think the bright lighting on it draws attention away from the lovers. |
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03/14/2009 11:48:35 AM |
| The tilt drives me crazy - if it is not on purpose, level the picture - even if you lose the light pole on the left and the side portico on the right. Otherwise, you have done a great job of capturing the detail on the building. The "lovers" are a bit dark, and I think you could lighten the shot a bit. Great candid and great street scene. |
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03/14/2009 11:23:59 AM |
| seems abit over the top on the sharpening, the halos around the couple in the foreground detract. imo |
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03/14/2009 05:03:46 AM |
| Nice street scene with a beautiful building in the background. |
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03/13/2009 11:44:06 PM |
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03/13/2009 11:32:59 PM |
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03/13/2009 10:17:42 PM |
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03/13/2009 08:50:02 PM |
| Too bad you could not get them to move that van and tent out of the way! How rude of them to park that there in your shot! hehe. |
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03/13/2009 04:14:54 PM |
| Good capture. The light is rather interesting as it separates the two halves of this image. |
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03/13/2009 03:57:28 PM |
I want more details on the couple... the details are lost in darkness and the white bag takes over the attention.
Not voting yet. |
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03/13/2009 03:48:13 PM |
| Nice street shot, good job with the contrast and choice of B&W. |
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03/13/2009 02:47:50 PM |
| A little more contrast might give this image a little more impact. Also, this was photographed on a slight angle from the building - if it had been possible, it might have been better to shoot straight on. This way the horizon won't looked tiled. Just a thought. :) |
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03/13/2009 02:06:26 PM |
| Nice candid street shot. Good light on the building. |
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03/13/2009 02:05:18 PM |
| I think B&W was a good choice here. Might have cropped a tad more inward. |
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03/13/2009 12:55:44 PM |
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03/13/2009 11:10:46 AM |
| this is sweet and romantic |
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03/13/2009 09:42:32 AM |
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03/13/2009 08:14:59 AM |
| interesting b&w conversion |
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03/12/2009 11:35:04 PM |
| The van in the background spoils the mood a little. |
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03/12/2009 08:24:12 PM |
| A slight curves adjustment for the midtones (I tried it) would have really made the tones of this open up. Right now its a little flat. I really like how the guy on the right keeps me in the image - the bike guy on the left almost does it too. interesting capture. 6 |
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03/12/2009 07:06:04 PM |
| Street photography at its best.... |
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03/12/2009 06:23:31 PM |
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03/12/2009 04:14:44 PM |
| Good shot. The shadow on the building throws it off a bit but nice. |
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03/12/2009 12:54:49 PM |
| I'm not totally getting this, but I think I'm just dense. The lovers are in the foreground, an that must be the "Opera Concorde" behind them... |
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03/12/2009 12:52:08 PM |
| Nice candid and great story. Lots of interest and great tones. |
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03/12/2009 12:50:09 PM |
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03/12/2009 12:09:32 PM |
| Tilted, background very busy, no light on the main subject...Sorry, I can't rate it very high |
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03/12/2009 10:28:46 AM |
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03/12/2009 07:22:49 AM |
| A great shot - I felt the fan was a bit distracting though. |
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03/12/2009 04:12:26 AM |
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03/11/2009 11:53:36 PM |
| super detail on the building, and great candid shot - got to love the lovers! |
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03/11/2009 07:14:59 PM |
| Oh, if only they weren't dead central to the composition this would have been excellent. |
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03/11/2009 06:39:24 PM |
| Nicely done in black and white. |
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03/11/2009 05:34:22 PM |
| The light on the upper part of this building is just lovely. Nice shot! |
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03/11/2009 04:23:52 PM |
| i find the subject being central takes away from the composition of the shot. |
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03/11/2009 02:35:58 PM |
| your shadows and sunlight do not balance, while the top of the building is blown out the couple is in deep shadow |
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03/11/2009 12:28:29 PM |
| Ah, well this is the city for lovers! Nice in B&W. |
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03/11/2009 12:28:07 PM |
| The foreground seems a little dark. |
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03/11/2009 10:10:58 AM |
It's L'Opéra Garnier or even better Palais Garnier. I lived very near in Paris.
Black and white works very well, a nice street/architecture photo! |
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03/11/2009 01:25:25 AM |
| Nice capture, love the way the figures ground this |
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03/11/2009 01:12:38 AM |
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03/11/2009 01:05:14 AM |
| the building really has a 3d effect going on with the pp here. I like it |
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