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12/03/2002 10:13:00 PM |
| Interesting how most of the comments centered around the title. I do agree, I chose a bad one. For those interested, this was shot in a park outside of Bangkok. His wages are incredibly low, but its all relative, as the cost of living is also very low. I do appreciate all your comments--even the ones that hurt (my pride)! |
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12/03/2002 04:20:00 PM |
you have done well at filling the frame with your subject, and I like the almost triangle formed with his body and arms. That gives the picture a well-balanced look, I think. This angle works well, though my first impression was that you probably should have tried another. The sign in the background was my only clue that this was not an American theme park or something (well, that, and this young man doesn't have on a cheesy uniform), so it is important that it is visible, I think, as the meaning of your picture can change across the ocean.
The lighting is good, as is the focus, in that the subject is well focused. The color are nice, but I am wondering if the "negative" feeling that your title conveys wouldn't better be expressed in black and white. It may also help to emphasize the subject by "downplaying" the other "stuff" in the background. I played around with it some in PaintShop and on my monitor, converting it to black and white, tweaking the contrast a bit, and running an unsharp mask made it a bit edgier and more definable, but that is just my personal taste.
Overall, I felt that the shot was good, and that it fit the challenge well. Good luck in the future. |
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12/01/2002 07:38:00 AM |
| Yeah, but he seems to be enjoying himself. Nice colourful pic. |
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11/30/2002 04:59:00 PM |
| Great shot and the message is very clear. |
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11/29/2002 09:19:00 PM |
| Dosen't look that bad, I have had worse jobs. :) 5 - Corey |
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11/28/2002 01:10:00 PM |
| Conditions don't look so bad, but I bet you're right about the other two. Very nice environmental portrait with good colors and just enough background to set the scene (Bangkok?). |
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11/27/2002 11:57:00 PM |
| Great subject matter, and composition with good execution. Wonderful colors, good focus. I want to read to see how much he gets paid and what he makes. Looks like an interesting story. It's a great photo. Good techs. PTL9 |
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11/27/2002 08:55:00 PM |
| Maybe just a little TOO much information here, but the clutter was really out of your control. I would have used a tighter crop, I think, but maybe not. 6 nards656 |
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11/26/2002 10:59:00 PM |
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11/26/2002 08:32:00 PM |
| The shot is good, but the title doesnt seem to fit as it looks clean and he seems happy enough! (IMO) |
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11/26/2002 09:12:00 AM |
| Picture doesn't really convey the title. |
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11/26/2002 04:03:00 AM |
| This guy makes Ices in what appears to be summer. how is that bad working conditions. Good try though. |
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11/25/2002 11:13:00 PM |
| Low wages, long hours, bad conditions? I think I work here!! Newsworthy? Nope, not this time - Inspzil |
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11/25/2002 09:21:00 PM |
As a 17 year old I worked in a damn sight worse conditions, for lower wages, and longer hours. This is honest work and I doubt that this young man is whining about his lot in life. He is looking forward to even better things, and is happy to have gainful employment. A 6 for the photograph.
Zero for the title. 6 JEM |
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11/25/2002 12:38:00 PM |
The only thibg that would make this image better is a more dramatic angle. Great color, subject, composition, contrast
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11/25/2002 10:56:00 AM |
| Wonderful colors and depth of field. |
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11/25/2002 10:09:00 AM |
| i see no sweat shop--see a nice photograph--open air--theme is wrong--bobgaither |
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11/25/2002 09:31:00 AM |
| Are you talking about yourself, or the icecreamman? |
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11/25/2002 09:19:00 AM |
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background9,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing8,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 7,
Total Averaged Rating8. Autool
IMO the relationship between the title and picture are key elements in this challenge.Yours has captured the moment and makes me want to know more. Good job.
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11/25/2002 01:05:00 AM |
| Very nice pic. Tells a great story. I could see this as a pic in a investigative pice. |
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