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12/24/2011 06:52:25 PM |
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Technically the image is fine. Nice seamless integration of multiple exposures/scenes, and I like the framing quite a bit, actually. The impact of a photograph, both positively and negatively, however, is more than the technical aspect of an image. Sure, you can have a pretty picture of a flower - THAT will get judged on technicals because in general, unless one has phobia, flowers are somewhat emotionally neutral. Introduce a controversial topic (and guns tend to be controversial) and now you have more than just the technical element. Now you have to take the good and the bad of the emotional response. And that's a good thing, even if it does bad things to your score. But like Ben says, this is too "pretty" for heavy metal, and definitely too pretty for the first title you chose (I did look up the lyrics to Scream Aim Fire) and not exactly suited to the the second title you chose. But technically, the image is fine! |
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12/23/2011 12:38:58 PM |
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OK. I'll take a crack at the score. . . I say you lost a 1/2 point for the guns at best. If one goes strictly by the title then yes it fits. However, it is too pretty and Mr. Rogers for Guns-n-Roses and heavy metal in general. No real feeling of angst or anti-establishment despite the guns, particularly son #2 and #4. Looks like he is playing and having fun. You definitely achieved a cinematic look which is why you pulled a 5.3 and not a 4.8. I guess guns kill. |
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12/23/2011 01:02:15 AM |
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On the technical side it's really ok but it doesn't tell any story and watching a so young guy with a gun and an aggressive look, well, it's disturbing, but I didn' vote. My vote would be 5. Just to explain my feelings :) |
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12/23/2011 12:35:37 AM |
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Ah yes. Children with guns. Always a top scoring subject choice! But I am kinda glad in a way that you get to see what the "why, when this is a competent photo, can I only get a 5.3 score" feels like. Sometimes I think Penny and I are the only ones who get that sort of treat! :-) Now if I could just get the "I HATE to shoot (insert something here) but I have to, so I will, and I'll ribbon!" feeling..... |
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12/21/2011 12:30:59 AM |
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12/17/2011 11:01:54 PM |
I love all the different expressions... can't say I like guns, in general.
This is well done and fits with the song, IMO. |
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12/17/2011 07:49:06 PM |
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I wish there were more of a story connecting them |
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12/17/2011 01:18:44 AM |
Definitely fits the title. A proper response. Let's see him pick off the balloons at the end of the day.
Message edited by author 2011-12-23 10:56:40. |
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12/16/2011 06:04:05 PM |
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I can hear my Marine Drill Instructor now..."Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire", "Put that elbow down unless you want it shot off" ... |
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