bleachers
by thatguy

Comment by Allen:
i really like the idea that you used for this image. Good Work

All State
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Comment by Maverick:
I'm not sure if this is intentional or not, but the image shows a lot of compression. The resolution seems up to the challenge though, so I'm not sure this is a result of your camera. To me, it detracts from the image. The white balance is also a bit off, showing a greenish color cast. Lastly, your choice of framing is interesting, but I think it is cropped a bit too tight on the sides. Good idea, though.

All State
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Comment by pncowley:
Appears to be a bit oversharpened, excessively grainy.

Basketball?
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Comment by psychephylax:
A visit from the critique club :)

As some of the previous people have mentioned, the image is grainy and a bit blurry but I think the camera is at fault here. I went back and looked through the images taken with an FD-73 and they all look similar to this. So, I guess you can't do much about that.

Some things that could be improved:
1. The lines on the court do not line up with the sides of the photo. It gives a strange visual to me. Kind of like abstracty art. I think eliminating or aligning them would improve the composition.
2. Add a ball. It seems simple but it would make for a much more dynamic image with a ball by the hoop.

I definitely like the idea and I think it has a lot of potential.
You can also try cleaning up the grain using NeatImage (there's a free demo) but your mileage may vary.

All State
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Comment by Fluffhead420:
we dont care what your son got in high school

All State
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Comment by jmsetzler:
This photo does show 'time', but I believe it is lacking some subjective punch. This photo may have some very strong meaning to you, as the photographer, but for an average viewer, it may not hold a great deal of interest... The image also seems to be suffering from a great deal of jpg artifacting... possibly from compression... - setzler

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Comment by StevePax:
Very grainy, poor quality.

All State
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Comment by justine:
Nice record!!!! Good luck

Basketball?
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Comment by dsidwell:
I like the idea, and the hoop looks good in the center. The whole image is grainy and out of focus for no reason that I can see. Try focusing first on the subject by pressing the button half way, then move your camera to compose the picture while still holding the button. Viola, your subject will be in focus.

Basketball?
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Comment by nathaliedoo:
from below, does not meet the challenge