My Very First Camera
by lennoland

Comment by karmat:
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by karmat

That is so cool that you still have this. Does it work?

Compositionally, the shot is a bit "centered." This causes it to feel a bit static, and detracts from the interest level a bit, I think. That said, having the camera angled like you do helps, somewhat, as it does give the eye a strong diagonal to follow. It seems a bit tight at the top.

Technically, the lighting is good, as is the focus and exposure, etc. On my monitor, it could use a touch more contrast to make the blacks a bit blacker. Reading your other comments, including mine, I see, it may have been a touch flat (I did not vote on this computer). Boosting the contrast, or playing with curves or levels may help, to some degree.

Overall, you have a good shot, and it obviously meets the challenge. I think, though, that it may have suffered from being just another shot of a camera. I know that is what the challenge called for, and it would make a good ad, but the shots that really grabbed the viewers attention had a bit more context, I think.

Best to you in future challenges,
Karma

Dappled Light
by lennoland

Comment by AP:
while you've certainly captured the dappled light, I'm afraid there isn't anything particularly compelling about this photograph. It's just a deck and some leaves, doesn't really jump out at you. Also, you could try boosting the contrast.

My Very First Camera
by lennoland

Comment by laurie241:
for some reason, this looks a little 'hazy' on my monitor. but it's a very cool camera, though.

Dappled Light
by lennoland

Comment by one2one:
More like shadows rather than dappled light I think. Or ...

Dappled Light
by lennoland

Comment by Simms:
boring snapshot.. it adheres to the challenge, but doesn't really set the world on fire through it creativity.

Dappled Light
by lennoland

Comment by bvy:
Indeed it is. Good as a study but doesn't hold up well on its own. Nothing really to hold interest.

Dappled Light
by lennoland

Comment by dponlyme:
Not bad but a little boring to look at. The angle of boards adds some interest.

Dappled Light
by lennoland

Comment by mcsean:
Dappled light check! Small hightlight blowout in the right side in the leaves.

Dappled Light
by lennoland

Comment by xodiak:
The lighting is really interesting but I wish there were a stronger subject.

Dappled Light
by lennoland

Comment by justin27:
boring not very original