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01/25/2003 01:03:37 PM |
Critique Club Review
Overall a bit darker than I would like, but it is still within reasonable limits. Given that the title is "Morning Dip", I take it that the focus is the ducks and their "pool party". As is, there are several things competing in this photo. The power lines are a minor distraction, but the trees and the format are trying to steal the show from the ducks. Perhaps a landscape format shot would have worked better. Also if you had captured more of the reflections of the ducks, that would have helped focus attention on the ducks. Focus seems a little bit soft. That could be from the camera trying to focus on the center of the picture, which is an area quite distant from the center of attention. I keep thinking that you were swayed trying to serve to purposes here. I see you as interested in the ducks, but at the same time trying to show as much landscape as possible to fit the theme. Since the background is essentially flat, I would recommend going for the ducks and the slight berm right behind them. Overall contrast is very good, and color rendition is excellent. |
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01/19/2003 05:55:53 PM |
| focus needs to be sharper |
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01/19/2003 01:55:13 PM |
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01/18/2003 01:29:55 PM |
| very cute but not too Landscapish. Ducks got most of the attention! |
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01/18/2003 08:30:44 AM |
| Focus is a big problem here. |
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01/17/2003 06:54:56 PM |
| Looks like they are having a blast. Seems just a bit soft on focus. |
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01/17/2003 07:51:31 AM |
| It seems blurry to me. Nice capture, though! |
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01/17/2003 06:22:47 AM |
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01/17/2003 03:00:26 AM |
| The soft focus doesn't work with this pic. I like the scene, but a better day and a crisper picture would've been preferred. Nice capture nonetheless - Inspzil |
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01/15/2003 06:33:55 PM |
| Very nice composition and colors |
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01/15/2003 02:11:41 AM |
| You have a very strong horizontal line and you put it right in the middle of the photo. I don't think that works well in this case. I understand why you did it though, to get the ducks and the trees in the photo. If you took this from a lower angle, closer to the ground, tilted up slightly, you may have been able to lower the 'horizon' line a bit. A couple more small things. If you wanted the 'horizon' level, it needs a slight left rotation. If not, it's totally not a big deal. Also, winter was an aweful time for this challenge, cause of lack of color. I wonder if a saturation level adjustment might help to add a bit of color without turning the ducks green. lol. I love how you caught the one duck just as he splashed into the water. It's a lovely view. Good luck in the challenge. |
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01/13/2003 01:35:53 PM |
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01/13/2003 06:33:12 AM |
| Focus is a little soft. But I really like the use of ducks here... gives a new interpretation. |
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