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11/23/2004 06:11:17 AM |
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11/22/2004 09:15:02 PM |
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11/22/2004 10:58:43 AM |
| Very cute. Love the composition and depth of field. |
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11/21/2004 04:09:05 PM |
Greetings...
During the course of this week's voting on the black and white challenge, I have come back to this image several times. I always like to pick a 'best of show' photograph from each challenge, and this one is my choice of 'the best' in this massive group of black and white images.
Photos of children, or people in general, require some very special element to have universal appeal. This photo, IMO, has that special element. The photo is not a simple portrait, but it shows some emotion and possibly some amount of personality as well. Children are quite inquisitive and this is obvious in this photograph. The photo is 'cute' and very well executed.
The light you have provided in this image is perfect for creating just the right amount of contrast. There is no harsh light and no area that is too dark. The 'balance' is very nice.
I'm trying to find something to be critical about in this photo and I'm not coming up with much at all. The only possible room for 'change' that could have some effect on this photo would be with the chair in the foyer behind the child. That bit of darkness is eye catching and could possibly be competing with the child for attention. Removing the chair, however, would also remove the feeling of 'home' in this image. The photo doesn't appear to be completely candid because of the point of view taken, so maybe trying some additional opportunities with that chair could have been useful. I don't really think it should be removed. It appears ot have a coat or some other article of clothing draped on it. Maybe removing just that part would clean up the image to a state of complete perfection :) When you 'plan' a photograph and when you have almost complete control over the environment, there is no real reason not to evaluate the purpose of everything in the scene.
At any rate, this is a great image and it is my favorite of the week. I have added it to my favorites list and I really hope to see it in the top scoring photos in this challenge.... Congratulations and good luck :)
John Setzler
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11/19/2004 04:36:08 PM |
| What a GREAT expression, and it's highlighted by the clean floor / wall backdrop. This is a CLASSIC. |
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11/19/2004 12:21:22 PM |
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11/18/2004 08:30:28 PM |
| This has a high 'cute' factor. Nice lighting. Is that a hamper in the background? Perhaps tidying up that particular location or removing it from the frame would have improved the composition. |
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11/18/2004 04:37:14 PM |
| Great work. I'm not a fan of kid shots, but this deserves a 9 |
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11/18/2004 01:13:03 PM |
:) excellent capture. You can almost feel a certain moment in time in this image. Although I am not related to this image I feel like I am in the position you would have been taking this shot. There's a great connection here. If I could suggest anything, it would be to correct the slight tilt to the right. Whatever is in the background doesn't bother me bacause I don't see it this image as a controlled studio set-up.
It's a great great great image :) You can tell I love this image. Well done and hope you ribbon. |
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11/18/2004 07:53:18 AM |
| Great DOF. The light on the left wall adds good contrast and balance. |
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11/17/2004 06:09:39 PM |
| Awsome shot! Good composition and lighting. This may be nit picky but it looks tilted a bit. |
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11/17/2004 11:18:21 AM |
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11/17/2004 09:54:54 AM |
| An absolutely charming portrait. This really strikes me as very professional, very intriguing, highly individualistic and just the kind of work I could see hanging in some top notch art gallery. It's wonderful! Only -ve = the blow out on the wall to the right which could be corrected with a little spot editting after the challenge if you wanted. |
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11/17/2004 07:44:32 AM |
| peekaboo! good shot, good use of focus and framing.. couldnt be avoided i guess, but the floor gains a bit too much substance near the middle and gets a little distracting but over all bravo! |
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11/17/2004 07:43:56 AM |
| GREAT SHOT! One of the best so far. Great DOF and exposure. Great detail on the wood floor... oh, and cute kid! I wish my house was that clean :-) 8 |
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11/17/2004 06:24:57 AM |
| Love the lines and composition here.Neat Idea. I would have given it a higher score if it hadn't had the chair or whatever it is in front of the door. |
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11/17/2004 05:55:47 AM |
| hee hee. I chuckled for a while on seeing this. All these lines makes me wonder if it's level, though. Just a small question on a great shot. 9 |
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11/17/2004 05:24:07 AM |
| Hehe, what a cutie. Great use of depth of field. |
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11/16/2004 08:44:23 PM |
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11/16/2004 08:37:42 PM |
| This just makes me smile. Beautiful work! 9 |
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