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Challenge: Despair (Classic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D100
Location: Davenport. Iowa
Date: Feb 23, 2003
Aperture: F14
ISO: 200
Shutter: 2.5 seconds
Date Uploaded: Feb 23, 2003

I tried to set the mood by the lighting, cropping, the placing in the corner, the placing of the knees inside the shirt, the torn paper and the toes being curled. I chose the title because at one time or another we have all been there.

Statistics
Place: 133 out of 200
Avg (all users): 4.4051
Avg (commenters): 4.8750
Avg (participants): 4.4554
Avg (non-participants): 4.3511
Views since voting: 961
Votes: 195
Comments: 10
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03/03/2003 06:49:01 PM
Critique Club:

Meeting the Challenge: Does this well, the model and photograph "planner" did well illustrating this emotion at the focal point of the image.

Composition: Would have liked to see a tighter crop, eliminating the furniture, and cords behind the girl. I think it would have added some extra drama to the shot. I like the way the girls arm leads to the letter.

Technical Quality: I am not one that prefers graininess in any photos unless they are intended to be abstract (and as I said, that's my personal preference). There are a lot of jpg artifacts to the right of the girl, and by the desk, which are unattractive. I do like the darkness of the focal point, helping to emphasize the dark mood.

Creativity: I think you did well with this at the focal point. Even though the photo is staged, you put a lot of effort into all the details with the subject, good job.

Overall Conclusion: As noted above, a tighter crop and increased photo quality would have helped this shot a lot, although the message is right on.

If you have questions, feel free to email me!

Kandice Jones
 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/02/2003 04:14:19 AM
If this photo was at all clear, it would merit a good score from me. I like the idea
02/28/2003 07:58:43 PM
nice depressing picture...
02/28/2003 03:17:17 PM
This is a staged photo and I don't really like to vote staged despair photos too high but somehow you have really brought out the despair in the girl's face in this image. You have captured this one well because I feel the despair she is feeling. It is a tad blurry tjough but the effect you have created is great....
02/26/2003 04:51:04 AM
The fluffy, colorful animals are a distraction
02/25/2003 09:48:48 AM
Out of focus
02/25/2003 05:37:25 AM
I'm assuming this shot is setup since this would have been cruel in the extreme to shoot if she truely felt that way. To your model's credit, it is pulled off well. The grain works for you here. Good job
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02/24/2003 09:26:49 AM
nice photo. good job.
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02/24/2003 09:13:19 AM
could it be "Dear Jane?"
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02/24/2003 06:11:22 AM
Joan
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