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Above from Below from Above... er, yeah, that's right.
Above from Below from Above... er, yeah, that's right.
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Challenge: From Above (Classic Editing)
Camera: Canon PowerShot A40
Location: Mission Creek Regional Park
Date: Mar 14, 2003
Aperture: 2.97086
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/1250 s
Galleries: Landscape
Date Uploaded: Mar 14, 2003

 This was taken during a little sidetrip into one of the area's regional parks. Lots of animals out. Apparently there was a bear in the park that day, but I don't have the telephoto lens yet so left rather than looking for a picture of him too.

Statistics
Place: 82 out of 203
Avg (all users): 5.2328
Avg (commenters): 6.1176
Avg (participants): 5.0777
Avg (non-participants): 5.4186
Views since voting: 1105
Votes: 189
Comments: 20
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 03/28/2003 12:20:52 AM
Greetings from the Critique Club
By Inspzil

Composition - I'm not sold that this really meets the challenge, but for purposes of discussion we'll say it definitely does. The composition of this photo is this reflection. It really is a nice reflection, but leaves me wanting more. As nice as it is, I see this as a pretty background without a subject. There is no strong focal point.
**Added later - This does have a really nice feel to it like an oil painting. Ever consider turning it so it looks right side up? Just an afterthought.

Technical - This photo is pretty underexposed. Part of that is the water looks like its filtering out some of the greens in the grass and trees. I think the photo could've used a little slower shutter speed to capture a bit more of the colors. The DOF is not really an issue here. Overall not badly taken, but could use a little help making the colors stand out with exposure or processing.

Overall - I don't see this as a terribly effective shot. The reflection is neat, but not really stunning. There isn't anything about it that sets it apart. I think the score you received is fair. It isn't a bad picture, but it seems to be missing something. Hope this could be of some use to you. Good luck in future challenges. - Inspzil

Message edited by author 2003-03-30 13:22:20.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/23/2003 06:06:13 PM
Great way to capture the challenge requirement! I don't know whether it's just the surface of the water, but the trees really seem to have lost some definition. Otherwise, nice shot!
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 03/22/2003 09:35:18 PM
very nice
 03/22/2003 05:46:45 PM
Good reflection shot. Unique interpretation of the challenge.
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 03/20/2003 05:30:30 PM
Wow! One of the best shot of reflected from above so far. Good luck!
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 03/20/2003 10:12:24 AM
It's a creative attempt, but I read the challenge differently. Take your pic from a higher perspective...you're higher than the water, but your subject is being looked UP at...so I don't know!
 03/18/2003 08:59:52 PM
Crafty.
 03/18/2003 04:13:26 PM
this is great! love the title, the picture is nice, too, could be just a little lighter...
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 03/18/2003 09:47:06 AM
nice photo, i like the angle
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 03/18/2003 09:40:10 AM
nice image, creative idea, good work
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 03/18/2003 05:47:54 AM
Excellent. Fantastic idea, really well-taken photo, great title too! One of the top efforts this week. 9.
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 03/17/2003 06:06:01 PM
Just love your reflections from below, er, from above, that is.
Just great.
Certainly can't argue - it meets the Challenge.
I like the bird flying a tree level on the right side.
This is beautiful photography.
Visual impact to me is just stunning.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2003 03:07:56 PM
I love those clouds. Looks like rain. Shot looks underexposed. Great title!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2003 07:44:04 AM
It was confusing, but you got it right...I think.. Good luck
 03/17/2003 07:40:55 AM
great shot for the "above" challenge.
 03/17/2003 07:22:56 AM
A fantastic reflective scene.
 03/17/2003 05:33:15 AM
cool idea
 03/17/2003 05:00:33 AM
Gorgeous and very clever!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2003 03:56:37 AM
Took a second to realize it was a reflection! Great Idea!
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 03/16/2003 07:28:02 PM
Great picture, but a little too dark
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