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07/10/2005 12:51:59 AM |
what goldberry said - however my problem with this shot is the whole theme, there is very little `colour of benniton` on display here, and i think had you had more of the scarf/hat etc in shot, this would have done much better.
the pose is fantastic, spot on, and your daughter is very pretty - but this comes across more of a modelling shot for her, than a product. 8 |
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03/09/2005 01:23:45 PM |
I found some of the comments here interesting. But some people seemed to miss that all advertising is geared for a specific audience - not to everyone. A UCOB ad is most definetly not geared towards middle aged men. Sorry guys! That being said, it's a great reason why a lot of people weren't "sold" (pun intended) on this image deserving a 10.
It's a fantastic shot, and being a 20-something female (ie their target audience) this shot would probably get my attention and maybe even get me to buy that scarf :-)
Message edited by author 2005-03-09 18:24:22. |
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03/05/2005 02:53:12 AM |
| Congratulations in another in a long line of great images. This is simply stunning. The color, lighting and composition in this image is incredible. This would have made a deserving ribbon winner in a tough challenge with loads of excellent pictures. |
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03/05/2005 02:07:38 AM |
I was not 100% sure this was you :-)
However, I voted you a 10, was one of the best (As alway's) |
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03/04/2005 06:31:42 PM |
| Great photo that would make very useful stock. Is very emotive and could convey many different messages |
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03/04/2005 06:29:04 PM |
| Great billboard. If this isn't Librodo, I may have a new favorite. My only minor complaints are that the shoulder(?) on the left creates an odd shape, and Benetton would show more of the brightly colored clothing. Still, one of my top 5 picks. |
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03/04/2005 03:46:29 PM |
| Excellent image well suited for this challenge. You have captured a unique expression that lures the viewer together with great lighting and composition. |
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03/04/2005 02:52:31 PM |
| I am sure I know whose great work this is, and it truly emerges as a beautiful and touching billboard. 10. |
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03/04/2005 02:24:29 PM |
| Great comp, nice expression and fits the Benetton 'look' well. If anything, the image is a tad over-smoothed and lacks that key element that catches the attention. Normally a Benetton ad would have a twist in there somewhere, so I feel that, despite technical excellence in the photo, the theme is quite weak. Perhaps if she were dressed like a suicide bomber (whatever they look like) but still with that pretty face, etc. this would cause the right level of interest. |
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03/04/2005 12:32:11 PM |
I'd expect more 'message' from Benneton, but nevertheless it is a great and powerful photo. The body part at the left is a bit distracting / does not correspond with the subject.
The lighting, as ever (it looks like Manny) is interesting. :) |
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03/04/2005 11:25:09 AM |
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03/03/2005 10:13:45 AM |
| Very good. True to their style. You should submit it to them! |
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03/03/2005 02:41:54 AM |
Beautiful lighting, I really like the reflection in the eyes, seems very colorful.
Great composition, very nice expression of the model it is calm and exotic. |
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03/02/2005 01:06:13 PM |
My evaluation method of this challenge is as follows:
1. Did you catch my eye while I was driving by? Yes.
2. If I didn't catch the text while I was driving, did you intrigue me enough to look for this billboard again? Yes.
3. Did you sell your stuff to me? hmm....
4. Extra thoughts: Beautiful photo, wonderful lighting, nice colors.
The part of the hand (?) on the left is a bit distracting IMO. Also, just one model alone. The "united" is quite missing. (7) |
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03/01/2005 07:49:27 PM |
| wouldn't suprise me if this was a picture of a benetton billboard...incredible 10 |
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03/01/2005 06:28:31 PM |
| Just beautiful! Great colors, lighting, and I love the sparkle. The best I have seen yet! Top five finisher I predict! 9 |
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03/01/2005 02:21:32 PM |
Think this will take the ribbon.
Well deserved if it comes.
Such a beautiful shot
Good luck
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03/01/2005 05:44:42 AM |
| Great shot, but they sell clothes, right? I think you need to show a little more of the clothes in addition to the face to make it effective at advertising the clothes. |
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03/01/2005 01:11:15 AM |
| Very good portrait... and i think can guess who... |
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02/28/2005 02:48:35 PM |
ok, i am voting this challenge in 2 passes. in this pass, you will get a partial comment and a score. then i will come back to comment again. if you have any problem whatsoever with this comment, pm me and let me know. otherwise, take it with a grain of salt...i'm not trying to be a know-it-all, i'm just explaining where i'm coming from in voting this challenge. and, if this comment is NOT helpful (of if you think i'm full of $#!+), don't mark it helpful.
billboards are a science unto themselves. a lot of research has gone into determining just how much information a person can digest and retain in specific time spans. they use this information to develop formulas for determining the number of words and letters to use on billboards, as well as their sizes. they also determine the size and number of visual elements to include.
the graphics/photograph on a billboard are designed to get the point across in a moment. on the road, a driver will have less time with a billboard than a voter will give your image. this is a key element in the challenge: composing a shot that will get its point across quickly and succintly. along those lines, a strong composition will probably have few details and make strong use of negative space. |
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02/28/2005 08:31:01 AM |
| Very Benetton-esq. Good work. |
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02/28/2005 08:04:20 AM |
| This shot is a 10...it is a fabulous advertising billboard shot..soft colors, great image...wonderful idea. |
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02/28/2005 07:34:08 AM |
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02/28/2005 07:17:38 AM |
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02/28/2005 06:16:22 AM |
| Spot on for a Benetton ad. They should hire you (Librodo?) 10 |
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02/28/2005 05:03:08 AM |
| wow, nice shot, from the color of the skin to the green ans pink in the scarf its nice. THe reflection in the eye is cool too. |
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02/28/2005 02:16:37 AM |
| great colors and lightning. 9 top10 I hope |
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02/28/2005 01:18:10 AM |
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02/27/2005 10:32:02 PM |
| There's an uneasy balance between harsh contrast and soft focus in this image. i wish you'd used some USM. Also, for a billboard, it's usually better to have the image leading into the text, so I'd have flipped the shot horizontally myself. Strong entry. |
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02/27/2005 10:22:54 PM |
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02/27/2005 08:28:00 PM |
| originally gave you a 9 but on seeing this a second time i think a ten is well deserved. Great skin tones and use of color to highlight areas. the black shadows work very well as well. |
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02/27/2005 08:01:55 PM |
| Lovely lighting....lovely model. |
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