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06/08/2005 09:29:17 AM |
I am commenting on this image in a reaction against the attempt by some to limit the content of DPC to images that conform to their idea of acceptable.
I like what you're trying to show here but, for me, this doesn't convey the idea of decision very well, even with the title. It does convey many things successfully however - the anguish of needing to self-harm in order to feel or control, the loneliness of others not knowing or understanding. In terms of the image itself, I find the colour balance a bit too red/ yellow. I also don't like the way the hand and razor are positioned over the drain - the shapes interfere with each other. The razor is too much in shadow to stand out as a focal point too. The brightest point is instead the drain behind. I like the personal viewpoint, it's clever to place the camera where the cutter's own eyes must be. |
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06/06/2005 09:45:38 AM |
Images should stand alone without the help of a title.
Challenge meets challenge description visually.........4
Technical.................3 image does not appear to be in focus
Artistic..............4 nothing here to over power me
Average 3 |
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06/05/2005 10:57:31 AM |
I think we have enought evil in the world without people taking pictures of it, or even suggesting something so horrible. |
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06/04/2005 04:59:47 PM |
It's not a decision though, suicide is most often a cry for help, so while well shot and powerful, for me it doesn't so much suggest a decision, at least not from the perspective of individual going through it. |
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Photographer found comment helpful. |
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06/03/2005 04:31:36 PM |
Base: 5
Technical: +1
Subjective: -1
Challenge:
Total: 5
Never |
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06/03/2005 01:27:25 PM |
don't hurt youself, please, i don't even know you, but please don't do that |
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06/02/2005 11:04:18 PM |
An interesting shot! Suggestion: try recomposing the photo next time to get rid of the grill in the background - it's a bit distracting. Keeping the background as featureless as possible will allow the viewer to focus on your subject. |
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Photographer found comment helpful. |
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06/01/2005 09:06:43 PM |
i would like to have seen less lighting in this picture to compliment the mood of the shot. |
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06/01/2005 08:32:32 PM |
I don't feel that the image conveys instantly recognizable decision. I see a way out of decision, nice photo though. |
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06/01/2005 02:23:55 PM |
very dark--I suggest you don't--you always have photography:) |
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06/01/2005 01:04:24 PM |
Don't know abou the sleeve? |
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06/01/2005 11:18:33 AM |
WHOA!!! this seems like maybe you are trying to put a reality check on someone, but I think this is a little harsh for a challenge. There isn't anything else you could have thought of for this challenge? There's a decision for you. |
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06/01/2005 05:48:17 AM |
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05/31/2005 08:53:21 PM |
The composition could be more effective. I'm not a fan of the crop, or the hand/drain overlapping. The lighting is the best thing about it. |
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05/31/2005 08:05:05 PM |
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