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07/27/2005 05:26:04 PM |
*Greetings from the Critique Club*
First of all, let me say that I think this met the Independence Challenge quite well and in a uniquely emotional way (as evidenced by your score and comments). It's always difficult to comment on a good shot, but I'll give it a go (just remember that my 2 cents probably isn't even worth that!).
Meets Challenge
Yes - very well, albeit in a slightly different manner than the majority of entries. To me this image speaks more of the defiance and stubborness side of independence. (And I did notice the mispelled title.)
Composition
Good. Not often can people pull off a "centered" shot, but this seems to work here.
Lighting
Also good. You stayed just below the level of too bright. There are still a few spots on his skin though that I think could be a tad darker by reducing some of the backlighting and adjusting contrast.
Appeal
Great use of B/W. Children are always a favorite subject with mass appeal. His expression is cute (although it does look very posed IMHO - if that makes any sense). Digging his chin into his chest/setting his jaw shows just how determined he is not to budge. :-)
Overall
Really nice shot that met the challenge and ended up with a good score. Not many things I would change - dahkota's suggestion of cropping it a little tighter on the bottom might add to it though. Good job.
Just my 2 cents...
Jimmy
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07/25/2005 12:08:03 AM |
| Fantastic...should have placed in the top five. |
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07/24/2005 05:58:43 PM |
| photo is so great I didn't even notice the title error |
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07/22/2005 07:16:09 PM |
| this is a great portrait. the expression really says a lot. |
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07/20/2005 12:03:21 PM |
| Great face! Good tones. Maybe crop the bottom just a little for better vertical balance - he looks like he's being pushed up in the picture. Course, could be my own perception problem. :) 7 - good luck in the challenge! |
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07/20/2005 09:37:39 AM |
| fun picture, captures the spirit of defiant youth well. |
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07/20/2005 03:24:01 AM |
I love the look on the boy
I give it 10 |
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07/17/2005 06:53:16 PM |
looks just like my cousin Bruce.....what a great shot...perfect choice of b/w..10
I just love the expression on this young man's face.
perfect focus, perfect null background, perfect amount of grain and a great title too.
This just has to place very high.....first place with me and one of my all time favorites. |
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07/17/2005 08:17:59 AM |
| Lol.. looks more like stubborness than independence! He is such a cutie patootey though! |
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07/17/2005 08:01:35 AM |
| great face! this gets one of my three 10's. |
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07/17/2005 03:58:22 AM |
| Your title is misspelled. LOL My should be Me. Great expression. Boys love to resist authority! |
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07/17/2005 01:02:57 AM |
Ay, ay General! Couldn't get more independence than this!
Góður gæi! |
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