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KarenB


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Challenge: Postcard (Classic Editing*)
Camera: Olympus E-20
Location: North Shore, Massachusetts, USA
Date: May 4, 2003
Aperture: f11
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/13
Galleries: Travel, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: May 4, 2003

 Looking for something scenic, I decided to go to the North Shore of Massachusetts for a coastal shot.
I used a circular polarizer. I elected for f11 for clarity in the distance, but that required a slower shutter speed. I probably could have boosted it a bit faster, because I had to adjust in "curves" in Photoshop to get the end result.
Crop at 1.5:1 ratio, and then paste onto a larger canvas. Text added. I like how the bottom text overlaps the photo a bit.
Looking for "wow", but couldn't quite find it. Hope you still enjoy the coastal view. :P

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Place: 30 out of 106
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 05/14/2003 11:28:52 PM
Critique Club

Hi, Karen


Challenge: I can definately see this included on the postcard rack of a gift shop in New England. This was one of my favorites in the challenge. I thought I had commented on it during voting, but I don't see me there, so I guess not. You definately met the challenge with this professional looking postcard. I like the overlapping text. The font is appropriate and adds to more of the postcard"ish" feel.

Composition:This is a beautiful picture of the coast. I especially like the lower portion of the sand and the gentle waves. I also like the wispy clouds of the sky. My only disappointment is with the coastline in the background. There isn't much clarity and takes a little away from the entire picture, in my opinion. I am in agreement with a comment that stated there should be a somthing such as a lighthouse to lay our eyes on. Perhaps a larger subject along that coastline would have helped to give it more clarity. The rock, unfortunately, is in shadow and doesn't "pop" out as eye catching to aid in this area.

You know, I could see your daughter (right?) out there with her hat and the water lapping over her bare feet. Just a thought.

Technical: Once again, I am drawn to the bottom portion of the picture. As I see it, that is where the focus lies. I like how it shows the texture and ripples of the sand, the foam on the water and the waves coming in. The colors are nicely done. The greens and blues of the water are nice and show well. The color of the sky is nice with the slight pinkish hue along the horizon adding to the beauty of the scene.

Overall: In my opinion the only drawback to this lovely picture is the shoreline in the background. As you state in your comments, the WOW factor is missing, but overall a very pretty scenic view of the coast. Ever since I've joined DPC, I have seen your work and have been impressed with what you come out with. You have a good eye for photography. I'm always eager to see more.

I hope you have found this helpful
Connie
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/10/2003 09:25:51 AM
perfect NE seashore! Like the layers of waves - the town in the distance
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 05/10/2003 07:50:52 AM
I like the scene, but it would be enhanced by showing a person or two enjoying themselves.
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 05/08/2003 09:07:03 PM
very postcard like, and I like the spill over of the text, though I bet lots said they didn't like it! :)
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 05/07/2003 08:56:57 PM
THE most scenic of the scenery shots. I wish there was some bird or person or lighthouse to catch our attention on - but this is beautiful. 10.
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 05/06/2003 06:21:29 PM
Beautiful beach. You did a nice job of composing this photo as it is beautiful in its simplicity.
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 05/06/2003 04:08:38 PM
Wonderfull shot. Very postcardish. :) Love the way you have the text overlap the border. Nice curves and line in the waves. I\'ll take 5 please. Jacko. 9
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 05/06/2003 12:52:34 PM
Ahhhh,certainly made me homesick. Great emotion for me. 7
 05/06/2003 08:42:44 AM
the horizon is slightly tilted - my pet peeve of the week
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 05/06/2003 08:15:15 AM
Truly looks like a postcard. A real bargain at 20 cents! Great shot.
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 05/06/2003 02:09:22 AM
This is a nice photo, but I don't like how the text falls below the pic for most of the lowercase letters and goes above for others.
 05/05/2003 06:25:46 PM
One aspect of New England is represented here very nicely through your use of line and space. Nice work!
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 05/05/2003 01:33:01 PM
nice, simple, good job with the borders/text. well done.
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 05/05/2003 03:48:07 AM
Catchy title! This is good, the composition is fantastic. It just reeks "postcard" - 9.
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 05/04/2003 09:14:28 PM
good on ya kiwi!
 05/04/2003 08:59:53 PM
Aaahhhhh the shoreline, very nice capture of the gentle waves coming in. Almost can see some friend sending me this knowing how much I love to watch the waves as they come in, with a note wrote to me saying, Don't you wish you were here too. Makes me want to go to the beach.
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