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09/10/2005 09:25:17 PM |
* Greetings from the Critique Club*
[I had just typed out my entire response before losing it due to my Internet connection being dropped - GRRRR] Let's see how much of it I recall...
First, I think that this is a really cool shot and meets the challenge description well. Second, I think that with the details about how you killed the spider, you might receive some "not so happy" comments from those viewers in the PETA camp. :-)
Composition:
I think that the centered/slightly off-center presentation actually works well here. I'm not sure that the white background does the subject justice however.
Focus/DOF:
Your focus is good, although not tack-sharp. I think the image would benefit from a litte sharper focus, but more importantly, a larger DOF. The shallow DOF actually detracts from the image's clarity and impact IMHO.
Color:
You've got some great tones in the spider herself, and I think you could capitalize on them even further by increasing the color sat and reducing the backlighting/increasing contrast. A little burning might not be a bad idea either.
Overall, I think that this is a very strong shot (and was a strong entry in the D&L challenge - I scored it an 8). Nice work. |
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09/04/2005 07:43:14 PM |
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09/03/2005 05:35:33 PM |
| I would have preferred to see better definition in the legs on the left side of the image; as it is the shallow DoF and light cause the dark legs and black body to merge together somewhat. This is one of the best executed shots that I've seen in the challenge so far. Hopefully the other voters won't penalize you too much for the subject. |
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09/02/2005 12:10:06 PM |
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09/01/2005 06:48:34 PM |
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09/01/2005 02:00:16 PM |
| Great colorful spider. The OOF leg in front of the body is distracting. If possible, I would have had the OOF leg be the one away from the body. Could a different composition have achieved that? I'm guessing you focused on the eyes and had the camera at the absolute minimum focal distance. That will naturally blur the foreground images and sometimes shortens the DOF. A small pullback from the minimum distance will give you a little extra DOF because you then get some foreground in focus rather than having it cut off immediately by the limitations of the lens. (Does that make sense at all? Am I just squawking?) Anyway, 7. |
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08/31/2005 03:34:56 PM |
| ughh. and confusing to take in. but enlightening in an upfront kind of way. |
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08/31/2005 10:47:11 AM |
| Good D&L entry...but I really dislike spiders (although I'm not counting that against you - just gives me the willies). 8 |
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08/31/2005 06:25:08 AM |
| okay, that thing is scary. interesting subject. did you put the water on it? pretty good shot |
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08/30/2005 02:44:47 PM |
| Really like this shot, only thing hurting it (IMHO) is the lack of focus on the legs to the left and the joint on the right. Overall wonderful photo. |
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08/30/2005 10:31:23 AM |
| poor spider... lol, i like your set up... spider on white... i like it! |
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08/29/2005 11:52:34 PM |
Would be great shot if legs on left were in focus also
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08/29/2005 02:28:14 PM |
| Macro shot, great creature! haven't seen one of this before, what is it? |
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08/29/2005 04:05:18 AM |
| lol sorry i shouldnt laugh. good photo 7 |
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08/28/2005 08:21:56 PM |
| Great macro. The detail is outstanding. Super title too - unexpected. |
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