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11/04/2005 02:00:52 PM |
Hello from the Critique Club!
I have studied your image and have the following to offer:
Composition/perspective - you have kept the focus of your subject out of the center - good application of the rule of thirds. Being on eye level with your subject is a big plus in my opinion. The crop works well here keeping the negative space to a minimum while allowing the subject to fit in the frame. The expression is priceless and I think coupled with your title, lets the prop bird fit in nicely. The small bits of color the prop add to (purple and red) and don't hurt the image. Their contribution is insignificant compared to the image as a whole. The image is crisp and clean, well focused and not overdone. Perhaps the sheet/cloth that is draped could occupy more space to the right (that area appears a bit bright) to help tone that area down a bit - the brightest part of the image.
Lighting - it appears as though multiple light sources were used - background and foregound. Nice balance. Although the upper right corner - the negative space - appears somewhat bright, it is not blown out and distracting. The detail in the cat is clear and consistent and there are no bright spots or flares anywhere. Well done!
Color - the colors, although minimal, in this shot are really nice. There is just enough to keep it from being a boring white picture but not too much that makes you wonder why it was submitted. There is enough white from the cat in contact with the white background to keep the cat inline with the theme, but separate it from the background so it is not lost. Excellent mix...an aspect that was enhanced by your control of the lighting.
Challenge requirements - definitely meets the challenge requirements. Although not totally white, the subject doesn't have to be. The shade of red in the coat is just light enough that it mixes and blends very well. The small amounts of color added by the prop are ok as well. Adds to the direction of focus I think - small enough to be insignificant, yet colorful enough to at least let you notice. Not a distraction at all.
Overall/my opinion - this is an extremely crisp image with a lot of great qualities. Your subject is just cute and very expressive in the face. The sheet/cloth that is draped is an excellent feature. It keeps the background from being flat and absorbing. Perhaps a little wider than just the drape behind the cat - more to the right - but it is not a detractor. Very nice image and very well done!
Message edited by author 2005-11-05 01:01:05. |
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11/03/2005 08:46:08 AM |
| very beautiful colors and texture, very cute kitten, looks a little bit sad.., nice white background |
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11/01/2005 06:00:23 AM |
| Looks cute..But i didnt like "white point" on the eye..Not bad..Sorry but 5.. |
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10/31/2005 04:49:18 PM |
| Very cute subject. I would even like it better without the toy, but other than that its purrfect! ( couldn't resist) |
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10/31/2005 03:22:55 PM |
| This adorable picture could be titled "gosh, how many times am I going to be picked up and put back in this spot before I am allowed to go out and play?" It looks like the tail end of a long day of shooting for the little kitten. . . though anything over 15 seconds is a long day for a kitten. |
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10/29/2005 06:32:30 PM |
| I liked the classiness of the shot until I saw the whimiscal bird. I think it would have worked better to just have a feather and not the silly purple headed thing. It kind of ruins the mood. The lighting is good. Great detailing on the cat. Just not into the cutesy prop. ;~( |
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10/29/2005 04:55:33 PM |
| a melacholic look for sure. |
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10/28/2005 02:02:48 PM |
| The expression on this kitty's face is a look of bewilderment! I love it, great shot 9 |
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10/28/2005 10:28:24 AM |
| This shot would probably look better without the bird thingy. The purple head looks a little misplaced imo. |
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10/28/2005 05:44:10 AM |
| Nice and crisp. and a cute subject |
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10/28/2005 01:17:44 AM |
| Cute and well taken but the toy distracts. With so many pet photo's around, this one lacks originality. |
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10/27/2005 10:32:39 PM |
| lovely kitten, i also like the setting |
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10/27/2005 05:24:07 PM |
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10/27/2005 04:21:01 PM |
Great color and softness. A very pleasant image. Well done
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10/27/2005 11:31:51 AM |
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10/27/2005 06:57:17 AM |
| to me not a true "light" color, but like it very much anyway LOL |
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10/26/2005 07:31:43 PM |
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10/26/2005 06:41:03 PM |
| Wow, nice big eyes he has. Good job with them, I usually blow those right out of the water. Nice use of space and great contrast/brightness balance. |
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10/26/2005 04:44:43 PM |
| Very nice...I entered a "blurry" animal! 8 |
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10/26/2005 11:23:38 AM |
| i like the sharpness, and fits the challenge well. |
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10/26/2005 08:38:18 AM |
| Just an awesome picture. The lighting, the subject, the sharpness and most of all, no blown highlights. |
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10/25/2005 09:01:35 PM |
| What a bewildered look on his face...Poor thing. Good pic though. |
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