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11/02/2005 05:35:34 PM |
Hello from the Critique Club!
From the start - very nice image! Your composition and perspective on this shot are excellent. The placement of the horses as the subject adds greatly to the overall appeal of the image. Having them appear a minor part (by size) is a nice technique not often seen as well done as this. The buildings in the background really enhance that quality very nicely.
Having this image in black and white was also a wise choice. In my opinion this image would not be as strong, even without the grain, if it were in color. The whole mood and emotive force is really emphasized by the shades of gray that flow across the image, especially in the sky. This also helps the vast expanse the image covers. Color would not give you that same 'expansive' feeling. It just appears to go on forever to the horizon.
The horses themselves...I like the fact that they are clearly there, but distinct detail, as in eyes, mane detail, etc. are not present. Gives it a sort of elusive quality. Makes me want to move into the picture and hear them as they graze. Well done!
Pertaining to the challenge - the grain definitely adds to this image quite nicely. All the other good qualities are emphasized by the grain and in no way does it detract. The balance between clarity and grainy is very well done. Just enough grain to help the mood of the shot but not too much that it makes you turn away from the scene. Just another aspect very well done in concert with the rest.
Overall this is an excellent image and very well done both in capture and post processing. |
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11/01/2005 10:56:16 PM |
| Thanks everyone for your comments and votes - much appreciated! |
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10/30/2005 07:31:00 PM |
| Congratulations on your top 20 finish with this friendly grazing pair. |
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10/30/2005 05:42:26 PM |
| I think the grain is a nice added touch for this shot. Gives an added character to the sky and overall, a old time nostalgic feel. Nice comp. |
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10/29/2005 02:58:53 PM |
| Very moody shot enhanced by grain, well done. |
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10/28/2005 06:10:19 PM |
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10/27/2005 03:31:32 PM |
| extraordinary imagery I could almost feel the world compress around me when I look into this photo. |
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10/25/2005 03:24:28 PM |
| great shot... grain really enhances the feeling... well done |
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10/24/2005 06:00:15 PM |
| The sky is nice and angry, but I think its the high contrast rather than the moderate grain which is adding the mood. I had it as a 5, but I'm bumping to a 6 for now. You do accomplish something here, but you just aren't blowing me away as a picture I would point to someone and say, "this is a great use of grain". The composition and placement of the horses are nice. |
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10/24/2005 12:18:39 PM |
| fab shot. the grain really adds to the mood |
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10/24/2005 03:23:54 AM |
| nice scene, but to me it has too much grain. 6 |
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10/23/2005 08:45:28 PM |
| Stunning. Looks like an old photo. The horses are placed perfectly. Great use of the looming sky. Hmmmm - is this Iceland??? |
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10/23/2005 08:26:00 PM |
| Wow this is great, such a dramatic image. 10 |
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