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02/25/2006 08:15:26 AM |
Greetings from the Critique Club
by strangeghost
TECHNIQUE
My only technical quibble is that it appears a bit dark, even on my Usually-Too-Bright LCD monitor. I probably looks a bit darker still on most CRTs. Not bad mind you, there's detail in all the darker areas, and the dark tones give it a great earthy feel that goes well with the composition. Focus is excellent, great depth, colors muted earth-tones. I can't tell for sure how it was lit (and unfortunately, you've left no photographer's comment at all to help me out) but the subject and the machinery are well lit.
COMPOSITION
I've studied this image for several minutes now and I really like your composition, though I feel it could have been stronger. You've captured the wonderful textures of the building: the timbers in the ceiling, the dirty/rocky floor, the brick wall, farm machinery, even the rust on the wheels. Likewise, the man - from his lined, character-filled face to his jacket, shirt, pants and shoes - looks like he was born to pose this shot. The shot has a very balanced look too, but I think you might have angled for a closer crop. Maybe just one or two steps in. A little less floor and ceiling, though keep enough to save that delicious flavor of barn or farm workshop. In my imaginable mind's eye, I even see a closer aspect on his face, with your room composition in the background. Still, I hope you're getting the impression that I liked this composition, because I did; very much!
EMOTIONAL IMPACT
Quite a great picture, to be sure. Your title suggests that we have two aging derelicts, put out to pasture. As suggested above, I'd have liked to seen a more aggressive emphasis on the man. As cool as the machinery is, HE is the subject. His face is the subject. What's he thinking about. What mood and emotion are you trying to evoke? A tighter shot on his lined and pained face might have made for a whopper of a pic. As it is, it's good, but falls short of that timeless quality that pokes and prods at the viewer.
Final Thoughts
Looking over your score and comments, it seems as though those who bothered to comment liked the shot (though one did mention the darkness). Your post results commenter (Joey) seemed to love the shot as much as I did. Your final score of nearly 6 is respectable, but perhaps would have been driven higher had your subject been prominent enough to forge that emotional connection. I repeat that it is very helpful for the critiquer if you leave some of your own thoughts and comments on the picture as well. IMO, there is simply no reason not to, especially if you are asking for a critique. Likewise the technical info. I'd have loved to know, when looking at the technical elements of your photo, what shutter speed and aperture you used.
This is an amazing shot and I'm honored to have had a chance to study it closely. Well done!
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02/19/2006 07:30:13 PM |
I can't believe this crap score
This was an awesome picture
Going into my favourites |
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02/19/2006 06:43:10 PM |
| The editing job on this image is great. Wonderful capture. |
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02/17/2006 01:36:48 AM |
| I cannot fault this.......10......favourite. |
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02/15/2006 02:36:47 PM |
| the background is too dark. |
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02/14/2006 04:43:35 PM |
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02/14/2006 10:30:35 AM |
| Looks like this would have fit well in the broken challenge also. Like the sharpness of detail. |
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02/13/2006 10:44:07 AM |
| looks like something joey would do. very nice, tells a story |
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02/13/2006 02:25:13 AM |
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02/12/2006 09:53:39 PM |
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