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Challenge: Desolation II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG for Canon
Location: Downtown Bangkok
Date: Jun 18, 2006
Aperture: f/9.1
ISO: 1000
Shutter: 1/99
Galleries: Cityscape, Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: Jun 18, 2006

 A recently demolished building that no one cares.

The photo was taken around 6pm, which was about an hour before sunset in Bangkok. I used 12-24 zoom for this, and it was set at 24mm. What I tried to achieve was to link the forground, unwanted wires and concrete blocks, to the demolisher in the background. I choose this time because it was when I could capture sky with some "blue" in it.

The photo was worked with using PS in order to bring in more depth and dimension. It is not a pretty picture, but I do hope it tells the story.

Statistics
Place: 159 out of 197
Avg (all users): 5.0000
Avg (commenters): 6.0000
Avg (participants): 4.9157
Avg (non-participants): 5.0667
Views since voting: 883
Views during voting: 275
Votes: 188
Comments: 6
Favorites: 0

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 07/02/2006 07:27:22 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club
by strangeghost

The first three parts of this critique are written based purely on examination of your photo. "Final thoughts" is written after reviewing your score, photographer's comments, and voter comments.

TECHNIQUE
Outstanding depth, almost gives a three dimensional feel to the image. The exposure is a bit dark, particularly in the trees. Focus is good. I like the deeply saturated blues of the sky and how it contrasts with the earthy colors that dominate the rest of the image.

COMPOSITION
It's a unique take on a demolition. The titled viewpoint, the deep depth of field; these combine to create a surreal feel to the whole scene. The foreground is dominated by the twisted mass of iron rod and rocks, which tends to make things look a bit messy, but I still like the effect.

EMOTIONAL IMPACT
As much as I like the technical and compositional job you've done, I don't think the picture has a significant emotional impact. It's definitely unique and creative, but not all that compelling or provocative.

FINAL THOUGHTS
Voters were relatively indifferent though your commenters seemed to like it. Your final score of five probably results from the overall lack of emotional punch that I mentioned. It's a very well done image though. I like your compositional eye and you nailed the technical aspects. Good job.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/25/2006 05:56:16 PM
Cool textures in this, and I like the angle, too. Nice rich colors, as well!!
 06/23/2006 02:11:01 AM
Oh this is a sad sight. I would like to see some fill flash on the foreground though.
 06/20/2006 06:47:06 PM
Interestingly deep DOF that needs more light or contrast to make an "impact".I do like the perspective "From the ground up"
 06/20/2006 04:07:35 PM
Interesting angle
 06/19/2006 10:08:50 AM
Nice viewpoint in this photo. You caught the minutaea and the story all in one frame. I think it is really rather good actually. I wonder how it could be made to pop against the others (very, very few) competent images in this challenge?


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