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08/02/2006 04:06:52 AM |
Hello and greetings from the Critique Club!
This is a fine portrait of this lovely dog. You have chosen a close up and unique point of view, which grabs our attention quite nicely. The depth of field chosen works nicely to bring all the attention right to the dog.
The background is a bit bright, but that doesn't bother me so much as it looks like it bothered a few other commenters. I think the reason for the low score is the fact that there's so much color in the photo, when most perceived that the challenge was to take a b/w photo, but in color mode.
To improve the photo, you might try leaving just a bit more room in front of the dog's nose, so it has room to "go" somewhere. Though this is a unique point of view, depending on your objective, you might select one that creates more mood: is endearing, perhaps, or makes the dog seem friendly, sad, vicious, or some other very clear or very perplexing emotion. This is quite a neutral expression, and so doesn't inspire me to think about it much.
Think also of light when shooting, for the more interesting and moody the light is (happy, sad, mysterious, etc.), the more our interest will increase.
So nice work! Keep on shootin'!
David |
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08/01/2006 05:41:02 PM |
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07/31/2006 09:18:48 PM |
| Beatiful friend and capture. Over blown back ground detracts though. |
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07/31/2006 09:50:46 AM |
| I'm wondering about the white-balance or something, as he (she) looks kind of blue. In colour, that is, not mood! :) |
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07/30/2006 05:21:42 PM |
| cute shot, but i'm seeing more green then black and white. |
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07/30/2006 12:40:50 AM |
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07/29/2006 06:45:30 PM |
| Such a sweetie -- they are and give lots of love. Looks like an Aussie. |
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07/29/2006 12:42:22 PM |
| I believe the intention of the challenge was to take a b&w photo in color mode. This is why desaturation was discouraged. To make it more challenging. I don't think the challenge was to shoot a color photo with b&W in it. It may be a suttle difference in interpretation. |
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07/27/2006 07:30:03 AM |
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