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10/31/2006 10:14:18 PM |
post challenge:
I did a research on studio lighting (softbox, fill flash) and I'm learning a lot. Thank you very much for your comments.
The chess pieces were custom made by my father. |
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10/27/2006 05:12:12 PM |
| A bit more depth of field would be nice. Color seems off - the white isn't white, and overall contrast is a bit flat. |
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10/27/2006 11:47:17 AM |
| Image has some hotspots that distract the eyes. Concept is good, but I think execution could be a bit better. Composition seems disjointed and lighting is spotty; maybe a different angle of the board might help, or use more available light or a diffused flash. Chess boards and pieces are difficult to shoot and make them look dynamic. I appreciate the effort. |
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10/27/2006 11:35:45 AM |
| Great idea but I don't care for the lighting: 6 |
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10/27/2006 06:06:19 AM |
Meets Challenge - 2
Lighting/Processing - 1
Composition - 1
Overall Impression - 1
"WOW" factor - 0
Score: 5 |
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10/27/2006 01:13:15 AM |
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10/26/2006 03:49:37 PM |
| Nice composition, perhaps a bit too much light by the far angle of the board, very nice in generall though, you even constraucted a true check mate, I would rate this picture a 7 or 8, but I do not think of cess as a sport, tehrefore I do not think it meets the challenge. |
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10/26/2006 11:17:43 AM |
| chess is my husbands passion, not for me but I admire those that play. This was a good idea you had. I think the composition is a little weak. Maybe if you/camera were lower or a lot higher to give more impact. It just seems a bit flat and static. |
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10/26/2006 08:09:07 AM |
| That's a unique chessboard. I have never seen one with pieces like that before. Cool. I think you would have gotten better impact with the focal point being placed deeper into the board. As it is you're losing sharpness at the subject point (knocked over King). Window lighting is a bit harsh also. Obviously not a studio setup. Not sure what the best fix for the lighting is without some reflector - maybe fillflash set to low power (if camera supports it)? Anyway, best of luck to you in the challenge. |
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10/25/2006 03:58:19 PM |
| needs a bit more DOF (the back pawns are not as sharp) and less harsh lighting. 5 |
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10/25/2006 03:14:29 PM |
Meets Challenge: 10
Lighting/Processing: 7
Composition: 6
Overall Impression: 5
"WOW" factor: 2
Average Score: 6.0 |
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10/25/2006 02:45:37 PM |
| Not a bad shot. I would have used a smaller aperture to increase depth of field but that does not mean it is the best way to shoot it. |
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10/25/2006 12:23:20 PM |
| nice concept. would have liked it without shadows and uniformly lit |
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10/25/2006 11:59:18 AM |
| I find the lighting especially attractive. |
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10/25/2006 06:25:34 AM |
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10/25/2006 05:54:44 AM |
| Lighting is a little harsh at the top of the photo, but I like it. Not your normal choice for a sporting event. |
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10/25/2006 12:27:19 AM |
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10/24/2006 09:31:29 PM |
| Personally, I don't feel that the is a "sporting venue". Focus is kinda soft, lighting is overly harsh. |
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