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01/27/2007 07:37:05 AM |
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
Very sharp shot with beautiful, vibrant colors. My only immediate negative reaction is that the bird's head and neck are pretty dark in comparison to the rest of the image. Given that that's the putative subject of the image, my instincts want it to be brighter and more prominent. Having said that, the detail available in the tail is just amazing! This would make a great print - I can tell that there is so much to see in that expanse of feathers!
COMPOSITION
I like your idea and the perspective you've chosen. Deciding where to crop (or exactly how to compose) a shot like this is challenging. How much of the bird's neck and torso (?) do you include? Your choice feels a little awkward, but honestly, I'm not sure how a higher or lower crop would have worked either.
EMOTIONAL IMPACT
I think the dynamic of this picture would have been improved with more favorable lighting on the bird's face and headdress. As shot, it's interesting and a bit of an unusual take on a bird that everyone loves to look at, but the ability to connect with a viewer is enhanced, I think, by more focus on the eyes and/or faces of the subject. The connection to the challenge is obvious (I hope) to anyone who recognizes the wonderful display of powers of sexual selection.
FINAL THOUGHTS
A very nice shot of a beautiful bird. I just noticed your title (grin) which I think is great. Your final score is pretty respectable and your commenters certainly seemed to enjoy it. Nicely done! |
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01/21/2007 07:51:11 AM |
| the colours are nicely shot and the composition is good.. The title really made me laugh.. |
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01/20/2007 07:38:03 PM |
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01/20/2007 04:24:29 AM |
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01/19/2007 12:49:17 PM |
| Strange bird, shaking tailfeathers is related to women and look what he got on his bum.... |
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01/19/2007 04:56:28 AM |
| Gorgeous creature - no matter the sex! Beautiful photograph! 10 |
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01/18/2007 03:28:49 PM |
| Great!!!!!!! This is a magnificant shot with spectacular color and clarity! One of my favorites of this challenge. |
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01/18/2007 11:53:37 AM |
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01/17/2007 04:57:08 PM |
| Beautiful pose, love his colors |
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01/17/2007 12:53:21 PM |
| that is one funny title! beautiful bird |
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01/16/2007 06:37:34 PM |
| Stunning picture with great colors and detail |
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01/16/2007 05:23:17 PM |
| Very creative. Nice shot. |
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01/16/2007 10:12:11 AM |
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01/15/2007 08:40:44 AM |
A bit too dark in the feathers for me. Otherwise a great image and well composed.
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01/15/2007 06:33:47 AM |
| I love the blues in this shot. This is my favorite shot of the challenge but have to give you a nine only because it lacks the female element. |
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01/14/2007 11:32:48 PM |
| Stunning photo and nice tone mapping (i think) good luck in the challenge I expect to see this shot in the higher ranks. |
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01/14/2007 10:26:12 PM |
| Whilst this is a great photo and fulfills the challenge admirably, it left me 'wanting'. Meanwhile, my son, instantly said it was a 10!! Just shows how we all differ in our appreciation of the same subject. |
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01/14/2007 07:51:35 PM |
| beautiful shot .. great title ..=9 |
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01/14/2007 07:42:27 PM |
| Beautiful colors...wow. The color is so intense and the pattern amazing. Good job. |
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01/14/2007 07:39:25 PM |
| I do so dearly hope you don't get penalized for not having a human in your shot. I think this is nicely done, challenge-wise and technically. |
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