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12/19/2003 12:48:22 PM |
Hello from the Critique Club!
This is a wonderful interpretation of the challenge. It is clearly a perfect fit, so I'll dwell on the mechanics instead.
Composition: I find the composition excellent. The subject choice is blatantly shape driven, which in itself has a point of interest. The use of the shadows to further the shape representation is what I think really brings this photo its extra depth. It gives a nice variated background with the play of light and dark, as well as continuing the shape trend. Nicely visioned.
I also like the object placement in the corner and up close. I think further away there would still be some dynamics but the close view really gives us a sense of the figure's strong structure. I do think though the bottom crop is too close, if a few centimeters more were given so it matched the distance on the right, it would give a nice sense of balance.
Lighting: This looks to be natural lighting to me and it was well used. I believe the light has that harsh tone that natural light can have and its duality in the very deep shadows works perfectly. This usage makes the linear and rigid triangular shapes really come out. I think a softer, more flattering light as the primary light source would have eroded the inherent strength shown.
That said, I do believe a soft, faint light positioned in the bottom right hand corner would both enhance the rest of the figure, bringing out the lost triangular nature behind those shadows, and still allow that rigid aspect of the photo to flourish. I think the way the shadows are hiding that bottom half breaks the triangle focus in that area - this is the only major 'flaw' that I can see however.
Focus: The focus is great. I think its sharpness on the front two triangles really shows the viewer what the intent of the photo is. I can still see the other various shapes in the image, but with the focus as it is, that triangular theme is what hits me first and foremost. Very well done.
Finally, the use of black & white was an excellent choice. Its stark and dramatic nature really lends itself to this composition. I think it highlights the great contrasts between the light and shadowed areas which I believe would have been lost - to the detriment of the photo - had this been in color.
Over all, this was well envisioned, very well taken and has a very powerful feeling to it.
Excellent work. :)
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12/14/2003 05:51:57 PM |
| Great shot. The shadows add depth and feeling to a very geometric and static subject. Black and white was a perfect choice for this shot. One of my favs. |
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12/14/2003 04:27:10 PM |
| Great subject for a Shape-- good choice making it B&W-- looks like natural light and it worked |
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12/14/2003 11:29:13 AM |
| Nice shape, but the shadows are a bit too dark. |
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12/13/2003 05:01:50 AM |
| good pic, like the whole myriad of shapes , the rectangles made by the shadows, the triangles, the pyramids too , and the whole shape the objects is, and good choice with b/w |
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12/10/2003 05:13:11 AM |
| I think I would have voted this one higher if it were in color |
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12/10/2003 01:54:02 AM |
| Great light. Cropping is a bit violent - especially taking out that bottom corner - and for me you've taken it a little close on the right side too: it gives me the slight feeling that the puzzle isn't really the subject. |
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12/09/2003 10:12:00 AM |
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12/08/2003 07:36:39 PM |
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12/08/2003 04:54:07 PM |
| nice shadows and shapes. Just wish the object was a little lighter with more detail |
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12/07/2003 08:03:55 PM |
| Wonderful shot, the shadows add great detail to this shot, the lighting is perfect. Fits the challenge perfectly |
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