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THE RED CROSS
THE RED CROSS
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Challenge: Burst of Color II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Kodak Z740
Location: ROYAL ASCOT
Date: Jun 22, 2007
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/750
Galleries: Fashion, Candid
Date Uploaded: Jun 25, 2007

 AUTO LEVELS,CROP,TOOK SATUATION DOWN ON SELECTIVE COLOURS.
SHARPENED AND ADJUSTED CURVES.

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Place: 152 out of 286
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Votes: 185
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 07/10/2007 03:36:38 AM
Hello from the Critique Club,

The post processing of this image is wonderful and there is no doubt that this entry meets the challenge. The subtle desaturation reflects upon your vast experience here at DPC.

Where this challenge entry misses the mark for me is two fold. First, almost all of the people have their back to the camera. There is no eye contact to help hold the viewers attention. Second, there is no story here. Obviously this is some sort of event but being from the other side of the pond, I have no clue as to what is going on or why these people are gathered together.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions regarding this critique.

Tim
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/02/2007 08:43:44 PM
This is a good use of selective colorization. It really makes the red stand out.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/29/2007 05:48:54 PM
I think I like this because it's selective desaturation without immediately looking like selective desaturation. The clothing doesn't look "wrong" being only black, white and gray. It's not until you notice the gray grass that you realize something is different. And the red cross really draws your eyes in so that the gray grass isn't that big of a deal.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/28/2007 07:36:23 AM
Is selective coloring allowed?
 06/27/2007 12:42:12 PM
Always a patriotic dresser at Ascot! Desaturation brings the St George Cross out nicely. Hope you won! :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/27/2007 10:48:22 AM
The sky is great in this! I love how much the red stands out. I do wish the grass wasn't so gray. Great composition!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/27/2007 07:23:59 AM
It fits well with the challenge but lacks any impact for me.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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