Photographed during photo call for "Othello" at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, AZ.
Actors are the amazing talented Roland Zee (foreground, Othello) and Jenn Rooks (background, Iago). They actually made Shakespeare tolerable to watch (which is huge compliment coming from me, as I cannot stand Shakespeare.) :P
I don't know how well people will receive the EVEN concept of it... But there are two people in the shot, which is an even number -- and the Othello quote has the word "EVEN" in it -- seems like a creative way to get me back into a challenge at least... Bah, I'll see what I get.
Shot handheld, 50mm/1.8 lens, at iso 640, 1/30 and f/4.5
The first thing I'd like to point out is something that's been said previously. There isn't a strong tie to challenge. I think this is where you got dinged the most I am afraid. While your quote makes reference to the word even, remember we are looking at your photograph for the evenness. Yes there are two people but that's about it. Anyways, on to the rest.
The actor portraying Othello, without the actress behind him would have made a terrifc shot. She isn't blurred enough to fade into the background and appears visually stapled onto his shoulder.
Fairly sharp image considering you shot a slow shutter speed. (I have this same lens and I would recommend shooting at faster than 1/75 of a second.)
Good detail in the face and nice capture of his expression. I like the contrast between the back drop and the colors of his shirt.
Final analysis? A pretty good shot unfortunately entered in a challenge where it didn't work. It easy to feel compelled to enter a shot for the sake on entering but be aware that people are going to comment on how your shot doesn't fit the challenge than how it works photographically if you shoehorn your entries. (I know I am soooo guilty of entering when I know I have a cruddy shot). Anyways, live and learn.
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