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05/07/2008 12:42:51 PM |
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
Compositionally, you have a very strong image -- it is well balanced and allows the eyes to "go" from the cards to the chips and back.
Technically, you exhibit great focus and exposure and the shallow dof works very, very well here.
Ordinarily, selective desaturation does not "work" for me, but it seems okay here. It doesn't jump out at you and scream "selective" but it does seem to make the red parts stand out nicely. I tried to imagine if it would be better in straight bw or color, but I think this probably works best.
The only nit I have, and it has nothing to do with the picture is the red border. Because red is so bold and screams for attention, my eyes are automatically drawn away from the picture to the border. Not sure if that is the effect you wanted or not.
Great shot and excellent interpretation of the challenge.
Karma |
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05/06/2008 02:39:28 PM |
You finished 21st - if it was Blackjack instead of Poker would that mean you won? LOL
I love the selective desat |
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05/05/2008 04:22:53 AM |
| 21st? I thought it was one of the best in this challenge.. |
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05/04/2008 07:05:04 PM |
| One of the better ones this challenge. Well done! |
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05/04/2008 12:08:09 PM |
| love the composion. Good use of selective desaturation. |
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05/03/2008 01:06:16 AM |
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05/01/2008 07:08:56 AM |
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04/30/2008 01:25:37 PM |
black jack the hard way.
love the way depth of field was used in this photo. |
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04/29/2008 10:40:46 AM |
Nice and sharp. Nice use of desaturation. The border works well too.
Well done! |
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04/28/2008 12:45:12 AM |
| Very good comp, color - I like how it's almost desat except for the red. |
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