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04/23/2004 01:24:49 AM |
| oh, and I like the dirt spots, they give it a "real" feel. |
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04/21/2004 08:29:37 AM |
*** Greetings from the Critique Club ***
Hi Sean,
Congrats on your first entry, 12th (after DQ's) place isn't bad at all, it's a good shot.
Challenge
This entry fits the challenge perfectly, teken from the inside out and the window frame is a big part of the composition. Generally I am sick of pet shots, but once in a while some good ones drop in and this is one of them, it's got a good feel about it and is nicely done.
Composition
The subject is filling the frame nicely and the frame fills it completely. Two things bother me here:
1. The frame is tilting a bit, the inner lines of the window are not parallel [spelling?...] to the image frame, (could be the angle shot from or tilting camera). This could maybe be fixed in PS by rotating a tiny bit.
2. The top of the window is missing, and thus braking the nice wooden frame, would be nice to see all of it in the shot (might be too tall to include, can't tell)
Lighting
Lighting is excellent! Shooting against windows is always a challenge, but you seem to do it all right. Frame is beautifully exposed and the cat as well, except a tiny piece of fur lit by sunlight (inevitable). Background is non-distracting, dark and nice.
Camera work
You sure seem to know your gear, exp., focus, DOF and everything looks great.
Post-Processing
Post-Processing is great too, image looks "natural" (not much processed) that I think is very important for this type of shot. Cloning done very nicely, can't see any marks. Good job.
Title and Info
Can't say I understand the title, but it sounds o.k. Your info is good, all the essentials (ap/iso/shutter) and the comments explain the setting, and what was done in PS. Everything I need to know to learn from the shot. You are a good exsample on the info.
Overall (my opinion)
Nice shot, technically good and has a nice feel to it, got the challenge just right. Don't care much for cat shots, but the execution of this shot was done so nicely I almost forgot. Cheers, mate.
Hopes this helps in some way, good luck in the future.
Best regards, Tyrkinn |
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04/19/2004 02:28:29 AM |
12th place, I have to admit to being rather pleased with that.
Thank you for your votes and kind words.
I thought it would be perceived as just another cat shot.
I only took the one shot, and it wasn't even mean't for the challenge.
p.s. I have now cleaned the window.
Message edited by author 2004-07-13 05:22:38. |
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04/18/2004 06:14:54 PM |
| My Favorite of the challenge. Great shot. |
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04/18/2004 04:44:33 PM |
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04/17/2004 11:14:57 PM |
| Your picture is really lovely. The colors are so accurate and the focus is exceptional. |
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04/17/2004 12:28:41 PM |
| Nicely taken. There is a reproachful look in the cats eyes. I hope he/she got fed. |
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04/16/2004 05:31:30 PM |
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04/16/2004 08:12:41 AM |
| The title reminds me of the song 'how much is that doggie in the window'. The natural framing of the pane is good, although not perfectly straight, but I dont think that really matters. White subjects can be tough, and the exposure is not bad except for the hot spot near his/her right/our left ear. You still managed to get a lot of the details on the fur elsewhere, though, and that gives it a nice fluffy look. I'm assuming you desat the background also, and I think it works well to isolate the subject. I also like the rain/dirt spots on the window, it gives it more realism and atmosphere. |
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04/16/2004 02:00:17 AM |
| Beautiful! I have 2 white cats So you hit me with this one :D Great shot :) Good luck |
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04/15/2004 04:21:54 AM |
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04/14/2004 09:57:19 AM |
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04/14/2004 06:50:15 AM |
| Absolutely gorgeous. As this is an advanced challenge, I would have used the perspective tool in Photoshop to make the window frame completely parallel to the edge of the photo. Lovely backlighting on the fur and the drops add compositional interest and texture. It's a shame that the windowframe isn't more squre so that we can see the top of it in the photo. |
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04/13/2004 12:50:57 PM |
| Awwwwwh. Cutie and he/she wants in. Good capture, great focus and nice light. |
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04/13/2004 11:55:51 AM |
| I like the cat's expression, and the drops on the window are a nice touch. |
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04/13/2004 04:55:41 AM |
nice.
P.S. Your window needs cleaning... |
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04/13/2004 03:45:40 AM |
| looks just like one of my cats, so I had to give you an extra point :-) |
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04/12/2004 04:56:23 PM |
| My highest marks for a cat shot, technically very well done. |
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04/12/2004 04:53:45 PM |
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04/12/2004 04:00:52 PM |
| Very nice! My daughter will love this one :) |
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04/12/2004 03:52:01 PM |
| Nice...love the definition in the fur. |
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04/12/2004 12:57:43 PM |
Perfect exposure. I really like the white cat contrasted withthe rich wood tones. The spots on the glass add, not detract IMO.
The slight tilt to the frame is distracting, as is the absence of frame on the top. Both situations can be fixed in PS. |
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04/12/2004 10:31:29 AM |
| I normally discount pictures of cats (because I've got a million of them!) unless I see one that stands out like this one. Its a very simple shot, but its perfectly lit with fine detail. It captures a great expression. And the frame really adds to the shot instead of just being there to fulfill the challenge rules. |
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04/12/2004 07:23:13 AM |
| Not a happy cat. lol Better go let him/her in! Nice capture of details on a white cat through a window. Love the background and lighting. |
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04/12/2004 02:57:51 AM |
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04/11/2004 09:59:28 PM |
| Gorgeous capture of the cat through glass. This would have been even better IMHO if you cloned in the top border to complete the "frame". I am mixed about the water spots--the wet ones look good, the dry ones not so good. |
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04/11/2004 09:19:18 PM |
| The white cat is near perfect - but I wonder about the wooden frame. In any event, good seeing! |
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04/11/2004 09:05:20 PM |
| Precious shot, beautiful cat. |
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04/11/2004 08:10:43 PM |
| Just awesome!! My first vote of 10 in this challenge. |
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