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09/04/2008 09:59:06 AM |
Hello from the Critique Club!
I do not check scores or other comments prior to writing up my critique.
I knew instantly which challenge this was shot for, so obviously it fits the challenge well and also stands on its own quite well.
I like the dynamics of the black and white, however the hot spot on the side of the horse draws my attention. However, the contrast does add to the rest of the shot. Since it was advanced editing, I think you could have balanced out the best of both worlds a little better and reduced that hot spot some. It's not too bad, but it's the very edge of the area that distracts.
The setting is nice and I like the movement of the mane. I think the mane is my favorite part of the shot. I would have liked a more creative angle for this photo. Perhaps down a little lower? For some reason, the clump of trees in the background tend to steal the thunder from the subject of the horse. I think a lower angle might have helped alleviate that problem.
Overall, not a bad shot. I would have liked to have seen the original as this does appear to have had quite a bit of PP. I would have scored it a high five in the challenge.
Hope this is helpful!
Judy |
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09/01/2008 06:12:44 AM |
| Nice effect of the b&w, and I like the wind in the mane and the lines of the horse's head and neck circling around. Thanks for the b&w conversion tip. |
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09/01/2008 06:01:42 AM |
| The dappled lighting is just lovely! The clouds above and the breeze in his mane give a perfect impression of a lovely Summer's day. The dark contrasty grass lends drama to the softer gentle lighting of the horsey. Well Done! |
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09/01/2008 05:57:09 AM |
| Completely underrated. I LOVE this shot. I gave it an 8 during voting. it's a lovely shot, and you processed it beautifully. |
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08/31/2008 08:53:42 PM |
| Wow Don, great shot. I think you got screwed on the score. I think you did a great job of balancing the darks and lights without blowing them out. |
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08/28/2008 09:31:58 AM |
| Beautiful horse. I hate that clump of bushes/trees in the background but apart from that it's a lovely picture. |
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08/25/2008 09:19:03 PM |
| Looks like a scene that was hard to expose properly for? You did pretty good though. |
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08/25/2008 05:11:51 PM |
| strange downward angle. looking up at the horse is usually a better angle in my opinion. nice contrast-6 |
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08/25/2008 01:49:10 PM |
| cute pony, a lower pov would've added more impact. |
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08/25/2008 01:19:27 PM |
| Love the mottled light. Something about the angle and composition is not quite right though. |
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08/24/2008 11:49:46 PM |
| A god shot. The B&W is effective. |
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08/24/2008 09:40:18 PM |
| Great comp on this one...my pony wildfire waiting for me to mount, indeed. |
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08/24/2008 09:16:59 PM |
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