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01/02/2009 09:43:42 AM |
Hey there from the Critique Club
First of all, welcome to DPC and congrats on a new personal best score. You are on a great pace with 2 challenges in since joining on December 11. Keep it up! This is the absolute best way to learn.
Camera Work/Technical: Fantastic focus, especially for a 1/8 second shutter speed, and you captured a great range of warm tones.
Lighting: I like the warm, hopeful feeling that you created with the lighting. I do, however, I agree with the other commenters that the light above the door is a bit distracting. I also agree that the door is a bit too dark, thus digging a hole for the eye to get trapped inside. Adding just a touch of fill-flash would have helped this one tremendously. This would have also helped with that blow out lamp shade.
Composition/Content: Terrific point of view, as others have already pointed out. This the main strength in my opinion. You have painted a nice picture of the anticipation a loved one's return. I'd like this one better if it had the shadow of someone preparing to enter. As it is, it feels a little empty.
My Opinion: This was a very nice idea that was decently executed. I think you would have grown the score a bit with a little more attention on your lighting, as well as adding a human shadow in the door. As it is, 5.5 is a nice score for this image, and I agree with the voters on its placement.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a critique on your entry,
Eric
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12/29/2008 05:38:40 PM |
Thanks everybody for your wonderful comments... although it seems the concept would have been a lot more appreciated if the presumed shadow of the expected guest would have been merely ribbon dressed...maybe next time, who knows.
For all of you out there, who value the beauty with no regards for value...my best thoughts and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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12/29/2008 10:20:34 AM |
 PostLuminous Award Nominee!
I just love this image! And the blue/white tile floor and the streaming bluish light into the room just makes this sing. It shows the "outside" coming in to the warmth of the inside.... wow. |
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12/28/2008 10:04:05 AM |
| ...and all I want is your house! :P Love this concept and the angle. Great techincals as well. Good luck! |
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12/28/2008 08:32:38 AM |
| Is he/she behind the door? Perhaps a shadow of your expected guest would have added to the intrigue. |
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12/27/2008 10:19:00 AM |
| I love the wood work, fascinating shot. A little distraction from the checkered floor behind the door but overall a very inviting image. |
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12/27/2008 06:25:08 AM |
| very inviting picture...is this your home? |
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12/24/2008 12:05:07 AM |
| very nice...the door is open |
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12/23/2008 11:22:59 AM |
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12/23/2008 10:59:29 AM |
| Possibly the most interesting POV in this challenge! |
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12/22/2008 12:56:39 PM |
| would be better if the streak of light wasn't continuing past the top of the door, but I like the concept |
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12/22/2008 02:46:29 AM |
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12/21/2008 07:11:50 PM |
| Gee thanx mate....! I assume not me? NIce photo |
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