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03/30/2009 11:07:27 AM |
Hello from the Critique Club-
First things first: Your entry meets the challenge quite well. One thing I definitely like about this photo is that it is more than it initially appears. At first glance, one simply sees the Minolta, but a closer inspection reveals the Nikon peering out of its depths. As others have said, I like this contrast between the new and old, especially considering your title, which brings the transition from film to digital into the spotlight. I think your lighting is pretty good too. I̢۪m not too sure of how you portrayed the film, however. If this wasn̢۪t such a close crop, I would consider pulling the film out some and having it laid out. To me, the placement you went with sorta makes it fight with the camera as the focal point for the viewer. On the other hand, it does help the rest of your composition, and adds another element and depth (in more than one sense) to your photo, so I guess I̢۪m on the fence about that.
Overall, I think you did a great job capturing this, and while multiple other users utilized the same subject matter, you did a good job separating yourself from the pack. One other minor comment: I would have cleaned the smudge on the Minolta letters, if at all possible (which might not be the case). If the body were more used and beaten up, I would leave it because it adds character, but since it is the only real blemish on the body, it̢۪s a bit distracting to me.
-Derek |
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03/23/2009 07:23:08 PM |
| Great idea & shot! Sure brings back memories, my first 35mm camera was a Minolta, not this model, but one similar. |
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03/23/2009 01:28:59 PM |
| The film can was a nice touch. Would have liked the reflection in the mirror to have shown your camera more clearly. |
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03/23/2009 09:37:00 AM |
| My first SLR. What a great camera! Yeah, I remember SRT101. Wish I still had it. |
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03/23/2009 12:42:11 AM |
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03/21/2009 08:22:59 PM |
| I like the shot, especially the framing. Not sure how I feel about the reflection of the camera in the mirror however... |
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03/20/2009 01:18:33 PM |
| I have one of these :-) I like the reflection of the new camera |
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03/20/2009 11:04:00 AM |
| Awesome reflection of the old looking at the new! Great job! |
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03/19/2009 06:04:54 PM |
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03/19/2009 05:36:46 AM |
This could have been the best image of the bunch, unfortunately you missed a great opportunity to catch the reflection of the camera in the 35mm mirror. Another annoyance is the film canister which could be better.
Great concept - a little flawed in execution. |
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03/18/2009 08:34:37 PM |
| IS that.....is that.....FILM? |
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03/18/2009 09:00:38 AM |
| Good sharpness - I would have liked to see the whole camera in the shot though. |
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03/17/2009 09:47:16 PM |
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03/17/2009 09:36:29 PM |
| I don't forget! I'm sure some of the young'ins voting here will though ;) well executed. |
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