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07/05/2004 10:39:11 AM |
| Thank you, everyone for the comments. I know that I would have done better, if I had used more light. But it was taking away from the from the back ground. Was not going to use this one anyways we were tired and my subject was sleppy (my wife). For those who thought she was he lmao. |
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07/04/2004 03:05:58 PM |
Lighting: Even though the tone of this portrait is dark and moody, the backlight is working very well to give a solid separation. I realize the mood was desired, but I think it went too far. The eyes are by far too dark and very little distinction in the paint around the mouth.
Pose: Well suited for the desired effect, although I am sure you will get counted off for the landscape crop.
Background: Works well for the intended mood. |
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07/04/2004 10:19:25 AM |
| Wonderful concept, and a great set up , a little dark, the colors are perfect. and I like the halo effect in the background, this would have been a phenominal shot if it had been a little brighter. I would definitely consider doing this again if I were you, (in another challenge) a little brighter an you would have a winner! 7 |
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07/04/2004 08:45:58 AM |
| Reminds me of a "backstage" shot, nice and moody. I'd have used a much darker blue or black for the outer border. |
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07/04/2004 08:17:53 AM |
I like the feeling that you achieved here with the (painted) facial expression and the blue background and soft lighting. I do believe though that it is a little TOO dark and could benefit from cropping a tad bit off the right. The white part of your border is distracting and too high key for the rest of the shot.
TC |
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07/02/2004 05:15:35 AM |
| a lovely idea.....would have liked to have seen more light on the model so I could see him clearly |
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07/01/2004 08:00:21 PM |
| Send in the light while you're at it. A very good concept, but wasted by poor lighting, and I don't feel like there's enough contrast between dark and light tones to pass as moody. The bright colors could have made a dazzling entry with more light in the room. The obvious artifacts around the hair and arms don't help, either. |
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07/01/2004 07:30:20 PM |
| This would be a really nice portrait or even a poster if it were cropped a bit more on the right and the lighting were a touch brighter, so we could see more detail of the sad expression. :o) |
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07/01/2004 07:07:48 AM |
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06/30/2004 08:38:58 PM |
| well, it's certainly got color. :) I bet you're getting a lot of comments about how the lighting is too dark. It's true, actualy, but it gives the photo a bit of a painterly feel. |
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06/30/2004 04:44:01 PM |
| Very very dark shot. I think this shot would have potential had it not been so dark. |
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06/30/2004 03:18:36 PM |
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06/30/2004 01:41:08 PM |
| Not enough detail too dark |
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06/30/2004 01:33:25 PM |
| A bit dark and centered, but that probably fits well with the tears. The light blue on the background distracts a little rather than helps. |
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06/30/2004 08:13:04 AM |
| I like the concept but it needs some more light on the face, maybe not a lot more, but some |
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06/30/2004 06:59:05 AM |
Nice pose and expression.
Critique: The photo is very dark on my monitor. Not sure if this was what you intended or not. Maybe a bit brighter is all. |
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06/29/2004 08:11:43 PM |
| The lighting here is too dark. There appears to be a light on the background, but nothing on the subject. |
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06/29/2004 08:11:23 PM |
i wish we just a little more light and focus on the subject
nice idea |
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06/29/2004 07:10:00 PM |
| Interesting idea, but needs more light on the face and sharper focus, at lieast on the nose |
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06/29/2004 06:50:59 PM |
| It's a pleasant prrtrait but seems rather sad - especially for a clown. Border is not good and detracts a lot. I'd like more lighting on the face and not the background. |
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06/29/2004 06:39:46 PM |
| Well, to be honest, I think you have a great subject, but the image is way too dark. |
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06/29/2004 11:30:05 AM |
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06/29/2004 10:42:50 AM |
| I think I would love this if I could see it better. It's just too dark. |
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06/29/2004 10:19:16 AM |
| I like this version of a clown picture (the sad clown), but I think the picture is too dark on the whole. Could have used a spot for his hair and face to brighten things up. |
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06/29/2004 09:41:46 AM |
| I love the idea of this one. I think that it could benefit from a bit more light and contrast. Understandable it seems to help the dreary look on his face, but maybe a bit more vibrancy in the colors (especially the "hair") may have made this stand out more. |
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06/28/2004 08:58:02 PM |
The border looks out of place.
Too bad you couldn't highlight the subject. |
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06/28/2004 05:37:43 PM |
| Ever since the movie IT clowns give me the eebie jeebies! Ah. Still a cool photo, just alittle too dark for my taste. You still get an 8. |
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06/28/2004 12:58:38 PM |
| This has the potential to be a really great portrait with the right lighting and focus. I think you are going for a blue/sad mood here and while the lighting helps with that, the lack of focus and light hurts it more than helps the mood of the shot. As is a 3 |
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06/28/2004 12:58:29 PM |
| very dark. Would have been more powerful if the colors showed a bit more. The hair would be stunning I think |
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06/28/2004 11:00:47 AM |
A little dark for my liking, but i still think it's a decent shot
Good Luck |
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06/28/2004 05:32:12 AM |
| Nice idea. Subject is too indistinct and under lit. Image is fuzzy and soft with what looks like some rather rough editing. Subject offset further to right would emphasis the loneliness/sadness. |
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06/28/2004 04:02:33 AM |
| Nice shot which would have benefited from nice lighting. |
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06/27/2004 10:37:52 PM |
| The lighting is way too dark. You can barely see the subject's face. You need a spotlight somewhere near the clowns face to make a strong statement about theater, etc. The clown make-up looks amateurish (the white is very streaky looking) |
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06/27/2004 10:25:46 PM |
| Nice idea, too dark for my taste. |
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06/27/2004 10:16:52 PM |
| Clowns make great models but I would have preferred a bit more light. |
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06/27/2004 08:42:33 PM |
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