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Challenge: Blue (Classic Editing)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S602Z
Location: home
Date: Dec 1, 2002
Date Uploaded: Dec 1, 2002

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Place: 191 out of 243
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12/10/2002 05:35:32 AM
CRITIQUE BY NATASHA FOR CRITIQUE CLUB

CONTENT COMPOSITION
I think that you have a bit too much empty space here, so the impact of the crystal is lost. If you had cropped off the top couple of cms, you would have got rid of the ditracting black corner and added more emphasis on the crystal. A real close up of this could have been interesting and you could try photographing it from different angles. However, I think that the background is good and the way the background is shown through the crystal is interesting.

CAMERA WORK TECHNICAL
Focus appears to be on the backround instead of the crystal, which is a shame as the crystal has some interesting shapes at the bottom and would benefir from being sharper. The lighting is also a little harsh, especially on the left side of the crystal, maybe try a bit of indirect lighting or even candle light could be cool.

MY OPINION
Overall, its a good capture of something blue and with a bit of cropping and sharper focus would be great. Its an original picture and the starburst from the lighting is cool! I hope that this helps!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/07/2002 06:56:43 PM
Too much empty space for me. In my opinion it adds nothing to this one. Other wise good focus and good subject. Bring it in closer. PTL 6
12/07/2002 01:58:30 PM
NIce - I like the screen behind. I may have cropped a little closer though.
12/06/2002 07:14:35 PM
Ok. I am lost.
12/05/2002 05:47:02 AM
Comes off more green than blue on my monitor, but nice refglection. Autool
12/04/2002 03:09:50 PM
great capture of the light through the crystal..well done
12/03/2002 02:00:00 PM
the black triangle is distracting. Otherwise nice lighting and background.
12/02/2002 11:03:00 AM
Very interesting photo. What was in the upper left corner??
12/02/2002 10:18:00 AM
challenge -- met
technical -- i like the light reflecting from the crystal, but it is a little too blown out on the crystal itself. don't think you can have one without the other unfortunately. also pretty cool that the mesh in the background can be seen through the bottom of the crystal.
composition -- the black corner on top is distracting, a closer crop would've removed that. would it have been able to photograph this head on so that the mesh lines were straight? it may not have worked with the reflection, but if it had, i personally would've preferred that.
-- gr8photos
12/02/2002 08:11:00 AM
I think the screen detracts from the artistc potential of your photo...
12/02/2002 06:30:00 AM
The black in the upper left is a distraction and a bit less light on the subject would be nice. I think the picture is pretty clear though - nice focus.
12/02/2002 06:25:00 AM
The background takes away from the crystal. And it appears that the background is more in focus than the crystal. Also, the black in the top corner is a bit distracting. It is a nice blue reflection off the crystal, however.
12/01/2002 11:07:00 PM
Light is a bit too blown out. Shame about the lens flare too.


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