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04/12/2011 04:47:32 AM |
Greetings from the Critique Club! You requested an indepth critique of your image and here it is:
The premise of this photo definitely differs from the rest of the pack. I commend you for experimenting and coming up with a fresh take on the challenge topic. DPC being a literal kind of world, I'm sure there was some confusion over your work, which is probably reflected in the 4's you got, as well as your overall score.
To address a few technical issues: Though I like that you used BW for this photo, the tones are somewhat flat. A bit more depth and contrast would probably help this pop more. Also, there is a bit of a disconnect between the background and the subject (arms). As a viewer, I'm seeking for a tie-in between the two - I'm seeking the story. My sense is that this disconnect cost you a few points as well.
The arms occupy the bottom 2/3 of the frame, leaving the top sort of flapping in the wind - so compositionally, this could have probably been a little tighter.
That said - I still think this is an awesome image, very out of the box. I always love seeing someone taking a topic and intelligently interpreting it, which is what you did here.
Best,
Alicia |
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04/05/2011 08:16:05 PM |
Originally posted by Tacoma28:
Is this a double exposure, I thought this was basic editing |
No, this was a single exposure. Because it was so dark outside, I could stand in front of the camera for a long period of time and not get exposed. I took advantage of that and used an external flash to light parts of me in various locations. I actually had a different idea in mind, but similar to this, but didn't have time. |
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04/05/2011 06:54:34 PM |
| Is this a double exposure, I thought this was basic editing |
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04/04/2011 03:43:34 PM |
| umm this is a rather confusing photo if you ask me. |
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04/03/2011 06:57:33 AM |
| Really liked this one - different from all the others! Well executed! |
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04/01/2011 09:16:18 AM |
| Don't you just hate that? I like. |
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03/30/2011 10:52:41 PM |
| This got my attention! I really like the whole image and it's a nice take on the challenge. |
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03/30/2011 08:29:53 AM |
| Great idea, I'm not getting disassembled from it though unfortunately. |
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03/30/2011 06:46:21 AM |
| Cute concept. Very ghost like. |
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03/30/2011 04:54:59 AM |
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03/30/2011 01:12:29 AM |
very original idea, I bet you had fun shooting this!
To be picky, if this is you disassembled, how many arms do you have? :) |
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03/29/2011 10:45:07 PM |
| Love it ... with an exception to that weird sign on the right. I find the isolation of arms to be a good constraint. It needs one more pose, where you actually have your arms recede forward and backwards in space (image yourself standing sideways pointing at the lens) 6 |
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