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02/22/2008 08:18:33 PM |
| how did you take that and not get strange reflections, and the lighting so amazing? i tried with a trumpet but i just couldnt do it. |
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02/01/2006 08:48:43 AM |
| What a great photograph. How did you manage the lighing on such a photo? |
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06/13/2004 02:52:05 PM |
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12/21/2002 07:10:37 PM |
Originally posted by Rackat:
Originally posted by muckpond:
And I'm also going to kick Rackat's bootie! How dare such a sharply-composed and colorful submission get entered the same week as my "masterpiece"?!?!? LOL. |
Well....okay, if you insist. But only if I can set up my tripod and camera and get shots of it...I REALLY need a good submission for the body parts challenge! ~Kate |
Gee, Rob, you must have really photogenic feet! |
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12/21/2002 05:07:22 PM |
I know I should try to be real objective when I am critiquing an image but 'Wow' this is a great photo. I am having a very hard time deciding what I don't like about it. Probably the biggest gripe I have is that it is your photo and not mine : ) I usually like color best in my photos but this one really is best in black and white because it keeps the focus squarely on the shapes, forms, and lines that are the essence of this photo. Color could have introduced an unwanted emotion. Besides being in black and white the other thing that stands out is the near perfect execution of the shot. The lines are very clean except for a slight hint of pixelation or stairstepping in one of the lower left shapes. The contrast gives it powerful impact without being exaggerated. The square cropping was very smart because it is neither a portrait nor a landsscape, it is abstract and thus does not need to be a rectangle. All and all, a great photo.
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12/17/2002 05:04:06 AM |
Originally posted by muckpond:
And I'm also going to kick Rackat's bootie! How dare such a sharply-composed and colorful submission get entered the same week as my "masterpiece"?!?!? LOL. |
Well....okay, if you insist. But only if I can set up my tripod and camera and get shots of it...I REALLY need a good submission for the body parts challenge! ~Kate
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12/16/2002 02:43:02 PM |
Thanks, kids! I'm thrilled! And I'm also going to kick Rackat's bootie! How dare such a sharply-composed and colorful submission get entered the same week as my "masterpiece"?!?!? LOL.
Thank you all!! Now add me to your favorite photographers lists, you ingrates!! LOL LOL
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12/16/2002 04:40:28 AM |
| Congrats mucky!!! Great job! |
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12/16/2002 03:58:48 AM |
| Congrats Muck! Great finish...waiting for that mp3 still! :P |
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12/16/2002 02:49:21 AM |
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12/15/2002 04:31:03 PM |
| This is great work. Good detail, no harsh lighting. I'd love to hang this on my wall, but i can't see enough of the instrument to keep my interest. Not knowing what the rest of it looks like, I'm not sure if zooming out a little will hurt or help. None the less, great photography - 9 Gotcha |
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12/15/2002 02:39:19 AM |
| Excellent detail and lighting. 2nd brass instrument i've seen this week. - Inspzil |
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12/14/2002 03:47:05 AM |
| Great choice of black background, and you handled the shiny surface well. |
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12/13/2002 05:26:47 AM |
| This is one of my top picks this week. You did a wonderful job in B/W. |
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12/12/2002 07:35:37 PM |
| Wow, this photo is just perfect. The black and white is very rich, the metallic sheen is beautiful, but the light is gentle enough to show us every detail. The framing is great, the lines are dynamic but nothing leads the viewer's eye out of the photo, everything brings it back in. There is enough going on to be interesting, but not confusing. Even though it's just a set up photo of an inanimate object, it has reached the level of an artwork, transcending the representational nature of photography. Definitely a 10. |
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12/12/2002 01:05:20 PM |
| beautiful focus and lighting |
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12/12/2002 09:20:58 AM |
| Very sharp shot! This is a different view. Sorry, I don't get your title. Which instrument is this? (a tuba? or french horn?) This deserves a score bump, raising from 7 to 8. Swash |
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12/12/2002 08:31:34 AM |
| One of my favorite instruments! (I was trumpet major in college, and played this as my "secondary"). You have done an excellent job of capturing the texture of the horn and lighting it well without having a lot of blown out spots. The contrasts between the curves and straight tubes is also effective. Nicely done, on of my favorites this week. 10 |
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12/12/2002 08:15:17 AM |
| Beautifully done! I like the use of B&W here, and the composition is great. |
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12/12/2002 06:21:15 AM |
| Very clean photo. Extremely sharp and contrasty. I like it a lot. Good choice of B/W, incidentally. 9 |
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12/11/2002 11:05:43 PM |
| Great close up. Im really glad you went with B&W for this shot. |
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12/11/2002 07:34:54 AM |
| This is a good photo. Perfect in b&w. The focus is also perfect and the composition is good. Nice cropping. I was not sure when I commented this last time. But I am now and have changed the score from 7 to 8. Very interesting details made it an 8. |
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12/11/2002 02:57:51 AM |
| Such strong lines! I love this photograph. I think that the use of B&W just adds another element of clarity. Great job! |
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12/11/2002 02:31:08 AM |
| Nice use of B&W. However, the angle & crop of the shot doesn't seem to help lead the eye along the pipes (especially in the upper left), making it feel a little confused. That said, the eye is drawn to three circular features (valves?). I'll be curious to see if you have any alternate versions of this shot, as I do like the subject matter that you chose. |
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12/10/2002 06:32:34 PM |
| Fantastic shot, perfectly in focus. Great job. Most people probably don't even know this is a musical instrument. Well done. |
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12/10/2002 06:26:07 PM |
| great use of black and white |
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12/10/2002 05:11:03 PM |
| great picture! great lighting, tone, contrast, and composition. i like the way you kept the reflections down. 10 goodtempo |
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12/10/2002 04:56:52 PM |
| I originally gave this a lower score than what I'm bumping it to. You have a technically flawless photo. Interesting shapes and great balance of light and dark. You're sharpening is perfect and there is no noise. Great job. |
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12/10/2002 04:51:05 PM |
| One of my favorites of the week! This is a beautiful piece of work. Your lighting is superb, as is the composition, and I love it on the black background. Good choice! - 10 |
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12/10/2002 04:28:27 PM |
| Beautifully complex. Nice idea to use black and white. |
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12/10/2002 03:56:40 PM |
| Beatiful black and white, great composition, my eyes just glide along all the curves. Excellent abstract, would have been a 9 if I could vote. Kudos! |
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12/10/2002 03:36:40 PM |
| Makes me want to explore. Can't tell if this is B&W, or just a silver horn. Good decision to put the lines at an angle. Adds a lot of interest. |
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12/10/2002 01:33:08 PM |
| Great shot. All of the repeating forms, the black and white, good composition, and the clarity of the shot all make for a terrific photo. It doesn't have a lot of emotional impact for me, but I still think it is a great photo. 9. lhall |
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12/10/2002 08:14:18 AM |
| You have chosen a great B&W subject and background. The tonal gradations are great, and you've done a great job controling reflections. Outside of being technically great, this image for me personally does litle emotionally. A great image, nevertheless, congratulations! |
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12/10/2002 06:53:21 AM |
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12/09/2002 09:29:24 PM |
| Very nice shot. I like the abstract look and the detail in this. Good job. |
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12/09/2002 06:32:34 PM |
| Nice curves and textures. I love the use of b/w here. Good subject and the lighting is great. |
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12/09/2002 05:10:10 PM |
| Nice composition. The angle of the pipes is well done. Did you try this shot with a sepia tone instead of black and white? I think that could have looked good as well. Overall well done. |
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12/09/2002 04:57:29 PM |
| Excellent lighting and composition, a very crisp picture. Good Luck |
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12/09/2002 04:16:34 PM |
| This has to be Setzer ... I dunno just guessing. Anyhow, this is really a great shot. I love the geometry of it all that the breat B&W tones. Jacko. 10 |
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12/09/2002 02:28:34 PM |
| excellent detail shot. love the light and and black and white. |
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12/09/2002 12:56:09 PM |
| Good clarity. Good lighting. Not too much glare on the metal. The one distraction is the overly white section in the lower left corner that doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the shot. |
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12/09/2002 08:40:28 AM |
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12/09/2002 08:14:22 AM |
| Lovely smooth perfectly toned black and white. Not easy to photograph a shiny subject like that, but I think you did well. |
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12/09/2002 07:17:17 AM |
| My favorite in this challenge... excellent work and kudos on choosing black and white :) = 10 - setzler |
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12/09/2002 06:33:20 AM |
| I really like this. The black and white adds to the tradition feel of the photograph and it looks great. |
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12/09/2002 06:28:42 AM |
| Beautiful curved lines and shine. A great B/W. |
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12/09/2002 05:55:43 AM |
| Pretty in b&w. I also like the focus, subject and composition. Nice job. |
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12/09/2002 05:54:08 AM |
| B&W works very well on this picture. Excellente focus. |
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12/09/2002 03:22:12 AM |
| I love the b/w choice. It makes the silver stand out nicely. Really great photo ! Shiiizzzam |
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12/08/2002 08:31:45 PM |
Great composition and lighting! Nice detail and DOF also. 9.0
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12/08/2002 08:03:17 PM |
| Beautiful! You have done a great job with the lighting on this. Nothing too bright, nothing too dark. I love your focus and clarity. You give us great detail in this shot. I had the pleasure of playing french horn (among lots of other instruments) and enjoy seeing photos of instruments. angle and framing/cropping are great. I like how the subject fills the entire photo. Great job. Good luck in the challenge. |
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