Critique #33 *Open Theme*-5 Participants

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mountain stream (Jim)

mountain stream (Jim)

"mountain stream"
CV Bessa L, CV15mm, tripod, Sensia 100 PS to monochrome

Jim: This is a nice photo with a relaxing and cooling effect in a hot summer day like today. Technically, the photo is well executed, but I am not too happy about the rock in the foreground and the dark areas in the background.

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Wayne

Wayne

Here is mine:

Wayne

Wayne: The set-up is cute, but I find the child "lost" in the steame engine.
On my monitor, the photo appears as low contrast. Is the child in focus?
It is a nice photo. Congratulations on doing 4x5. I am still waiting to one day use my Linhof.

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[Wayne R. Scott]

Raid,

The child was moving, it was a shutter speed of of around 1/15 of a second.

Wayne

 

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Rafael

Rafael

Here's mine (Fuji Neopan 400, Leica M4, CV Color-Skopar 21/4).

Rafael,

This is a nice B&W image with a tone of old times. The only part that bothers me is the washed out part on the top of the image.

I have included [for fun] a graphical sketch of the photo.


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Formal

Formal

24mm; M6; T-Max 400

formal: I am not a fan of cut-off photos. It is a nice recodring of an activity, with people "moving" and expressing themselves.

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[Rafael]

I have included [for fun] a graphical sketch of the photo.

Thanks Raid, that's a really interesting effect. I have not even begun to learn photoshop. At this point, I am really just able to scan in images (and I'm not even sure that I can do that very well!) I really like what you've done with this image. (By the way, I also really like you new avatar, very cool!)

 

[raid]

Thanks Raid, that's a really interesting effect. I have not even begun to learn photoshop. At this point, I am really just able to scan in images (and I'm not even sure that I can do that very well!) I really like what you've done with this image. (By the way, I also really like you new avatar, very cool!)

Rafael,
I am also an amateur when it comes to photoshop. I have only the limited edition of PS. Maybe someone will sell me a full version of PS one day.
I have decided to change my avatar once in a while since none of the avatars "represents me"; ther are just photos.


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Raid,

The child was moving, it was a shutter speed of of around 1/15 of a second.

Wayne

Wayne: That's what children do; move! Holding a toy/doll can help keep the kid still briefly.

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[formal]

Better late than never?

Better late than never?

First let me apologies for the long delay. Unfortunately, I hurt my back over the week-end and have been drugged and in bed for the last few days 🙁

The good news is that it is only pulled a muscle and I'm on the mend.

Here are some comments; I have not read the other posts yet.

Wayne

At first this looked like a cute family shot, but on reflection I like the contrast between the small vulnerable child and the large powerful image. The image is rather small, but as far as I can see the child is looking straight at the camera and has an interesting pose.

I think the image is too small and I'm not sure I like the square format. A rectangular format with the full engine might be better.

Rafael

The cyclist makes this a very good image; especially his movement.

I know that these sorts of situation can be very contrasty, but I find the background to be a bit too bright. I'm also not sure that I like the path right up the centre.

raid

Lovely image - pose and lighting are very good.

I'm neutral about the grain , but I'd little to see some more detail in the child's face; particularly around the mouth.

jmilkins

This is a good image. It is well exposed and shutter speed was well selected. The water is not too smooth and retains a sense of movement.

To be honest I'm not a big fan of landscapes etc. - I like people shots. I suppose my only negative comment would be the two dark areas at the top. Perhaps it would be better with just one?


Regards,
David

 

[formal]

Thanks for the comments on my picture.

As Rafael spotted, these two young ladies are promoting Nivea. I followed them for a while on Grafton Street, an incredibly busy street in Dublin, as I wanted to capture the writing of their legs. I took this picture by just bending down and pointing the camera; so the composition was a bit hit or miss.

John, there is no reflection - there are to girls.

Regards,
David

 

[jmilkins]

two girls - there you go - I kept looking at the feet and angle of the limbs and thinking that something wasn't right.

hope your back heals quickly - at least carrying RF gear is lighter than a bag load of SLRs!