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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/28/2008 8:06:43 PM
Strong directional lighting, great reflection in the water with just enough water movement, and a perfect backdrop makes this a wildlife winner for me.
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Photo By: Eb Mueller
(K:24960)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/27/2008 9:10:23 PM
An unusual character portrait.
I like the long lead in to this through the glasses and that the frame appears to be broken.
Good conversion.
All the best.
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| Photo By: Karadag Metin
(K:2939)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/27/2008 9:06:59 PM
I like the mood you have caught here with the long (but not too long) exposure and the grain in the capture.
Nice one.
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| Photo By: Murat Harmanlikli
(K:7846)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/27/2008 9:02:45 PM
Super and thought provoking.
Love the grain and the high contrast.
My best to you.
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| Photo By: ensieh akbari
(K:1076)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/27/2008 8:58:18 PM
Absolutely fantastic.
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| Photo By: Shadi Porooshani
(K:11236)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/27/2008 8:57:13 PM
A great minimalistic graphic.
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| Photo By: Luca Peccerillo
(K:17660)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/27/2008 8:46:35 PM
Nice browns and blues and good textures.
The outside at the top of the stairs is too bright for my liking and maybe you could consider a crop to remove it; but the light from it does give very nice shadows on the steps.
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| Photo By: sara sue
(K:2117)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/26/2008 11:02:45 PM
Hi Avi.
Thanks for the comment.
Ysobel is my daughter. This photo was taken in the kitchen and is virtually full frame rather than cropped. I balanced a piece of wood between 2 chairs (which I knew would form the bottom of the frame when photoshopped) and asked her to peer over the top. The intention was to make it look as though she was pulling herself into a frame. I think it sort of worked but I need to practice a little more.
As for new photos. I have temporarily put down my digital camera and am almost exclusively film at the moment. I develop them in the kitchen and then scan the negatives. Because it is time consuming (fun as well) the number of photos I have taken has dropped considerably. Unfortunately many are not the best quality and I am becoming more picky in my own work.
Work also means I am busy at this time of year, but I promise I will work on some showing some more soon. In the meantime I continue to watch everybody else....
Paul
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| Photo By: Paul Schofield
(K:5970)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/26/2008 10:46:40 PM
Excellent B&W.
An excellent study of form and texture that work really well together. The shadows add a human element that compliments the rest of the photo.
You have a great eye for these images.
All the best.
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| Photo By: Patrick Crowther
(K:13393)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/26/2008 7:24:58 PM
This one.
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| Photo By: txules .
(K:62768)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/26/2008 7:15:52 PM
Thanks Jen. I used to work with film cameras, then along came digital so I sold them all. I found then that I became a bit lazy with getting an image right by checking the screen to see if everything was okay rather than concentrating on the shot in the first place. I bought second hand film cameras from on line auctions etc because the price fell, and now ten to think more about my picture than leaving it to chance.
That said, I still use digital now and again and love the clarity it gives me but am really enjoying film at the moment. So I use both.
As for PODs etc. In my opinion there are many photos on UF by excellent artists that are far more deserving of POD than this; but thank you for your nice comments.
Paul.
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| Photo By: Paul Schofield
(K:5970)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/24/2008 7:43:39 PM
What a beautiful and inspirational portfolio you have.
A true gem on UF.
All the best.
Paul
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| Photo By: Witold Spiess
(K:2874)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/24/2008 7:41:39 PM
Stunner.
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| Photo By: Witold Spiess
(K:2874)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/24/2008 7:36:08 PM
Very good.
Crop and photo.
Simple and beautiful.
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| Photo By: Witold Spiess
(K:2874)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/24/2008 7:33:22 PM
Interesting and novel idea.
Great demo of vanishing point and perspective.
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| Photo By: Jen van Wijn
(K:24075)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/24/2008 7:20:54 PM
Now this is very very nice. Great compo, atmosphere and B&W conversion. A great photograph.
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| Photo By: Moises Levy
(K:782)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/24/2008 7:14:00 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvia
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| Photo By: Paul Schofield
(K:5970)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/24/2008 7:12:43 PM
Thanks for the comment Jen.
In the days before digital there were a lot of different types of film made. Velvia was a slide film that made the colours very rich. It was a favourite of many landscape photographers, but not popular with portrait photographers.
The colours in this scene are real, just 'saturated' because of the film. About 3 years ago Fuji stopped making Velvia 50 and it became scarce. I found 5 rolls in a local camera store. Fuji have since started to make the film again.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvia has some more information if you interested.
Best wishes.
Paul
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| Photo By: Paul Schofield
(K:5970)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/23/2008 9:23:01 AM
Somehow, B&W like this always work for me.
The square gives a strong composition. The compressed perspective from using a telephoto lens and the strong diaganols leading into the distance where there is a second point of interest in the group of people.
A strong character in the first point of interest (the old lady) where she is perfectly placed.
Shame about the bin on the wall but that is nothing to do with your skills as a photographer.
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| Photo By: Alper Tecer
(K:7007)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/23/2008 9:12:36 AM
Weird. I wonder why he is stooped like that. Excellent B&W work that asks questions rather than answers them.
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| Photo By: Jason Doan
(K:133)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/21/2008 8:07:37 PM
Wow.
This has great form in the curve, superb richly saturated colour, an uncluttered background, a super composition and the dof really draws us to the subjects.
An excellent piece of nature photography.
Be well Marinko.
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| Photo By: Marinko Saric
(K:878)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/21/2008 7:58:15 PM
Like a Holga (yup) but seedy too. Like a hidden camera in a bag on a table in the coffee bar.
Dirty treatment works well. Love the grain and the tilt and the HCB moment.
I haven't commented much on your work recently, but I do look at it.
Ser así mi amigo.
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| Photo By: txules .
(K:62768)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/20/2008 10:43:11 PM
Excellent photo.
The square crop suits the subject and the detail and mood are just superb.
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| Photo By: paul stamatiadis
(K:78)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/20/2008 8:27:54 PM
I'm a sucker for railway images and this is good.
An interesting perpective.
Excellent B&W tones.
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| Photo By: Marko Petrovic
(K:123)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/20/2008 8:23:40 PM
I think this has so much atmosphere.
Love the expression, and the non eye contact.
The softness is good too.
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| Photo By: Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
(K:55244)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/20/2008 8:18:34 PM
Leo has stolen my critique!!!
Stunning composition. Beautifully handled.
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| Photo By: Patrick Crowther
(K:13393)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/16/2008 7:10:57 PM
Nice abstract image and you caught the textures of the paper well. If anything, clone the fragment of the signature, centre, extreme right, just above the pen. I do not think it is needed.
With the best wishes.
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| Photo By: Rita Iszlai
(K:353)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/16/2008 7:07:00 PM
Impressive B&W with loads of mood. A smoking chimney would be too cliched!!
Nice one.
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| Photo By: carl angus
(K:1440)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/16/2008 7:02:53 PM
Good scan. I am impressed with your handling of this under hard lighting conditions. Excellent gritty mood and feeling.
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| Photo By: Thomas Stoffaneller
(K:342)
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Critique By:
Paul Schofield (K:5970)
2/6/2008 7:29:34 PM
A stunner of a composition and presentation. Perfect timing.
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| Photo By: Paolo Corradini
(K:59552)
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