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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/8/2009 5:39:52 AM
great angle, a very dynamic perspective that works particularly well when shooting such a dominating structure
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Photo By: Faisal Almalki
(K:-347)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 8:23:36 PM
the soft focus of this photo provides a painterly appeal, particularly in the hundreds, if not thousands, of intricate branching tendrils - great work
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| Photo By: ORHAN KUCUKLERGIL
(K:139)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 8:21:30 PM
interesting color adjustments - in some areas it almost looks like a negative, aside from the couple that is.
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| Photo By: Al Ungar
(K:4626)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 8:19:58 PM
great perspective and tonality - it really gives the building its own formidable presence
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| Photo By: Keith Saint
(K:13784)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:54:00 PM
nice composition and use of DOF in addition to a very appropriate title
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| Photo By: Ed Krebs
(K:958)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:52:22 PM
interesting work - it has a dynamic contrast between the action of the birds and the old man making his way across the beach - as a whole this photo captures a sense of frenzy along with one of solitude, not an easy feat, but you've managed quite well. My only criticism is that the shot feels somewhat muted because there's not much separation in tonal range - perhaps with a some adjustments (curves, brightness/contrast) you could open up some more depth to the image
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| Photo By: Kevin Straker
(K:-274)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:47:49 PM
a compelling shot - I really enjoy the play of light and shadow against the rolling hills and the unique contrast between the red brick of the building and the yellow-green hues of the landscape - great work
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| Photo By: Luciano Caturegli
(K:6609)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:45:17 PM
an incredible shot - particularly considering all the details that are not apparent immediately upon viewing, but slowly reveal themselves as the viewer engages the photograph. Also, the reflection of the building in the reflection really plays quite well against the square geometric framing of the windows. My only suggestion would be a slight crop on the left side to remove the lamp that rides that edge of the frame, though I only suggest it if it leaves room enough for the lone dancer on that side.
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| Photo By: Alex Aitonean
(K:173)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:39:47 PM
a good capture of the boy's facial expression and a nice use of DOF, though there are some soft areas across the facial plane
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| Photo By: siamak jafari
(K:20075)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:38:35 PM
there is an interesting contrast here between her countenance, which is rather serene and pensive, and the dynamic sense of action captured in her hair - nice work
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| Photo By: Adrian Nojek
(K:1349)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:26:54 PM
an interesting contrast in color and texture between the stark greens (which are ever abundant in Oregon) of the ground cover and the various brown hues of the rough tree bark - a re-framing might help the photo, as the dominant leading lines (the trees) take the eye up and off the top of the frame, rather than down to the detail of the forest floor below - nice work nonetheless
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| Photo By: Tom McDonnell
(K:317)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:22:56 PM
great composition and sense of symmetry
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| Photo By: Zbylu
(K:874)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:21:43 PM
great work - the negative space gives this shot a rather ethereal dynamic, effectively directing the viewer to the relationship between the woman and her pet.
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| Photo By: Paolo Corradini
(K:59552)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:13:47 PM
great composition, not to mention that the mood you've captured in this photograph is fantastic, dark and dilapidated, though at the same time urging the viewer to uncover the details (the broken window frame, the bars across the window, the intricate masonry of the stacked rocks, etc) that all come together to give this work a moody sense of lonely cohesion and solitude. The only advice I can offer, should you consider re-shooting, would be a little more breathing room for the building along the left edge of the frame.
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| Photo By: Afsaneh Sarvghaddi
(K:2780)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:03:39 PM
interesting use of the trees in the foreground as a framing device, though I almost wish there were more of that fantastic skylight left on the right side of the frame
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| Photo By: Chandru Shahani
(K:589)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:01:23 PM
great composition and use of DOF
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| Photo By: Patrisha Almquist
(K:88)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 7:00:11 PM
interesting, rather minimalist shot that remains quite compelling though most of the detail is shrouded in that soupy fog - great work
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| Photo By: George SPN
(K:370)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 6:57:57 PM
the clouds in this shot seem almost menacing, giving the work a compelling, rather brooding mood - great work
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| Photo By: Gökhan KARAMAN
(K:8878)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 6:56:20 PM
an interesting pattern - perhaps if you just cropped a bit off the top, it would seem to go on indefinitely
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| Photo By: freidoon masoomi
(K:1412)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 6:54:11 PM
great shot - a wonderful juxtaposition of generations
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| Photo By: Paul Tremain
(K:135)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 6:51:13 PM
nice shot with that vivid red and the detail in those small droplets of water. I'd love to see this same photo without the vignette, as it doesn't seem to add anything to your composition.
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| Photo By: V. Neli
(K:127)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 6:47:23 PM
a beautiful arrangement of textures and light, especially in the wire screen - fantastic work, particularly in the shadow areas where you've managed to maintain some very intricate detail.
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| Photo By: Steve Williams
(K:1341)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 6:43:45 PM
Thank you, George, for your comment. This photo is actually part of a series of nudes I shot a few years back entitled "Foreign", though I never got around to posting them all on Use Film. I'll make an effort to get the rest of them up. Thanks again.
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| Photo By: Blake Heiss
(K:2197)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 5:36:37 AM
stunning - you've really made great use of those amazing colors and the incredible sharpness in the reflections
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| Photo By: Jim Loy
(K:31693)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 5:35:09 AM
an interesting shot, though a little bit awkward on the mask where it stands out on the elbows. a little more detail in the blocked-up shadows, like in her hair, would add to the photo also - great work, nonetheless
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| Photo By: Adrian Nojek
(K:1349)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 5:32:31 AM
great colors and composition - nice capture
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| Photo By: Anindya Chakraborty
(K:12765)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 5:31:19 AM
I always shoot RAW and for a long time was importing via Canon's DPP (mostly to compensate for noise, etc.) but recently I've been using Aperture and sometimes Lightroom, and I have yet to notice any drop off in quality. 15 MP provides a little more leeway than the 20D I used to rely on, though it's rare that I ever take advantage of the additional size; unless I'm blowing something up to poster size most of my work stays digital or is printed 13x19 or 8X10
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| Photo By: Blake Heiss
(K:2197)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 5:26:12 AM
great reflections; they almost give the effect of spires piercing into the water - nice capture. do you know what caused the halo effect on the hills in the background, most prominently those in the upper right?
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| Photo By: DONNA SIERK
(K:265)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 5:23:50 AM
interesting framing with great texture in the bulb - nice work
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| Photo By: khalil khosravani
(K:354)
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Critique By:
Blake Heiss (K:2197)
3/7/2009 4:53:13 AM
interesting textures in the pain over the wood grain and the rust on the metal, nice work
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| Photo By: vehbi dileksiz
(K:37355)
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