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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
6/20/2008 4:07:50 PM
The color quality and subject matter give this a retro, fine art feel, Jacques.
A shot like this would also work well in BW.
Either way, a very fine image.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: jacques brisebois
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
6/20/2008 3:37:14 PM
Jacques, of the series -- this is my favorite. I think the high angle enhances the composition and creates a feeling of motion.
The nice plus, I think, is she looks 20-something. She really is 20-something, right? 7+
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: jacques brisebois
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
6/20/2008 2:48:43 PM
I love the frame within the frame within the frame -- what creative directors might call "the bigger picture".
Also love the fact that you kept the shadow of the easle -- nice touch.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: RC. Dany
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
2/15/2008 9:57:34 AM
Absolute Excellence...
Regards, Bill
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Photo By: Ann Van Breemen
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
1/21/2008 11:41:45 PM
Thank you, jacques, for your comment. It's all about the Stratocaster, after all. My main concern was hand placement. Hands featured in a photograph can always be challenging. The model herself was very aware of this. So we put Bob Seger's "Night Moves" on...and just let her do her best air guitar. It seems to have worked out well.
I'm attaching a slightly different view...less the colors.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: Bill Long
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
1/21/2008 11:12:59 PM
Thank you for your suggestion, Andre.
As you can see by the attachment, I do feel that the absense of the small ring improves the overall image.
I appreciate your interest.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: Bill Long
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
11/28/2007 4:51:04 PM
Bow Bridge, a New York classic. In the fall Central Park is at its most colorful, in my opinion.
Nicely crafted image.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: Pat Oates
(K:3046)
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
11/4/2007 8:22:53 PM
Excellent...
Regards...
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| Photo By: a. gianfranco baccelli
(K:21379)
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
11/4/2007 3:41:50 PM
Excellent...
Regards...Bill
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| Photo By: RC. Dany
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
11/4/2007 1:33:55 PM
Excellent...
Regards... Bill
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| Photo By: Nuno Milheiro
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
10/31/2007 11:04:47 AM
This is my favorite in the series. The strong backlight and casual attitude makes for a very compelling portrait.
The addition of the cigarette (a prop I suspect) gives it a little bit of a "dangerous curve ahead" feeling.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: Maja Š
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
9/21/2007 3:06:55 AM
As suggested, Erwin, I am attaching my version for you.
My compliments to Kiley. It does not surprise me that she is a Ford model. She's got those eyes!!! And I learned from Italian photographers, whose work I have always admired, if you want to say it best, say it with your eyes.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: Erwyn's Image
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
9/20/2007 7:16:51 PM
"You talkin' to me?"
A cat with an attitude, how unusual.
Awesome, Bill
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| Photo By: Michel Beaupré
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
9/20/2007 7:06:23 PM
Very impressive image, Ervin...I think I would have included a caution tag..."do not try this at home."
If I were going to do a photo like this, my first instinct would be to increase my liability insurance by millions, in fact, the agencies would demand it. I would want to see the trainer or wrangler on set just outside of my framing.
Stunning model and awesome fashion accessory...obviously, the cougar...certainly way beyond the scope of most props.
I don't often right click on images, but I found this one compelling. I was interested in seeing a softer background and foreground, and some saturation change without affecting the overall exposure...to create a little more intimacy and a focus on the model's intense eyes. I cropped tighter and used the Gaussian blur in PS to give it a more telephoto effect behind her.
Don't get me wrong...this is an awesome image and a striking design with the triangulation of the rocks and the subjects. I think the location is very interesting...maybe just a little softer and cropped tighter for a dynamic editorial fashion or portrait approach. It would do very well in those categories.
One question about the model, is she 5' 10"? And how far are you from Toronto? You have an excellent portfolio.
Regards, Bill
PS I don't post attachments without permission.
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| Photo By: Erwyn's Image
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
9/13/2007 4:16:03 PM
Excellent...
Bill
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| Photo By: Sylvie Fondacci
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
9/4/2007 6:28:55 PM
Very cool. It kind of reminds me of the March of the Penguins.
Bill
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| Photo By: a. gianfranco baccelli
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
8/30/2007 6:29:41 PM
Excellent...
Bill
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| Photo By: Fernando Machado
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
8/30/2007 6:16:02 PM
Most Excellent...
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| Photo By: Joggie van Staden
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
7/2/2007 7:24:26 PM
Excellent...
Bill
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| Photo By: Martin Mora
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
7/2/2007 7:10:24 PM
Thought provoking ... awesome ... great symetry ... great imagery ...
a thousand words ... ???
Bill
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| Photo By: Leo Régnier Я£
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
7/2/2007 6:59:01 PM
Excellent...
Bill
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| Photo By: Leo Régnier Я£
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
5/24/2007 4:48:38 PM
James,
The background was a silver reflector board, altered only by giving it a crescent shape around the model.
The boards or "show cards" are very popular with still life photographers. They come in various sizes and textures and are not very expensive They can be cut and shaped to fit the situation and can be purchased at the Set Shop in NYC, which specializes in backgrounds, props and accessories.
Worth a look online at www.setshop.com.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: Bill Long
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
5/24/2007 4:29:23 PM
Appreciate the comment, Paul. I think digital has some real pluses. It has the added advantage of the 1.5 multiplier, which allows me to shoot with a 200 mm lens and not have to deal with the 6 1/2 pounds of the 300 2.8 mm lens.
But on occasion film is a requirement. This was shot with 25 speed Kodachrome which is no longer available. But 100 speed Fuji will certainly give plenty of latitude.
But I do suspect the real culprit here is my 3-year old scanner which has a 3.4 optical density. The one I have my eye on has a 4+ OD and should make for a big improvement in sharpness and color saturation.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: Bill Long
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
5/24/2007 3:29:33 PM
Excellent...
Bill
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| Photo By: Larry Fosse
(K:66493)
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
4/6/2007 8:57:47 PM
Excellent...Very Cool
Bill
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| Photo By: txules .
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
4/6/2007 8:27:11 PM
Excellent image - has a dramatic feel and a nice nostalgic mood to it.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: costas masseras
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
4/5/2007 5:03:29 PM
This has kind of an infinity and beyond quality. Awesome motion blur effect and color values; feels like you are flying at a very low altitude across the ocean.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: Alex B
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
4/5/2007 4:56:57 PM
Grit as in "True Grit".
This reminds me of a character straight out of a John Ford western. Excellent imagery and color.
Regards, Bill
P.S. Exceptional portfolio, M.A., particularly your color palettes and themes.
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| Photo By: Martin Mora
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
4/5/2007 4:48:46 PM
Continued thoughts, Jason. It has an almost monochomatic look and this makes it look very extra-terrestrial.
Bill
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| Photo By: Jason Mckeown
(K:22200)
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Critique By:
Bill Long (K:3306)
4/5/2007 4:45:25 PM
This is absolutely one of my favorite aircraft photos. This is the crew chief view. He is the most important member of the team...just ask any pilot of one of these.
Interesting detail and reflections and strong composition.
Regards, Bill
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| Photo By: Jason Mckeown
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