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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/18/2004 11:14:35 AM
Sai -
Well, she does deserve the credit... but it does bring up an interesting point... when you have an interesting landscape scene with a limited view point and with about 1200 photographers dropping by and firing off some photos, how do you go that extra mile and distinguish your shot from the other 1200 taken that day?
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| Photo By: Chris Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/18/2004 12:20:05 AM
Lucy -
Very intersting. As photographers we spend a lot of time looking at photographic images and the composition in them, however we should also be looking at works by the prolific landscape artists.
I think you have triggered a terrific idea for a photo project that you might want to offer to the site admin... ie do a project using Turner's style as a point of departure. Turner is a good one to work from because so many of his images are available online.
Another good one to work from would be Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (1839-1927) whose work is available at http://ffscat.csail.mit.edu/ffshtml/
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The Tate Gallery has a reasonably good collection of Turner images online at http://www.tate.org.uk/ (See Turner online or Turner worldwide). To me one of the more intersting is the image at http://www.tate.org.uk/collection/T/TW0/TW0513_9.jpg which shows part of the artists use of light.
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| Photo By: Lucy Bernadette
(K:5806)
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/17/2004 11:53:04 PM
Giselle -
I like the saturated colors and the broad out-of-focus areas on the right that form an impressionistic rendering of the floral. The contrasting sharp edges are also interesting.
I do wonder if the stamens were in sharper focus if the image would be stronger or not. It would result in a more common macro, but perhaps if the upper left stamen was in focus there would still be the bold patch of yellow on the right for contrast.
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| Photo By: Sun Shine
(K:6225)
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/17/2004 11:15:30 PM
Long
Where is this? Looks very peaceful.
I like the arrangement of the geese on the photo, especially they way th fade into the background. It does look a little like some of the garden ornaments here -- but not quite as pink.
I do wish that the one goose was a little closer to the camera. I see that he appears to be walking away as if you may have wanted that as well. The light is very harsh here at this time of day. It looks as if the sun is either directly overhead or maybe even a little past zenith and you are shooting almost into it (by the shadows on the geese). The sky to tree line is very contrasty. I have trouble with this as well when the sun is on the wrong side.
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| Photo By: Long Tran
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/17/2004 11:08:53 PM
Giselle -
Please tell us more. What do we have here? Is this a heavily treated photoshop image or an image of an image?
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| Photo By: Sun Shine
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/17/2004 11:07:45 PM
All -
OK here is part of the view from the other direction. This really doesn't show the number of photographers around (or the variation in cameras). Everything thing here from P&S to 8x10 view cameras on the hillside. It sounds a bit like the background of a crisis press conference.
I'm sure that there will be a number of very impressive (and big) photos in the galleries in Jackson, WY.
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| Photo By: Chris Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/17/2004 9:41:59 PM
Mary Sue
Very nice image... musta had a good camera :>.
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Photo By: Mary Sue Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/14/2004 3:04:36 AM
Ethan -
yes you are right - this is missing a focused eye catching item. What I was aiming for was something to capture the sense of the event - and this obviously didn't do it for you. It may be that it was interesting to me because the crowd divides into small groups of 3 to 4 people all talking to them selves with little interaction between groups other than the blur.
But your comments have challenged me to look further along the roll and see if I can find a more interesting item. Stay tuned...
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| Photo By: Chris Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/5/2004 3:41:41 AM
Michael -
Nice study of gray tones (white dress?). Good use of depth of field control on your 50mm 1/8 lens.
However, this one hust doesn't have the pizazz that I've seen in some of your others (or it is a really bad scan or my monitor is dirty).
If this was a posed shot, I'd wish there was more detail in the face, or if you want to keep the face turned away, more light on the face (closer to the window?). Hair looks a bit dark and monolithic to me as well. I'm guessing that the print has more range that you can show here?
On the background the chair-rail is a little distracting to me... on the other hand it does give it a little of the street shot flavor.
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| Photo By: Michael Grace-Martin
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/1/2004 3:03:54 AM
Sounds like we may have barely overlapped on the 17th. Like your visit weather was variable - everything from snow, rain, fog so dense we couldn't find our car, to crystal blue clear skies. Last day was beautiful - we almost missed our flight due to stopping to take those last few shots of the aspen. I'm hoping Mary Sue will post a couple (she's the artist).
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| Photo By: Chris Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
10/1/2004 12:28:43 AM
Last week - we were there... did we see you??
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| Photo By: Chris Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
9/30/2004 3:30:10 AM
Dennis,
I think of all the Jazz Funeral series, this is my favorite because the expression on the faces is so clear and to some extent distant.
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| Photo By: Dennis Couvillion
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
9/30/2004 3:21:12 AM
Bev -
Classic Bev type infrared image. I'm begining to be able to spot them without looking to see the artist. Really great impact with such a tight composition. I'm wondering with the storms, if you've had time and the inclination to do any documentary shots of the changes or havoc (not the typical news shots, but the more classic Bev type nature shots)?
Best Wishes
Chris
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| Photo By: Beverly Gustafson
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
9/30/2004 3:14:41 AM
Diana -
The thing that makes this work for me is not the sunset but the people on the beach. Although they are almost just dots, there are at least four distinct stories told here; the couple on the far right holding hands enjoying a quiet moment, the couple near the center walking along the beach, the couple to the left separated but either talking or quietly watching, and the family on the far right. Without these stories, this would just be another sunset image (granted a very nice sunset). The perspective with the sunset dominating the image mirrors what must be the subject of each of these couples conversation and so dominates the image to produce a unity among the people.
Very nice well composed shot. Is there anything you would liked to have been able to do differently for this place and time??
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| Photo By: Diana Cornelissen
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
9/30/2004 2:59:24 AM
Alisa -
Of the three images you posted recently, this is my favorite. I think it's because it's a relatively concrete image with a very interesting perspective. As the others have said the artful mergine of tone, focus, and perspective all work well together in this image. Its unusual focus (on the foreground rather than the more usual background) adds to the piece.
Nice work.
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| Photo By: Alisa Mudge
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
5/22/2004 5:44:13 AM
I didn't expect that people would instantly recognize the crop. Here is the uncropped uncorrected image.
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| Photo By: Chris Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/27/2004 2:13:25 AM
Diana -
Nice razor sharp image with strong contrasts and very deep shadows. Do you ever use reflectors to soften up some of the shadows?
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| Photo By: Diana Cornelissen
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/27/2004 1:56:10 AM
Diana -
Nice razor sharp image with strong contrasts and very deep shadows. Do you ever use reflectors to soften up some of the shadows?
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| Photo By: Diana Cornelissen
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/27/2004 1:50:04 AM
So what's he going to do if one stops??
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| Photo By: Alisa Mudge
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/27/2004 1:45:53 AM
Reminds me of the famous portrait of Winston Yousuf Karsh?s 1941 picture of Winston Churchill (the one where he supposed stole the cigar from Churchill's mouth).
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| Photo By: Mary Sue Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/27/2004 1:38:59 AM
Roger,
I like the lighting, like the skin tone and razor sharp character, like the background (lens must have been wide open), like the framing with all the space to the right (perfect for text if this is part of an add).
BUT, the position of the microphone spoils the image for me. Even though the difference in textures gives it some separation from the face, I can't help but see a microphone on the end of his nose. So I wonder, was there a chance to have framed a better shot from where you were? Either by moving slightly or waiting for the performer to move?
I think your 'Can't get enough SAX' image is a lot nicer...
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| Photo By: Roger Cotgreave
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/27/2004 12:38:29 AM
Good framing of a classic perspective study showing a single vanishing point. For me, this is one of those eye catching images that has additional depth when it is studied. The dead center perspective vanishing point dominates the image. All of the construction (building elements) combine to emphasize this single point. In stark contrast to the symmetry of the building, the natural elements (flowers, vines, etc) are willy-nilly. The single red flower near the door is an additional focus. The obvious thing that comes to mind when I see this photo: What is behind that door that has this kind of introduction?
Technically, there are some minor changes that might add additional interest. These though may be beyond the limits that we as passing tourists can arrange. For example, some additional light towards the roof or even having the lights turned on (although I also like seeing the reflections in the lamps as you have them now). Light radiating out of the door would proclaim 'This is the final destination', while a much darker doorway would add mystery.
As shot, this is a story of a piece of architecture. Adding a trace of a person, a hint of a person vanising through the door, or wet foot prints on the path could widen and enrich the story told here.
What do you think?
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| Photo By: Erbil Dabağlar
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/24/2004 12:15:44 AM
Good eyes... I had not noticed the lines! And yes your edit is spot on!
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| Photo By: Chris Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/22/2004 2:21:39 AM
Alisa -
What a great idea for a shot... sort of a mouse eye view of a person.
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| Photo By: Chris Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/21/2004 4:43:32 AM
See http://www.usefilm.com/image/425104.html for the reason for the title.
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| Photo By: Chris Hayward
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/21/2004 4:27:50 AM
Leah-
Thanks! I agree the light is dramatic - reminds me a bit of some of the B&W stage portraits we see from time to time. Deep shadows are nice too.
Perhaps another shot with a simpler subject and a little more depth of field would be less confusing?
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| Photo By: leah noel
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/21/2004 3:13:21 AM
Leah -
The orange thing (is it an egg? apricot?) has an interesting contrast to the rest of the image here, but the image is complex enough that I don't know exactly what I'm looking at. Hints?
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| Photo By: leah noel
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/21/2004 3:09:43 AM
Too cool. Super night shot here.
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| Photo By: Ted vandenBergh
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/21/2004 3:08:49 AM
Bev --
Well. Hum... Uh... It's not one of my favorites of yours... But I don't see anything wrong with it.. What were you going for?
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| Photo By: Beverly Gustafson
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Critique By:
Chris Hayward (K:1519)
4/21/2004 2:59:50 AM
Beverly!
Very nice work... It is an interesting background. I particularly like the way the flower structure stands out. I hope that the actualy image has even more detail preserved in the petals -- is this so?
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| Photo By: Beverly Gustafson
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