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Critique of photo
Posted:
Sat Jan 06, 2007 6:09 pm
by blachly
I am thinking of entering into a local photo contest but I wanted to get some critique of the photo to see other's thoughts. You can be positive or negative - just please give me your thoughts.
http://www.pbase.com/blachly/image/72563038
Thanks to all who share their thoughts!
Mike Blachly
it's too dark
Posted:
Sat Jan 06, 2007 6:35 pm
by jypsee
a black and white photo needs a wider contrast range than is represented in your photograph. I'd try boosting contrast on the hand only to keep the background black.
I like the idea of it, though. It's a "thinker." (causes thought)
Posted:
Sat Jan 06, 2007 9:00 pm
by ernst
I second jypsee.
The moment I saw the photo I thought it was too dark.
Nice subject though.
Posted:
Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:15 pm
by blachly
I increased the contrast. Now what do you think?
Posted:
Sun Jan 07, 2007 2:40 am
by michaelsv
I agree with jypsee and the second version looks better to me.
I would also open a bit shadows so the contrast on the fingers will be not so sharp, but more gradual.
Probably by dodging just them a bit.
But that might contradict with your idea of having them really with high contrast.
Michael.
Posted:
Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:02 pm
by agroni
Amazing! The second version is better but i think i would go a bit more overexposing the hand
The composition is amazing, well done!
Posted:
Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:56 pm
by doherty
I think this is a very well executed photo - and the contrast helps a lot.
I was just wondering if you have a title for this photo? or is it simply "shadow play"?
Posted:
Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:51 pm
by blachly
Oh. I haven't thought of that yet. The current title was the Thursday Challenge in the Pad Forum. However, I should probably come up with a good title that envokes emotion as well. I will have to think on it.
I am also open to anyone who wants to toss a thought into the hat on what the title should be.
Thanks!
Posted:
Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:52 am
by andrys
blachly wrote:Oh. I haven't thought of that yet. The current title was the Thursday Challenge in the Pad Forum. However, I should probably come up with a good title that envokes emotion as well. I will have to think on it.
I am also open to anyone who wants to toss a thought into the hat on what the title should be.
Thanks!
"Omen" ?
Some folks have their fingers crossed. He has his palm crossed
Posted:
Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:14 am
by blachly
Just an update on this post. I submitted it for competition with your recommended suggestions. I won first place in B&W abstract.
So a big thanks to all those who gave critique and sharied your comments. I truly appreciate it.
Mike
Posted:
Tue Feb 06, 2007 5:04 am
by doherty
Congratulations!