WPC 1352 - Photographer's Choice ANALYSIS: drrj90 has graciously volunteered the WPC 1352 - Photographer's Choice entry for critique and analysis to find out what they could have done...

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

drrj90 has graciously volunteered the WPC 1352 - Photographer's Choice entry for critique and analysis to find out what they could have done to make it better. Be nice, but be honest as this will help everyone with their craft. Thank you drrj90 and thank you everyone!

from WPC 1352 - Photographer's Choice RESULTS http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest_ratings.jsp?pcnum=96

Just Thinking

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Two things: I don't think the shutter on the right adds to this image-- and I think it's pretty good. I would have ranked this one with several others--- but I missed it. So as a consolation: Often it's not what YOUR photo was lacking but the quality of the others. There's also no defined criteria for those voting....

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

... There's also no defined criteria for those voting....

What would you have more than:

From http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-174303-1.html

*Sample Judging Guidelines for the Weekly Photo Challenges.
1. Is the Photo Technically Correct? (20%)
- Is it the best it can be? Look at the focus, sharpness, detail, depth of field, color, brightness, contrast, saturation, usage of light, etc.
2. Subject Matter / Content (20%)
- Is it creative and live within the WPC Theme?
3. Composition (20%)
- Does it tell a story? Where is your eye lead? Is the photograph balanced, if not, is it creating the visual impact it should?
4. Do you like this photograph? (All Else Aside) (40%)
- Like all art this is dependent on our own tastes, likes, dislikes and the way we see the world and experience it. Do you like it?
TOTAL = (100%)

*12 Elements of a Merit Image http://www.ppa.com/competitions/content.cfm?ItemNumber=1792

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

St3v3M wrote:

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Steve: there's nothing more you can do. Perhaps, I "misspoke"-- and it would be more accurate to say, submissions/voters don't follow the criteria. I share your frustration-- and please don't take this as criticism directed at you. But obviously this is a popular corner of UHH-- so, hey, what do I know? ;-)

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

Steve: there's nothing more you can do. Perhaps, I "misspoke"-- and it would be more accurate to say, submissions/voters don't follow the criteria. I share your frustration-- and please don't take this as criticism directed at you. But obviously this is a popular corner of UHH-- so, hey, what do I know? ;-)

I am always looking for ways to make it better. Thank you. Steve

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

St3v3M wrote:

I am always looking for ways to make it better. Thank you. Steve

I know you are-- and given the circumstances I think you do a fine job.

Selkii Loc: Oakland, CA & Vancouver Island

Just Thinking is perfect as is, IMO. I adore it.

djtravels Loc: Georgia boy now

I disagree with the first comment. The shudder must be included, as it helps to define 'the window of my life'. Without the shudder the window is just another frame. JMHO.

infocus Loc: Australia

St3v3M wrote:

drrj90 has graciously volunteered the WPC 1352 - Photographer's Choice entry for critique and analysis to find out what they could have done to make it better. Be nice, but be honest as this will help everyone with their craft. Thank you drrj90 and thank you everyone!

from WPC 1352 - Photographer's Choice RESULTS http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest_ratings.jsp?pcnum=96

I like the shot. I like the sharpness and detail and the "mood" of it. I think the shutter on the right IS needed to set the scene (looking out a window and thinking) but I would have cropped some off the top (too much black space IMHO) and my eye keeps wandering up there looking for something. Just my opinion.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

The picture reminds me of something Dorthea Lange did and the shutter is necessary. I like the unconventional framing with the large black space and putting the subject near the corner.

My big issue with the picture is the exaggerated contrast and sharpness. Neither looks real. I like the strong blacks and whites but I would like to see more mid-tones and less sharpness.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

If its a portrait crop the shutter and some of the top and bottom,. If its a story its good as it is; the shutter adds to the story.

wowbmw Loc: Grant, Colorado

abc1234 wrote:

The picture reminds me of something Dorthea Lange did and the shutter is necessary. I like the unconventional framing with the large black space and putting the subject near the corner.

My big issue with the picture is the exaggerated contrast and sharpness. Neither looks real. I like the strong blacks and whites but I would like to see more mid-tones and less sharpness.

I agree with this critique in every way. I did stop and examine this image for quite some time as I was reviewing the entries. So, it was a contender to my eye. Thanks for submitting this.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Shutter absolutely necessary...maybe a litttttle off the top,but pretty much perfect!!

Kimbee Loc: Dunedin, Florida, USA

My personal opinion is that there is a little too much dark space at the top, otherwise I find it to be an attention-grabbing photograph - it tells a story. The problem with this competition is that there were so many great entries to choose from.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I'm looking first at what the image says. It's interesting that there's a pillow under her elbows. That indicates that she spends a lot of time looking out from what is perhaps the darkness of her life to the light of the outdoors. I think the sharpness is a little harsh. I'd like to see her treated a bit more gently. I wouldn't remove anything, just treat her more softly.