WPC 1616 - Ceremony CRITIQUE
Apr 23, 2016 01:57:52 #
smithdar's WPC Entry has been selected for the Photo Critique Forum* to find out what could have done to make it better.
Be nice, but be honest as this may help everyone with their craft. Thank you everyone!
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Be nice, but be honest as this may help everyone with their craft. Thank you everyone!
From WPC 1616 - Ceremony RESULTS http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/photo_contest_ratings.jsp?pcnum=218
* If you are new to the Photo Critique Forum please read the Section Rules http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-279264-1.html
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Whether posting "The Colors" at scouts, at school, or at home, it should be done ceremoniously.
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Apr 23, 2016 23:29:01 #
This photo is a good one for the topic and the position of the subject is from an interesting angle. I really like the perspective.
However it does have a few things that could have been improved (my opinion). The only part of the image that is in focus are the hands. I think that it would be better if both the hands and the flag were in focus (higher f stop). Yes, I know your were trying to blur the background, but the whole main subject needs to be in focus. Also, the image looks over processed (too much saturation). As a minor thing, the tree in the background is a slight distraction. If posed, a slightly different angle to the background might have helped.
Keep taking more photos like this one. You have a good eye for what you were trying to do.
Jerry
However it does have a few things that could have been improved (my opinion). The only part of the image that is in focus are the hands. I think that it would be better if both the hands and the flag were in focus (higher f stop). Yes, I know your were trying to blur the background, but the whole main subject needs to be in focus. Also, the image looks over processed (too much saturation). As a minor thing, the tree in the background is a slight distraction. If posed, a slightly different angle to the background might have helped.
Keep taking more photos like this one. You have a good eye for what you were trying to do.
Jerry
Apr 24, 2016 07:40:22 #
lalezo
Loc: Gainesville, FL
Might I suggest the need to have the entire image in focus ... I suggest using a higher ISO, on Aperture Priority, at possibly and f/16.
Lloyd
Lloyd
Apr 24, 2016 09:21:14 #
Apr 24, 2016 09:26:29 #
I like the concept, but totally agree with what has already been said.
Apr 24, 2016 09:48:10 #
The Stars & Stripes looks as if it could do with a sponge & press, so it's probably better out of focus. The problem is in entering the pic as "Ceremony". It would do better as "The Silver Ring"
Apr 24, 2016 18:50:52 #
Just to add to what has already been discussed, I think the image is saturated. Tone done the colors in the sky and correct skin tone in the hands to start.
Don
Don
Apr 25, 2016 18:05:14 #
All the elements are there, the flag, sky, etc., but the composition is lacking a point of interest. The colors are also way over processed. Try again with a different perspective.
Dan
Dan
Apr 29, 2016 01:14:08 #
Hi and thanks. It really is good to get this feedback. In fact I agree with all of it. It will help me to become better at this retirement hobby that I have come to love. I'm not sure what I am supposed to do in return, but look forward helping others if that is what this mean. I'll read the links and try to understand.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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