WPC 1408 - Post Processing ANALYSIS: DavidPhares has volunteered their WPC 1408 - Post Processing entry to the Photo Critique & Analysis Forum* to find out what they could have done to...

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

DavidPhares has volunteered their WPC 1408 - Post Processing entry to the Photo Critique & Analysis Forum* 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 DavidPhares and thank you everyone!

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Right hander delivers the pitch - ASU Sun Devil Baseball

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LPigott Loc: Monterey Peninsula, CA

I liked the image very much but felt the emphasis on yellow did not complement the baseball player. Why yellow in a baseball field?

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

LPigott wrote:

... . Why yellow in a baseball field?

Appropriately, one of the school colors.

I think the painterly effect works very well. This image deserves to hang in the AD's or recruiter's office or nearby. If you know someone associated with the school you might want to follow up on this.

The only issue you might have is getting the right lighting for the long print.

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

St3v3M wrote:

b DavidPhares /b has volunteered their WPC 1408 ... (show quote)

I think this is pretty wonderful, with the great action shot blended with the school colors, and all that layered texture. You even got some green in there to remind us that the green of baseball fields is a harbinger of spring. I glanced at the offerings and if I had voted you'd have had my #1 vote. Maybe you have to be a baseball person (I qualify, having spent 25+ years following my son from T-ball to the majors) to appreciate it, and if voting were limited to baseball fans, I suspect you'd have prevailed. I have no suggestions, I think it is perfect. Should be printed (big) on canvas wrap and hung where it can be appreciated.

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

minniev wrote:

I think this is pretty wonderful, with the great a... (show quote)

I concur! I voted for it. I think it is awesome. And I don't even like baseball! It absolutely deserves to be on the wall in the coach's office!!

DavidPhares Loc: Chandler, Arizona

selmslie wrote:

Appropriately, one of the school colors.

I think the painterly effect works very well. This image deserves to hang in the AD's or recruiter's office or nearby. If you know someone associated with the school you might want to follow up on this.

The only issue you might have is getting the right lighting for the long print.

Interesting that you should suggest this. I shoot photography for the ASU Baseball team, and this image has been sent to the public relations person for the team. I have a number of my photos up on the ASU athletics website. Here is another, similar one.

Thank you for your comment.

David

Nightski wrote:

Davids photo has been deleted per section rules. I hope he starts a thread with it and posts it for Critique in this section. It was an awesome photo

DavidPhares Loc: Chandler, Arizona

amyinsparta wrote:

I concur! I voted for it. I think it is awesome. And I don't even like baseball! It absolutely deserves to be on the wall in the coach's office!!

Thank you. I should ask and see if it made it to the coach's office.

David

Mercer Loc: Houston, TX, USA

I really like this photo. I can see it as wall art, or as a giant mural behind a sports bar. I reeeeely like it!

Oh God, here it comes.... I would eliminate the green rectangle and nearby marks near the left end of the work. Personal opinion only, no offence. :thumbup:

DavidPhares Loc: Chandler, Arizona

No offense taken. Thank you for viewing and your comments.

David

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

I have the feeling that there is just too much of nothing worth viewing on the left of the picture. If yellow was used to depict the school colors, there would be enough picture left if some of the left of it was cropped away. It would then direct one's vision to the main subject. IMO.

DavidPhares Loc: Chandler, Arizona

SoHillGuy wrote:

I have the feeling that there is just too much of nothing worth viewing on the left of the picture. If yellow was used to depict the school colors, there would be enough picture left if some of the left of it was cropped away. It would then direct one's vision to the main subject. IMO.

While I respect your opinion on this, the image was cropped the way it was to try and implement the Rule of Thirds. Right or wrong, that is what happened. Thanks for the feedback.

Here is the link to one which will probably meet with your approval. I would like to know, either way.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-186356-1.html

David

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

DavidPhares wrote:

While I respect your opinion on this, the image was cropped the way it was to try and implement the Rule of Thirds. Right or wrong, that is what happened. Thanks for the feedback.

Here is the link to one which will probably meet with your approval. I would like to know, either way.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-186356-1.html

David

I like the format, but not the swath of colors overlaying the subject, once again just my opinion. I believe I'm just not into this type of art.

Sometimes the rule of thirds can be broken and nothing is lost; except for those that are die hard believer in the rule.

DavidPhares Loc: Chandler, Arizona

And I'll just bet that is why Baskins-Robbins has 31 flavors. Your opinion is noted. I respect it, and understand it. I just do not agree. I do agree with a number of other suggestions made in this thread.

David