WPC 1424 - Fathers CRITIQUE
Jun 20, 2014 22:23:40 #
cifuent has volunteered their WPC 1424 - Fathers entry to the Photo Critique 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 cifuent and thank you everyone!
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Jun 21, 2014 06:20:29 #
St3v3M wrote:
cifuent has volunteered their WPC 1424 - Fathers entry to the Photo Critique 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 cifuent and thank you everyone!
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* If you are new to the Photo Critique Forum please read the Section Rules http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-159520-1.html
Ummmm, Dad's missing shirt and cigarette end is a bit of a worry.......
Jun 21, 2014 11:57:56 #
This is a tough one because of the extreme contrast and harsh light of mid day. The highlights are blown out. A smaller aperture and or faster shutter speed might help.
Jun 21, 2014 13:45:48 #
I like the pose and expression of the subjects. It's a slice of life shot. The blown background highlights are fine ... the white background is great for these two, but there are a couple of problems with it. It's not completely white behind the son's head ... that's a distraction. As Winter said the dad's shirt and cigarette getting lost in the white background is a problem. There needs to be a little definition there.
Jun 21, 2014 17:53:24 #
The photographer needed to add more light and reduce the exposure....
Jun 21, 2014 18:02:32 #
winterrose wrote:
The photographer needed to add more light and reduce the exposure....
Speed up the shutter and add fill flash?
Jun 21, 2014 18:27:30 #
Nightski wrote:
Speed up the shutter and add fill flash?
May be limited by the camera's shutter design. Lower ISO would work, as would closing aperture, but of course in the case of the latter, at the expense of increasing the depth of field. Added light with a suitable neutral density filter would reduce the dynamic range whilst retaining the settings chosen in this case. For instance, doubling the light intensity on the dark areas, whilst adding a two stop ND would reduce the dynamic range of the subject by one f/stop.
Jun 21, 2014 20:51:25 #
winterrose wrote:
May be limited by the camera's shutter design. Lower ISO would work, as would closing aperture, but of course in the case of the latter, at the expense of increasing the depth of field. Added light with a suitable neutral density filter would reduce the dynamic range whilst retaining the settings chosen in this case. For instance, doubling the light intensity on the dark areas, whilst adding a two stop ND would reduce the dynamic range of the subject by one f/stop.
The above is the photographer in me talking, my more logical side would suggest to simply ask Pops to put on a darker shirt.....
Jun 22, 2014 06:22:09 #
Chuy
Loc: OUT OF TOWN
Despite the the blotches in the background and the cut off cig, this photo draws me directly where I should be drawn and holds me there. Excellent shot.
Jun 22, 2014 09:58:34 #
chewy wrote:
Despite the the blotches in the background and the cut off cig, this photo draws me directly where I should be drawn and holds me there. Excellent shot.
O.K...so there are blowm highlights...if taken in RAW, recover them if possible, if in JPEG, you received suggestions on improved exposure.
In spite of the highlight problem the image is strong.
The essence of " Got your back, Dad" comes through loud and clear.
I hope this wasn't the only exposure made. Looks to have been a great opportunity to "work it"
impact:4
tech:2.5
Comp:4.5
11/15
Dave in SD
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