Class photograph assignment for critique
Sep 28, 2021 10:02:55 #
Herbie1924
Loc: Woodbury, MN
#5 would make it in any competition & as for the surfer pics (1/3/7/9 - they are too tightly cropped.
Sep 28, 2021 10:34:57 #
Sep 28, 2021 10:38:18 #
I am going to put it this way, these are among the best images I have seen here; excellent exposures, contrast, visual design and selection of subjects.
I have two favorites, a hard decision since for me all are fine images although I admit I do not like the last one. Favorites are No. 2 and No. 5.
Do not show these images to your instructor, he could quit teaching.
I have two favorites, a hard decision since for me all are fine images although I admit I do not like the last one. Favorites are No. 2 and No. 5.
Do not show these images to your instructor, he could quit teaching.
Sep 28, 2021 10:39:22 #
Southern CA - think of your audience - Surfing may or may not turn them on. (how many have they seen?)
I prefer the human touch. #5 wins there. But #10 is bright and powerful. I don't know how it will play
in CA (it might just be another also ran). All are excellent.
I prefer the human touch. #5 wins there. But #10 is bright and powerful. I don't know how it will play
in CA (it might just be another also ran). All are excellent.
Sep 28, 2021 11:27:16 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
Number 5 was the only one I downloaded, although they are all great. But getting closer to the serene look on the mother's face was more important than the water shots. (And I'm a long ago surfer!)
Sep 28, 2021 11:32:30 #
John N wrote:
#3 for action, you can see a bit of face in it.
#4 for something different.
#5 for top rated rendition of what many of us try to do but fail to do with such aplomb.
If I was pushed to one for a 'class' situation I'd go for #4, but I don't think it's the best.
#4 for something different.
#5 for top rated rendition of what many of us try to do but fail to do with such aplomb.
If I was pushed to one for a 'class' situation I'd go for #4, but I don't think it's the best.
John, thanks for your input and thoughts. Your insights are spot on in my opinion.
Sep 28, 2021 11:33:31 #
JohnR wrote:
I go for 5 - beautiful serenity perfectly presented.
John, I sense a soft spot in your spirit! Thanks for the compliments.
Sep 28, 2021 11:40:09 #
BrentHarder wrote:
Our photography instructor wanted each student to submit our best photo for critique. I have a folder labeled "my best photos" and went to that to select one. It was difficult but I came out with one. I'm including my favorite in these ten finalist photos. I'm curious if you have a favorite amongst these ten and if my choice is the same as yours.
They all look best in download mode.
They all look best in download mode.
Brent,
There is no way for me to choose "your best".
For what it is worth, the rules of a contest I am deeply involved with state the following: "Photographs will be judged on technical quality, composition, originality, and artistic merit. If digital optimization is overdone or poorly done (including over-saturation and over-sharpening), it will reflect poorly on the image’s score. Difficulty in obtaining the photo and the rarity of the subject will only be considered to break a tie."
It is obvious to me that each of your images score highly in each of these four basic criteria (technical quality, composition, originality, and artistic merit), but you might closely inspect each of your shots with these discriminators in mind.
If the instructor's intent is to find some "flaw", that can likely be done for almost any image whether it be cropping, background or something else, possibly trivial.
For me, #2 is my choice with #1 and #3-10 placing very high.
I look forward to knowing your choice and what the instructor has to say. Good luck.
Bubba
Sep 28, 2021 12:32:24 #
BrentHarder wrote:
Our photography instructor wanted each student to submit our best photo for critique. I have a folder labeled "my best photos" and went to that to select one. It was difficult but I came out with one. I'm including my favorite in these ten finalist photos. I'm curious if you have a favorite amongst these ten and if my choice is the same as yours.
They all look best in download mode.
They all look best in download mode.
I keep coming back to #1 due to the intense action and frozen in time aspects. Personally, I like the tight cropping.
Great selection, I'd be proud of any and all of them.
Sep 28, 2021 12:40:19 #
Exactly what is that building in the 6th picture. First I thought a church but not I'm not sure? Nice shot what ever it is.
Sep 28, 2021 12:52:27 #
Brent, you surely must sit at the head of the class..! All of these images are exceptional in their own way and if I had to choose only one, it would be the Surfer-Girl first image.
Sep 28, 2021 13:11:59 #
It seems like everyone has a different favorite 😍 I liked #7&10 so you have been busy with classes 😊😊😊😊👍
Sep 28, 2021 13:13:39 #
Excellent series, Brent, I really like #4 and #5 the best, the yellow submarine really stands out.
Sep 28, 2021 13:21:06 #
I like #7 the most......his expression of pride in the ride and you can see his joy over that. Number 10 also got my attention because of it's unexpected outcome and colorful balance. They are all very good and should give the judges something to consider. Thanks again fir another fabulous display of your talent. 
Sep 28, 2021 13:23:01 #
Wuligal
Loc: Slippery Rock, Pa.
Impossible choice.......I think you should enter ten different contests.
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