Picking contest entries -- critique wanted
Nov 29, 2011 17:00:20 #
Nov 29, 2011 17:38:13 #
Number 3 does it for me..I have dozens of photos similar to 1 and 2 in my portfolio. The only thing I might do is zoom a bit more into the rowboat and crop some of the fog..but it evokes the most reaction from me just as it is.
Nov 29, 2011 17:54:57 #
Awww!! the Cape, very nice place. I just love it there...I love your first picture and like the reflection of the second, however I don't know what the theme is for the contest.. Best of luck to you in the contest, Can anyone join this contest???
:) Kim
:) Kim
Nov 29, 2011 18:08:46 #
Well, I am going to go against the tide here. Number 1 is too busy; and, even if printed large (say 30x40) it really is not a "zinger". Number 3 is a classic cliche that has been done and seen a million times, and this lone boat in the fog/mist is nothing unique among the horde of others.
Number 2 is your best image, it just needs to be properly presented. If you have PhotoShop, I suggest that you rotate the overall image clockwise about 30 degrees. Once that is done to where the boat appears about level, crop down so the image is back to a rectangle. This gets rid of the un-necessary mooring lines, the distracting old piling, and now gives you an image that is much stronger than the other two images. The viewer will now focus on and "see" the interesting boat and its nice reflection.
While the aspect ratio is going to be more of a longer than tall rectangle, this would be a stunning image printed to say approximately 20x40.
Number 2 is your best image, it just needs to be properly presented. If you have PhotoShop, I suggest that you rotate the overall image clockwise about 30 degrees. Once that is done to where the boat appears about level, crop down so the image is back to a rectangle. This gets rid of the un-necessary mooring lines, the distracting old piling, and now gives you an image that is much stronger than the other two images. The viewer will now focus on and "see" the interesting boat and its nice reflection.
While the aspect ratio is going to be more of a longer than tall rectangle, this would be a stunning image printed to say approximately 20x40.
Nov 29, 2011 19:19:30 #
Im partial to #3. Maybe that is why there are loads of similar images because it is so pleasing.
Nov 29, 2011 19:47:40 #
Nov 30, 2011 06:41:27 #
Nov 30, 2011 08:12:14 #
This may be just my opinion, but it really doesn't matter what anyone here thinks about your photos, pro or con.
I have found that most photo contests are the same with regard to photos being judged. It ALL depends on the judges likes and dislikes.
I think all of your photos are very good (#1 is my favorite for what it's worth).
I have found that most photo contests are the same with regard to photos being judged. It ALL depends on the judges likes and dislikes.
I think all of your photos are very good (#1 is my favorite for what it's worth).
Nov 30, 2011 08:32:17 #
Dear Photographer:
Canadian Landscape photographer, Daryl Benson, says, "The moment you take the leap of understanding that you are NOT photographing a subject but are photographing light, is when you have control over the medium."
Light set the tone, creates a mood, enhances texture, or subdues detail. Light is the adjective that describes the subject. Light is the adverb that expresses the nuances of both action and subject. Light is the fragrance that fills the scene. Light is the sound of the image, hushed in darkness or deafening in blaring brightness.
You listen with your eyes. In that moment, when your senses are alert; listen as you take your glasses off to hear deeper. Light will begin to speak to you. Sit a little longer during different moments of the day.
Light voice speaks with brilliant colors, soft, velvety, harsh and directional. Dawn rolling in, low clouds holding back speckled saturated morning-color, light. Night creates strong contrast with areas of deep shadow, interrupted with sounds of light and clarity.
Subtle to taste, soft shadows hover the earth swept dirt. Lights voice screams though the leaves infuse and rim the bark of the tree.
Listen, early morning, or listen, mid-day, sunny or overcast; listen with your eyes. Listen in the evening, the sun-set kiss the moment, golden sweet-lips sings, light voice, perfect.
Sincerely,
CCC
Canadian Landscape photographer, Daryl Benson, says, "The moment you take the leap of understanding that you are NOT photographing a subject but are photographing light, is when you have control over the medium."
Light set the tone, creates a mood, enhances texture, or subdues detail. Light is the adjective that describes the subject. Light is the adverb that expresses the nuances of both action and subject. Light is the fragrance that fills the scene. Light is the sound of the image, hushed in darkness or deafening in blaring brightness.
You listen with your eyes. In that moment, when your senses are alert; listen as you take your glasses off to hear deeper. Light will begin to speak to you. Sit a little longer during different moments of the day.
Light voice speaks with brilliant colors, soft, velvety, harsh and directional. Dawn rolling in, low clouds holding back speckled saturated morning-color, light. Night creates strong contrast with areas of deep shadow, interrupted with sounds of light and clarity.
Subtle to taste, soft shadows hover the earth swept dirt. Lights voice screams though the leaves infuse and rim the bark of the tree.
Listen, early morning, or listen, mid-day, sunny or overcast; listen with your eyes. Listen in the evening, the sun-set kiss the moment, golden sweet-lips sings, light voice, perfect.
Sincerely,
CCC
Nov 30, 2011 08:40:04 #
Nov 30, 2011 08:45:03 #
Nov 30, 2011 08:48:44 #
[quote=CCC]Dear Photographer:
Canadian Landscape photographer, Daryl Benson, says, "The moment you take the leap of understanding that you are NOT photographing a subject but are photographing light, is when you have control over the medium."
Light set the tone, creates a mood, enhances texture, or subdues detail. Light is the adjective that describes the subject. Light is the adverb that expresses the nuances of both action and subject. Light is the fragrance that fills the scene. Light is the sound of the image, hushed in darkness or deafening in blaring brightness........
Beautifully stated...thank you!
Canadian Landscape photographer, Daryl Benson, says, "The moment you take the leap of understanding that you are NOT photographing a subject but are photographing light, is when you have control over the medium."
Light set the tone, creates a mood, enhances texture, or subdues detail. Light is the adjective that describes the subject. Light is the adverb that expresses the nuances of both action and subject. Light is the fragrance that fills the scene. Light is the sound of the image, hushed in darkness or deafening in blaring brightness........
Beautifully stated...thank you!
Nov 30, 2011 08:50:15 #
Nov 30, 2011 10:02:15 #
I agree with the others. 1. way to busy, 2. not enough interest.3. Is very good, but hard to tell if it's great with this quality.
Nov 30, 2011 11:53:00 #
Photobuff wrote:
I'd like to enter a local contest, but can only enter three photos. I have more than that which I think would be competitive so I thought forum members could help me decide which ones to enter as well as helping me see what's good or not so good in my photos.
So please let me know what you think. I'll post in groups to make it easier to compare apples to apples.
All of the photos in this first set were taken on Cape Cod, MA last June with a Canon EOS 40D and a telephoto lens.
So please let me know what you think. I'll post in groups to make it easier to compare apples to apples.
All of the photos in this first set were taken on Cape Cod, MA last June with a Canon EOS 40D and a telephoto lens.
Foggy morning has my vote. Very mysterious
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