rory daniel - singapore ph

Don't worry about it being wrong - just get rid of it all together. The file should contain this information - not the picture itself!

 

Consider manually exposing next time - this is underexposed.

...a bridge in Melbourne, Australia.

Or a masterpiece? To me it kinda works, but your opinions would be

helpful.

...not sure - you tell me!

Varanasi Hotel

Under different circumstances PS 'improvements' may have been warrented. In this case, you made the right decision not to PS this image. It says enough without the trickery.

...back to town because I was taking this picture. Was it worth the

long walk home?

...also, the cherry is out of focus. Try closing the aperture to widen the focal plane.

 

too dark for my liking - worth increasing the levels?

My eye likes this composition...but I am interested in what other

people see. What do you like / dislike about this image? What can

be done to improve it?

It's great to see an underwater photo that works without having to include a fish. The black section at the right worried me when viewing the thumbnail, however when examining it at the large size, I can see the neutral space gives a sense of infinity to the subhect. Gorgeous light - well done!

I find that constructive criticism from my photo.net peers really

helps me develop my work. It allows me see my own work through

other people's eyes. Feedback and suggestions on this image from

Northern India would be greatly valued.

Thanks for the advice - it's great to see my own work from someone else's point-of-view. I will try out your suggestion.

 

- Rory.

Please Critique.

Please critique.

I find your portfolio moving and exciting. This image in particular stands out for its richness of detail and uncanny balance.

With respect, I think this is probably the weakest image in your portfolio. Its originality (or lack of) seems inconsistent with the rest of your work. I would consider using this image as your self-portrait for the photographer background section.

You have managed to make an everyday object into something compelling and marvellous. I first thought your focal point was wrong (I thought the front nodules on the bulb should have been in focus), but your choice to have the stems and the bottom nodules in focus seems to be the best compromise. I also love the colours - blood red and deep green. Thanks for helping me see the world a little differently.

...is this a problem, or does it add to the scene?

Since this is in a digital format, maybe you should have corrected the slant of the building in Photoshop...as it is, it bends very sharply and unnaturally to the right.

Because the eye moves from top left to bottom right, this image may benefit from flipped over and rotated in mirror fashion to place the hightlight of the image (the lure) in the bottom right hand side. A more compelling angle may also help the image. I do like the lighting though...

My gut feeling is that the top right image should be place top left. Top left placed bottom left and bottom left place top right...just to tell the story in a more linear fashion.

It may have been a more powerful image with the walkers placed according to the rule of thirds.

...but I'd like a second opinion. Is not seeing his/her face a

problem to you? Does the expanse of back detract or add to the

image?

This guy wants you to get closer?? He wants you to use a longer lens than a 400mm on a 10D? Lovely composition. My eye would feel more comfortable with a slight crop off the right hand side to balance with the left.