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Your critiques are welcome.

The composition of the dancer in the middle of this photograph is the only distraction. Had it been composed up down left or right it would have been a much better capture (IMO). As it is the timing is perfect, the sterile, brightly dressed dancer in the drab contrast of the back and foreground is fabulous.

In the late 1920's into the early 1930's the WPA (Works Project

Authority) was busy putting men (and women) to work building things

like this bridge. This particular bridge can be found in the

Cleveland Metro Parks. Your comments are always welcome.

I really like the way the shadows of the stairs are cast upon the wall. I also like the overall composition of the image. The thing that bothers me most is the detail lost along the bottom right and edge of the photograph. Maybe a smaller aperture and a tad bit longer exposure would bring some of that detail out from the dark.

Daniel:

You are absolutely correct about the sunlight, I stopped down as far as my lens would allow and I didn't have any filters with me. I will go back to the scene of the crime as it were and re-shoot this one in better lighting conditions. Thank you for your suggestions.

 

Zack:

It is true the image could be fixed in a number of ways using DPP or PS I could have adjusted levels, exposure, saturation, and well everything else. I do agree that the image looks better with your tweak, and I had considered doing the same thing, but the image suffered in the shadows loosing any detail at all under and beyond the bridge. I put the images side by side and marked it up with the problems I see in both the tweaked and un-tweaked versions. I think I will go back to the scene when the light is better and try again. Thank you for your suggestions and for taking the time to work this image. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated.

 

George:

Zack did do a good job on the image. I should have taken the time to make the adjustments, and better yet I should have had a filter, or waited until the light was right for attempting to capture the image with such a long exposure.

 

Able to stand where water is normally flowing seemed like a good

opportunity to capture this not too often seen view of the foot

bridge. Your comments are always welcome and your advice is always an

inspiration.

Is there any time that isn't right for capturing images? As far as I know there is no such time. A camera besides being the tool of an artist is also a time machine that captures moments as they happen and record them as they were. There are so many award winning photographs that would not exist today if the photographer stopped and asked if now is the proper time, an instant later or an instant sooner and that moment would have been lost to time never again to be seen. I say that not intending to step on anybody?s ethical belief. Looking at the image you captured tells me two things, the people in the photograph are Christian, part of that religion is to let it be known that they are Christian and they are also encouraged to share the belief. An image of them in prayer would seem to serve to that end. IMHO. You will do yourself a disservice if you question whether the time is right. When you see something that you feel is worthy of capturing digitally or on film, capture it.

 

The quality of the image and the composition to me are not all that flattering. The white balance seems to be wrong, and the camera is not being held horizontal to the horizon.

 

Nice, reminds me of the Ansel Adams shot A moon rise at Half Dome.

Skip,

 

This image had great potential, but I am sorry to have to say that the reflection in the window of the photographer destroyed it for me. Everything else about it is great though.

I like most of the composition, the only fault I find there, is the base runners right finger tips are cut out of the frame. I can only guess that the image is out of focus because of a small aperture zoom lens.

I am liking the idea of the composition, I don't know if I would have croped out as much of the person as you did but showing the vastness of the field is great. Would have tried to loose that fence pole or what ever it is in the upper right as well. Over all though it is a great idea and certinly worth a second attempt.

I'm not really sure if I like the look of this photograph, this may be a result of the jpeg compression. It looks to me as though the models face is over exposed and out of focus. If that is the look you were going for then you captured it very well.

Sorry about that Tyler...if only I would have known I might have placed a warning before viewing.

 

 

This image has received the lowest numerical ratings out of all of my posted images. I suppose there is something missing in the message or intent of the photo. For those of you that rated this below average. I respect your opinion and can only ask for your critique on how I might improve on what you see here. Is it the subject matter? Or do you see something photographically wrong with this image...help me out here.

 

Hospital waiting areas can be lonely places, waiting for word on the

condition of loved ones can further isolate and separate those that

wait from all other realities. This photograph hopefully captures

that isolation and loneliness.

Great use of backlighting. Focus could have been a bit tighter, and some additional lighting from the front I think would really make this image pop. composition is a little too tight cutting off some of the petals. Really good idea and I wish I would have thought of it. I hope you can do this shot again with a little bit of lighting help and a comp that includes all of the flower. As far as flower pictures go though this is a good one, keep up the creative ideas and keep shooting.

Tyron,

First of all let me say that the lighting situation was a difficult one to work with, a very light colored boat and bright sail with the dark water. In this case it caused the faces of the people on the boat were underexposed just a little too dark. Spot metering may be the solution next time (meter on one of the people. Either that or have an assistant swim out towards the boat holding a reflector for you (just kidding). But the thing that really hurt this capture is the fact that you composed it with the sail being cut off. This might be something that others wouldn't see as a problem but for me it just kills the over all look of this picture. I'm thinking if you would have turned your camera to the portrait position (sideways) you would have been able to compose this shot with the entire sail and not lost any of the rest of the image.

 

Keep on keeping on and keep posting.

 

 

Lynn,

 

What a great capture, I really like the way you captured the dog watching the ball and the smile and pure joy in its play time. I only wish that the head of the person in the shot had not been cut in half. Other than the half head I wouldn't change anything about this photograph. Keep up the good work

 

Really nice composition, the image invites me to walk across the bridge. Good time of day to have captured this shot.

I can almost hear the water.

It might be my monitor, but this image seems to be underexposed. I like the crop and the depth its just too dark.

You picked the perfect time of day for this shot. The ambiant light was perfect and you captured it well. If this were a post card and I was there I would buy it. Was it early morning or late afternoon?

A friend of mine bought this on eBay (the Cadi that is) I had

forgotten how wide cars were back in the day...and we liked it.

 

Your comments are most welcome.

Recently my wife was subjected to several medical tests, during one

of those tests I found myself feeling very isolated and

contemplating the outcome of the proceedures. This image taken while

sitting in an open area waiting room reflects that isolation. Or at

least that is the intent of the image. Your comments are most

appreciated.

Like some of your other still lifes this one is a treat for the eyes. Your lighting set up is fantastic, exposure seems to be dead on. It is this kind of work at least for me that makes photogrpahy an art form. Would you be willing to share your lighting techniques with the rest of us? Keep up the fantastic work and thank you for sharing.

 

 

Your comments and suggestions are always encouraged and welcome.