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Honestly, I don't like this image, technically. Although the composition is nice, the tonal separation and value placement does not qualify the image as one that is masterful. The barnacle values are blocked out and has little to no detail.

 

If I had shot this image, I would do it during sunset/sunrise (as long as the light source is not in the frame). That way, I could pop in a yellow filter to darken the sky and contrast the barnacles. If I had it my way, the sky would be on Zone V, the Barnacles on Zone II, and the poles on Zone VI.

Wanna know the clearest evidence to how you can tell? Welp, take a look at the horizontal pattern lines on the train.. NOW.. take a look between the guy on the right that's in motion. Look right BETWEEN HIS LEGS.. The lines have been photoshopped out.. Also, if the guy on the right is walking forward and his back leg is stationary, that would only mean that his right leg is about to step down. This would suggest that the blur halo should be on the top portion of the shoe. Instead, the halo is on the bottom part of the shoe which could only be logical if he was picking up that feet. So he is abviously stepping down with his right feet. Also check out the top left and right of the train. If something is in motion, then all parts of it will show motion. The top left/right is not consistantly in motion with the closer center portion of the train.

What's wrong with the color version? Can you show us the color version?

I think a lot of people are giving positive feedback because it's a nude photo of a female. Maybe next week, they'll post a photo of a nude male with the same technical flaws. Then everyone would flame the photo for being technically bad. Sure, I'll give Amy credit for being so brave and confident to post a self-nude photo. But judging by the lighting technique, it was not well executed. The highlights on her hair is obviously blown out. Theres a small shadow in front of her ear. Then, look at her feet on the right. It looks as if it wasnt even attached to the body. Then her other feet is much brighter than her right foot. Her left arm not getting much exposure is blending in with her back, which makes it look as if there is a an object poking out of her back. The right arm is overexposed as well, only to be shadowed by her head. Her breast is shadowed with a leak of light hitting the breast, which doesnt represent anything. Maybe an advertisement for Earrings? I think not. Doesn't do it for me.

Although this is a great shot, it was definately photoshopped. In photoshop, if you do, Filter, Noise, Despeckle; you'll get this same effect. Sunny 16 is a simple way to get the right exposure on a completely sunny day. It is used by a lot of people who wants to test out their new camera's shutter accuracy, or simply if someone's built in meter is damaged. On a completely sunny day, point your camera at the northern sky (away from the sun of course), and your correct exposure should be f/16 @ 1/iso (ISO 100 = 1/125, ISO 400 = 1/500, etc). I'd like to see the original for a rating. Congrats on POW.

This image doesnt do anything for me. What the heck is "..the colors are almost fluid."?! Is that like, good placement of shadow details or something? Anyhow, theres a harsh casting on his head, on his nose, and a reflectance onto the back of his head. His right arm looks amputated. Is it just me or is becoming more like Photo.net aka Popular Photography Part II? If the elves are gonna pick a photo, at least give it a more insightful description or qualification.

Personally, I think this shot is not as impressive as it could've been.. The photo is not sharp! The colors are very flat. For everyone who praises this photo for its great tight composition, think again, the photo was post-cropped, unless he was shooting APS (*smile*)! I think scott is truely right.. Photos of planes are possible from the luck of the draw, but looking at Scott's photos tells me and hopefully everyone, that you're gonna have to be pretty damn good to get your exposures right. Scott's photos are NOT snapshots.. I can see it right now (judging from the 'car bumper' photo); Tripod laid out, camera positioned, then spending about 20 minutes to evaluate the scene and finding a great composition.. That's what I would call a work of art, not a snazzy snapshot. Hell, POWs are getting more controversial by the day.. But maybe that makes this site goes round and around - as it does.

Stop arguing! :)

 

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