"You have the horizon on center and no clear subject. Those are two of the things that will ding people who are awe inspired by the scene in front of them and want to capture it. Placing the horizon at 1/3 up or down will define where the subject is…"
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Michael Ables
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Michael Ables replied to Richard Dolmat's discussion What's wrong with this? in the group Photo CriticismMichael Ables replied to Rob Bixby's discussion Critique Please in the group Photo Criticism"It's a snapshot that's just too busy. Nothing wrong with having something to remember the occasion by, but there's significantly more value to it as a personal memory than as an expression artistically or esthetically. I would think…"
Michael Ables replied to Alex R's discussion b&w poker in the group Photo Criticism"Hmmm...I am not seeing any pics..."
Michael Ables replied to Michael Ables's discussion The mistakes I see...and the ones I don't in the group Photo Criticism"I'm not sure the complete silence is a good thing...
Anyway, here are a couple more to consider...
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The mistakes I see...and the ones I don't
In this first image I did not notice that she had rotated her head slightly after I set up the shot and before I took the exposure. The resulting DoF shift actually works with the unsettling theme but I think it may be a bit too subtle a theme and a bit too much of a screw up with the DoF. I preach attention to detail only because it has burned me so many times. What else do you see wrong with it?In this next one, again it is attention to detail. The figure reflected in her eyes in…See More
Michael Ables replied to Matthew Sodon's discussion Lost in the group Photo Criticism""Even the most avant gard musician has his roots in basic technique"...exactly. If you don't allow yourself to progress but rather compare your early work to a master, how many can accept that and be comfortable with moving on toward…"
Michael Ables replied to Matthew Sodon's discussion Lost in the group Photo Criticism"We have very different ways of looking at this, you and I. You can learn the technique, but not the art. You can study for the sake of technical study, and you should, but I can't see the value in comparison. Using someone else's work to…"
Michael Ables replied to Matthew Sodon's discussion Lost in the group Photo Criticism"George Hurrell is obviously known for his Hollywood stills, but to me he is the photographer who defined framing, he wasn't the first to use a high collar and a hat for such, but his work is so amazing and seems so effortless that it is easy to…"
Michael Ables replied to Matthew Sodon's discussion Lost in the group Photo Criticism"The monitor I have at work is not as clear as what I have at home, but from here that looks better in general, but the breast edit lines (copyright 2010, Michael Ables) :) are more defined now, might need to blur and smudge them away (with a lot of…"
Michael Ables replied to amber's discussion Wierd angle for photo?? in the group Photo Criticism"I think it works but the colors are a bit washed out and the right subject should probably be a bit more in frame. Personally I think that finding a more interesting building would be a better use of time than PSing the power lines but as for your…"
Michael Ables replied to Matthew Sodon's discussion Lost in the group Photo Criticism"Well, there seems to be a blur line left by editing on her right side, perhaps to remove an unintended portion of the shot (a bit more breast exposed than she wanted, for example) and the backdrop is wrinkled and well in the DOF range. Also, there…"
Michael Ables replied to Alex R's discussion color or b&w? in the group Photo Criticism"B&W, it's a bulls-eye but still a great moment..."
Michael Ables replied to Ronald's discussion advice on the best out of the two in the group Photo Criticism"I like the first one best. These seem like backgrounds for a jazz bar poster to me. Nice."
Michael Ables replied to Cyn's discussion Selective Color ? in the group Photo Criticism"Well, everything has been pretty well covered but I have to chime in that on the first one I found myself laughing with the thought that she is walking into the Little Shop of Horrors and that plant is going to eat her. :)"
Michael Ables replied to Haylen's discussion Looking for criticism so I can improve please!! in the group Photo Criticism"Awwww....who's a good boy?! Very sweet. There are some technical issues like the soft focus because your exposure seems to be too long and the head on angle that results in his tail extending from his head and that it's a bulls-eye shot…"
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- At 6:04am on May 9, 2010,
Stevie Mc Teague said… - Thnx Michael,,,appreciate ur comment on the "hot-spot"
....................Stevie,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
- At 4:44am on March 30, 2010,
shravangotru said… - Hello Michael,
very profound comments! ahah!!!
rgrds
gotru
- At 5:26pm on February 28, 2010,
Earl E. Gibson said… - Hello Michael and Welcome to PictureSocial. Hope you find it an enjoyable place that you can learn and maybe teach others. We do have a Canon User Group. If you are interested, you can find it under the "Groups" tab at the top of the page. Hope to see you there.
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G-Ronn Mendoza replied to G-Ronn Mendoza's discussion Nikkor lens: AF-S 55-200mm f4-5.6G IF-ED DX VR vs AF-S 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED DX VR"Hi Guys,
Is it safe to say that AF-S 55-200mm f4-5.6G IF-ED DX VR enough for events such as weddings, birthdays and portraiture? There are reviews that the 55-300mm has problem in focusing at 300mm focal length."
Lalit Talwar commented on Eric's group Landscapes"Sorry to hear that. I hope to go to Himalayas in October will keep you posted."
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