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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
9/26/2011 3:08:36 PM
Thank you for your critique. Very much appreciated. As for the hands, I have listened to two completely different philosophies from two photographic instructors. One states that the hands are an intricate part of the body so all attempts should be made to show them while the other states, like you, that because it is so difficult to pose, that the easiest and perhaps best way is to simply not have them shown. I am, as such, still not decided which way to go.
As for the square format, yes I agree that squares make overall great portraits (for me anyway). I also like to use landscape and put my subject on one side or the other but seldom in dead centre.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
8/10/2011 1:55:02 PM
Almax:
I very much appreciated your critique. I was trying for a subdued look. While strong, I wanted to show that she is not the sole source but a part of the scene (blending in to the dark background) yet leaving no doubt that she is in charge. IMHO having her look at the camera would have made her too strong and independent. Make sense? Additional comments welcomed.
Respectfully
Gaetan Dery
www.PhotoStudioDery.com
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
8/10/2011 1:46:47 PM
Almax:
Thank you for taking the time to critique. Much appreciated.
Respectfully
Gaetan Dery
www.PhotoStudioDery.com
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
3/5/2011 8:42:58 PM
Darryl. Thank you for your kind words. Gaetan
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
7/21/2010 2:02:39 PM
Justin:
Thank you for taking the time to offer up a constructive critique. It is much appreciated.
For me the foreground was important in order to show that the desert is not just sand but includes a lot of scrub grass mingled with the sand and never gave it a second thought. Your comments have made me think however in a different crop for the picture and I will experiment with different views.
Thanks again for your critique
Gaetan Dery
www.photostudiodery.com
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
9/29/2009 11:52:51 PM
Nicole:
Thank you for your kind comments. I sometimes use borders from scratch but in this case it was Photoframe 4 plug in from OnOne Software
Respectfully
Gaetan Dery
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
8/26/2009 1:26:47 PM
Thank you for your comments. I love the A900 and I used to be a Nikon guy.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
6/29/2009 3:20:32 PM
Thank you for your kind comments. Indeed, I was with a Navajo guide and yes I was set up waiting. Not only waiting but taking different shots every 30 secs or so using different apertures etc. Sometimes I will shoot 40-50 shots (even with film) in order to get one good one. But such is the nature of the beast.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
5/23/2009 1:17:46 PM
Thanks for the comments. Yes I have made the move. Ottawa for now is home base. I am looking at Nanaimo, BC and have asked a Real Estate agent to look around for us for a potential fall move.
Cheers
Gaetan
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
3/8/2009 10:59:28 PM
An excellent image of an area that I have visited many times. I know how hard it is to get it just right. And you did on this one.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
10/9/2008 4:49:14 PM
Appreciate the time you took to comment. Thank you and much appreciated.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
6/30/2008 4:37:18 PM
Thank you for your kind comments
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
6/28/2008 3:53:26 AM
No this is not HDR. I made use of Grad ND and Pol filters and bracketed the shots. Thank you for your kind comments.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
5/17/2008 12:58:50 AM
Tim:
Saw your portfolio. All I can say is WOW. Thank you for taking the time to critique my work.
Gaetan Dery
P.S. Would u happen to have been a Canadian military brat to be born in Colorado Springs? I expect to leave the Springs for Ottawa within a year.
ALso take a look at my website www.photostudiodery.com
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
4/15/2008 2:03:29 AM
Tim:
Always a pleasure to here from a fellow Canadian. Indeed I used a .9 Neutral Density Gradient
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
7/4/2007 11:39:00 PM
Thank you
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
3/19/2007 11:30:09 PM
Jacques:
Merci pour vos commentaires
Gaetan
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
3/11/2006 3:03:32 PM
Thank you. Yes I reposted as when I saw the comments , I went back and looked what was the problem and indeed, my levels were a bit too low. So as u can see, I do pay attention to comments received in order to become better at my passion.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
2/18/2006 10:02:10 PM
Thank you for your comments. The Hasselblad 503CW is a medium format (6x6cm) and for me is the best of the film and digital.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
12/30/2005 3:50:46 PM
Thank you for your kind comment
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
10/4/2005 4:25:42 PM
Mark:
Thanks for your kind comments. I use a Gossen Starlite meter in the "Zone" mode. My tripod is a Giottos MT8180
Respectfully
Gaetan Dery
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
9/27/2005 8:58:28 PM
Brian:
No need to apologize. Yes I do use the zone system for my lanscapes/nature shots and use the Gossen Starlite meter. It is great for zone mapping.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
9/26/2005 11:50:55 PM
Brian:
Thank you for your kind remarks. I am using a Nikon Super Coolsan 8000ED film scanner to scan my medium format negatives/slides taken by my Hassy 501CM medium format. I am and remain so extremely happy with it eventhough there is now a 9000 model out.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
4/13/2005 7:27:55 PM
ENjoy the picture
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
4/4/2005 2:41:27 AM
Should have a shot on Kodak 100 GX in the next few days
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
2/6/2005 1:44:52 AM
THank you for your comments. I now mostly use 100UC for landscapes or Velvia 100. For portraits, I use the Portra series.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
10/10/2004 10:13:11 PM
Well done but the water on the left of the duck looks like a stain which detracts from the overall image
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
10/10/2004 10:11:08 PM
Very peaceful
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
10/10/2004 10:09:52 PM
Excellent colors and well composed.
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Critique By:
Gaetan Dery (K:718)
9/26/2004 2:39:53 PM
Thank you for your kind comments. WRT metering procedures, I use the Ansel Adams ZOne system (yes it works for color as well) Depending whether I am shooting slide or film, my first light meter take is the brightest (slide) or darkest point (film) in my picture. Then for slides I will push the readind to a level 7 or 7.5 and film for a level 2.5 or 3 (on a scale of 10) Then I will take a series of light meter shots at the high end of the picture with one take the darkest (for slides or take a series at the darker end of the image with one at the lightest point for film. After that my meter tells me what EV to set for a level 5 shot. Takes about five to 10 minutes to take but it is worth it.
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