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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/16/2006 4:33:15 AM
Shane -- Great portrait. Thanks for sharing your technique. I just learned something. It really is very well lit!
Best Regards,
-Mike.
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| Photo By: Shane O'Neill
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/16/2006 4:08:50 AM
Paul -- A classic image!
Best Regards,
-MIke.
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| Photo By: W. Paul Rosenberry
(K:1729)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/9/2006 7:36:38 PM
Brings back memories! I love the Commons!
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Photo By: Paul Lara
(K:88111)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/9/2006 4:30:52 PM
Shane -- Wonderfully executed portrait. Well controlled depth-of-field. Nice crisp focus on the right eye. The reflector really did the trick! Nicely lit face. The vignetting around the edges really adds to the overall image presentation.
Best Regards,
-Mike.
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| Photo By: Shane O'Neill
(K:3054)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/9/2006 2:20:13 AM
Roberto -- Great work, and congratulations on the award! Very well deserved for this wonderful image. The colors are gorgeous and the mood evoked by the perceived quite and stillness is almost inspiring. I like your bird shots, too. Keep shooting!
Best Regards,
-Mike.
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| Photo By: Roberto Baez Duarte
(K:5317)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/9/2006 2:09:13 AM
Pat -- Terrific timing! Were you inside the fence for this one or shooting from outside, through the fence? I've been shooting my son's games this year and have come to appreciate the skill-set required to get game shots like yours. Great work.
Best Regards,
-Mike.
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| Photo By: Pat Oates
(K:3046)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/7/2006 9:29:05 PM
Mark -- I love the soft, grainy texture. It really works well, here. I also like the placement of your subject, with her upper torso silhouetted against the brighter background. The vignetting in the corners and the more brightly lit path really helps draw your attention to the subject.
Best Regards,
-Mike.
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| Photo By: Mark Orchard
(K:110)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/7/2006 9:16:48 PM
Miles! Creative work. This is not only a funny shot, but well time and executed. Not sure I would have thought to try something like that. Love your portfolio.
Best Regards,
-Mike.
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| Photo By: Miles Herbert
(K:1947)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/6/2006 3:40:58 PM
Howie -- Beautifully captured! Well composed and exposed. I tend to really slow down the shutter speed on flowing water shots which, of course, really changes the appearance. In your shot the shutter speed is perfect for a capture of how this scene must actually look. I like the C curve around the protruding rock, too.
Best Regards,
-Mike.
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| Photo By: Howie Mudge
(K:27933)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/3/2006 7:41:34 PM
Howie -- Two things I really like about this image: 1) the channel of reflected sky that leads my eyes deeper into the image, and 2) the transition from the foreground gold in the water to the lavender and bluish hues at the horizon and in the sky. My only criticism would be the softness at the horizon; however, one could argue that the softness adds to the almost dreamy feeling invoked by the other elements of technique and composition employed in this image. Well done.
Best Regards,
-Mike.
P.S. I've been enjoying a stroll through you very diverse portfolio. Keep shooting!
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| Photo By: Howie Mudge
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/3/2006 7:27:09 PM
Hey, Howie -- Congratulations on the Photographer of the Day! Good work. I like how you have used the reflection of the hill to narrow the channel of reflected sky. My eyes easily follow that channel of reflected sky right into the center of the image. I also like the coloring you achieved using that blue/yellow filter. I own a similar filter and, although I have shot a lot with it, I am yet find satisfaction with it. Congrats, again.
Regards,
-Mike.
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| Photo By: Howie Mudge
(K:27933)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/3/2006 7:20:43 PM
Excellent Work! I love this shot! Great interaction at the moment of capture, and good contrast. I like the cropping, too. Maybe use the Burn tool in PhotoShop to slightly lighten the subjects faces, though -- especially the boy in the back.
Best Regards,
-Mike.
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| Photo By: Howie Mudge
(K:27933)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/3/2006 7:15:01 PM
Hey, Howie. Nice work! The two gentlemen in the middle-back look a little cramped. Maybe only one in back, between the Groom and his Best man w/the other moved over to the right w/the dad. More of a two-one-two look on that back row. Also, I think I would prefer a tighter crop off the top, eliminating the sky. Fantastic concept, though. I really like it!
Best regards,
-Mike.
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| Photo By: Howie Mudge
(K:27933)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
6/1/2006 12:16:22 AM
Hi, Bill. Nice image. The smooth, taut surface of the water really adds to the success of this image. Nice contrast in color and texture to the leaf.
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| Photo By: Bill Morgenstern
(K:7157)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
5/2/2006 9:31:33 PM
Very beautifully composed and executed. Michael K.'s point on difficulty of execution is well made. Just curious, when you shoot how much bracketing of exposure do you do? Is this in the Escalante?
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| Photo By: Marc Adamus
(K:805)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
4/15/2006 12:37:49 AM
A beautiful animal! Very nicely composed. Great detail in the feathers, talons, and face. The soft pastel patches of background color really sets this image off. And, thanks for the details on how the capture was made. I always appreciate the story behind a good image.
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| Photo By: Fred Lord
(K:4844)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
3/14/2006 9:36:24 PM
Very nicely lit! Nice DOF, too. Mr. Gull really pops.
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| Photo By: Gregory McLemore
(K:35129)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
2/24/2006 11:00:56 PM
Wow! What excellent composition. Of course, its always nice when the elements work for the photographer, as well. I like this shot -- a lot! Congratulations on the awards! Well deserved.
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| Photo By: kerim marangoz
(K:30)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
2/14/2006 4:49:25 PM
Elegant in its simplicity. Beautiful sandscape!
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| Photo By: p e t a .
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
2/9/2006 1:27:41 AM
Sorry for the double post. My machine froze after I had pressed the "Submit" button, so I hit refresh . . . I hate it when that happens!
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| Photo By: Chris Hunter
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
2/9/2006 1:22:51 AM
Chris Hunter wrote: "...and we all know no image is perfect, so critique from the heart - respectfully let people know what you think could be done to improve on their work. If this happened more, than people will learn to distance themselves from their work and see possible improvements in style and techniques."
Chris -- May I say, Amen! Since joining UseFilm, I have become the poster child for your above point! At first it was difficult (I was too emotionally connected to my "good" ones). Of late, however, I have been quietly rethinking my technique/style/subjects based on three things I've gained here at UseFilm: 1) learning from the sincere comments of others who have sought to genuinely guide me; 2) the many wonderful images posted by others for my deliberate study; and 3) the education I have gained as I commit my observations to words in commenting on others' images. To leave a sincere comment requires me to think more deeply about what I like in an image, and why -- this benefits me, too. I have learned almost as much from the study and comments I've made on other's images as from those comments others have made on my images. Further, although I'm not sure what it's used for, I will frequently use the "Rate Comment" button on comments made to me. If I find someone has gone out of their way to offer a quality comment, I use the "Rate" button to let the world know. This in an attempt to reward/encourage them to always leave quality comments across UseFilm. So, simply said, I want to add my voice to the chorus and offer this thought: like any community, the UseFilm community is defined by its members.
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| Photo By: Chris Hunter
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
2/9/2006 1:22:42 AM
Chris Hunter wrote: "...and we all know no image is perfect, so critique from the heart - respectfully let people know what you think could be done to improve on their work. If this happened more, than people will learn to distance themselves from their work and see possible improvements in style and techniques."
Chris -- May I say, Amen! Since joining UseFilm, I have become the poster child for your above point! At first it was difficult (I was too emotionally connected to my "good" ones). Of late, however, I have been quietly rethinking my technique/style/subjects based on three things I've gained here at UseFilm: 1) learning from the sincere comments of others who have sought to genuinely guide me; 2) the many wonderful images posted by others for my deliberate study; and 3) the education I have gained as I commit my observations to words in commenting on others' images. To leave a sincere comment requires me to think more deeply about what I like in an image, and why -- this benefits me, too. I have learned almost as much from the study and comments I've made on other's images as from those comments others have made on my images. Further, although I'm not sure what it's used for, I will frequently use the "Rate Comment" button on comments made to me. If I find someone has gone out of their way to offer a quality comment, I use the "Rate" button to let the world know. This in an attempt to reward/encourage them to always leave quality comments across UseFilm. So, simply said, I want to add my voice to the chorus and offer this thought: like any community, the UseFilm community is defined by its members.
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
2/4/2006 3:21:24 PM
I agree with Davide. They are very different images. In the color version, I like the slightly upturned face. To my mind, that portrays a somewhat hopeful, almost anxious feeling. A very well executed low-key portrait. In this black and white, I find it to be a very comfortable image. He seems cheerful and at peace. To Davide's point, it's almost as though he has engaged the viewer in a story. Reminds me of a neighbor's dad, when I was very young. We would gather around and listen to him read stories in his deep, resonant voice. This image is a portal, for me, into a younger age. Again, the low-key treatment is very good. In this black and white version, the detail on the shadow side reveals great character.
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| Photo By: Martin Mora
(K:4666)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
1/29/2006 4:27:19 PM
Nice layering of texture, light, and shadow. I like the setup on this one, Larry. One day I hope to scan all my old slides. I will seek to learn from your experience and scan at a higher resolution. Thanks for sharing!
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| Photo By: Larry Donnelly
(K:644)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
1/27/2006 4:44:37 PM
Marc -- I would say you were successful in hitting your goal. Well done, in the spirit of Galen Rowell -- including the adventure involved in getting to the location to capture the image. This is a nice image: well composed with lovely colors. I especially like the warm glow off the snow on the foreground ridge.
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| Photo By: Marc Adamus
(K:805)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
1/25/2006 11:29:08 PM
Beautiful bird, great capture! Nice, clean background rendered w/DOF control.
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| Photo By: Karel Wolf
(K:112)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
1/23/2006 5:01:03 PM
A very photogenic skyline. Nice capture.
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| Photo By: Hugo de Wolf
(K:185110)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
1/21/2006 5:10:07 AM
Incredible! Amazing feat! I mean to train a bird to pose that way . . . Who'd a thunk it? This must have been shot in some sort of preserve, right? Where they work with the captive animals every day.
Seriously, though, this is a wonderful shot. Well timed, composed, and focused -- and all this against a clean, uncluttered background! I can tell by your portfolio that you have devoted much time to perfecting your craft. Thank you for posting.
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| Photo By: Fred Lord
(K:4844)
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
1/21/2006 4:53:44 AM
Fred -- Wow! This is a very impressive image. I've only begun to try photographing birds and my thus far failed efforts really lead me to respect what you've done here. Sharp focus on the eyes and head region. Were you shooting from some sort of a brace or were you handholding? Well done.
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| Photo By: Fred Lord
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Critique By:
Michael Fox (K:3180)
1/21/2006 1:28:24 AM
Tony -- Beautiful capture! Congratulations on picture-of-the-day, too. I have to agree with Jim. This is a very nice waterfall image. Your treatment of the scene is suburb: placement of the fall within the frame -just enough headroom above the fall and enough beneath so as not to cramp the roiling waters moving away from the fall; the V channel that leads your eyes into the fall; and the clean environment surrounding the fall. Very uncluttered shot. Nothing more in the image than what is necessary to convey a sense of place and its power.
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