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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
4/11/2005 3:52:37 AM
Ceceilia, I don't know if this is a personal photo or a "formal sitting", but may I make two suggestions? If this is a formal shot for the owner, you might ask that he/she take a wet cloth and wipe a bit of the "poodle goo" (that they all get) from under the eyes and the chin. The other suggestion would be to perhaps enhance the catchlight in the eyes. It adds a bit of life to the subject when this is more prominent.
That being said, on to the compliments! Firstly, congrats on avoiding the dreaded green-eyed dog! I've not done any formal pet shots (except for my own spoiled felines) but no matter the pet, it can be really difficult to avoid reflecting back those receptors. Secondly, I LOVE the backdrop. I suspect it is a beanbag chair, but it looks like this dog is in the absolute lap of luxury with that velveteen texture. Great job!
Keep shooting!
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| Photo By: Ceceilia Robinson
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
4/11/2005 3:33:47 AM
Yep, that's Utah. There's no mistaking the blue of that sky and the red of that rock!
Lovely dof and fantastic comp on this, Gaetan. Is that a pinyon pine or the Utah junifer in the foreground? It makes for a perfect first subject, leading the eye to outcrop on the right which bounces you to the window arch on the left. Carefully and creatively composed. Great job.
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Photo By: Gaetan Dery
(K:718)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
4/11/2005 3:21:31 AM
I really really like this, Ryan.
Have to confess it didn't click until I read your "about" but it was literally a "click" when I looked at it again. Neat.
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| Photo By: Ryan McMillen
(K:1218)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
4/11/2005 1:12:41 AM
This is sweet, Chels! Congrats on the new camera!
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| Photo By: Chelsea Burke
(K:5750)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
4/8/2005 5:06:36 PM
"Go!"
Is this a megacombo or just a supercombo?
I agree with Hugo about the color combination. I'm gonna have to try this. It's very cool!
How do you like that lens?
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| Photo By: Mary Sue Hayward
(K:17558)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
4/7/2005 6:37:19 PM
Truly remarkable!
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| Photo By: Michael Kronmiller
(K:89)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
4/4/2005 6:51:57 PM
Your light-timing is as impressive as the monument itself.
Nicely captured, Marie
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| Photo By: Marie Johnston
(K:1635)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
4/1/2005 10:09:44 PM
Fantastic Chris.
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| Photo By: Chris Blaszczyk
(K:610)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/24/2005 7:28:23 PM
I know exactly how they feel!
Nice image, JT.
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| Photo By: Jeroen Wenting
(K:25317)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/22/2005 8:17:22 PM
Okay, the title is what put this in my favorites.
Big grin on this one, Jim!
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| Photo By: Jim Christensen
(K:18843)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/20/2005 4:53:11 AM
Okay, can I guess that it is a bench?
I like the play of lines very much too. Nicely done.
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| Photo By: Mark Wlaz
(K:4564)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/15/2005 8:05:14 PM
LOL @ Sai!
However, think of being in Alaska and how important that stove is to him and Marybee at this time of the year!
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| Photo By: Steve Kaufman
(K:2748)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/15/2005 5:39:51 PM
Elangovan, this is lovely. I don't know much about portraits, but this attracts me. Nicely executed!
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| Photo By: Elangovan S
(K:10675)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/14/2005 8:42:22 PM
Yes, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to confuse the issue; I know this wasn't using the extender. Whenever I see your name on a photo, I think about the idea you planted in my head of getting one.
And of course, the green envy lingers in my heart about that 70-200! ;-)
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| Photo By: Jim Christensen
(K:18843)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/14/2005 8:30:41 PM
Jim! Welcome to the "H" club! hee hee hee
VERY nice image! Isn't the 20D wonderful?!? It's not the camera, it's the photographer; however it's nice to have great equipment, too!
And I'm still dying of envy of that lens of yours!!! And what teleconverter did you get? Canon or aftermarket? I bought a prime 200mm L lens but I think I'm going to get an extender.
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| Photo By: Jim Christensen
(K:18843)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/14/2005 8:26:17 PM
Hey, James! The 10D is supposed to have a pretty agile ISO, too! Give it a shot.
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| Photo By: Jim Christensen
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/14/2005 8:08:20 PM
I know pro photogs who have to straighten the horizon sometimes. Usually it's when they shoot handheld. It happens to everyone once in a while.
However, you have a fantastic guide here to verify if you're straight or not; the horizon itself. You know how you check to make certain you're not placing the horizon right in the middle? You look at the upper edge of the frame and the lower edge of the frame? In this case, you can also check to see if you're parallel with the edge of the frame. It will get you close and the tweaking can be done if Microsoft Photo Editor. Granted, this sort of lining up doesn't work with every situation, but it will if you're talking about the horizon that is water.
Good luck tweaking a crooked eye! 
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| Photo By: Cheri Meredith-Evans
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/14/2005 1:10:12 AM
You sure this isn't NOWIS? :-)
Nice, Neil. Very good!
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| Photo By: Neil Niamh White
(K:9165)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/11/2005 6:43:37 PM
Oh wow...
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| Photo By: Lea Mulqueen
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/11/2005 6:38:19 PM
So does this put it in the House of Ushers?!?
Neat shot, Ryan (no pun intended)!
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| Photo By: Ryan McMillen
(K:1218)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/11/2005 6:37:12 PM
Ooo this is creepy cool! I like it!
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| Photo By: C.A. Mikulice
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/11/2005 6:35:57 PM
Sorry, Cheri, but it's definitely you, as far as "level" being off. A calm sea would pour off the earth with that kind of tilt. :-)
I agree with Ferdinand; take a moment in Photo Editor or Photoshop or whatever you have to level off the horizon and your photo will gain from it. In this instance, it was only two degrees off to the left.
However, I also agree with Gustav: The model is quite charming and the colors are fantastic! The only recommendation I might have is to either use a little fill flash or a reflector to soften the shadow under her nose and her right eye.
Nice choice of a location! I hope to see you use it again!
Good job, Cheri
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| Photo By: Cheri Meredith-Evans
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/10/2005 8:28:52 PM
I like the diagonal flow of the composition and the long exposure, making the water velvety and smooth. Nicely done.
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| Photo By: Robert Stokes
(K:4509)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/10/2005 8:26:02 PM
I've seen this sort of capture before, Jim, but for some reason the photog feels he or she must make it a b&w with harsh industrial-looking grain. I like your 'take' on it, with the bright handrail and the perky blue sky. Nice capture, indeed!!!
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| Photo By: Jim Christensen
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/10/2005 8:19:04 PM
Oh you dog, you! I want both the lens AND the extender!
Very nice shot, Jim! Keep testing; this is a gorgeous image.
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| Photo By: Jim Christensen
(K:18843)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/8/2005 8:02:00 PM
Hey, TK, this is excellent. Looks like the cover of a CD!
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| Photo By: Terrence Kent
(K:7023)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/8/2005 4:55:35 PM
Neat, Kim. This truly is the best of the series!
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| Photo By: Kim Culbert
(K:37070)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/6/2005 4:08:01 AM
Adorable!
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| Photo By: Mark Sherman
(K:15669)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/6/2005 4:05:16 AM
I had that same thought about those talons! Holy mackeral! (Or holey mouse in this case...)
Very very nice capture. Keep chasing those owls!!!
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| Photo By: Jim Christensen
(K:18843)
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Critique By:
Sue O'S (K:12878)
3/4/2005 8:42:32 PM
Suggestion? Maybe move the penny into the range of focus. It would add a lot of relevance to the photo.
Again, good job!
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| Photo By: Stephen Bivens
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