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Casio Exilim EX-Z55
 11/29/2002 01:18:51 AM · #1
What is the difference between a good photo and what makes a Great photo.

yours

Redfig
Sony Alpha a6400
Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
 11/29/2002 01:24:41 AM · #2
That's an interesting question... there is no cut and dried answer either... what is good/great is completely in the eye of the photographer and then the viewer...

A great photo makes people say WOW. A great photo makes people spend time looking at the image. A great photo inspires wonder. A great photo makes the viewer ask questions. A great photo creates emotion.

A good photo does all of the above to a lesser extent, and may not do all of them :)


Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 11/29/2002 07:32:52 AM · #3
I think a great photo has that WOW effect. Sometimes I'll give a high score when I slap myself in the head and think to myself "Why didn't I think of that!". I strongly believe that it has to be technically great (right amount of focus, sharpness, lighting, etc). I personally like bright colours when it's not over done.
A nice photo evokes thoughts such as "nice snapshot, cute, neat". I dunno, I guess I just know it's a great photo when I see it.
Canon EOS-1D Mark II
 11/29/2002 10:35:51 AM · #4
I agree with the above comments, one image I really like is the 1st Place one in the upside down challenge, it directs the eye as to where it should go and makes you work a bit and think a bit..thanks
Canon EOS-60D
Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD for Nikon
 11/29/2002 10:38:15 AM · #5
Originally posted by redfig:
What is the difference between a good photo and what makes a Great photo.

yours

Redfig



Check out the pictures refered to in this other active thread //www.dpchallenge.com/forum.asp?action=read&FORUM_POST_ID=38715




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