Challenge:Something Old (Classic Editing) Camera:Nikon D100 Location: Gary's House Date: Aug 4, 2002 Aperture: f 4.2 ISO: 125 Shutter: 1/60th sec Date Uploaded: Aug 4, 2002
A couple of suggestions that I think would help this picture (though its focus and lighting are right on, I believe): Focus only on the cake or only on the one guy (maybe by moving to the left a little). I think the major distraction is the guy on the far left, though I do think his facial expression is humorous. karmat
Very loose challenge connection, I see it, but I don't believe it. Nice photo of the YOUNG man's birthday blow (I'm not THAT old, but he's a KID)! Nice color/focus! 6 Swash
This photo does not say "Something Old" to me. "Age", yes, but not old. I do not find the composition of the shot to be engaging - perhaps a tight shot of him with his face very close to the cake would have given the shot a better focus on the subject. lhall
Think of the nicest way to say this is crap and then repeat it to yourself a few times. Yes the guy is older, but he's really not that old. I counted about 21 candles on that cake. This would probably be better in "Something New" than something old. -Chariot
Something old. Use your photographic technique to emphasize the age of your subject. Composition - ok Technical Aspects - good Meets Challenge - not really Visual Impact / Originality - low
I'm being very frank in my comments - not to offend. This photo is for the family photo album - not much for 'photography'. I do like the idea and how he's blowing out the candles, but the flash is harmful for this photo. Although there isn't a lot of post-processing aloud here, there is still a lot that can be done. I think the main flaw is the flash/lighting. Also, try different angles. This is only my opinion - take it as you will. Keep working though. 4 Ruthann
This picture has a snapshot quality to it and it only meets the challenge because you say so with the title. I like the expression on the guy's face and better composition and better cropping would have lifted this out of the snapshot realm.
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