Originally wanted to title this 'Le Morte D'Arthur' but 1) thought some people may not understand it, 2) people wouldnt know the book, and 3) be a scene from it and not a literal representation of the title. I guess the plain old title will have to do!
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fantastic... but the blade of the sword shows digital flaws. The focus could be sharper too.
Are those "flaws" a partial reflection of your face?
I think I'd have solved the "centering" problem by having the sword 10-30 degrees off from the vertical towards the right; but maybe that's because I remember once reading a version that had a drawing like that. I think I've also seen it where the sword went right through an anvil and into the stone on which it was mounted.
I like how you did the background, but the lighting does make it look a little like a museum exhibit, rather than a scene from a Middle Ages village.
Just for the record, I was an English major and had 3 semesters in Arthurian Literature. Le Morte D'Artur was one of several that I read. Although as you surmise, I'm likely an exception.
Just added to my favorites. Recently had opportunity to travel to Ireland and spent a fair time in cemetary's photographing celtic crosses. Thanks for the photo.
Despite the centered subject matter, I like the composition and especially the colored background. I think what's missing is lack of visual detail of the interesting looking sword, which I think should be lit better. Also, more accoutrements of that period of history would also add more interest, such as, a draped robe or shield.
Great photo. I thought of this title, but didn't think I could do the photo that well. Good contrasting background. I might have tried a little closer crop to see if I could get more detail on the sword, but its still well done.
Lovely interpretation of this book. Love the mottled background that totally fits with the image. The shallow DOF is great in this shot. Sharpness is good. In terms of composition, I think it either needs to be centered or more off-center. The way it is now, it is kind of in between which makes it a bit less powerful. Othewise great photo.
The primary focus is lost in the background in parts. like the general composition, althought he rock is taking a lot of focus to the bottom of the frame.
the background you used is very beautiful, what was it ?
the different textures in contrast to the smooth steel works very well :D
great job on this ! 10
oo wow! very nice! theres something about this picture tho that i cant quite put me finger on, but seein as i cant think what it is I wont mark u down!
Nice lighting and exposure and I do like the background. Just the right amount of foreground rock included too. I'm not sure whether the decision to have the sword off-centre horizontally was deliberate - if so I think it needs to be more off centre than it is. As it is now it just looks as though you'd intended to centre it and hadn't quite achieved that.
I know that you're probably trying to play by the 'rules' of composition here, but I feel that this one would have been stronger if you'd placed the sword right in the middle. The detail is great though, and I like the use of DOF.
Really pretty....I love the title/shot together. I would of like the bottom cropped a bit more to remove the harsh light there in the center. Background is killer good!! The sword is also awesome. Good luck in the challenge.
i think this type of thing would have benfited from either a completely center or completely off center composition..it's kinda in limbo right now...exposure and sharpness are good and background color are nice as well...6
Niice capture, good DOF, but the composition could be more interesting (this one's centered, and the rock in front of the sword takes away from sword being the focal point.
Excellent photo. I love the way the sword & stone both pop against the background. Focus is great, lighting is good too. I really like the marbled look of the background, gives it an old-world feel. Very well done. 8
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