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03/24/2009 03:47:43 PMPost actions
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat
I really liket this shot, and the more I look at it, the more I like it.
It has a very classical feeling to it -- like it is a scene out of a old bw romance movie.
Upon first glance, the van bothered me, but in a sense it adds to the movement and drama of the shot. It gives the shot a bit more context and realism. I also really like the bw. I suspect that this shot in color would be too busy and everything would be battling for the viewer's attention.
The tilt still bothers me a bit. If it is on purpose, so be it, but I do find myself tilting my head to "make it right."
Very well done, and interesting for many subtle reasons.
good work.
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Comments Made During the Challenge
03/17/2009 01:02:34 PMPost actions
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03/17/2009 12:27:31 PMPost actions
the couple is a bit too dark
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03/16/2009 11:00:28 PMPost actions
Nice architecture, and setting for what looks to be a romantic moment.
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03/16/2009 11:38:33 AMPost actions
Cool shot, I love how full of life the street is during this shot, there's a lot going on but you still have a central focus.
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03/16/2009 11:26:46 AMPost actions
I can't tell if it is an illusion or not, but it *feels* tilted to the right. Or, maybe my head is crooked. I do like hte bw
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03/16/2009 10:22:39 AMPost actions
hm nice street photography snapshot
I give 5
;D take care
brano
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03/16/2009 06:20:26 AMPost actions
Has some nice qualities. The white van in the background is a distraction though
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03/16/2009 03:58:59 AMPost actions
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03/15/2009 08:37:53 PMPost actions
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03/15/2009 08:20:38 PMPost actions
wish there was a little more light on the face
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03/15/2009 12:34:45 PMPost actions
Are they lovers? They really look uncomfortable in that hug. Nice use of available light.
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03/15/2009 12:06:12 PMPost actions
A lovely ornate building, good candid street photography.
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03/15/2009 10:43:59 AMPost actions
Very nice capture of street photography, love the shadows in this shot. Perhaps a bit of contrast boost will really pop this image
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03/15/2009 07:04:43 AMPost actions
nice candid shot, wish the lighting was more even,
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03/15/2009 06:34:59 AMPost actions
This is a lovely candid B&W shot. It's such a shame about the van in the background. Still a great classic image. Well done and all the best for the rest of the challenge.
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03/14/2009 09:05:24 PMPost actions
wow that van in the background kills the moment. it really is special though, did you plan them kissing or did you just walk by and see it?
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03/14/2009 03:31:51 PMPost actions
Nice detail on the facade. I think the bright lighting on it draws attention away from the lovers.
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03/14/2009 11:48:35 AMPost actions
The tilt drives me crazy - if it is not on purpose, level the picture - even if you lose the light pole on the left and the side portico on the right. Otherwise, you have done a great job of capturing the detail on the building. The "lovers" are a bit dark, and I think you could lighten the shot a bit. Great candid and great street scene.
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03/14/2009 11:23:59 AMPost actions
seems abit over the top on the sharpening, the halos around the couple in the foreground detract. imo
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03/14/2009 05:03:46 AMPost actions
Nice street scene with a beautiful building in the background.
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03/13/2009 11:44:06 PMPost actions
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03/13/2009 11:32:59 PMPost actions
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03/13/2009 10:17:42 PMPost actions
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03/13/2009 08:50:02 PMPost actions
Too bad you could not get them to move that van and tent out of the way! How rude of them to park that there in your shot! hehe.
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03/13/2009 04:14:54 PMPost actions
Good capture. The light is rather interesting as it separates the two halves of this image.
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03/13/2009 03:57:28 PMPost actions
I want more details on the couple... the details are lost in darkness and the white bag takes over the attention.
Not voting yet.
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03/13/2009 03:48:13 PMPost actions
Nice street shot, good job with the contrast and choice of B&W.
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03/13/2009 02:47:50 PMPost actions
A little more contrast might give this image a little more impact. Also, this was photographed on a slight angle from the building - if it had been possible, it might have been better to shoot straight on. This way the horizon won't looked tiled. Just a thought. :)
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03/13/2009 02:06:26 PMPost actions
Nice candid street shot. Good light on the building.
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03/13/2009 02:05:18 PMPost actions
I think B&W was a good choice here. Might have cropped a tad more inward.
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03/13/2009 12:55:44 PMPost actions
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03/13/2009 11:10:46 AMPost actions
this is sweet and romantic
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03/13/2009 09:42:32 AMPost actions
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03/13/2009 08:14:59 AMPost actions
interesting b&w conversion
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03/12/2009 11:35:04 PMPost actions
The van in the background spoils the mood a little.
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03/12/2009 08:24:12 PMPost actions
A slight curves adjustment for the midtones (I tried it) would have really made the tones of this open up. Right now its a little flat. I really like how the guy on the right keeps me in the image - the bike guy on the left almost does it too. interesting capture. 6
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03/12/2009 07:06:04 PMPost actions
Street photography at its best....
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03/12/2009 06:23:31 PMPost actions
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03/12/2009 04:14:44 PMPost actions
Good shot. The shadow on the building throws it off a bit but nice.
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03/12/2009 12:54:49 PMPost actions
I'm not totally getting this, but I think I'm just dense. The lovers are in the foreground, an that must be the "Opera Concorde" behind them...
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03/12/2009 12:52:08 PMPost actions
Nice candid and great story. Lots of interest and great tones.
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03/12/2009 12:50:09 PMPost actions
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03/12/2009 12:09:32 PMPost actions
Tilted, background very busy, no light on the main subject...Sorry, I can't rate it very high
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03/12/2009 10:28:46 AMPost actions
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03/12/2009 07:22:49 AMPost actions
A great shot - I felt the fan was a bit distracting though.
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03/12/2009 04:12:26 AMPost actions
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03/11/2009 11:53:36 PMPost actions
super detail on the building, and great candid shot - got to love the lovers!
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03/11/2009 07:14:59 PMPost actions
Oh, if only they weren't dead central to the composition this would have been excellent.
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03/11/2009 06:39:24 PMPost actions
Nicely done in black and white.
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03/11/2009 05:34:22 PMPost actions
The light on the upper part of this building is just lovely. Nice shot!
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03/11/2009 04:23:52 PMPost actions
i find the subject being central takes away from the composition of the shot.
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03/11/2009 02:35:58 PMPost actions
your shadows and sunlight do not balance, while the top of the building is blown out the couple is in deep shadow
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03/11/2009 12:28:29 PMPost actions
Ah, well this is the city for lovers! Nice in B&W.
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03/11/2009 12:28:07 PMPost actions
The foreground seems a little dark.
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03/11/2009 10:10:58 AMPost actions
It's L'Opéra Garnier or even better Palais Garnier. I lived very near in Paris.
Black and white works very well, a nice street/architecture photo!
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03/11/2009 01:25:25 AMPost actions
Nice capture, love the way the figures ground this
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03/11/2009 01:12:38 AMPost actions
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03/11/2009 01:05:14 AMPost actions
the building really has a 3d effect going on with the pp here. I like it
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