Challenge:Photojournalism (Classic Editing) Camera:Nikon Coolpix 880 Location: some forest at hunter area, newcastle, Australia Date: Nov 20, 2002 Aperture: 3.4 ISO: 100 Shutter: 1/166 sec Date Uploaded: Nov 24, 2002
It is the beginning of summer time in Australia. And fire becomes a problem for the forest. This fire burns only part of the forest. The fire fighter has taken a good action.
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Initial: It took me a minute to understand the impact of this photo.
I think that a different angle would help me/the viewer fully appreciate what has occurred here. The smoking/smouldering log in the lower right corner isn't placed for impact. My eye goes directly to the bright spots of the trees, which leads me to believe there is no urgency or sadness to the photo. More of an edge of the green that didn't burn, in contrast to the black and burned areas would tell a stronger story.
I like this. I still see the smoking embers. Would a little closer crop with less green and more lower right side change message? I think so. Still, 8. Jim msp
Seems overexposed slightly. I understand you wanted to use the light well, but the highlights are just too strong, and the greens need a bit more saturation. 5 nards656
Real nice picture. Still smoldering adds to it. You must be the first reporter on the scene. Any houses destroyed or anyone hurt in the fire? I'll read the story to find out. Great picture. Good composition and real good execution. Nice focus, good contrast in colors. May a little more sky, if possible. Good shot. PTL7
This doesn't really give me the impression of devastation I would expect from a bush fire - I think it's because of the greens in the background. Having said that I have never seen the aftermath of a bush fire.
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