And I'm also going to kick Rackat's bootie! How dare such a sharply-composed and colorful submission get entered the same week as my "masterpiece"?!?!? LOL.
Well....okay, if you insist. But only if I can set up my tripod and camera and get shots of it...I REALLY need a good submission for the body parts challenge! ~Kate
I know I should try to be real objective when I am critiquing an image but 'Wow' this is a great photo. I am having a very hard time deciding what I don't like about it. Probably the biggest gripe I have is that it is your photo and not mine : ) I usually like color best in my photos but this one really is best in black and white because it keeps the focus squarely on the shapes, forms, and lines that are the essence of this photo. Color could have introduced an unwanted emotion. Besides being in black and white the other thing that stands out is the near perfect execution of the shot. The lines are very clean except for a slight hint of pixelation or stairstepping in one of the lower left shapes. The contrast gives it powerful impact without being exaggerated. The square cropping was very smart because it is neither a portrait nor a landsscape, it is abstract and thus does not need to be a rectangle. All and all, a great photo.
And I'm also going to kick Rackat's bootie! How dare such a sharply-composed and colorful submission get entered the same week as my "masterpiece"?!?!? LOL.
Well....okay, if you insist. But only if I can set up my tripod and camera and get shots of it...I REALLY need a good submission for the body parts challenge! ~Kate
Thanks, kids! I'm thrilled! And I'm also going to kick Rackat's bootie! How dare such a sharply-composed and colorful submission get entered the same week as my "masterpiece"?!?!? LOL.
Thank you all!! Now add me to your favorite photographers lists, you ingrates!! LOL LOL
This is great work. Good detail, no harsh lighting. I'd love to hang this on my wall, but i can't see enough of the instrument to keep my interest. Not knowing what the rest of it looks like, I'm not sure if zooming out a little will hurt or help. None the less, great photography - 9 Gotcha
Wow, this photo is just perfect. The black and white is very rich, the metallic sheen is beautiful, but the light is gentle enough to show us every detail. The framing is great, the lines are dynamic but nothing leads the viewer's eye out of the photo, everything brings it back in. There is enough going on to be interesting, but not confusing. Even though it's just a set up photo of an inanimate object, it has reached the level of an artwork, transcending the representational nature of photography. Definitely a 10.
Very sharp shot! This is a different view. Sorry, I don't get your title. Which instrument is this? (a tuba? or french horn?) This deserves a score bump, raising from 7 to 8. Swash
One of my favorite instruments! (I was trumpet major in college, and played this as my "secondary"). You have done an excellent job of capturing the texture of the horn and lighting it well without having a lot of blown out spots. The contrasts between the curves and straight tubes is also effective. Nicely done, on of my favorites this week. 10
This is a good photo. Perfect in b&w. The focus is also perfect and the composition is good. Nice cropping. I was not sure when I commented this last time. But I am now and have changed the score from 7 to 8. Very interesting details made it an 8.
Nice use of B&W. However, the angle & crop of the shot doesn't seem to help lead the eye along the pipes (especially in the upper left), making it feel a little confused. That said, the eye is drawn to three circular features (valves?). I'll be curious to see if you have any alternate versions of this shot, as I do like the subject matter that you chose.
I originally gave this a lower score than what I'm bumping it to. You have a technically flawless photo. Interesting shapes and great balance of light and dark. You're sharpening is perfect and there is no noise. Great job.
One of my favorites of the week! This is a beautiful piece of work. Your lighting is superb, as is the composition, and I love it on the black background. Good choice! - 10
Great shot. All of the repeating forms, the black and white, good composition, and the clarity of the shot all make for a terrific photo. It doesn't have a lot of emotional impact for me, but I still think it is a great photo. 9. lhall
You have chosen a great B&W subject and background. The tonal gradations are great, and you've done a great job controling reflections. Outside of being technically great, this image for me personally does litle emotionally. A great image, nevertheless, congratulations!
Nice composition. The angle of the pipes is well done. Did you try this shot with a sepia tone instead of black and white? I think that could have looked good as well. Overall well done.
This has to be Setzer ... I dunno just guessing. Anyhow, this is really a great shot. I love the geometry of it all that the breat B&W tones. Jacko. 10
Good clarity. Good lighting. Not too much glare on the metal. The one distraction is the overly white section in the lower left corner that doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the shot.
Beautiful! You have done a great job with the lighting on this. Nothing too bright, nothing too dark. I love your focus and clarity. You give us great detail in this shot. I had the pleasure of playing french horn (among lots of other instruments) and enjoy seeing photos of instruments. angle and framing/cropping are great. I like how the subject fills the entire photo. Great job. Good luck in the challenge.
Corne
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