Critiques

Angshu (33627) 2009-11-30 20:08

Ciao Donato
This picture and the host of WSs are a treat...amongst your two WSs, between the original version and this, I prefer this. But I also like the Adobe Camera Row + Photoshop version with partial sepia toning. Dario's Lightroom 2.5 version is excellent especially the old and vignetting effect...so many things to learn about post-processing!
Now about this picture...this is really a wonderful place, with the church standing near the end of the cliff creating a strong focal point for the picture. Thanks to the link of your earlier post which allows us to see the church in closer and good low perspective. You said that the weather condition was misty, which would account for the lack of contrast...how would the place look in full sunlight and without mist? A fine post and thanks for the WSs and your note as well
Best Regards
Angshu

Angshu (33627) 2009-11-30 20:01

Hello Serghei
From the same garden...like the contrast in colours, green and the magenta. The slight diagonal leads us to the fountain and the house with the red tiled roof cooly nestles between the coconut palms..looks like a fine place indeed!
Regards
Angshu

Angshu (33627) 2009-11-30 19:59

Hello Paul
The colours of the sky reflecting in the water creates a fine backdrop for the two birds. Like your focus on the first bird with a gradual bokeh as we move back. The circular ripples created by the bird definitely adds to the picture. Well done!
Regards
Angshu

Angshu (33627) 2009-11-30 19:57

Hello Pablo
Another 3 year vintage. Like the compo. with the grass in the FG leading to the rickety farms. Crisp and sharp, the details of the wood which created the farms are clear. The line of trees in the BG add to the compo and the clear blue sky is a nice contrast as well. Your pictures are aleays technically perfect, but do I notice a bit of over sharpening on the FG grasses...or maybe its just my eyes!
Regards
Angshu

Angshu (33627) 2009-11-30 19:54

Hello Craig
Interesting way to have composed and very effective too. The orange and yellow colours of the wall and the reflecting glasses create a good BG and with a fine graphic effect as well. The mast & the torn sail definitely is the key subject of interest...I was wondering, whether you used the long end of the zoom to take this shot...if no, then perhaps a fill-in flash on the sail and mast could have been more attractive IMHO...otherwise perhaps try to bring a bit out with PS. Very interesting work & I like it
Regards
Angshu

Angshu (33627) 2009-11-30 3:18

Namaste Chris
The paper lanterns create a nice perspective and lead us right into the image to the pagoda...I remembered a fine earlier shot from you where these lanterns also prominently featured. The pagoda seems to be very ornate and detailed. Good shot!
Regards
Angshu

Angshu (33627) 2009-11-30 1:21

Hi Leo
Those nets are not light! Good contrast in colours, good shallow DOF and also good use of early morning light for this good dual portrait, using the long end of the zoom
Regards
Angshu

Angshu (33627) 2009-11-30 1:20

Hi Laurent
The light is good as it illuminates the giant statue well. But the giant lion (or a hybrid) is strongly influenced by Thai motifs...correct me if I'm wrong! Good perch the pigeons have got on top of its head...reminds me of the joke about the statue of NELSON in Trafalgar Square!
Greetings
Angshu

Angshu (33627) 2009-11-30 1:19

Bonjour Emmanuel
Good view of the Urania, as its diagonal sail billows in the wind pushing it forward. Like the hills in the Bg and the play of shadow and light on them. Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu

Angshu (33627) 2009-11-30 1:19

Hello Balmiki
The timing is excellent..reminds me of Partha's shots! Maybe a tad sharp! But it epitomises the spirit of freedom well...the flying bird is a great metaphor as well.
Regards
Angshu