Critiques

greghume1 (447) 2009-10-31 18:08

Hello Latiff,
Good job capturing the moment of celebration. I like the shot, but struggle with the compromise involved. Are the climbers the focus of the shot, or is the magnificent background? I want a closer crop to see the celebration more clearly and at the same time, a much wider view to see them in context. Anyway, I played around with the composition and levels a bit in a workshop. Hope you approve.
Regards,
Greg

greghume1 (447) 2009-10-31 17:38

Hello Satiye,
Welcome to Trek Earth - this is a strong portrait of the fisherman mending his net. What you don't see is as important as what can be seen. I agree with Andre about the bright spot lower left, but think it does not detract significantly from the overall effect.
Regards,
Greg

greghume1 (447) 2009-10-03 23:05

Hi Phil,
Not sure whether I would be all that eager to walk down rattlesnake canyon, but it appears to be well worth it. Color is somewhat unearthly in these deep shadows and the sedimentary stria are spectacular.
Regards,
Greg

greghume1 (447) 2009-10-03 23:02

Hello Paul,
Amazing color in the glacial meltwater. Sharp image and nicely composed.
Regards,
Greg

greghume1 (447) 2009-07-12 20:30

Hi Michael,
I remember the movie well - the book was terrifying and the movie lived up to it. The narrow aspect ratio emphasizes the vertical drop.
Regards,
Greg

greghume1 (447) 2009-06-11 20:03

Rusting hulk of a once proud vessel - well seen and captured. I like the composition of the rusty ship moved to the side with very little of interest to take its place.
Regards,
Greg

greghume1 (447) 2009-05-30 17:45

Hello Georgia,
Interesting low angle gave you a beautiful clear blue BG and somehow even makes the juggler's forward lean seem appropriate. Timing is superb with all three pins and his face in clear focus.
Regards,
Greg

greghume1 (447) 2009-05-30 17:37

Hello Jordan,
A grim reminder of the things that separate us - black and white is an appropriate choice. I haven't thought much about Cyprus in years and appreciate the history lesson. This is a great service that TE and other sites such as Wikipedia can provide to the world.
Regards,
Greg

greghume1 (447) 2009-05-30 17:29

Hello Eleritz,
Such similarities and differences between the two doors. We so often walk past such treasures without really seeing them.
Regards,
Greg

greghume1 (447) 2009-05-30 17:27

Hello Rob,
Very interesting shot - the Dutch angle is in keeping with the subject. It would be interesting to know more about his motivation. Glad you persevered to capture and share this image.
Regards,
Greg