A few recent images...feedback welcomed

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A few recent images...feedback welcomed

Postby Matt. K on Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:33 pm

A clown figurine. I used a 300mm lens for this one...
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An abstract. Yellow on Grey. Shot in the CBD.
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A back alley in the CBD
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My little played guitar
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Re: A few recent images...feedback welcomed

Postby shakey on Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:35 pm

Like #1 and #2. In #1 I like the angle at which you've shot it, the shallow DOF and the lighting. I just wonder if it would be better if you cloned out the obvious edge of the table or whatever it is in the immediate foreground. #2..well spotted (no pun intended). Great shot.
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Postby Alex on Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:40 pm

Matt,

I really like no. 1. The clown looks as though it's alive. I can almost hear the sounds of his accordion. That and the pastel moody colours in the image accompany his moody face perfectly.

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Postby Reschsmooth on Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:48 pm

No. 1 is a great portrait and no. 2 should be printed large and exhibited.

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Postby stubbsy on Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:57 pm

#2 - a superb example of what you do best.

#1 looks a little opalescent - maybe needs a contrast bump
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Postby radar on Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:40 pm

Matt,

I agree with Peter about #2, you are great at showing us these scenes that typically most of us would just ignore, I like it 8)

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