Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.
Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators
Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.
Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.
Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.
Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.
by owen on Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:42 pm
Saved this little fellow from being a spiders' dinner after he got tangled in a big web. After the rescue he stayed on my finger for about 10 minutes. I grabbed the camera, the Tokina 12-24 was on the body so I had a go with that.
Regards.
wen.
-

owen
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 1699
- Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2005 3:21 pm
- Location: Nowra, NSW
-
by sirhc55 on Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:44 pm
Owen - this is a truly superb photograph with the exception of the heavy vignette 
Chris -------------------------------- I started my life with nothing and I’ve still got most of it left
-

sirhc55
- Key Member
-
- Posts: 12930
- Joined: Fri Sep 17, 2004 6:57 pm
- Location: Port Macquarie - Olympus EM-10
by nito on Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:44 pm
The tunnel vision (vignette) really suits the shot. Such a friendly dragonfly. I like this shot, its well executed 
-
nito
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 1109
- Joined: Sat May 14, 2005 11:24 am
- Location: Gladesville, NSW
by rebel on Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:49 pm
very very interesting photo! not something you see very often!
-
rebel
- Member
-
- Posts: 61
- Joined: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:04 pm
- Location: Seattle WA USA
by ozonejunkie on Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:50 pm
I really do think that the vignette suits this photo, and it is a great capture at that.
Tristan
-

ozonejunkie
- Member
-
- Posts: 353
- Joined: Sat May 28, 2005 4:52 pm
- Location: ANU, Canberra - EOS 30D
-
by Oneputt on Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:51 pm
I am with Chris a lovely image but somewhat marred by the vignetting.
-

Oneputt
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 3174
- Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:58 pm
- Location: Stuck in traffic Maroochydore.
-
by Alpha_7 on Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:52 pm
Awesome stuff! I guess it pays to play saviour everyone once and awhile...(but don't starve your spiders too much ;-0)
Really interesting shot, and I think I like the heavy vignetting affect too.
-

Alpha_7
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 7259
- Joined: Sun Aug 14, 2005 6:19 pm
- Location: Mortdale - Sydney - Nikon D700, x-D200, Leica, G9
-
by Alex on Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:58 pm
Magnificent photo. Very unique. Well done.
Alex
-

Alex
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 3465
- Joined: Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:14 pm
- Location: Melbourne - Nikon
-
by owen on Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:03 pm
Thankyou very much guys. I feel like the darker corners add something, as without the vignette the frame seemed rather empty.
Thanks for the comments
Owen.
-

owen
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 1699
- Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2005 3:21 pm
- Location: Nowra, NSW
-
by owen on Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:17 pm
For those who are interested, here is the shot with only a slight curves adjustment.

-

owen
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 1699
- Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2005 3:21 pm
- Location: Nowra, NSW
-
by Matt. K on Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:19 pm
This image looks like it was made with a pinhole camera. I love it.
Regards
Matt. K
-

Matt. K
- Former Outstanding Member Of The Year and KM
-
- Posts: 9981
- Joined: Mon Sep 06, 2004 7:12 pm
- Location: North Nowra
by huynhie on Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:20 pm
Great shot Owen.
I like the vignetting effect on the first one better though.
-

huynhie
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 1476
- Joined: Wed Jan 19, 2005 12:11 pm
- Location: Sydney
by macka on Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:22 pm
At first I thought it might look better without so much vignetting, but now that you've posted an adjusted verion I actually like the first one a lot more. Very nice shot.
-

macka
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 1092
- Joined: Sat Dec 31, 2005 4:18 pm
- Location: North Rocks, Sydney
-
by owen on Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:11 am
Thanks for the comments guys 
-

owen
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 1699
- Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2005 3:21 pm
- Location: Nowra, NSW
-
by birddog114 on Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:17 am
owen,
Have you cheer with your new friend a cold beer? Nice shot and well capture.
I don't mind seeing the vignetting on this photos, though you will never escape it by shooting in one hand with other hand is not too far from the lens wide open, and the vignetting also contributed some values to the photo itself.
Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
-

birddog114
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 15881
- Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 8:18 pm
- Location: Belmore,Sydney
by sheepie on Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:47 am
Amazing shot - well done!
Interesting to see the different views on vignetting - for me, I love it in the first one. The second version has less impact.
Goes to show that the wider angles aren't just for landscapes eh!
*** When getting there is half the fun! ***
-

sheepie
- Key Member
-
- Posts: 3029
- Joined: Sun Aug 08, 2004 11:56 am
- Location: Picnic Point, Sydney Australia *** Nikon D200/D70 ***
-
by Hudo on Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:14 am
Owen,
Truely a great photo. Just shows to shap a great shot you don't need hours of planning, hours of setup and a huge budget. Keep it simple works. Well done.
Mark
-
Hudo
- Member
-
- Posts: 431
- Joined: Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:18 pm
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria
-
by rokkstar on Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:14 am
Owen!! That is a wonderful shot. I thkn the vignetting works wonderfully. Excellent shot.
Matt
-

rokkstar
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 1432
- Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 4:27 pm
- Location: Miserable cold wet England - D200
-
by Heath Bennett on Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:26 am
Nice one Owen, the vignette gives it a lift too, I think.
HB
-

Heath Bennett
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 1351
- Joined: Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:49 pm
- Location: Morisset/Bonnells Bay
by LostDingo on Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:08 pm
My own personal tastes, I think the heavy vignetting works well with this image and leads more into the story.
There is alot to be said with constructive vignetting on particular captures
Good work Owen 
-

LostDingo
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 951
- Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:18 am
- Location: Rozelle
by marcotrov on Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:45 pm
Lovely image Owen great composition and perspective. The second is a definite improvement.
cheers
marco
-
marcotrov
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 2577
- Joined: Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:21 pm
- Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
by owen on Sun Jan 15, 2006 5:02 pm
Again thanks for all the feedback guys  I really appreciate you all taking the time to have a look.
Regards,
Owen.
-

owen
- Senior Member
-
- Posts: 1699
- Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2005 3:21 pm
- Location: Nowra, NSW
-
by drifter on Sun Jan 15, 2006 5:31 pm
Great shot owen .
-

drifter
- Member
-
- Posts: 372
- Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2005 8:37 pm
- Location: Croydon -Sydney
-
Return to Image Reviews and Critiques
|