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Dragon

Postby cobby1 on Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:02 am

Any Advice Please ?

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Re: Dragon

Postby CraigVTR on Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:28 am

Hi Cobby
Nice shot, good comp, colours etc. To me though the focus point seems to be a little behind his eyes which makes it look a bit odd, just like me. But it could also be my crap eyesight. :D
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Re: Dragon

Postby ATJ on Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:23 pm

Nice shot. The lighting is great, nice and balanced. The background is good, too. I agree a bit with Craig on the eyes, but it may just be the reflection that makes them look slightly out of focus. I know I often have that problem with large insect eyes.
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Re: Dragon

Postby cobby1 on Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:38 pm

Thanks for the Comments guys :up:

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Re: Dragon

Postby blacknstormy on Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:47 pm

Hey cobby - good shot :) I know that I would slightly dodge the eyes just to bring them out a little, but that is just me :)
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Re: Dragon

Postby cobby1 on Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:07 pm

Thanks blacknstormy :up: Blue skimmer :D

Will give the dodging a try :up:

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