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Critique By:
Roland Rainer (K:241)
10/20/2003 2:28:27 AM
don't worry about the missing tail, it takes hundreds of shots to get some perfect butterflies - except if they are dead ;-(
you did a good shot! try to close aperture as much as possible next time to get more depth of field, and ... be generous with film i.e. take a couple of shots with various exposures if you want perfect shots
i like this one
best regards
Roland
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Critique By:
Craig Garland (K:27077)
10/20/2003 1:26:05 AM
Chad; this is really a very powerful image. It's been my experience that seldom does a sky work as the sole subject, but it certainly does here. This photo could be titled "Birth of Earth" or something sexy and poetic like that. As the stars really not part of this composition, I think I'd clone out the one that does show as it's a bright spot of distraction. Ever played god before;>)?-- clone a star out of existance! Beautiful shot! Cheers. Craig
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Critique By:
xy x (K:41915)
9/23/2003 2:48:21 PM
perfect job
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Critique By:
Kim Culbert (K:37070)
9/23/2003 10:45:29 AM
I like the layout of this one a lot better... although you could use some reflected light bounced into the middle of the food to brighten it up. You can use foamcore from the hardware store, or posterboard from Walmart... as long as it's white or silver, it will do the same thing. Position a light onto your "reflector" and move closer until the light is evenly lighting up your subject. This is must better than pointing a light directly at the food, as it will be softer and more appealing.
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Critique By:
Kim Culbert (K:37070)
9/23/2003 10:29:58 AM
Since the food is the main subject here I would try to isolate one or two pieces on a small plate, with the drizzled chocolate and red sauces. There is too much to look at here, and since the food is all the same I think you can get away with just showing one or two, and it will clean up the appearance. That way, you can focus your lighting a bit better to bring out the texture of the food. Is this shot with natural light? If not, what was your setup?
I find that light with a slight orange-ish hue will make for great food shots, as it warms up the scene and gives a nice glow to the food. This can be done with orange cellophane (dollar stores have this) over the lights or by using a desk lamp with the normal bulb.
In this shot your presentation looks a bit sloppy, as the tablecloth has some major creases in it and the plate that the food is on has some big reflections. Maybe instead of a plate to put these on, if you like the reflected food, try a plate of glass from a picture frame. Place some dark fabric under the glass and play with the lighting until you get a crisp, clear reflection of the food.
Food shots can be hard to achieve, but once you find the right combo, they can be fun and look stunning. All the best!
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Critique By:
Teunis Haveman (K:37426)
9/23/2003 10:00:34 AM
Nice colours
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Critique By:
Shawn Kellogg (K:454)
7/10/2003 4:11:08 PM
Chad- Nice photo, I noticed you asked for comments one thing that adds to fireworks photos is something in the forground. Boats, buildings ect.---- of course this year I couldn't get in the right spot too try that again.
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Critique By:
Baturalp Torun (K:2426)
7/10/2003 8:54:24 AM
great capture.. very nice..
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Critique By:
Jose Pelaez (K:164)
7/10/2003 12:56:22 AM
nice job on a tough shot (for me anyway). how did you manage to capture the fireworks without being bothered by ambient light? You really caught some nice colors in this one.
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Critique By:
Jay Gumm (K:3084)
7/9/2003 10:46:41 PM
Beautiful color and composition! Nice work!
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Critique By:
Jay Gumm (K:3084)
7/8/2003 9:09:46 PM
How much did yoy pay him to sit for that pose? 
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Critique By:
Jay Gumm (K:3084)
7/8/2003 9:09:19 PM
The green cast might be a bit strong, but I love the composition and the feel of this shot. Wonderful shot!
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Critique By:
Jay Gumm (K:3084)
7/8/2003 9:08:26 PM
BIG BIG BIG SMILES!
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Critique By:
Alexey Sapa (K:27174)
7/2/2003 1:36:13 AM
Lovely shot! Regards, ALexey
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Critique By:
John Jackson (K:1738)
7/2/2003 12:23:59 AM
Those eyes are talking to you. "What have we done? Why chase us? What are you pointing at us?" Great snapshot/spur of the moment catch. I just shows we should have a camera with us at all times.
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Critique By:
cinzia gregorutti (K:4721)
7/2/2003 12:10:27 AM
These sequence of images is simply adorable!!great capture, shot and light!!beautiful!!
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Critique By:
Roberto Arcari Farinetti (K:209486)
7/1/2003 11:48:26 PM
lovely.. curiosity!
nice capture...
bravo
roberto
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Critique By:
cecilia tovini (K:29423)
7/1/2003 11:39:23 PM
Very nice. Cecilia
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Critique By:
GP Merfeld (K:14396)
7/1/2003 10:47:13 PM
Another nice shot that will be greatly improved when you correct the color cast (see my comment on the next shot for some more details. The focus is slightly soft, but not really a problem due to the shallow DOF which puts the background nicely out of focus... Nice job.
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Critique By:
GP Merfeld (K:14396)
7/1/2003 10:44:06 PM
This is another wonderful capture, with perfect timing, DOF and detail. The only thing that needs improving is the color balance, as there is an overall slightly greenish cast to the tones that is not there in your first shot of this series. This can easily be corrected with an image editing program like Photoshop, or Elements, or Paint Shop Pro. Can be done in a snap, and well worth the extra effort to do this image justice. Give it a try. Very good work, Chad.
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Critique By:
Giorgio Cardoni (K:2191)
7/1/2003 10:42:58 PM
Simpaticissima ripresa , ottimo il colore. saluti....Taken back sympathetic, excellent the color. regards
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Critique By:
luisa vassallo (K:28230)
7/1/2003 10:39:32 PM
bellissima e simpaticissima foto!
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Critique By:
GP Merfeld (K:14396)
7/1/2003 10:38:35 PM
A wonderful capture of these little guys peeking out. Terrific color, detail and composition. Perfect timing for a great shot.
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Critique By:
Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia (K:96391)
7/1/2003 10:23:21 PM
exquisite.
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Critique By:
Jim F (K:8859)
7/1/2003 10:20:15 PM
Great photo, the focus and lighting id perfect, however I think I would try a tighter crop, to make the little guys stand out more!
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20807)
7/1/2003 10:17:21 PM
and this is yet good too...the shallow dof leaves the focus on the face and the slightly blurred background adds interest to the picture...the backlighting of the ear is good and not too distracting...wonder who is looking at who here
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Critique By:
Joksa Juoperi (K:13473)
7/1/2003 10:15:05 PM
Great capture. Regards, Joksa.
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20807)
7/1/2003 10:08:15 PM
an excellent composition ...colors are good an detail on the tree trunk is excellent...a good capture of the eys as well...might consider cropping from the bottom just a bi
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Critique By:
Andrieux Querido (K:684)
6/29/2003 2:53:58 PM
I like it alot
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Critique By:
Andrieux Querido (K:684)
6/29/2003 2:52:42 PM
i like it a lod
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