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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
4/1/2004 12:19:56 PM
Thanks Jack, I would love to use a 300mm if I had one....
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| Photo By: Mark Williams
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
3/30/2004 6:19:28 AM
Mitchell:
Im Marks wife and I would love to have a copy of this picture.
All your images are heartachingly beautiful.
Tia
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| Photo By: Mitchell Miller
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
3/6/2004 4:22:29 PM
Hello Tim,
I personally like a print to be on the darker side as long as it holds its detail and the shadows do not get blocked up (looking like black blobs in the photo). I can still see detail in the shadow areas especially at the bottom of the photo. The high lights could use a little more light on them. How did you take the photo...available light ?? Strobe??maybe just a little more exposure would have brought them out more or a silver reflector to give the edges a little more light on them. Not too much because we do not want to destroy the shadows you have captured. Over all I think it is a very nice feeling to the photo...soft and elegant and I bet it will look great enlarged and framed on the wall!!! I also like the fact that you did not put the main portion of the flower in the middle of the photo. Nice eye and good capture...keep up the great work....
Regards
Mark
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| Photo By: Tim Long
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
2/28/2004 10:14:38 PM
Are we all looking for the perfection in photography?? change the blue!!! no ..no...no change the wire!!! etc etc etc.... we can go on and on and on...but the important thing is lets look and see what Tim has done here. He has used the rule of thirds to capture the tractor and the wind mill. Even though the horizon is sitting right smack dead in the middle the eye is drawn more towards the closest image and that is the tractor. The shadow of snow in the forground is another factor in making the tractor a main character here because it has some of the brightest highlights of the entire photo. It hard to tell here but the shadow area of the tractor has no detail ( wish I could see the original image.) The mood is cold as it should be...the gray of a winter sky and the mood of an early morning and there are some really nice specular highlights in the snow. I feel this is actually the way the image was when Tim photograhed it...cold and blue.
I don't think I would change anything in this photograph. Tim you have good composition here with a nice perspective view. The image is clear and to the point of what you were trying to capture. Stand up and take a bow...you deserve it!!!!
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| Photo By: Tim Long
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
2/6/2004 11:23:30 PM
Both images are good...I like the B&W version better because I can see your other eye behind the camera...good shadow detail there. I do not like the strap hanging next to your face. The light is very nice across your shoulders and the image is very sharp. I agree with Ronald about the claw look of your other hand under the camera. Hands are always tough to photograph. I did a little sharpening with the unsharp mask and took the image down a little with levels. I personally like my images a little on the darker side to hold the highlights and let the shadows fall where they are. More of an art print!!
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| Photo By: Michael Grace-Martin
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
2/6/2004 10:56:10 PM
Dear Michael this is a wonderful image presented so well. The light is mystical and the little bit of fog in the background makes the tree stand out. The park bench lonely on the other side is inviting to take a seat and feel the calming affects this place can have on an individual. I have photographed many single standing tree images and yours is outstanding. The long branches helps this photo seem calm and serene. You have great shadow detail and the highlights carry alot of information. The image is well exposed and should print with outstanding results. The only thing that makes my eye wonder away from the tree is the little twig in the snow just behind the tire tracks. Its not a bad thing its just my eye somehow always wants to go there. The hills or mountains in the background adds some strength to the image also. There is some good perspective lines in the photo too!! Your toning technique is good. The use of thirds was well done. With the horizon line in the proper third and your main subject off in the right hand third. The water has added even more texture to this image. You have scored well on this fine image and I hope you enjoyed the critique as this is what this site should be doing.
Best regards,
Mark Williams
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| Photo By: Michael Grace-Martin
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
2/3/2004 12:39:06 AM
I would like to say this is a wonderful scene but I am having a hard time with the color ...the snow looks washed out and has the photo needs more punch!!!
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| Photo By: altur .
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
2/2/2004 11:32:00 PM
By the way here is the original image as it came off the camera!!
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| Photo By: Mark Williams
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
2/1/2004 11:12:42 AM
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| Photo By: Cary Shaffer
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/29/2004 11:46:04 PM
I have checked out the lens and the images are still the same with another lens out of the box at the camera store. I am calling fuji and will let you know what happens. Thanks Robert and I love all the images you have posted on here.
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| Photo By: Robert Whiteman
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/29/2004 11:41:44 PM
Another outstanding image by the master with his S2 wonderful job!!! as to the DOF its wonderful and the lighting is really soft and delicate...
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| Photo By: Robert Whiteman
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/28/2004 11:16:39 PM
Dear Robert... I am so upset with Fuji right now!!! I have the same camera as you and I can not get images this sharp no matter what I do!!!! I am very jealous at the moment and about to send the camera back to fuji for a going over!!! I have had other photographers say they had to return their cameras to Fuji for a sharpness problem. I admire your work and hope I can resolve the problem with my S2!!! I am seriously looking at the Tamaron lens for mine too!! I have a Nikon lens and I would think it would give the same or as good of results that you are getting. Thanks for letting me see what this camera can really do!!! As for the photo I love the lighting and the expression on the girls face. Reflectors do wonderful for portrait lighting. I used them excusively for my wedding photography and will do so in the future!!! Wonderful Job Robert
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| Photo By: Robert Whiteman
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/20/2004 7:01:39 AM
This is definitely Kafkas 'The Castle'! Awesome:Great Work. (Mrs. Mark Williams)
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| Photo By: Tomasz Sarna
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/20/2004 12:20:23 AM
Robert I think I would be inclined to get rid of the upper portion and just keep the rocks and part of the ocean on this image. The cliffs do not have anything to do with the image IMO. The rocks and the sand gives the image enough texture and tonality to stand alone. Love the image for those traits.
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| Photo By: Robert Whiteman
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/16/2004 10:33:07 PM
This reminds me of my sunlight harbor photograph. I had the same luck waiting for the light to be just right and suddenly a few rays peeked through the clouds. Patience is what great photographers have and it shows here. Wonderful image Kevin with wonderful tones, great mood and it does make you feel cold but warmed by the sun in the back ground. Congratulations on the being the "Photographer of the Day"!!!!
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Photo By: KEVIN TEMPLE
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/16/2004 1:43:56 AM
Gayle there is a soothing touch to this image....very calm and serene.
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| Photo By: Gayle's Eclectic Photos
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/14/2004 7:43:13 PM
This is the most outstanding image I have ever seen on usefilm!!! I am so stunned by this image and the use of the smart blur was the smartest thing to do here!!!! Keep up the wonderful images Robert!!!!
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| Photo By: Robert Whiteman
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/11/2004 4:58:08 AM
It does look very much like Ohio since that is my back yard!!! I love the sky and the toning Michaelle !!!
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| Photo By: michaelle .
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/8/2004 11:37:06 PM
Great composition and wonderful blue light nice work Mari
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| Photo By: Mari Mar
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/5/2004 7:50:52 AM
Wonderful Endless photograph....its almost like the Energizer Bunny it keeps going and going and ............!!! Fantastic image!!
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| Photo By: A. W. Osnafotos
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/5/2004 7:41:26 AM
I agree with Ostracon X but in my view I see us everyday being swallowed up by the corporations as we struggle our ways up the staircase to go to work. I love the lower half of the man which gives you just enough insight as to what this photo is saying. Wonderful image Paul!!!
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| Photo By: paul shelasky
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/5/2004 7:31:04 AM
Wonderful, stunning, awesome, beautiful and any other word in Websters that can describe this great image!!!
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| Photo By: Leslie Hancock
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/5/2004 6:32:56 AM
Fibonacci inspired architecture beautifully captured by you.
Spirals are the mirror of our natural world, its why we love them.
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| Photo By: A. W. Osnafotos
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/4/2004 8:44:25 PM
I agree with the arm being behind her back it does look unnatural. And the shutters are distracting too...but you have done a fine job in the composition
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| Photo By: Kristupa Saragih
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/4/2004 8:35:06 PM
I know one thing I am enjoying the Tamaron lens you have it is sharp and better then my Nikon lens for sure!! Another wonderful image Robert...maybe you will invite us all over for a beach/photo party ??!!!
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| Photo By: Robert Whiteman
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/4/2004 7:11:39 AM
I have always admired this image...stunning!!! The sepia toning works so well with the light rays and the angle in which you took the photograph adds too!! Congratulations Andre
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| Photo By: A. W. Osnafotos
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/3/2004 9:40:19 PM
Robert I told you that you should get something for this fine image...congratulations now lets go for that editors choice!!!
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| Photo By: Robert Whiteman
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/3/2004 9:24:32 PM
Hi Kelly, Chicago is a hard town to photograph as I have tried...but you do have to get those early morning or late evening shots. up to 2 hours before sunset or 2 hours after sunrise is best. With angle you are shooting at here the sun would be just about right. I love Chicago and so does my wife who is from the UK. Now keep trying to capture this image at different times of the day. and also try some night shots about one hour after the sun sets...there is a magical blue light that will appear when there is little or no clouds in the sky and sometimes you can get a nice magenta glow at the horizon too!!! Good luck and show us what you capture. Thanks for you comment on my light house too!!
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| Photo By: Kelly Anbach
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/3/2004 9:13:58 PM
WOW!!!! wonderful work and the camera I might add is doing a fine job too!!! :-) Love that S2!!!! This is great with the droplet of water just hanging on and that is what gives this photo a 7 across the board...because its has tension and your other images deserve an applause too!!!
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| Photo By: Mike Trobee
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Critique By:
Mark Williams (K:1016)
1/3/2004 9:09:27 PM
Beautiful image and you have given the photo depth!!! I want to see waht is down the road!!! You have some wonderful images in your portfolio keep up the great work!!!
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