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Critique By:
Dana Finchum (K:2200)
1/30/2005 10:04:26 PM
In your series your tones and exposure have stayed consistant. I like the composition and good clarity of this shot.
Now I'll get in trouble, the image I haven't commented on appears to me to be to busy, tones and clarity are very good though.
Dana
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Critique By:
Pat Fruen (K:12076)
1/29/2005 4:42:27 AM
Wonderfully seen and composed. Simple, but dramatic all the same.
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Critique By:
Todd Miller (K:16464)
1/28/2005 1:32:25 PM
excellent shot! love the tiny trees in the water drops. good eye.
todd
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Critique By:
Dan Lightner (K:12684)
1/26/2005 2:01:06 PM
Very moody shot excellent capture.
Dan
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Critique By:
Bradley Prue (K:30678)
1/25/2005 5:11:39 PM
Michael, I am unfortunately having "issues" with my PC at home....thus, no UF communications. Plenty to say, though. If you have a chance, drop me an email (pruehair@comcast.net). I appreciate all of the positive comments that you have left me, and I'm struggling to find the time and place to respond. ...Brad
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Critique By:
Gozde Oner (K:386)
1/25/2005 2:30:02 PM
Really good and unique
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Critique By:
Samantha P (K:1961)
1/25/2005 1:26:10 AM
Perfect!! Great title to match  Great use of blur effect!
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Critique By:
Michael Alexander (K:5293)
1/24/2005 4:41:14 AM
Lily, Thanks for the rating! It was a real foggy day actually. I could not wait to grab my camera and drive to the best place I could think of to photograph it while it lasted. The cemetery was close. The only photoshop was the sepia tint. I shot this handheld at 1/119 at f3.5 and 100 iso. This version was shot with the ?normal program? exposure setting. Thank you for the comment
~Mike
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Critique By:
Tiger Lily (K:10966)
1/24/2005 4:20:52 AM
Spookiness captured perfectly! I like the misty look in the distance. a 7.
Just realized this is the same camera I have. Is long exposure the only special thing you had to do? Wondering how you achieved the foggy look.
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Critique By:
Michael Alexander (K:5293)
1/24/2005 3:36:22 AM
Thank you for the suggestion, I?ve been trying to keep the post processing down to a minimum, but I?m slowly being convinced that I should lighten up a bit and post more digitally altered photo?s.. Thanks Alper
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Critique By:
Michael J. Wagner (K:5896)
1/24/2005 2:16:55 AM
neat abstact, good eye!
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Critique By:
Michael Alexander (K:5293)
1/23/2005 9:33:14 PM
Paul, good point, for all intents and purposes, there is always and I mean always police presence within shouting distance anywhere you go down there. there?s more police cruisers then taxi cabs.
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Critique By:
Paul Lara (K:88111)
1/23/2005 9:28:06 PM
Interesting that you'd include a police cruiser in the photo, Michael.
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Critique By:
Kelly Anbach (K:4375)
1/23/2005 8:36:25 PM
You did a good job of blurring! Makes me dizzy.
Now, do you have another one to post too?
Nice.
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Critique By:
Peggy Christine Skinner (K:26936)
1/19/2005 5:14:51 PM
Absolutely love the atmosphere Michael. The fog with the snow is so unusual and distinctive. The varying contrast and tones are excellent. An exceptional moody capture.
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Critique By:
Howard M. Parsons (K:3496)
1/17/2005 5:54:18 PM
Great shot. out of curiousity, what would this look like inverted?
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Critique By:
Dina Marie (K:-1410)
1/17/2005 3:52:45 AM
Nice work here. Juicy image for the eye.
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Critique By:
Bradley Prue (K:30678)
1/15/2005 3:42:00 PM
Damn.....so pragmatic! You forgot the part about HAVING FUN.....then, of course, dying.
...Brad
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Critique By:
Bradley Prue (K:30678)
1/15/2005 3:36:50 PM
It's a little bizzare....but have you noticed how many shots we have in our portfolio's, that are somewhat alike?? (maybe just me)
...Brad
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Critique By:
Bradley Prue (K:30678)
1/15/2005 3:33:18 PM
You have a great imagination, and a wonderful tolerance for cold coffee (no steam?).
...Brad
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Critique By:
Bradley Prue (K:30678)
1/15/2005 3:30:31 PM
Michael, Michael, Michael....You sell yourself far short. We are ALL photographers. When I look at some of the work posted on UF, I am not only impressed, I am often left feeling like "I could never do that", or "I could never be that good". It's easy to fall into the trap of comparing ones self to others, using # of views, or ratings, or awards (or lack of....I've never received one). The bottom line is, I feel like we all have our own unique touch (yeah, this is WAY up there on the corny scale), and each of us gives our own individual perspective through the lens. Nobody sees things exactly the same. Sometimes as I'm looking thru my lens at something that I find very cool, I wonder who else will? Perhaps nobody....maybe many.
This particular photo is absolutely riveting. Again, you have succeeded in two areas; the technical skills are abundently displayed. The fact that you have the bright background (not necessarily over-exposed) with NO border or frame, is brilliant. It provides the feeling of large, open space....like you are there. It is PERFECT for the outdoor hunting scenario. The gray and black tones are full of detail. The crop is very effective. Secondly, the subject matter is almost Norman Rockwell'ish. The relationship between father and son is captured with a thoughtful, warm touch. It's all there...hard to describe, but all one has to do is spend a few moments looking at this, and you feel that relationship with ease and pleasure. Your perspective....shooting angle, and timing here is flawless. THIS deserves an award, and I feel fortunate to view this fine work. You should recognize your talent, and when nobody's around....give yourself a little pat on the back!
...Brad
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Critique By:
Ian McIntosh (K:42997)
1/15/2005 11:43:57 AM
Brave Man!
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Critique By:
Ian McIntosh (K:42997)
1/15/2005 11:39:59 AM
Setting for a legend.
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Critique By:
Ian McIntosh (K:42997)
1/15/2005 11:37:39 AM
Superman at the back having a coffee and a smoke while she waits to be rescued.
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Critique By:
Michael Alexander (K:5293)
1/15/2005 8:00:35 AM
Randal, if I would have got that picture back home and pulled it up on my screen and noticed a human silhouette, I would have frickin jumped out of my skin too! But thanks for the idea, next foggy day, I?m going to have to bring a assistant with me LOL
Thanks for the idea and comment
~Mike
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Critique By:
Warren B (K:7272)
1/15/2005 7:45:08 AM
Very atmospheric shot. I can almost hear the wolf howling in the distance. Great work.
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Critique By:
Randal Dean (K:4004)
1/15/2005 5:50:17 AM
a human figure in silhouette would make me about jump out of my skin, but it's pretty spooky as it is.
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Critique By:
Michael Alexander (K:5293)
1/15/2005 3:57:23 AM
Brad..?I'm looking for Bela Lagosi to peek out from behind one of the headstones? I literally laughed out loud when I read that. Thanks for the comment. I?ve been trying not to use any photoshop at all, not even recroping, but when I saw this in sepia, I had to go for it. I tried it inverted also? talk about over the top creepy, I might post one like that just for kicks though.
~Mike
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Critique By:
Richard Ries (K:614)
1/15/2005 2:05:09 AM
The sepia's good -- it adds a degree of warmth.
I also like the contrast of the trees and the stones -- the hard, geometric stones, and the rounded, organic trees. It looks almost like a battle is going on between two concepts(?) world-views(?) worlds(?).
--Rich
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Critique By:
Paul Lara (K:88111)
1/15/2005 1:17:03 AM
Brilliantly toned and processed, Michael.
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