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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
6/7/2004 11:01:34 AM
Thanks for your comments, Andre. The image is dark because it reflects faithfully the lighting at the time.
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| Photo By: david malcolmson
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
6/6/2004 8:54:41 PM
Thanks, Scott, for your very kind comments. I am actually in the process of constructing my web site and it should be up and running in a couple of weeks. Best wishes, David
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| Photo By: david malcolmson
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
5/26/2004 10:27:08 PM
So pleased to see you back, Peta. For me this potent image is more evocative of a Gothic or Expressionist mood than illustrative of the poem that accompanies it - something I think to do with the ghostly figure in the black dress.
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| Photo By: peta jones
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
5/25/2004 2:38:25 PM
Immediately recognisable as one of yours, Tomo - the individual tonal palette and finish. Above all the humanity of your vision. So many of your characters display resilience in the face of a hard life.
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| Photo By: Tomo Radovanovic
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
5/12/2004 3:49:03 PM
Thanks, Stefan. 1970.
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| Photo By: david malcolmson
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
5/11/2004 11:57:31 AM
I must apologise to viewers for the quality of the scan here which does little justice to the original neg. I am surprised by the vertical tramline that has appeared - I would have expected it to be horiontal if caused by a fault in the film transport of the camera. I've attached another scan minus the tramline.
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| Photo By: david malcolmson
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
5/6/2004 10:53:58 PM
A sensitive and subtly - lit portrait of this young boy. I love the atmosphere and many other things about this fine image. Congratulations!
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| Photo By: Tita Mau
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
5/4/2004 10:27:49 PM
They say cats have a great aesthetic sense. Sarah placed herself in just the right spot to allow you to take credit for this well-compsed, well-lit image. Has lots of classic virtues - very nice indeed. Congrats.
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| Photo By: Mark Beltran
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
4/29/2004 10:35:22 PM
The tones here are very striking, they almost have an infra red feel about them.They certainly titillate the eye. The presence of the fallen tree , impressive as it is, seems to be a distraction in the context of the tonal palette. In essence there are two different kinds of photo here and they seem to be at odds with each other.I'm not normally an advocate for colour in landscape photography but it might have been effective here, considering the heavy polarisation used.
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| Photo By: Chris van der Grift
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
4/19/2004 9:44:04 AM
I appreciate the subtle humour here, John.I suppose they want to do their bit for the environment but can't quite give up the old car. Is this brighton? Best wishes, David.
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| Photo By: john sands
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
4/13/2004 4:06:30 AM
Thanks for your kind words, Roberto. I am sure this pretty kitten did not have long to wait for a home, and perhaps her sister went there too. I commend your care of the 'homeless'cats, you obviously have a good heart.Best wishes. David
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| Photo By: david malcolmson
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
4/6/2004 4:15:30 PM
Am impatient to see the others. Shop windows (and shopfronts) are full of photographic possibilities, especially if you have a good eye (as you obviously have).
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| Photo By: maurizio melzi
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
4/6/2004 6:03:03 AM
Isn't it strange how one can create a beautiful image out of an ugly scene. It's due to the purely photographic qualities ( good range of tones, balanced composition etc) as well as the intellectual response to what the photographer puts before us.
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| Photo By: Aykan OZENER
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
4/6/2004 5:57:10 AM
The different expressions here contribute to the attraction of this image - confidence, curiosity and vulnerability.You were right to present this in black and white.A pity that the light was so contrasty, and the background is distracting.
P.S. Mny thanks for your kind comments.
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| Photo By: Aykan OZENER
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
4/6/2004 5:48:42 AM
Dedicated to Imelda Marcos? An unusual and interesting arrangement.
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| Photo By: maurizio melzi
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
4/6/2004 5:34:20 AM
The attraction here is typical feline curiosity of your little friend.Cats like playing in the bath, but offer them a wash and they'll run a mile.
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| Photo By: melinda blos
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
3/19/2004 2:20:34 AM
Karen, this is a lovely, spontaneous image of thse young girls enjoying a chat. It really conveys the 'joie de vivre' of childhood. It is good that you didn't get them to pose deliberately, looking at the camera. Technically very fine as well.
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| Photo By: Karen Siebert
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
3/16/2004 1:59:30 PM
A striking composition, Maria. The figure could not have been better placed to make this such a well-balanced image. I like the horizontal dark shadows raking across the cloister here. Best wishes,. David.
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| Photo By: Marília Ferraz
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
3/14/2004 11:51:11 AM
I wonder whether the very dark areas in the upper half of the frame make this composition top-heavy and disturb the gentle tonality that this subject demands. I love this image until I scroll it up to the top half and see these heavy areas of tone and can't quite make out if it is sky breaking through or just dark clouds.If this was photo I'd sacrifice the top 2/5ths of the image.
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| Photo By: Marcus Carlsson
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/23/2004 5:56:19 AM
I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who has visited my photo and left their kind comments.Best wishes to you all. David
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/22/2004 6:00:59 AM
It's strange how the play of light can lend an austere beauty to desolation.Of course it requires a good eye and the guiding influence of a fine photographer to make this come about. One for my Favourites,Kym.
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| Photo By: Kym Skiles
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/15/2004 4:09:53 PM
Joan, this is a very beautiful poem and I am so glad to see it at last. I have had a great curiosity about his ever since you mentioned it, but began to wonder whether I would ever see it. I don't know why you have had problems getting through to me at my e.mail address - perhaps it is a local hiccup. And on my side I have been unable to contact you because you do not publish your address here. I have another address which you might wish to note: dacapouk@yahoo.co.uk -should you wish to contact me again. I have now read through this twice and it is a work to savour slowly because its imagery is so complex and many-layered. Its rewards are many. Swans have been potent symbols in literature and art through the ages and it is easy to see why - their uncommon beauty and grace. I have encountered swans often in life and art and I am delighted that your work is now a living part of my experience. I am very honoured that my image inspired you to write such a fine poem. Thank you, and best wishes. David
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/15/2004 5:16:44 AM
Are the people who walk and work in this street such shadowy creatures? That is the impression your image gives. There would be quite a good image if you concentrated on the old gentleman with the stick. You would need to crop much of the right side of the photo. and you would want to throw some light on the man's figure - Levels in Photoshop would enable you to do that. Actually it migh t be a good idea to return to this street when the light is better and observe and be patient - a really good photographic opportunity might present itself.
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| Photo By: Diogo Quintas
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/15/2004 5:06:42 AM
I like the way the building is 'revealed' by the light as the camera peers through the foliage. Perhaps it would have been better if the sky had not been quite so dark as it is so similar in density to the part of the building in the shade.
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| Photo By: Marcello Sokal
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/15/2004 5:03:21 AM
A fine example of Photoshop magic. This a striking image with lots of mood.The only thing that breaks the spell is the modern tarmac road with the painted lines.
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| Photo By: Benedetto Riba
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/14/2004 6:50:36 AM
An amusing and heart-warming shot of a puss who is an expert in the ways of comfort, and her proud owner.
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/14/2004 5:06:49 AM
Re your question about scanning, Christian. Let me say first of all that I mostly use 120 size film and I get satisfactory scans from these negs with my Epson Perfection 1650 desktop scanner. I have also scanned some of my 35mm negs the same way and the results are far from ideal - there are some in my portfolio here. I have no experience of the Nikon Coolscan IV bt it is reputed to be one of the best dedicated scanners. My experience with my scanner is that they need a lot of careful adjustments to give of their best. In your case I wondered if the problem was to do with clour management profiles.Perhaps the user manual for your scanner will provide some clues (and answers) to the problem you are experiencing. I find it best to get a straightforward unadjusted scan from the Epson and do all the adjustments in Photoshop rather than in the scanner itself. I hope you clear up your scanning problem soon - I know how frustrating these things can be. Ps. Many thanks for your kind comments. Best wishes. David
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/13/2004 2:12:09 PM
I am surprised that this is a tritone because the overall tonal range is not very wide. Is this to do with the original filmstock. I can understand why you are looking for a film with a greater dynamic range. I've always used Ilford FP4 rated at 200 ISO in Paterson Acutol and it yeilded an excellent dynamic range. I never bothered to try anything else after that - I use Tri-X in low light situations. This kind of scene is a challenge for any film. Correct exposure is expedient so as to retain tone and detail in the highlights. You've managed that well here.The vertical framing is good but it seems too tightly cropped on both sides.You don't need to stick religiously to the rrule of thirds as long as your eye establishes an overall balance within the frame.
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| Photo By: Christian Barrette
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/13/2004 1:09:19 PM
You appear to have deleted a lot of your images here. This is an exotic subject with an enigmatic title. It makes me curious to know more.....In the absence of an e.mail address this is the only way I can contact you to thank you for your comments on my photos. 'London tourists' was taken in 1967 when I was a student in the city. I have taken photos since 1975 but the vast majority went missing in a disastrous house move (my parents' home) - this setback cooled my enthusiasm for the medium although I have done some occasional photography since 1990, mostly of a family nature. I actually now feel the need to venture forth onto the streets again once I find myself another Mamiya C3 (my favourite camera). I have to confess it is a daunting prospect. Best wishes. David
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| Photo By: Andre Fersen
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Critique By:
david malcolmson (K:4145)
2/13/2004 5:34:24 AM
This is a lovely shot, Jeff. The colours are very beautiful. The inclusion of the horse in the frame adds to the idyllic rural mood. I think the vertical format suits this very well. Best wishes. David
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