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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/24/2008 12:09:46 AM
Vadim, this is about as meticulously executed as a candid can get! Fabulous, contrasts heaven! Great to see you and glad I popped by to find this masterpiece. Merry Christmas, Ian
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| Photo By: Vadim Melamedov
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
8/30/2007 11:50:29 PM
Classic interior abstract composition with a story in the mirror. Excellent observation.
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| Photo By: deneme 123
(K:602)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
6/9/2007 12:23:53 AM
Excellent location photography, a masterful edit makes full use of the perfect light for this subject.
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| Photo By: Donald Worden
(K:65)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
6/9/2007 12:18:55 AM
Powerful imagery, a very clever edit from a well produced photgraph(s), the 'House of God' doesn't look too inviting here does it? Certainly conjures up middle ages sentiments of fear and control.
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Photo By: txules .
(K:62768)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/3/2006 11:59:46 PM
Angelo, I've been awol lately, just dropped by to say hi and that I really like your recent macro work, very strong graphics and use of natural light, rich in true colour and contrast. Hope you're keeping well, Ian
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| Photo By: Angelo Villaschi
(K:49617)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
6/20/2006 1:51:13 PM
Marion, so glad they put this on show again as I missed it before. It's earthily, organically beautiful, there's hardly more to say just appreciate it and admire your craft. Ian
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| Photo By: Marion Luijten
(K:6141)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
4/6/2006 11:22:57 AM
Thanks for showing the original Baha, as I expected, great interpretation and selection. Ian
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| Photo By: Mahmoud Baha Sadri
(K:19634)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
4/5/2006 10:13:20 PM
This is lovely, even the digital treatment which I don't usually appreciate much works really well and is suitable. I'm assuming, hoping, its created and not OF a painting. Great richness of colour and texture in the wood, intriguing finale in the corner which could be many things and allows the viewer to wonder. Good work. Ian
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| Photo By: Mahmoud Baha Sadri
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
3/21/2006 11:17:02 AM
Hi Jason, good to see you here. It is good to see this much photographed subject (or subject type) presented in a different way and with a mood which is not from sterotypical polarised blue skies. Mills need some wind to work and the sky here suggest sometimes you get it in Mykonos, and so they look more purposeful than standing attractively for the tourists!
Nice job. Ian
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| Photo By: Jason v.d.Meer
(K:2019)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
3/21/2006 9:36:48 AM
Beautifully done, with perfect light for the subject. A reminder for new generations of the reality of war or the real threat of it. We have pill boxes in England even well away from the coasts which would have been a desperate last line of defence, thankfully never needed but now provide a vivid and tactile way to explain to kids why they were built.
Anyway, your image transcends those sentiments with wonderful graphic presentation and those traps looks quite benign almost like bedouin tents. Exceptional.
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| Photo By: Ms. Mel Brackstone
(K:5285)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
2/13/2006 11:26:43 PM
Very nicely picked out and focused David, strong yet subtle colours and soft light. Maybe takes the thirds' rule a little too seriously, as the flower is facing to the left edge, but close to call and, well, it's your call after all! I like it, a beautiful and different floral. Ian
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| Photo By: david henderson
(K:16659)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
2/13/2006 11:04:37 PM
I imagine these are twigs but thye resemble in insects' legs. The dual shaped abstract created by the reflection is wonderful and the surface tension softens the harshness of the diagonals.
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| Photo By: Yutaka Itinose
(K:22586)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
2/13/2006 10:28:32 PM
In these cut & paste days it becomes harder to believe anything at first sight which is so crisp as this bird against the blurred background and that is a real shame as it denegrates the craft and sheer skill involved in capturing a moment like this in camera. You caught the bird beautifully at full wing span, with beautiful backlight through the feathers, and a first class exposure and focus. Not easy with a subject moving toward the camera. The background allows the viewer to imagine the bird was perched on the bench before taking flight. The B&W is perfect eliminating any distracting detail and colour, and you held a full range of tones. A terrific job, hope it gets worthy attention. Ian
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| Photo By: " revenge "
(K:102)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
1/13/2006 6:39:54 AM
I really appreciate this kind of opportunist creative vision. It makes a very strong graphic abstract and takes the mind off to polar regions and immense ice flows, whereas in fact it's a miniature landscape appearing on your balcony! Very nicely done and good for the EC. Ian
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| Photo By: John Griep
(K:2521)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/21/2005 4:24:50 PM
Trademark Marcio editing, a bit strong so that the boy almost looks pasted on, but the subject and composition is terrific, the titling on the boy's cap works well, the wall and floor detail and texture is wonderful. I can't make my mind up if the horse's eyes should be as clear with whites showing as the boys or if their better dark. Sorry I've been absent a lot lately, have a great Christmas. Ian
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| Photo By: Marcio Janousek
(K:32538)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/19/2005 2:59:39 PM
I like wall texture shots anyway but the window view here tops this one off. The hint at salty sea air being responsible for the crumbling man made wall whilst the rocks beyond defy the sea reminds us of the constant challenge we face in dealing with forces of nature.
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| Photo By: AJ Miller
(K:49168)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/19/2005 4:20:15 AM
Lovely, and good technique as the high contrast on the face really make it stand out against the softness and low contrast elsehwere. The eyes especially meet the viewer's very directly. It is almost a cartoon like effect. In keeping with the set up, lighting, and editing, the rather awkward pose is carried comfortably and the eyes shine confidently.
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| Photo By: Cristina D
(K:8080)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/19/2005 3:48:58 AM
I have a weakness for this kind of shot, your composition is excellent and the eye roams around stopping here and there with the door providing a place to keep coming back and not run off the page. I have some similar and can appreciate how difficult it is to compress these textures for web viewing.
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| Photo By: Carol Watson
(K:5185)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/5/2005 10:48:55 AM
Lappland? Looks like Santa has left the building.
A metaphor for discovering there is no Santa, only realities of adult life ahead.
Great combinations here, great find, and love the colour of the inflatible.
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| Photo By: Jeanette Hägglund
(K:59855)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/5/2005 10:43:32 AM
Seeing all three of these, all good, this one has more drama because of the wider format and the complimentary curves of the cloud and horizon. The sky weighs heavy on the ground, the bowl of the land makes it appear as if the land is being sucked up into the sky.
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| Photo By: Kristy O'Connor
(K:40)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/5/2005 10:18:05 AM
Good documentary work, I like the combination of the poster and it's American vision of beauty against the traditional dress of the passer by. It begs for social and political comment but best let the photo speak for itself.
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| Photo By: Kursat Oner
(K:1580)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/5/2005 10:10:50 AM
Beautiful moment to be in such grand surroundings, the patchy snow really brings contrast to all the other colours and details. Classic Yosemite.
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| Photo By: Amit Saha
(K:3131)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/3/2005 3:18:31 PM
This is brilliant Howie, superb colour and clarity for an indoors shot in natural light, the moment is spectacular, catching the very essence of the camp, corny, self depracating comedy that is British pantomime. Those amazing legs are a subject all to themselves! GREAT to see you back at UF, Ian
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| Photo By: Howie Mudge
(K:27933)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
12/2/2005 1:09:24 PM
Skillfully set up, the placement of the plants making the most of the colours and lines, especially the curled back stamen, not by chance!
Congrats on the front page.
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| Photo By: Subhash Sen
(K:11931)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
11/30/2005 2:07:59 PM
Like many great photographs it allows the viewer to create scenarios in the imagination and here there is such a variety of options through using old clothing and props on a very contemporary looking young model. Although most likely staged, it could be candid, it could be for a fshion house, it could be documentary. The slight tone from the B&W is lovely and complimentary, the clarity is a masterclass for anyone who thinks film (and film cameras) is anywhere near dead. Congratulations Claude. Ian
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| Photo By: Claude Tenot
(K:9960)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
11/24/2005 10:36:28 AM
Brilliantly simple, keeping your eyes wide open to possibilties, great observation and abstract frame filling.
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| Photo By: Ayman Hammad
(K:1267)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
11/17/2005 10:46:42 PM
Beautiful contrast in colour and tonal range. Deep blue and yellow combined is irresistable. A wonderful region for landscape photography too around Bariloche.
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| Photo By: Salvador María Lozada
(K:69375)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
11/17/2005 10:43:54 PM
Really good experimentation and you selected a good subject for the technique. Image quality and sharpness in the reversed tones is extremely impressive. I like what you are doing and the process of learning will stand you in good stead.
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| Photo By: giant peach
(K:12)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
11/2/2005 10:09:01 PM
Once again, a strangely compelling abstract, not just pointed at anything but a collection of random elements which you saw as a sensible whole in the viewfinder. It's quite a serious piece of photography, and I am intrigued at whether your or someone spelled a word with the sticks bottom right (like TOE in English) or if nature is playing a trick.
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| Photo By: B M
(K:354)
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Critique By:
Ian Crean (K:14866)
11/2/2005 10:02:05 PM
This makes a great frame filler, I like how the wood flows around three corners leaving one free, this shows a seriously good eye for abstract composition. Perhaps only the toning could be improved. I looked at your portfolio and it's very strong and full of diverse interest, a mystery why it receives so little attention. I'm sure that will change once people start to take notice.
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| Photo By: B M
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