1. In what area is critique to be sought?
I would like some feedback on the following:
- Composition
- Have I achieved my objectives in this photo, and is the "feel" present and correct
- Technical aspects of the shot (exposure, WB, DOF, etc)
- Post-processing
- General comments
2. What one hopes to achieve with the piece of work?
- I wish to convey a sense of action, by allowing the movement of the hands and body to show in the form of motion blur.
- Vignetting was done PP to focus the viewers' attention to the subject (drummer), and to create some gradation in the background.
- Saturation and contrast was adjusted PP to bring out the texture of the background and to create a "cooler" (as in funky, not colour temperature ) feel.
- I also wanted to convey a sense of action and movement, in contrast to the dark, moody surroundings, almost as though he was playing in a dark room with a spot light on him.
3. Under what circumstance is the picture taken? (physical conditions/emotions)
- This was taken at Wala Wala. Ambient was dark and moody. I was approx. 5m away.
- Canon 450D, 17-55mm f/2.8 lens @ 38mm, 1/10, f/2.8, ISO800, no flash, handheld.
- There were many people sitting in front of me, so this was a quick shot where I was sitting. Not much thought towards composition at that time.
- Increased contrast, highlights, and vibrance, but decreased saturation. A little unsharp mask was used to sharpen the face.
4. What the critique seeker personally thinks of the picture
- I like the balance of the picture. The three "highlights" of the picture - face, logo on the T-shirt, and logo on the bass drum obeyed (kind of) the 1/3 rule, and the logo on the drum balances the face.
- The subject is framed on 3 sides by his drumset.
- The background was textured, and I think the vignetting enhanced the look.
- PP (something like the Hill effect) gave the image some "feel" and makes it stand out, IMO.
- Action was conveyed through motion blur.
- I like the lighting on the face, almost as though it was deliberately done in the studio.
Thank you in advance for viewing and for your comments.
I would like some feedback on the following:
- Composition
- Have I achieved my objectives in this photo, and is the "feel" present and correct
- Technical aspects of the shot (exposure, WB, DOF, etc)
- Post-processing
- General comments
2. What one hopes to achieve with the piece of work?
- I wish to convey a sense of action, by allowing the movement of the hands and body to show in the form of motion blur.
- Vignetting was done PP to focus the viewers' attention to the subject (drummer), and to create some gradation in the background.
- Saturation and contrast was adjusted PP to bring out the texture of the background and to create a "cooler" (as in funky, not colour temperature ) feel.
- I also wanted to convey a sense of action and movement, in contrast to the dark, moody surroundings, almost as though he was playing in a dark room with a spot light on him.
3. Under what circumstance is the picture taken? (physical conditions/emotions)
- This was taken at Wala Wala. Ambient was dark and moody. I was approx. 5m away.
- Canon 450D, 17-55mm f/2.8 lens @ 38mm, 1/10, f/2.8, ISO800, no flash, handheld.
- There were many people sitting in front of me, so this was a quick shot where I was sitting. Not much thought towards composition at that time.
- Increased contrast, highlights, and vibrance, but decreased saturation. A little unsharp mask was used to sharpen the face.
4. What the critique seeker personally thinks of the picture
- I like the balance of the picture. The three "highlights" of the picture - face, logo on the T-shirt, and logo on the bass drum obeyed (kind of) the 1/3 rule, and the logo on the drum balances the face.
- The subject is framed on 3 sides by his drumset.
- The background was textured, and I think the vignetting enhanced the look.
- PP (something like the Hill effect) gave the image some "feel" and makes it stand out, IMO.
- Action was conveyed through motion blur.
- I like the lighting on the face, almost as though it was deliberately done in the studio.
Thank you in advance for viewing and for your comments.
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