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08-Line_Rider
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Aug 17 2008 1:55PM
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Aug 17 2008 1:56PM
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08-Line_Rider
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First one is of Fireworks
Second is a sunset in pebble beach Cali
Third is The Academy is... concert
Critique me please
Aug 17 2008 1:58PM
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Obsessedwski
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Before I say anything, I'm not a photography expert by any means, I'm just buying my first DSLR and these are just my honest opinions, so this may not be the most legit "critique" but this is just waht I think:

I like 2 and three the best, I had no idea what 1 was before I read your comment, and even then it doesn't really look like fireworks. It'd be better if it was like the bigger fireworks, with the round, colourfull, and flower-y type, rather than a flare type if you know what I mean

I like the second one a lot, it's calm and relaxing, and I like the overall simple-ness.

The third one is good, but I think it might be better if it was either completely dark or completely light.
What I mean by that is like the people and the amps etc you can see details on them and IMO they're a little distracting? Overall I think I like the pic a lot, it really captures the moment

Hope it helps, and may I ask what camera you took these with?
Aug 17 2008 5:07PM
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LBJJ
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really like the 3rd one seems like it would be something on the cover of a cd. ^^^^^ i think the lighting on it is really good any lighter and u would see to much detail and any darker there would be too little detail
Aug 17 2008 5:52PM
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photowill
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yeah the 3rd one is good. i think if you went a little darker the letters behind him would be clearer. What i tend to do when i shoot is overexpose rather than underexpose, because in post processing when you have more light (more white and more color information) its a lot easier and looks better when you darken it rather than underexpose and try to make it lighter. So id say take that first one into lightroom (or whatever program you use) and drop the exposure just a little

i also had no clue what the first one was and even after you said it i was still a little confused for fireworks you gotta do a long exposure on a tripod, otherwise it doesnt look good

and number 2 is also good
Aug 17 2008 7:07PM
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Obsessedwski
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^ ya thats what I meant for the third one
Aug 17 2008 8:22PM
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jimmer
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i actually really like the first. especially the silhouettes of the people watching. i really like it actually the more i like it.
Aug 17 2008 9:42PM
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08-Line_Rider
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The first one was actually a 200 Kodak easy share, but i like that pic cause of the silhouette of the people. The last two were from a Fujifilm finpix 8mp, im not into photography that much so i could not tell you what exactly it is.
Aug 18 2008 5:10PM
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08-Line_Rider
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bump on old thread looking for a few more comments/criticisms
Sep 16 2008 4:29PM
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hellomynameisjef
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i really like 3, but they are all good. you have some talent. try to take some skiing pics and i bet that they turn out really nice
good job
Sep 16 2008 5:26PM
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flatspinblunt
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#3 is easily the best shot, I agree though that the letters in the back could be a little darker but great composition and timing.

Sep 19 2008 12:34PM
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Perma
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Really great timing on the 3rd picture, it really reminded me of that video game rock band.  I also really like the silhouettes of the people sitting down on the first picture. Nice work
Sep 19 2008 5:23PM
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Aenigma
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I like the colors and exposure on them, but the composition doesn't excite me at all.  Try moving the subject out of the direct center and your photos will become more interesting.
Sep 19 2008 8:08PM
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08-Line_Rider
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I just tarted to get into photography i have always been able to take a good picture but never make it appealing. That is one hell of an idea i will have to try it thanks alot +++Karma
Sep 20 2008 6:27PM
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08-Line_Rider
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Alritght i played with this one a littleClick for larger image
Sep 23 2008 8:31PM
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hellomynameisjef
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^^ whatever you did it worked
i love how the black of the tree contrasts perfectly with the sunset
nice job good editing
Sep 23 2008 8:50PM
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Obsessedwski
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atta boy
that looks superb!
good job
Sep 23 2008 9:10PM
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tomskisalot
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i'd go darker on the third, but it's still the best
Oct 13 2008 1:37AM
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Microcosm
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number 1 the fireworks aren't really visible or exciting.
number 2 doesn't really do anything to me. I'd like to see it cropped to the rule of thirds, could change my opinion.
number 3 is awesome. if anything, I would level it a bit and clone out the blue light in the bottom right because its kinda distracting. great shot.
Oct 13 2008 5:11PM
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08-Line_Rider
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question on number two what does rule of thirds mean?? i just got into this stuff.
Oct 15 2008 6:06PM
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Microcosm
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http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/rule-of-thirds/
there are many many other sites with this as well, the internet is great for learning photography imo.
oh, and keep in mind the rules are there to be broken as well !



Oct 15 2008 6:14PM
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K2epro
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i like the pebble beach pic the best. probs just because ive always seemed to like palm trees. but you made the color look real sweet too good work
Oct 16 2008 7:37PM
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