DSLRUsers.com

A discussion forum - and more - for users of Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras.

Skip to content

One that didn't make it...

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.
Write comments

One that didn't make it...

Postby Geoff on Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:08 am

Well challenege 6 for me was a bit of a last minute (well nearly) rush, and there were a few that I had to choose from in the end. This is one I didn't submit. Critique as always welcome.

Image
Geoff
Special Moments Photography
Nikon D700, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8VR, SB800 & some simple studio stuff.
User avatar
Geoff
Moderator
 
Posts: 7791
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:08 am
Location: Freshwater - Northern Beaches, Sydney.
Top

Postby Manta on Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:10 am

WOW. :shock:

I'm pleased you didn't put it in Geoff - would have made it all the more harder for the rest of us to get a look in.

I love it.
Simon
D300 l MB-D10 l D70 l SB-800 l 70-200 VR l TC 17-E l 18-70 f3.5-4.5 l 70-300 f4-5.6 l 50 f1.4 l 90 Macro f2.8 l 12-24 f4
http://www.redbubble.com/people/manta
User avatar
Manta
Former Outstanding Member Of The Year
 
Posts: 3815
Joined: Tue Nov 30, 2004 10:49 pm
Location: Hamilton Qld
Top

Postby Oneputt on Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:13 am

That is a very interesting image which I like. :D Is there any chance that you could bring out a little bit more cloud detail?
"The good thing about meditation is that it makes doing nothing respectable"

D3 - http://www.oneputtphotographics.com
User avatar
Oneputt
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3174
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:58 pm
Location: Stuck in traffic Maroochydore.
Top

Postby stubbsy on Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:34 am

Geoff

This is a great shot, but I'd remove a little of the orange colour cast and add some blue. This would in turn (most likely) bring up the clouds.
Peter
Disclaimer: I know nothing about anything.
*** smugmug galleries: http://www.stubbsy.smugmug.com ***
User avatar
stubbsy
Moderator
 
Posts: 10748
Joined: Wed Dec 08, 2004 7:44 pm
Location: Newcastle NSW - D700
Top

Postby Geoff on Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:38 am

stubbsy wrote:Geoff

This is a great shot, but I'd remove a little of the orange colour cast and add some blue. This would in turn (most likely) bring up the clouds.


Thanx Peter and everyone. I will try now to reduce the colour cast, and add the blue as suggested. It was a bit difficult cos the pool was lit with two huge flood lights!

Decreased Temperature. Increased exposure and added some more blue.

Image
Geoff
Special Moments Photography
Nikon D700, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8VR, SB800 & some simple studio stuff.
User avatar
Geoff
Moderator
 
Posts: 7791
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:08 am
Location: Freshwater - Northern Beaches, Sydney.
Top

Postby Killakoala on Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:43 am

Pe-white balance probably would have looked more natural, but i quite like the orange colour caste on this image anyway. I think it looks great.

If this is the quality of image you didn't submit, i can't wait to see the one you did. :)
Steve.
|D700| D2H | F5 | 70-200VR | 85 1.4 | 50 1.4 | 28-70 | 10.5 | 12-24 | SB800 |
Website-> http://www.stevekilburn.com
Leeds United for promotion in 2014 - Hurrah!!!
User avatar
Killakoala
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5398
Joined: Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:31 pm
Location: Southland NZ
Top

Postby Glen on Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:50 am

Geoff, I also cant imagine what you did submit
http://wolfeyes.com.au Tactical Torches - Tactical Flashlights Police torch rechargeable torch military torch police military HID surefire flashlight LED torch tactical torch rechargeable wolf eyes flashlight surefire torch wolf eyes tactical torchpolice torch
Thank You
User avatar
Glen
Moderator
 
Posts: 11819
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 3:14 pm
Location: Sydney - Neutral Bay - Nikon
Top

Postby ozczecho on Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:59 am

hmmm...I'd like to know what you did submit...this is excellent. I like the orange effect more then the "natural" look.
User avatar
ozczecho
Senior Member
 
Posts: 785
Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2005 9:41 pm
Location: Beecroft, Sydney
Top

Postby Geoff on Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:07 am

ozczecho wrote:hmmm...I'd like to know what you did submit...this is excellent. I like the orange effect more then the "natural" look.


Ok...now i'm starting to doubt my entry :?
Geoff
Special Moments Photography
Nikon D700, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8VR, SB800 & some simple studio stuff.
User avatar
Geoff
Moderator
 
Posts: 7791
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:08 am
Location: Freshwater - Northern Beaches, Sydney.
Top

Postby kipper on Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:18 am

I really like the repost as the pool has that lovely blue-green tint to it. The cloud area could do with a bit of noise reduction though.
Darryl (aka Kipper)
Nikon D200
kipper
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3738
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2004 9:23 pm
Location: Hampshire, UK
Top

Postby sirhc55 on Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:21 am

I prefer the original as is - the repost has just toooooo much noise :D
Chris
--------------------------------
I started my life with nothing and I’ve still got most of it left
User avatar
sirhc55
Key Member
 
Posts: 12930
Joined: Fri Sep 17, 2004 6:57 pm
Location: Port Macquarie - Olympus EM-10
Top

Postby kipper on Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:40 am

Yep, it's unfortunate and is probably where an inverse grad ND filter (filter upside down) would of come in hand. Just needed the clouds to be exposed more. Out of interest what time of day was it shot? Might pay to have another crack when the sun is just below the horizon.
Darryl (aka Kipper)
Nikon D200
kipper
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3738
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2004 9:23 pm
Location: Hampshire, UK
Top

Postby stubbsy on Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:43 pm

Geoff

I prefer the rework, but it definitely needs some noise reduction as has already been said.
Peter
Disclaimer: I know nothing about anything.
*** smugmug galleries: http://www.stubbsy.smugmug.com ***
User avatar
stubbsy
Moderator
 
Posts: 10748
Joined: Wed Dec 08, 2004 7:44 pm
Location: Newcastle NSW - D700
Top

Postby Jumbuck on Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:12 pm

The rework is my choice. Was it with the 17-55 lens?

South Curlie pool . . . . . childhood memories.

Jumbuck
Finally making transition from film to digital and am currently in the middle of emptying my bank account on new digital gear.
Jumbuck
Newbie
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:37 am
Location: Cairns, Australia.
Top

Postby Geoff on Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:27 pm

Jumbuck wrote:The rework is my choice. Was it with the 17-55 lens?

South Curlie pool . . . . . childhood memories.

Jumbuck


Well spotted Jumbuck - correct on both counts :)
Geoff
Special Moments Photography
Nikon D700, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8VR, SB800 & some simple studio stuff.
User avatar
Geoff
Moderator
 
Posts: 7791
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:08 am
Location: Freshwater - Northern Beaches, Sydney.
Top

Postby mic on Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:35 pm

Original Geoff is just brilliant !

Well done, Mic. :wink:
User avatar
mic
Retired Egg Flipper
 
Posts: 2167
Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:33 pm
Location: Glen Waverly VIC
Top

Postby embi on Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:38 pm

I guess its not hard to work out which one is your comp entry then....
"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're probably not close enough." Robert Capa.

D70 - Nikon 18-70 (Kit Lens), 50mm f1.4, 70-300G, SB-800, Manfrotto 190D tripod, 141RC head, and 676B monopod.
User avatar
embi
Senior Member
 
Posts: 510
Joined: Sat Apr 30, 2005 7:07 pm
Location: Melbourne - Nikon D70
Top

Postby Geoff on Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:51 pm

embi wrote:I guess its not hard to work out which one is your comp entry then....


It might not be as easy to guess as you would imagine :)
Geoff
Special Moments Photography
Nikon D700, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8VR, SB800 & some simple studio stuff.
User avatar
Geoff
Moderator
 
Posts: 7791
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:08 am
Location: Freshwater - Northern Beaches, Sydney.
Top

Postby Alpha_7 on Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:58 pm

Geoff wrote:
embi wrote:I guess its not hard to work out which one is your comp entry then....


It might not be as easy to guess as you would imagine :)


Well looking forward to the big reveal, come saturday!
User avatar
Alpha_7
Senior Member
 
Posts: 7259
Joined: Sun Aug 14, 2005 6:19 pm
Location: Mortdale - Sydney - Nikon D700, x-D200, Leica, G9
Top
Write comments

Return to Image Reviews and Critiques
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Copyright © 2005 - 2022 Gary Stark


Portal XL 5.0 ~ Plain 0.2