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akpoly · 23rd Sep 2008, 09:59

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C&C always welcomed!

OleJ · 23rd Sep 2008, 11:10

Nice! It simply looks good.

Da_Rude_Baboon · 23rd Sep 2008, 13:08

Is that an Apple store?

akpoly · 23rd Sep 2008, 16:28

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Originally Posted by OleJ

Nice! It simply looks good.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Da_Rude_Baboon

Is that an Apple store?

It is THE Apple store in NY.

ssR · 23rd Sep 2008, 17:55

i like it

. somewhat abstract shot, theres no main subject in the pic, the lines are somewhat confusing as they lead the eye to nowhere, the composition and the blurs make it interesting, i'd like to see the same pic with richer colors. oh and that line in the right bottom corner is kinda distracting

akpoly · 23rd Sep 2008, 19:05

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Originally Posted by ssR

i like it

. somewhat abstract shot, theres no main subject in the pic, the lines are somewhat confusing as they lead the eye to nowhere, the composition and the blurs make it interesting, i'd like to see the same pic with richer colors. oh and that line in the right bottom corner is kinda distracting

Umm, I'm not sure what is a critique for improvement and what is a compliment.

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Originally Posted by ssR

i'd like to see the same pic with richer colors. oh and that line in the right bottom corner is kinda distracting

But I am assuming these are the marks for improvement.

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ssR · 23rd Sep 2008, 19:40

thumbs up: it's an abstract pic, no main subject, interesting composition and use of blurs
thumbs down: bottom line is distracting
suggestion: same version with richer colors

as for the lines in general, i cant make up my mind for now as they seem both to contribute to the picture and at the same time confusing the viewer, perhaps due to the fact there is no main subject in the pic so there's nothing really to concentrate on (although somehow my eye is dragged towards the left foot, maybe cause it's sharper)

edit: i like the 2nd version

Smilodon · 23rd Sep 2008, 20:46

It's nice as an abstract, but as ssR said, I wish there was a subject to draw my attention. There isn't really anything to rest my eyes on.

I do prefer the first version. The colors in the second one looks too sharp, and makes brings out some strange halo effect. This is just a matter of taste, though.

OleJ · 23rd Sep 2008, 21:20

I actually like the colors and detail in the first one best. I don't find the lines distracting as I see them as "fanned out". The only thing that has bugged me all along is the single line of light that falls in between the two step on the right.

akpoly · 23rd Sep 2008, 21:52

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Originally Posted by Smilodon

brings out some strange halo effect.

what do you mean by halo effect...?

Vers · 23rd Sep 2008, 21:58

The gradient is too steep between light and dark, leaving a medium hot halo surrounding the silhouettes. The first one is a better image all around...I like it.

akpoly · 23rd Sep 2008, 22:26

I hadn't even noticed the halo affect. Here's another go, less saturated and sharpened.

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OleJ · 23rd Sep 2008, 22:29

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Originally Posted by akpoly

I hadn't even noticed the halo affect. Here's another go, less saturated and sharpened.

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win!

23rd Sep 2008, 09:59	#1
akpoly jobless architect Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 220	[09/08] Lost Footsteps Large C&C always welcomed! __________________ Nikon D300 \| Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR \| Nikkor 18-200 VRII \| Nikon SB-600 \| Nikon MB-D10 Last edited by akpoly; 23rd Sep 2008 at 10:08.

23rd Sep 2008, 11:10	#2
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ssR Carbon God Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 584	i like it . somewhat abstract shot, theres no main subject in the pic, the lines are somewhat confusing as they lead the eye to nowhere, the composition and the blurs make it interesting, i'd like to see the same pic with richer colors. oh and that line in the right bottom corner is kinda distracting __________________ Galleries: My DeviantArt \|\| My PhotoLight Gear: A620 \|\| 50D+BG-E2N \|\| Canon EF 17-40 F/4L USM \|\| Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II \|\| Canon EF 85mm F/1.8 USM \|\| Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM \|\|Canon 70-200 F/4L IS USM \|\| Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6 EX DC HSM \|\| Manfrotto 055xprob with 804RC2 head \|\| Canon Speedlite 430EX II

23rd Sep 2008, 19:40	#7
ssR Carbon God Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 584	thumbs up: it's an abstract pic, no main subject, interesting composition and use of blurs thumbs down: bottom line is distracting suggestion: same version with richer colors as for the lines in general, i cant make up my mind for now as they seem both to contribute to the picture and at the same time confusing the viewer, perhaps due to the fact there is no main subject in the pic so there's nothing really to concentrate on (although somehow my eye is dragged towards the left foot, maybe cause it's sharper) edit: i like the 2nd version __________________ Galleries: My DeviantArt \|\| My PhotoLight Gear: A620 \|\| 50D+BG-E2N \|\| Canon EF 17-40 F/4L USM \|\| Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II \|\| Canon EF 85mm F/1.8 USM \|\| Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM \|\|Canon 70-200 F/4L IS USM \|\| Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6 EX DC HSM \|\| Manfrotto 055xprob with 804RC2 head \|\| Canon Speedlite 430EX II

23rd Sep 2008, 20:46	#8
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,890	It's nice as an abstract, but as ssR said, I wish there was a subject to draw my attention. There isn't really anything to rest my eyes on. I do prefer the first version. The colors in the second one looks too sharp, and makes brings out some strange halo effect. This is just a matter of taste, though. __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

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Da_Rude_Baboon Ultramodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 1,386	Is that an Apple store?

23rd Sep 2008, 21:20	#9
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,987	I actually like the colors and detail in the first one best. I don't find the lines distracting as I see them as "fanned out". The only thing that has bugged me all along is the single line of light that falls in between the two step on the right. __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17"..

23rd Sep 2008, 21:58	#11
Vers Protograffer...but not really. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,318	The gradient is too steep between light and dark, leaving a medium hot halo surrounding the silhouettes. The first one is a better image all around...I like it. __________________ 1DIII, 5D+BG-E4, 40Dx2, Tamron 17-50, Canon EF-S 17-85, 16-35L, 70-200L f/2.8 IS, 100-400L IS, 35L, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, Sigma 150 Macro, 580EXIIx2, Giottos MT 9360+MH1001 Ballhead & MH658 QR system, Custom Brackets CB Jr. Flash Bracket flickr

23rd Sep 2008, 22:26	#12
akpoly jobless architect Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 220	I hadn't even noticed the halo affect. Here's another go, less saturated and sharpened. Large __________________ Nikon D300 \| Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR \| Nikkor 18-200 VRII \| Nikon SB-600 \| Nikon MB-D10