waterdroplet (0) [2007-09-10 2:24] [+]

Hi Mika,

A spectacular capture, quite original cropping, and a fantastic sky. Sharpness and lighting good, and also a good color balance. The light balance is also spot on - unless there is a light HDR PP, I applaude your choices of shutter/aperture. Spot on!

waterdroplet (0) [2007-09-09 8:17] [+]

Hi Alex,

A simple photo, not a miracle of technical perfection, but very original! It works for me :)

waterdroplet (0) [2007-09-09 8:16]

Hi Alain,

Although technically the photo is quite nice - not much noise, interesting lighting - I think the crop doesn't do it justice. I think a wider shot, with the tower positioned either left or right would've given it more depth.

waterdroplet (0) [2007-09-09 8:12] [+]

Hi Jovie,

A very attractive composition, portraying a characteristic scene (in many countries). Framing is nice, POV nice, but perhaps the saturation could have been a bit less. Especially considering the washed-out sky, the difference seems unnatural.

waterdroplet (0) [2007-09-07 4:57]

Hi Erik,

A really attractive, "authentic" photo. Good decision not to PP it too much. Good sharpness and DOF, good color and light balance (although I think the shadows are slightly over), and an attractive POV.

Good job :)

waterdroplet (0) [2007-09-04 4:15]

Hi Rob,

A beautiful landscape, with an attractive sky - which I take as the primary subject here. Good cropping, nice colors, clean image. Sharpness is a tad flat, but that's understandable in images as wide as this.

Regards,
Chris

waterdroplet (0) [2007-09-03 4:54]

Hi!

I think this is one of your best images. A very candid portrait, clear and sharp image. Sepia was an excellent idea. Quite inspiring crop, too.

Regards,
Chris

waterdroplet (0) [2007-09-03 4:50] [+]

Hi Hans,

First of all, this is a magnificent composition - a perfect example of why there are no rules in photography. Some people say "don't leave space behind an animal", but that's a load of crap. If it looks good, it's good. And this photo IS good :)

About your dilemma, I dare say that the WS photo is, indeed, a tad brighter and more vivid. However, this one has a slightly better balance between shadows and highlights. It's difficult to call it. Perhaps I would go with this one (not the WS), because of the more "natural" feel it has.

Regards,
Chris

waterdroplet (0) [2007-08-31 6:59] - [workshop] [compare] [+]

Hi Nune,

This is indeed a beautiful landscape, and the result is not bad at all, but I think it could have been even better. The image lacks sharpness, and the colors are a bit flat. The balance between highlights and shadows is a tad off too, IMO.

Composition-wise, I would've left the plant out, as it distracts the eye excessively.

Regards,
Chris

waterdroplet (0) [2007-08-31 1:56] [+]

Hi Erik,

I'll agree with rewshearer on this one, especially regarding the choice for sepia. Perhaps a B&W with high contrast would've been better? I also think the subject (gosh, that's a terrible word!), the girl seems surprised. That's not neccessarily a bad thing, generally speaking, but for some reason it doesn't fit here. I think it somehow breaks the artistic illusion of the scene.

Regards,
Chris