Hardy Fool

Critiques [Translate]

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• patsharpsmullet (49)
• [2009-02-01 10:24]

epic image you managed to capture a truly scary moment.
did he survive?

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• Derona (4866)
• [2009-02-01 10:26]

Hi Ralph

Nice action shot. I like the capture of the water over the rocks, you can almost hear the roar of the water.
The image is a little small, you can post up to 800 pixels.
TFS

Regards Derek

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• Regiomontana (2736)
• [2009-02-01 11:36]

Great capture! Incredible! I like the contrast (dark/light) of the water against the rocks and the brave man there. Wow. TFS

Lorena

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• eosnut (10095)
• [2009-02-01 13:36]
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Hello Ralph, welcome to TL.
An alternate title...Hardy Fool.
You captured the action very well.
The composition could be improved by cropping half the rocks away on the left, it would create more implied space for him to move into.
My kind regards,
Peter.

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• luckybry (6664)
• [2009-02-01 13:52]

hi Ralph
this is a wow shot that i have definitley added to my favorites grt timing nice pov excellent work
regards bryan

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• jackal (2865)
• [2009-02-01 13:54]

Hi Ralph welcome to TL,
great action shot, the canoeist is perhaps too central in the frame
well done
Jack

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• GreenBaron (48812)
• [2009-02-01 14:28]

Hi Ralph,
Excellent action shot. perfect sharp, the fact the canoe çentral doesn't disturb me. The colours and contrast are fine. Next time you can upload to the maximum size of 800 pix. Anyway a good posting Ralph.
Hans

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• rewshearer (20821)
• [2009-02-01 17:12]
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Hi Ralph

Usually putting the subject in the centre of your photograph is not a good idea. Usually compositional guidelines like 'rule of thirds' suggest placement in other parts of the frame is more powerful.

However in this instance, with the flow of water from top-to-bottom of the frame and its surrounding of fury, this works very well. Great sharpness, and perfect exposure.

Rew

p.s. I encourage you to make critiques, too, here on TL - it's a great way to get you thinking about which photos work well, and why, and will be a valuable contribution to your own skill level.

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• linus (10761)
• [2009-02-01 20:53]

Hi Ralph,
a grand action photo. Hardy fool indeed. I trust he came out all in one piece?

Welcome to TL, enjoy the ride.
Sunil

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• Travelcam (10171)
• [2009-02-02 1:11]

Hi Ralph

Impressive sports photo! Plenty of movement and action here, the POV and framing is superb. Good clarity and saturation.

A superb result, especially as you hand held your camera. Great work! TFS.

Best wishes,
Martyn

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• MLINES (8474)
• [2009-02-14 23:30]

Hi Ralph, Welcome to Treklens. This is an exciting sports action photo of the guy in the huge rapids. The clarity and timing are excellent giving a fine composition. TFS. Murray.