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| Photographer: | Brenton McCuskey ♥ ¤ |
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| Folder: | BA's Pics |
| Uploaded: | 2006-Mar-21 16:34 EST |
| Current Rating: | 0.00/0 (Weighted rating: 7.99) View all ratings Delete my rating |
| Copying allowed: | No |
| Camera: | Olympus E-1 |
| Lens: | Olympus 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 |
| Lens Adapter: | None |
| ISO: | 100 |
| Aperture: | 8 |
| Shutter Speed: | 200 |
| Focal Length: | 29 |
| Flash: | No |
| Tripod/Monopod: | No |
| Critique Level: | Detailed Help and Encouragement |
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| MFT Time 13:07 May 23 2013 |
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| Toronto contractor |
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I’ll try my hand at a critique ... though I’m not very good at it.
In my opinion, the subject is interesting with a lot of potential and the depth of field of your main subject looks good.
The composition is not very engaging, possibly due to the on-center presentation of the subject and disconnected presence of the other elements, which just feels like clutter.
Some things you might think about doing:
You might move closer to the subject and make it more of an abstract. Like, take a straight on look at the pump, zoom in on the “Iowa” text and only include the faucet side of the pump in the frame. Perhaps include a drip from the spout, which might add some tension to the image … I’m not really sure.
Another approach you might try is adding more depth of field. This, plus repositioning your point of view, might tie the main subject into the background elements; either “water for the trees” or “water for the town.” This connection would tell more of a story and draw the viewer into your image.
A third possibility might be to make this a prop for a portrait or some candid images.
Just my thoughts … I’m not sure they help.
Craig Craver Win ¤ at 07:47 EST on 2006-Mar-22 [Reply]