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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 38 |
Nov 21 |
Reply |
Thanks, Marge. You're very kind...and quite right.
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Nov 17th |
| 38 |
Nov 21 |
Reply |
This is really close. It's a really nice capture. One thing about panning shots is your success rate is going to be very low. The shutter speed has to be slow enough to blur every thing but the less moving aspects of the subject. In this one the legs of the rider are a bit too blurred (not by much) but the sense of speed is real. I'm thinking the rider has completed the ride because she's too upright in the saddle. One other consideration of shooting a panning shot of barrel racers; There aren't that many opportunities at most rodeos to practice your technique. You might look for pure barrel racing events in your area where multiple runs are made. Back to the image...Your composition is very nice. You've left room for the horse to run into and it's level. You made this image at ground level which improves the background. Also, shooting at a faster f/stop will make blurring the foreground and background easier. This is usually necessary anyway because most arenas have horrible lighting. Getting to shoot outside during the day is a rare treat. Again, don't forget to minimize facial shadows when possible. Except for the rider's posture, I like this image better and you got all hooves off the ground. Brutal honesty alert: Unless he's related, no one cares about the flag man. In fact, most people don't even know he's there as a backup since they use electric eye timers. Somewhere in the arena there's a guy with a stop watch who's watching the flag man. Last but not least, the background needs to be darker to isolate the subject a little more. Since parts of the subject and the back/foreground are intentionally blurred, it's important to isolate the subject. How much? Enough so the subject isn't lost. The lighter arena surface really helps in this image but there will be times the arena surface is darker. |
Nov 17th |
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| 38 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
In my opinion you did a great job capturing/freezing the action. I have no doubt you realize the distraction of the background. I would personally recommend trying a slower shutter speed to add enough blur to convey speed and accent the action. Rodeos can be tricky and many times shooting positions may be restrictive, but if you can, shooting from a three-quarter front angle will capture both horse and rider's facial expressions better. To me the flowing mane and tail does help convey a sense of speed. When searching for that shooting position, don't forget to consider sun angle. The loss of detail could have been avoided if the shot had been taken as she raced to the third and final barrel with the sun in her face. That position would have afforded you the chance to get her coming around the second barrel. (Just some things to think about next time.) |
Nov 15th |
| 38 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
To me this is a well captured image of something, that when viewed live, screams to be photographed. I don't know what it is about sunbeams that grabs our imagination. I think you did a wonderful job of exposure capturing the light and shadows to add drama. For me either modification/crop that eliminates the distracting blue hole in the trees works. It's a magical moment saved. Nicely done. |
Nov 15th |
| 38 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
Sunandan, I applaud your comment about feeling other's images are superior. I think there is a difference in feeling inferior and understanding one's capacity to grow. You have a gift of imagination many would envy if they knew your work. The idea you don't always match your compositions with your imagination is not a statement of inferiority but a reflection of your potential. Never give up in that quest. I really like the contrasting colors of red on gold. To my eye the nearly monotone gold is a wonderful canvas for the contrasting red. For me there is something (I think it's the skin tone of the woman) that is distracting and hints at a less than ideal match. I see a surreal story playing out of a young woman, out of place, daring to invade a world she challenges by being different. For me you have once again told a complex story in simple terms giving the viewer the opportunity to imagine a back story and a future. You leave me with little doubt who the maker is by staying loyal to your style. I look forward to your next creation. |
Nov 15th |
| 38 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
Thank you all for your kind words and observations. I too grew up around horses and this part of the original image really spoke to me. |
Nov 10th |
| 38 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
I think this is a really nice photograph. In my opinion the star is the symmetry. It's iconic and the repeating pattern guides me to the structure at the end of the road. To me the distraction is the "nearly" symmetrical composition. I keep coming back to my thought that if you had just moved to your right maybe a foot or two the symmetry would have been perfect. It's interesting to me how the shadow of the trees on the right intersect with the tree on the left and one tree further up the road. The diagonal parallels further ease my eyes to the central figure just far enough away to pic my curiosity. Very nice.
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Nov 3rd |
| 38 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
One of the things I like about ICM images is I get to visualize what kind of movement created the effect. I like the color and symmetry. I like the bold colors. If you hadn't posted a similar image with less movement last time, I would have a hard time figuring out what the subject might be. I like that. To me the alternating bands of color and light guides my eyes to the center of the image. In my opinion it is a well balanced abstract with patterns that are easy on my eyes. Nice. |
Nov 2nd |
6 comments - 2 replies for Group 38
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6 comments - 2 replies Total
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