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vikingo · 08-13-2010, 02:06 PM

There was a strong sunlight on his hands and work, thus some overexposure on the work particularly. Your comments and critiques are most welcome.

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Adam · 08-13-2010, 02:20 PM

This composition certainly has potential, but I think that this shot is a lost cause in terms of the technicalities. It's overexposed, somewhat blurry, and a little bit grainy.

JeffJS · 08-13-2010, 03:23 PM

The glow around all the edges, particularly his left arm, suggests you went above and beyond necessity in post processing (sharpening, etc). I actually think this photo would work better as a high key black and white. Then the Grain would make sense, it doesn't carry as well in a color photo.

vikingo · 08-13-2010, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by Adam

This composition certainly has potential, but I think that this shot is a lost cause in terms of the technicalities. It's overexposed, somewhat blurry, and a little bit grainy.

I am posting now the original, without PP, as maybe I goofed there.

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**Miguel** · 08-13-2010, 10:59 PM

Technical issues aside, the real problems with this shot are:

-your perspective is too far away to allow the viewer to have insights about what the artisan was actually doing. Why take the shot otherwise?

-equally important is that we cannot see his face and share in his intensity. The predominant feature of the picture is his falling hair in the middle of the frame. People are naturally drawn to pictures of other people's faces.

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08-13-2010, 02:06 PM	#1
vikingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Quito Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	Silversmith Lens: PENTAX SMC DA 18 - 55 mm Camera: PENTAX istDS Photo Location:* Lahsa, Tibet ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/90s Aperture: F6.7 There was a strong sunlight on his hands and work, thus some overexposure on the work particularly. Your comments and critiques are most welcome. Attached Images

08-13-2010, 02:20 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	This composition certainly has potential, but I think that this shot is a lost cause in terms of the technicalities. It's overexposed, somewhat blurry, and a little bit grainy. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-13-2010, 03:23 PM	#3
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	The glow around all the edges, particularly his left arm, suggests you went above and beyond necessity in post processing (sharpening, etc). I actually think this photo would work better as a high key black and white. Then the Grain would make sense, it doesn't carry as well in a color photo.

08-13-2010, 03:36 PM	#4
vikingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Quito Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam This composition certainly has potential, but I think that this shot is a lost cause in terms of the technicalities. It's overexposed, somewhat blurry, and a little bit grainy. I am posting now the original, without PP, as maybe I goofed there. Attached Images

08-13-2010, 10:59 PM	#5
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Technical issues aside, the real problems with this shot are: -your perspective is too far away to allow the viewer to have insights about what the artisan was actually doing. Why take the shot otherwise? -equally important is that we cannot see his face and share in his intensity. The predominant feature of the picture is his falling hair in the middle of the frame. People are naturally drawn to pictures of other people's faces. M