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SiphoEish
07-31-2006, 04:31 PM
I am posting my latest image for critique. It's a different style for me, so honest, constructive criticism is solicited and most appreciated.
(I hope the photo shows up, as I have never uploaded one in this manner before.)
http://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processed/0028/0607270518491bonsai_still_life_thumbnail1.jpg
SiphoEish
07-31-2006, 04:32 PM
Great! The image worked! This is a composite of three original photos that I took, heavily layered in Photoshop. Again, constructive criticism is solicited and most appreciated!
SiphoEish
08-01-2006, 08:58 AM
Here's the link to another site where the original three photos I took for the composite are.
http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/discussionDetail.asp?threadID=492180
Marko
08-01-2006, 09:40 AM
This is NOT a photo of someone else's artwork!

I'm not sure why you would add that in, nobody suggested it wasn't your work.

Either way here's my critique.

I really like tis photograph - nice work!
My main criticism is the dark line running through the center. Since this was photoshopped, I would definitely get rid of it. As well I find it a bit (just a bit) too light on the left side. If this were my shot I'd bring back up some detail.

But this is a really nice shot, and a nice technique.

I'd love to see more!

Marko
SiphoEish
08-01-2006, 10:03 AM
LOL! I got that comment on the other two sites that I've posted it to. People thinking it was a photograph of someone else's art! So I just added that straight away after hearing it two other places!

Anyway, about the photo and your critique, thank you. I must say that I burned the line on the right in to that degree because it gives it the authenticity of a folded (or unfolded) piece of paper. Any less burn (and trust me, I tried) doesn't give it the same effect. I will try your suggestion as to the left side of the photo being too light, and try to burn it in a bit and see what happens. The tree, in my most humble opinion, is perfect, so I can't change that and still be happy with the photo!

Thanks again for your critique!
chen1
08-03-2006, 10:16 AM
I think marco is correct about the line. It takes away from this beautifull photo.
harry
08-11-2006, 07:00 AM
WOW this is a really nice style Sipo and would like to see more of these.
Great job