"MACRO AND CLOSEUP PHOTOGRAPHY"  Visual Critique
May 2021 - by Robert Chaplin

• Breakfast

  Barbara Thompson
  Score 93

  Well done macro shot with good timing. See the visual critique for potential processing ideas. 

   

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  Dancing Legos

  John McKnight
  Score 79

  Simply stated closeup. The focus and depth of field seem appropriate. See the visual critique for a processing idea.

   

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  Follow the Lines

  Inna Malostovker
  Score 84

  This is a typical composition of a butterfly (profile with wings closed); what adds some interest is the stem (line) across the upper right corner of the frame. This image gives a frame-within-a-frame feel. See the visual critique for processing ideas.

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  I see Yellow

  Inna Malostovker
  Score 87

  Good composition and the focus and depth of field are appropriate. See the visual critique for a processing idea.

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  In the Look Out

  Ada Ruth Casal
  Score 69

  There is nothing neutral in an image. Elements will either contribute to the visual statement or detract from it. See the visual critique for composition and processing ideas.

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  Looking for Aphids

  Yevette Shapiro
  Score 82

  Common composition for an insect. The leaf seems to be sharper than the ladybug. A tighter crop, a little more depth of field, and a better focus on the ladybug's head would have strengthened the shot. See the visual critique for the composition idea supporting the closeup challenge and for a processing idea.

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  Organic Lunch Time

  Ada Ruth Casal
  Score 87

  Well composed with appropriate depth of field. See the visual critique for a processing idea. 

   

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  Pink Torch Ginger

  Rolando Prol
  Score 89

  "The Ant and Pink Torch Ginger" would be a good name. Did you see the ant? See the visual critique for processing and sharpening ideas.

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  Red Flower

  Rolando Prol
  Score 78

  Red is a dynamic color, and the background is appropriate for this dramatic image. However, there seem to be some inconsistencies with focus and sharpness. There are also some unnecessary elements entering the edge of the frame. See the visual critique for examples.

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  Spilt Salt on Penny

  Ivan Prasin
  Score 75

  Interesting idea, although I'm not sure what the artistic statement is. The image also seems to be over-sharpened. I would not expect the penny to show that much gritty texture. See the visual critique for a processing idea to tone down the grittiness.

"SEASONS"  Visual Critique
June 2021 - by Robert Chaplin

• Frittilary Summer

  Yevette Shapiro
  Score 82

  Good composition and appropriate crop. See the side-by-side visual critique for processing ideas. What do you think?

   

   

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  Spring Snow at the Great Sand Dunes

  John McKnight
  Score 80

  It is tough getting a great photo in midday light. This image reminds me of a been-there-done-that vacation photo. See the side-by-side visual critique for processing ideas. Notice where elements close to the edge were cleaned up and how contrast was added to enhance the feeling of depth?

   

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  Summer Blessings

  yevette Shapiro
  Score 90

  Strong composition with an artistic feel. This shot has minor flaws inconsistent with the rest of the image. See the side-by-side visual critique. Can you find them? This attention to detail is what separates the good from the great. And before I get a comment about pixel peeping, let me say if a printer (the printing equipment) can see it, it's not pixel peeping.

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  Bandon Beach Springtime

  Pilar Geada
  Score 86

  This is a dynamic image with contrast and colors. It seems like the photographer tried to include too much in the image and crowded the edges. Notice the village on the upper right side of the frame is dark and close to the edge. A minor touch-up with the processing would have given the photograph some pop. See the side-by-side visual critique. What do you think?.

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  Feeding The Family

  Rolando Proll
  Score 77

  This is an interesting and challenging photograph to create. The image is overexposed, and there are a lot of distracting twigs. Next time try underexposing 1 to 2 stops from the camera's metering. The slight underexposure will darken the sticks in the nest and should still give you room to open up the anhinga. You could have handled the distracting sticks in an image processing program. See the side-by-side visual critique.

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  Peace at the Japanese Garden

  Pilar Geada
  Score 92

  Compositionally strong, and the Koi in the reflection is the anomaly that adds interest to the photograph. See the side-by-side visual critique for processing ideas. Did the minor touch-up help?.

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  Rainy Season

  Inna Malostovker
  Score 93

  This image is well exposed with an appropriate depth of field. See the side-by-side visual critique for a crop ratio idea. Did changing the orientation from square to 4x5 strengthen the statement?

   

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  Spring Migrant

  Yevette Shapiro
  Score 95

  Well composed with good focus and appropriate depth of field. See the side-by-side visual critique. Did darkening the stick and background make a difference?

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  The Greening Season

  Doris Kraus
  Score 87

  This image has an appropriate orientation and depth of field. See the side-by-side visual critique. Notice how I toned down the bright areas and opened the lizard's head? Did it help?

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  Winter Storm

  Inna Malostovker
  Score 94

  Compositionally strong with an appropriate depth of field. The placement of the trees within the frame feels right. See the side-by-side visual critique. Did brightening the photograph enhance the feeling of a winter storm?

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