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cjfromaustin
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p.1 #1 · B-Ball

A snapshot I took of my wife on the court... Been playin' around with it. CC welcome.

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Nov 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM

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p.1 #2 · B-Ball

I'm not so sure about the processing. The look is interesting, but it leaves little depth to the image. Compositionally it seems a bit odd. On the one hand the ball high up and the net behind suggest an action shot. But she appears static and posed. Angle you took it at is a bit odd too, giving the impression of a backward lean that doesnt seem to really be there.
I'd like to see more of an action capture, more tonal separation between her and the wall to give more depth.
Scott

Edited on Nov 18, 2009 at 01:32 PM · View previous versions

Nov 18, 2009 at 02:27 AM

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p.1 #3 · B-Ball

I agree with Scott, the composite flattens the image dramatically, but, the effect is interesting - reminds me of pictures pasted in a book when I was a kid - the glue bled through the image, especially when the image was taken from a magazine.

So perhaps you have chosen two clashing items - image & background - at least imo.

The line traced by her torso to the rim is the only hint of perspective, including other points of reference might be advantageous to add depth. You might also slightly blur the pole and backboard/rim to visually focus on your wife...otherwise the goal competes for attention.

Keep shooting

Bob

Nov 18, 2009 at 01:09 PM

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p.1 #4 · B-Ball

I love the usage of texture too. The Hamptons have gone stylish.

PS. Good looking wifey cjfromaustin.

Nov 19, 2009 at 03:04 AM

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p.1 #5 · B-Ball

I usually don't like texture in a shot, but it seems to work here. The composition is simple enough that there doesn't need to be any selective blurring. Also, as human beings, we are trained (wired?) to zero in on faces and organic forms ( a good looking wife doesn't hurt) so there is little competition from the basket.

I'd like to see more of your shots...

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:56 AM

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