My Final Set of 5

pemmettpemmett Registered Users Posts: 507 Major grins
edited May 26, 2007 in The Dgrin Challenges
OK. I think I have listened and learned! And now I've got down to my best 5!

Please help me choose the one you think has the best chance. Thanks.


#1 - Abigail
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#2 - Abigail
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#3 - Sacrifice
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#4 - Winter Sacrifice
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#5 - Chicken Nugget Wannabes
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  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    I like #4 the best. Wicked tree! Worked up well in B&W. I wish the tree wasn't clipped off on the right of the frame. I wonder if you could clone and leave a little space? The first 2 shots look a little soft to me, I'm not sure if they really are or not. #3 is nice, but it's been done before. #5 is truly original, but it makes me ill to look at it!!! rolleyes1.gif Good luck!!!
  • pyroPrints.compyroPrints.com Registered Users Posts: 1,383 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    i'd say 1 or 4.
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  • SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    At first I thought
    #3 was the strongest till I hit #4 mwink.gif.....#4 by a LONGSHOT. That's a cool shot dude!
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  • Tessa HDTessa HD Registered Users Posts: 852 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    hmmm,
    I agree that 1/2 seem a little soft, though the lighting is nice. (if I were her mother i'd cover her shoulders for a photo like this)

    I like #3 a lot, I think it's a great angle, i like the dof, & b/w.

    I think in #4 the clipped tree is distracting since the trunk is centered. maybe cropping the other side to match? it's pretty high key, which is daring imo, good for you.

    And I like #5 (can't believe i'm saying that!:D ). The blur certainly adds to the shock value.

    I wish you the best in your choice!

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  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    #4, hands down! thumb.gif

    I think it's OK to leave the tree centered because I see it functioning as a backdrop. What I would be tempted to do is clone a bit from the top and the right to get the entire tree in the frame.

    My second favorite is #3. But I'm such a sucker for these types of shots. :D
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    Pete,
    #4. thumb.gif
    I only wonder if you have a version with a bit less cropping...
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  • JillGJillG Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    yes, #4
    The symbolism here is very strong. The perfect, straight, white headstones as symbols of war being artificial. While mother nature survives, standing huge and beautiful overlooking man's tragedies.

    oh... maybe that sounds a bit much.:D

    I like the B&W, and it would be better if the entire tree was in the frame.

    Jill
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  • Alex NailAlex Nail Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    Whilst all are good, the fourth is magnificaent and a clear winner inmy opinion. The sense of serenity is fantastic.

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  • PaulThomasMcKeePaulThomasMcKee Registered Users Posts: 429 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    #4 for me. #1 is also nice, but not as gripping.
    Best of luck!
  • DJ-S1DJ-S1 Registered Users Posts: 2,303 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    4! thumb.gif
  • ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    #4, though I agree about the right side...
    Chris
  • dlscott56dlscott56 Registered Users Posts: 1,324 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2007
    #4 is awesome! I see you've already changed your entry. Good choice.
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  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited May 26, 2007
    I thought about pecking #5, was within a hair of going with #1 or 2, but I won't leave you out on a limb-

    #4-
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