This is blurry I know. I'm going crazy, I'm in the middle of exams. This 'reflects' my up and downs. I will have to reshoot.
Challenge worthy idea?
Ashley
this is definitely my favorite of what I have seen so far from the reflections challenge... not sure if I even mind the blurriness
the shot leaves me wanting more, which I think is positive... but then, I think you might also be able to improve on the concept
I wish I could offer some ideas. I will say that I am super interested in seeing some more attempts (don't take it bad... I'm just greedy for more great shots).
So, I guess this is less critique and more just plain encouragement. I too am in exam season right now (law - you?); glad to see someone using the pain in a positive/creative way.
don't let 'em get ya
wrapped in tests,
bah to that and ahh...
swat the pests,
'cause they don't know
how to let the passion show,
-Rich
We are the music-makers; and we are the dreamers of dreams.
... come along.
I think it's pretty spiffy . Made me do a double take in a good way.
Here are my suggestions for improvement:
01. Make the blue in the top-left corner match the rest of the color scheme. 02. Yeah, maybe reshoot. I don't mind the slight blurriness, but you're not wasting anything seeing if it looks better sharp . 03. Perhaps change the perspective slightly or something to make it clearer that it's a mirror? At first it looks just like another person with their head up against your forehead. Know what I mean? Though you do have the left edge of the mirror in there, that helps. 04. Take photos take photos take photos! Don't let those tests get to you.
Nikon D50
Tamron AF18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD
Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical
Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
Nikon SB-800 Speedlight
I love the concept! I'm really not sure how to make it better, but I'd be tempted to try the following options...
- Try going to extremes of emotion .. Very Happy, very sad... think the Comedy/Tradgey masks
- Since this Challenge allows PS, I'd say try a little manipulation.... Maybe desature the reflection.
- As LeDude says, the bluriness can work to your advantage. Maybe you could try a range of emotions each a bit more blurry than the previous one. Layer these in PS, and go from happy to an end state of very sad. And that would be in sharp focus.
- Maybe you hav a picture at a similar angle form when you were very young. You could take a photo today and do a little PS magic to have your younger self reflected in the mirror. Yeah.. not exactly what you started with, but I was kind of on a roll ;-)
Like LeDude, I'd like to see you play around with the concept. I've been out of school for so long I forgot what a final was. ;-) Seriously, I understand. BUT if you run out of time, I'd say enter that one!
I tried reshooting with a different mirror and all that but it just wouldn't come out right. So I went back to what I had and I found somewhat clearer ones but it's a closer cut so it really just looks like I'm a twin. Might try tomorrow. I can't believe its Saturday. I only have one more exam to go. Yeppie.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Ashley
Comments
the shot leaves me wanting more, which I think is positive... but then, I think you might also be able to improve on the concept
I wish I could offer some ideas. I will say that I am super interested in seeing some more attempts (don't take it bad... I'm just greedy for more great shots).
So, I guess this is less critique and more just plain encouragement. I too am in exam season right now (law - you?); glad to see someone using the pain in a positive/creative way.
don't let 'em get ya
wrapped in tests,
bah to that and ahh...
swat the pests,
'cause they don't know
how to let the passion show,
-Rich
... come along.
Here are my suggestions for improvement:
01. Make the blue in the top-left corner match the rest of the color scheme.
02. Yeah, maybe reshoot. I don't mind the slight blurriness, but you're not wasting anything seeing if it looks better sharp
03. Perhaps change the perspective slightly or something to make it clearer that it's a mirror? At first it looks just like another person with their head up against your forehead. Know what I mean? Though you do have the left edge of the mirror in there, that helps.
04. Take photos take photos take photos! Don't let those tests get to you.
Tamron AF18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD
Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical
Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
Nikon SB-800 Speedlight
- Try going to extremes of emotion .. Very Happy, very sad... think the Comedy/Tradgey masks
- Since this Challenge allows PS, I'd say try a little manipulation.... Maybe desature the reflection.
- As LeDude says, the bluriness can work to your advantage. Maybe you could try a range of emotions each a bit more blurry than the previous one. Layer these in PS, and go from happy to an end state of very sad. And that would be in sharp focus.
- Maybe you hav a picture at a similar angle form when you were very young. You could take a photo today and do a little PS magic to have your younger self reflected in the mirror. Yeah.. not exactly what you started with, but I was kind of on a roll ;-)
Like LeDude, I'd like to see you play around with the concept. I've been out of school for so long I forgot what a final was. ;-) Seriously, I understand. BUT if you run out of time, I'd say enter that one!
I hope those ideas help!
Happy Holidays everyone!
Ashley
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