PotW 5

dandantheadminman · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:54 am Post subject: PotW 5

photo by mikedeere

discuss

duncan_g · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:41 pm Post subject:

I really like it, the fish eye gives it a great effect and the angle is great. The exposure, flash distribution (dunno if it makes sense...) and the sharpness are pefect IMO too.

Hamish · Forum Veteran Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Posts: 1020

I don't quite agree with you. It's a cool trick well captured but the flash effect isn't right. Have a look at the lighting/shadows on the rider - they don't match. The fisheye lens is always nice but there's a bit much foreground and, as a result the rider's head is a bit too distorted and small for my liking. I also find the detailed background to be a bit distracting.

It's a decent shot but not particularly special. Mike has many much better shots in his portfolio and I'm sure he'd agree with some of the above.
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duncan_g · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:13 pm Post subject:

Id disagree with some of your commets too...lol... I dont get what you mean about the lighting and shadows. The fish eye looks good IMO. But i do agree with the head size/foreground.
spose we have our different veiws!

dandantheadminman · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:18 pm Post subject:

yeh mike has even better shots, agreed, lol but imo that shot rules, I cant see anything wrong with it. the fisheye distortion adds to the interest imo

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