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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/16/2006 8:51:01 AM
Hi Linda,
I was sort of kidding about the Hulk's picture on the bike. I had a feeling you didn't do that in Photoshop...although there's a lot of great stuff out there that folks have done in Photoshop.
:>)
I'm also in South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale), so I was aware of that event. It was enjoyable to view all your work. Are you doing photography as a full-time career?
Well, thanks for taking the time to write. Good luck with your photo work, and congratulations on all you've done that's brought you national (and worldwide) recognition on Usefilm.
Best Regards!
Tom Vernon
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Photo By: Linda Mac Donald
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 10:03:23 PM
Jeanette,
I wouldn't think something as simple as an escalator could be so interesting. However, you have an uncanny ability to bring the most mundane of the everyday world into a view that really puts a new perspective on it.
I love all of your work. I find it utterly amazing that you're able to let your eye see these things so easily. How are you able to train yourself to see in such a way. It's truly remarkable. I wish you could show us how you do it.
Best Regards!
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| Photo By: Jeanette Hägglund
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 9:00:31 PM
Love the shot...it's perfect...except the "fisheye" lens.
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| Photo By: Kostas Tzanetos
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 8:55:28 PM
Kostos,
I love all of your work. In all honesty however, this one - I don't understand. There's no story or substance and the depth of field focusing doesn't do much to divert my attention to anything interesting...even with the colors and textures.
Maybe I'm missing something here, but again...I just don't get it. Unlike all your other photos...to me, this one is pointless and should be removed from your portfolio. All the rest should be framed and displayed in major galleries.
Regards!
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| Photo By: Kostas Tzanetos
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 8:33:57 PM
OOPS! I meant the bottom one...silly me!
The BOTTOM ONE gets the vote.
Sorry.
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 8:32:52 PM
The top one's nice, but the bottom one is much more interesting...not to mention much less contrasty. The middle one balances them all. If we're judging your best technical work...I'd say the top one.
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| Photo By: Michael Kanemoto
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 8:24:31 PM
Hi Jim,
Surprising how times have changed. I remember when the Terminal Tower was the tallest building. I even worked at Higbee's. Then Erieview Plaza became the talk of the town. I probably wouldn't recognize the place today. By the way, do you still have that Canon AE-1 Program? Coincidentally, that was the first "professional" camera I got when I started taking pictures. It's a great camera...even today...(if you can find one without "shutter squeak", that is.)
:>)
Regards! (From another Clevelander)
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| Photo By: Jim Greenfield
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 8:10:45 PM
Very nice.
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| Photo By: Jim Greenfield
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 8:09:56 PM
Being from Cleveland, I recognize this immediately. I used to love strolling (and driving) throughout the Emerald Necklace. There are very few metropolitan parks around anymore that rival what we had back home. Thanks for bringing back the memories of an earlier childhood. It makes me want to return with my camera and snap a few pictures myself. By the way, you're right...a tripod would have made the shot perfect.
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| Photo By: Jim Greenfield
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 7:06:43 PM
Hi again David.
I asked you on one of your earlier shots (dolphins) if a polarizer would have helped underwater. I also wanted to ask about a haze filter. What are your thoughts? I love your portfolio. Your style is unique.
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| Photo By: David Hofmann
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 7:01:52 PM
David...
I love this photo very much! I have a question. Would a polarizer have helped or hurt the shot? I'm looking to try the same. Thanks.
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| Photo By: David Hofmann
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 6:47:53 PM
I love the picture very much...although a bit contrasty for my taste. The compostion is great. I don't care for the white vignetting around the edges. I think it's unecessary.
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| Photo By: hdw Photography
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 6:44:42 PM
Good shot. It conveys the image of the title exactly.
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| Photo By: hdw Photography
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 6:43:25 PM
Very nice photo.
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| Photo By: hdw Photography
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 6:42:28 PM
A difficult shot to light and capture. I know from experience.
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| Photo By: hdw Photography
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 6:39:19 PM
An extremely beautiful picture perfectly captured, but spoiled by the unecessary white frame.
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| Photo By: hdw Photography
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 5:51:14 PM
Mr. DeMille...I'm ready for my closeup...
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| Photo By: Linda Mac Donald
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 5:49:58 PM
Easy to spot. But the question is...did YOU add that? Hmmm?
Love your work.
Regards!
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| Photo By: Linda Mac Donald
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 5:47:25 PM
Good thing I caught this one. Great job Linda!
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| Photo By: Linda Mac Donald
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 5:44:32 PM
Priceless!
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| Photo By: Alan Orr
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 5:23:19 PM
Alan,
I don't care what low rated feedbacks were left for you. I wouldn't pay any attention to them. I can't belive ANYONE would leave you low ratings. All of your stuff is great. People want to read into it what they think it should be like. That's the problem...eveybody's a critic. They're just jealous because they don't have the talent you do. Go ahead...put your "WORST" stuff up on the web...I'll vote it a "10".
Regards!
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| Photo By: Alan Orr
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 5:13:51 PM
Perfect title...perfect picture...as always...
Honestly...do you ever take a "bad" picture?
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| Photo By: Alan Orr
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 5:11:34 PM
P.S. I just noticed...A Canon G-3? I can't believe you did that with a G-3! That's incredible!
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| Photo By: Alan Orr
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 5:09:37 PM
Picture perfect Alan...as always!
Yes, how DID you do it?
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| Photo By: Alan Orr
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 5:03:04 PM
Honest to God, you're the greatest photographer I've ever seen! Every shot simply AWESOME...one after another, after another...Do you teach classes on photography?
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| Photo By: Alan Orr
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 4:59:57 PM
Okay Alan...there'll be no soliciting "post cards" on this website...
Just kidding...but then again, it could be one...as always...
You're the best!
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| Photo By: Alan Orr
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 4:55:25 PM
You've just convinced me...I'm switching cameras immediately! I'm tossing my "old" junk as we speak...See the Minolta flying into the garbage...?
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| Photo By: Alan Orr
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 4:52:35 PM
Don't tell me you took that with a 135mm! It's amazing you got that close. I can't even get that good of a shot with a 300mm!
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| Photo By: Alan Orr
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 4:49:52 PM
You're the macro "King"!
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| Photo By: Alan Orr
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Critique By:
Tom Vernon (K:384)
1/14/2006 4:47:30 PM
Alan,
I'm running out of adjectives...
Somehow, "AWESOME" doesn't do justice to your work. I've said it too many times, and am sounding like a broken record. Honestly, don't you ever take a "terrible" picture? I sure haven't seen one yet! Probably your "worst" day with a camera, would be my "bliss"....Don't throw away any of your bad shots...I'll take those too.
:>)
Regards!
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