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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/19/2005 6:17:10 PM
This is very nicely done! The composition and lighting is perfect! I take it this is done in your new studio?
I am getting our new apartment setup soon and am thinking about purchasing indoor lighting as well. What is a good kit to start with for a new learner?
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| Photo By: Jessica Dittmer
(K:477)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/18/2005 1:47:33 PM
Great exposure to get the effect! I imagine it was great patience that got you the shot. Congrats.
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| Photo By: Akira Yamaguchi
(K:1163)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/18/2005 7:42:38 AM
Wonderful, just wonderful!
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| Photo By: Raf D
(K:9223)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/18/2005 7:36:38 AM
I like your porfolio. Your photos seem very snap shottish and have a very personal/imtimate style to it, each representing a special moment in your life. Thanks for sharing.
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| Photo By: Katrina Ingraham
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/18/2005 5:41:36 AM
This is very interesting composition. You are very observant. For the camera shake, may I suggest to use a bean bag? You can lean it over the rail and it works as good as a tripod. Even when I use a tripod now, I just put the bean bag over the tripod and camera on the bag. It works well for shots up to 4 seconds. Haven't tried anything longer than that cos my D70 doesn't do long exposure well (noise).
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| Photo By: * James *
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/18/2005 5:31:06 AM
Wonderful scenery!
I have some questions to ask about your journey. We have been talking about going to Guangxi a lot but never made it. When you were there, was it easy to navigate between locations? Was accomodation in-expensive? Place tourist friendly?
Thanks in advance.
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| Photo By: * James *
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/16/2005 6:09:50 AM
A fiery image you have here! Love the way you handled the background and the lighting on the petals. The only thing I would say is that I wish the anther to be in focus.
Did you do this with natural lighting or lamps?
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| Photo By: Kim Culbert
(K:37070)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/16/2005 6:05:57 AM
You got a majestic looking image here. Congrats! The inclination of the wall seems to slightly lead out of the image, but then maybe it is just me. Very beautiful image nonetheless. Congrats!
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| Photo By: AAT SA
(K:4565)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/16/2005 5:50:16 AM
Ummm I am not sure which photo you are comparing to. But I really like the interaction between the rock, water and the wave washed sand. It may just be me, but the washed out sky throws me off just slightly. Very nice photo nonetheless.
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| Photo By: Karen Dove
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/16/2005 4:26:42 AM
Good eyes Stefan! This is very creative.
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| Photo By: Stefan Engström
(K:24473)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/16/2005 3:52:16 AM
This looks like a bridge that revealed itself to take you to a mystical place, and is very far from boring. I only wish the crop is a little looser so I can see the full curve of the rocks. (maybe it was not possible?)
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| Photo By: p e t a .
(K:18700)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/15/2005 2:21:54 PM
Don't know how you got it but the result is very successful! I am drawn to study every bird in the image and the overall composition flows across very well. Congrats!
I am not sure which photo you are comparing this one to but I think it is very good.
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| Photo By: Patrick Jacobson
(K:29151)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/15/2005 1:22:30 PM
You have great eyes to see an image out of this reflection! The photo is already amazing but I got a suggestion for fun: the gold has such a large contrast against the background that you could slow the shutter to let it "paint" its own composition.
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Photo By: ventrix drogo
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/15/2005 7:53:18 AM
Very good moment! Congrats!
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| Photo By: LUCA FERSINI
(K:57)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/13/2005 5:09:52 PM
Question about all of your photos: have you thought about making sculptures out of these, and install them with light boxes?
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| Photo By: Barry Walthall
(K:5312)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/13/2005 9:38:45 AM
This is a clever shot. But the red bricks are stealing attention from the subject. May I suggest to re-visit at a different time to balance the two?
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| Photo By: Mark Collier
(K:543)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
4/23/2005 12:40:18 PM
Congradulations! This image is very overwhelming. It really sticks and stays in my mind.
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| Photo By: Larry Donnelly
(K:644)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
3/24/2005 6:42:22 AM
So smooth....seems almost sensual. I really like this one
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| Photo By: AAT SA
(K:4565)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
3/24/2005 5:39:15 AM
Very nice image Dave. There has been many imagse of this situation but I find this one having the most pull.
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| Photo By: Dave K
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
3/24/2005 3:33:03 AM
Nice composition. I like the curves of your body, in photographic sense I mean. Took me a minute to figure out what it is.
I am writing mainly cos I saw you asking about the Nikon D70. I got one myself since 8 months ago and have been shooting more photos ever since. I would say, for the one out of ten photos I get out of my Nikon Coolpix 4500, I only need to shoot once with the D70, because I have more control over the exposure.
If you have not been using an SLR previously, there may be a bit of a learning curve tho once you learn the control, it is a great tool for making photos.
I would recommend this camera over the Canon, as it is the only camera other than the Olympus that has sensor dust control. Olympus actually uses ultrasonics to shake dust specks off the sensor while Nikon uses software to take out dusts. (You will have to get Nikon Capture.)
I would also suggest you to get better lens than the 18~70mm that comes in the package. One thing to note tho, is that the camera weighs a lot and hurts my back after an afternoon of wandering. (Tho I am in bad shape)
Anymore questions, write me at float@netvigator.com. I had a lot of trouble choosing camera cos it was difficult to find information and I wish you don't have to do the same.
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| Photo By: Andrea Harris
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
12/24/2004 5:16:08 PM
You have great eyes, John! Very nice photo!
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| Photo By: John Lamb
(K:9687)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
12/24/2004 5:11:16 PM
Wow you are living in photography heaven! Brilliant shot!
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| Photo By: James Hager
(K:6285)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
12/21/2004 3:12:47 AM
This is spectacular! Love the colors and the contrast!
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| Photo By: Jeff Cartwright
(K:52046)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
12/21/2004 2:51:10 AM
A spectacular photo! Love the texture/smoothness of the reflection on the water. I am a bit undecided on the composition...wish the brick wall could be excluded, like your other one.
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| Photo By: ade mcfade
(K:12388)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
11/14/2004 2:33:53 PM
Brilliant shot in every way! How did you do it without any lens flare?
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| Photo By: Laurie J. Herndon
(K:5338)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
11/14/2004 11:54:17 AM
Love the colors and the simplicity. I'd like to see the whole "nut" in the shot. Very nice photo!
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| Photo By: Hector Oliveros
(K:0)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
10/26/2004 9:08:45 AM
Whoa very atmospheric. I find the two trucks on the left and right a bit distracting but the ambience is great otherwise.
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| Photo By: Robert Levy
(K:413)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
9/28/2004 1:29:07 AM
Like the curves very much. Tho I wish to include more of the building in the image. Very nice colors and tone!
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| Photo By: John Bohner
(K:8368)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
8/30/2004 2:20:16 AM
Oooo the colors!
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| Photo By: Fabio Keiner
(K:81109)
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Critique By:
Alvin Mak (K:1737)
8/30/2004 2:08:21 AM
This is my favorite in your porfolio. It is almost surreally calm. What is the bamboo structure over the boat?
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| Photo By: Yusman Budiawan
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