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Amna Al Shamsi
{K:21795} 10/25/2004
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Thanks alot Saeed...it makes sense ;-) now i have to re evaluate my work according to these points and check list you sent me yesterday.
Merci....and good luck to u too
amna
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 10/25/2004
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Hi,Amna
here are some advise for selecting your images for contest.
Choosing the right images for each category is crucial to winning a prize.
1. Your images MUST be in sharp focus, correctly exposed with good shadow and highly details where required and properly color balanced if they are to stand any chance of competing for a prize.
Focus
It doesn't matter how good an image is, if it isn't in focus it won't win. There's a difference between ?out of focus' and blur caused by a combination of movement and a slow shutter speed, These pictures you either love or hate but there is no doubting that they are technically excellent. This becomes especially evident when viewed as a large print rather than the small low image.
Exposure
Unless you are trying to achieve a special effect, exposure should be well balanced with good detail in both shadow and highlight areas. It is very easy to spot a badly exposed image and the judges will be looking for this.
Color Balance
With good film or digital cameras and readily available filters there is no excuse for submitting badly color balanced images. If you use a photo lab to produce your prints then they should automatically color balance your image for neutral blacks and whites. Many inkjet printers will produce a color cast, usually magenta, unless they are properly calibrated so be aware of this and color correct your printed images.
2. Composition is a key element of every great photograph so pay attention to this when you're taking a photograph. Occasionally it's not possible to achieve the strongest composition in camera. Where this is the case you can strengthen the composition at the printing stage by careful cropping.
Composition
The rule of thirds exists for good reason but it's a guide not a hard and fast rule. In many cases the strongest composition can be achieved by following it, but knowing when and how to break it can be the difference between a good and a great photograph.
Cropping
This is effectively a second chance to strengthen the composition of your images. Not every photograph can be taken with the strongest composition so crop your images carefully where the best composition has not been achieved or isn't the same shape as the full frame image. Good composition and careful cropping are vital tools in achieving maximum impact from an image.
Presentation
A well printed and presented image creates greater impact than a badly printed. It's obvious. You can produce a print up to A4 (21cm x 30cm) in size. This will show off your work much better than a small print. If you print your images properly then there is no need to mount them. Indeed mounted or oversized prints will be penalized in the judging and they also cause handling and storage problem. These are major considerations when handing so many entries. The judges are assessing your images not your presentation but at the end of the day a little care can make the difference between two closely matched portfolios or images.
AND FINALLY ??.
3. Follow the brief. Many amateur photographers feel that they can't compete with the professionals but this is quite simply wrong. The only difference between the amateur and professional entries is that the pros are better at selecting their portfolios.
Good luck,Saeed
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Elena Zabelina
{K:23212} 10/21/2004
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Wonderful landscape and very moody feeling. It looks like painting.
Thanks for a link.
Lena
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Sara M
{K:12411} 10/21/2004
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Nice Ammoun.
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Lori Stitt
{K:75282} 10/20/2004
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Beautifully lit golden hills,
wonderful mood!
Nice composition,
Lori ;)
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NN
{K:26787} 10/20/2004
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Wonderful landscape & lighting!
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 10/20/2004
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I like the warm colour,and the gradient level,well composed scene,Saeed
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Patrick Jacobson
{K:29151} 10/20/2004
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Stunning.. =) Enough said!! =))
Patrick J
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Fadel J
{K:13974} 10/20/2004
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Wonderfull lighting and colors! very beautifull scene Amna!
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Kim kyungsang
{K:14135} 10/20/2004
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Fabulous detail in this landscape.
Excellent composition.
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Khaled Mursi Hammoud
{K:54005} 10/20/2004
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Wonderful landscape Amna, the lighting and shades are beautiful, bye.
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Jan Symank
{K:22030} 10/19/2004
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A very nice composition with a great feeling of depth.
Bravo and regards
Jan
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Orazio Minnella
{K:49417} 10/19/2004
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Great landscape and eccellent shot.
Orazio
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Sergio Sánchez
{K:2350} 10/19/2004
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Nice composition, it really seems windy and cold.
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Maria José Barres
{K:11276} 10/19/2004
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Great landscape shot!
Good work.
greetings.
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Burak Tanriover
{K:16610} 10/19/2004
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very beautiful picture,the lighting is very nice.
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Roberto Carli
{K:13689} 10/19/2004
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Good composition,well composed,congrats!!!
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