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27-APR-2008 COAmature

Weekends Off


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ctfchallenge05-May-2008 02:39
Wow Tommy. Your comments are deep. It was intentional to barely keep the shovel in the screen but I didn't realize I was doing it to add tension or drama. -Doug
ctfchallenge04-May-2008 13:39
Rod, it's the negative space thingy. I think the proportions are such that the excessive negative space is pushing the ten ton machine out of the frame. There is added tension in the cropping that shows tantilizing sections such as the yellow piece in the lower left corner. We as viewers are stressed by not being able to identify it. -tv
ctfchallenge04-May-2008 01:56
Thanks CJ. Maybe if I find time I'll play with it in PS and see what happens. -COAmature
ctfchallenge02-May-2008 17:01
I was going to take a picture of a Cat against a blue sky but you beat me to it Doug! I like yours although I might have increased the contrast and USM a bit, but that's just me - I guess I like strong colors on heavy equipment! :-) CJ
Guest 29-Apr-2008 21:13
Thanks for the encouraging comments guys. -Doug
ctfchallenge29-Apr-2008 18:48
Doug, you _have_ found something worthy and on topic. -Gerald
ctfchallenge29-Apr-2008 13:00
This CAT is dramatic. Nice crop.
Penny Street
Rod 29-Apr-2008 10:14
You've framed it just right Doug as this at first ordinary looking shot has something else happening. I can't put my finger on it but there's a tension in there that's making it work. Well done mate I can see you're putting lots of thought into your compositions lately & it's really paying off.
Guest 28-Apr-2008 18:27
Thanks Jano. This CAT is proof that I'm struggling to find something worthy and on topic. -COAmature
janewigginsphotography28-Apr-2008 17:55
Very nice! Love the clear blue sky. jano