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12-OCT-2006

1st: Girl and Chandelier ~ by Gaurav Rayal

Konica-Minolta DiMAGE A200
1/320s f/4.5 at 8.3mm iso200 full exif

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Konica Minolta Users16-Oct-2006 10:38
For me, this is almost a fantastic shot. I say almost (and it is a good photo) because it has a lot going for it, the composition would be perfect if she was facing into the frame. There's always that element of wanting to see where they're heading - if she was going straight down the corridor... even better, as you can just make out a door at the end, but a creepy & dark walk to get there. As it is, she's leaving the scene which makes the scene and the subject unconnected. Despite this niggle, its still a good one. Dunc
Richard Bird15-Oct-2006 17:51
Great shot! Very strong composition, excellent use of lighting. I like this one a lot.
Konica Minolta Users14-Oct-2006 20:26
Dont know how to clone out. It was the best shot from the little space. Will leave it as it. Though I did try to use clone out in GIMP but unfortunately help files are not installed. Any way I will leave it as is for this gallery. personally the third one is not that bad it kind of provides some additional depth and continuity to girls walking path.

--Gaurav
cbses 14-Oct-2006 19:42
Yes, very noce capture. Comp is very good, excellent use of light to frame the subject. Hint of detail in the dark areas works well.
Mike might be on to something about the third light. Certainly not bad the way it is, but might be worth a shot.
Great image.
Bob
Konica Minolta Users14-Oct-2006 12:53
I really like this one also.
The composition is good, the balance of lighting well controlled and the hint of old architecture in the shadows works well.
The only thing I'd suggest is doing something with the cropped 3rd light, perhaps clone out?
Mike.
Konica Minolta Users14-Oct-2006 09:11
Execellent blend of Natural & artificial lights. Your explanation has made this nicely composed shot even better.
Best of luck

zahid Niaz
Konica Minolta Users13-Oct-2006 21:24
To your surprise, It is the sun light from the window on the back side. The light made me focus on the girl and the quick exposure also helped bringing out the glowing chandeliers.

--Gaurav
michael7313-Oct-2006 19:34
Good composition, I think. I like the way the girl 'could' be lit by the chandelier. The title says it all