![Photo Critique Dear Christian, please find attached 3 images and I would love to have them reviewed by you. Marc, thank you for your submission. I appreciate you complied […]](https://academy-of-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Moving-London-465x190.jpg "Moving London, train and passing by photo critique")
Photo Critique
Dear Christian,
please find attached 3 images and I would love to have them reviewed by you.
Marc, thank you for your submission. I appreciate you complied with my requirements of images sizes and self rating. it makes my job easier. let;s have a look. see my comments in italic fonts this time
Moving London
a) Content (6):
In terms of the object, it is not too new or interesting, however, the deliberate lack of sharpness demonstrates the speed of the city and the blurrness of the people the anonymity.
I believe your content is more interesting the way you presented it, I would rate is an 8 as the image is intriguing and interesting. Also the movement interpretation makes a relatively normal subject into a better one. well done.
b) Composition (4):
There are clear lines, ie from the bus that directs the viewer. The lack of clarity in terms of the composition might be due to the fact that we don’t have one person in the front (almost in line with the rule of thirds), but also two more on the side
Marc. I believe you underestimate yourself.The whole picture is well balanced and even if there are no classic rule, the image is attractive. I would give you a 6.
c) Image quality:
Well, this is one where Im interested in, because I can see that people might judge it as too blurry, even though everything is arranged by intention.
The blurry is obvious with intent and not an accident. I would rate this an 8, as this is more than photography, it is graphic art. There is a very easy way to staff this up, but you did not.
Train
a) Content (6)
While people have seen trains all along, the blurrness is something a little unique in combination of the sharpness of the rest. The man himself is not very sharp, because he is also in move, some kind of nervousness.
b) Composition (7):
Much clearer than Moving London. People look straight away at the guy. All clear lines, fairly well arranged.
c) IQ (7)
There is blurr where it is supposed to be, while also being tack sharp on other areas as needed.
All my comments are per the previous one, but the composition is not the best. There is a heavy disproportion on the side dark columns which disturb the image in my opinion. I would give you a 4 on the composition only and the rest will be 7.5-8
Passing By
a) Content(7)
The different perspective of people from the top rather than from the side gives this image a different content as to what we are used to on a daily basis.
I see some intention but i do not believe this is that interesting. Nothing happens. I recognise the intent to make images simple and bold, I like that, but in this case what do you want to tell me? I would rate the content as a 4
b) Composition (7.5)
Clear lines, rules of third, and the intentional blurness of the man shows some thinking behind it. The eye is well guided. However, the additional objects on the left and right of the couch are a little distracting. I should remove them next time J
i like clear lines, cannot see the rule of thirds, there too many elements here and there is no clear hierarchy. which one is more important than the other? couch, blurry man, diagonal concrete path? I am confused. Composition 5
c) IQ:
Again, hard for me to say.
for me as well. Nothing stands out, not interesting. I can see the intent but it takes a bit more to get something like that remarkable.
Would be glad, if you could let me know your thoughts and ideas, also on your website of course.
Kind regards,
Marc
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Marc Egelhofer
www.insight-outside-photography.com
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Marc
thank you for your submission. You have got skills. my suggestions is to diversify your subjects and do not stay on blur for long. The fact you are thinking about your photography as per above tells me you will be a great photographer. i saw your website and saw very similar images.
I have a question for you: why street photography only? that is the easy way to shoot. despite the artistic interpretation, street photography has limitations in terms of value …my opinion,
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Hi Marc many thanks for your submission today, My name is Simon I am one of the panel of judges for the academy of Photography, and I will be rating your work here today, and providing my own personal feedback for you.
Moving London
a) Content (7.5)
I do Like this image it stands out in a crowd and by simply changing the image colour as shown shows this, I am a fan of B&W with a hint of colour as long as its used right, this is a good example of that, content is clear, using a slightly long exposure, “I hope that you was not bothered by the met police”
b) Composition (5)
I like the overall composition it shows a well defined lines from the red bus to the road markings, though hard to place rule of thirds it’s still a great image.
c) Image quality (7)
Quality is defined in what you are trying to portray in this image, I would not say its about sharpness, its about photographing an effect that you clearly set out to achieve and did so, good job.
Train
a) Content (6.5)
Simple yet very effective I see a hint of simplicity mixed with negative space simple colours, and defined balance of symmetry, then to add the guy in the image to provide the image with definition, I like this image.
b) Composition (7)
Rule of thirds is here and here to stay, what draws the eye to the image, Colour, Lines The man simple, a perfect good job.
c) Image Quality (7)
Sharp where it needs to be, I would like to see some details in the darker areas, my be a little post processing, nothing to major. Good job
Passing By
a) Content(7)
I like the title again another very simple well thought out image taken, with just the right amount of long exposure to create this image into the it’s very own title.
I would say this image would appear to some people like myself but maybe not to others.
b) Composition (7)
Simple and effective composition here nicely done in B&W again another image I like
Shame about the diagonal line on the floor with out this it would have played a great rule of thirds image, again perhaps some post processing can remove that. Also the objects left and right I agree with Christian a little distracting , photoshop and remove for a real good image there.
c) Image quality
Again this is not everyone, I do like it the simplistic side of it the thought that this type of image happens thousands of times a day and goes unnoticed quite a lot.
Great effort
Marc
You have plenty of skill and thought in your work Im a fan already You clearly have chosen skills with a camera and thinking out simple but very effective images that work well, are eye catching and will get noticed. Keep taking pictures I can see you will go far.
I do know a lot of street photographers in the city, have you tried portraits or other forms of photography as well or have you chosen this field of photography for the time being?
All the best
Kind regards,
Simon
http://www.simoneverettphotographykent.co.uk
Title: Moving London
Content: 7
The content is interesting. It is clear there was in intention to capture the movement.
Composition: 6
Composition is not bad at all. I would prefer the group of people at the bottom left corner to be shifted to the right slightly to see how that would look. Overall it’s balanced well.
Image Quality: 8
Excellent IQ here. Indeed there is intention to show the movement with the hint of color contrasting to B&W. Nicely done.
Total Score: 7
Title: Train
Content: 6
This one is sorta above average for me on the content. While I don’t have any subways or transportation along these lines it might effect my content.
Composition: 6
Overall I believe the composition is done well. I would like to see the person shifted to the right slightly to get a full view. I may also lie down on my stomach and shoot wide to get a different perspective.
Image Quality: 6
Image is good. There really isn’t much texture to bring out detail in the columns or floors. It’s a pleasing photograph, but I think some post processing could be done to improve it some.
Total Score: 6
Title: Passing By
Content: 3
I cannot find anything interesting for myself on this photograph.
Composition: 4
I am confused if the man or the couch is the center of interest. When I look at the blurred male figure I follow the diagonal line right off the page at the top left corner.
Image Quality: 4
The more I look at the photograph I believe the couch is the center of interest. Mainly due because it’s what stands out the most in my eyes.
Total Score: 3.6
Comments
Hi Marc,
Thank you for submitting your photographs and rating them. I believe you have good photography/artistic skills which is evident in the first photograph. The first photograph is your best IMHO. The third photograph appears as if someone off the street took it. Your second photograph was good, but I think a little bit of post processing can really make it stand out even more 🙂
Keep taking photographs and experimenting Marc. Not every picture will appeal the same to everyone, but hopefully you have some insight from our critique here today.
Best of luck,
Kevin Hays
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