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krillen
Oct 17, 2003, 8:41 PM
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1.) Nice focus. Tack sharp 2.) I find the spotter not spotting, distracting. IT draws attention to the fact that the climb is easy. This robs the shot of the emotional tension. 3.) I would bring the left side in a bit, to move the climber to the rule of 3rds spot in the upper left corner (ao at least closer to it). 4.) good bright colours 5.) perhaps more shot on the right side?
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melekzek
Oct 29, 2003, 10:09 PM
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I pretty much will go with the previous comments, especially nice "very" sharp picture, uninteresting almost "posing" position, and some more frame space from the right, it is too tight agound the boulder. The only thing I can add, is the unattentive spotter. Well, it is part of the "action" problem, he is almost done and topping out. Heck, even a little later, while he is topping out might be more interesting. Very nice colors, but the green seems lost, it would add a lot if you had some more joyful green captured. Maybe a red/blue tshirt :roll: for the spotter will bring him a little forward, he seems lost
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climbsomething
Oct 30, 2003, 7:52 AM
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I'll join the chorus... CONS The scene is too... static, is the word? The climber doesn't seem to be busting much of a move, and the spotter looks disinterested. (Actually, the spotter is who detracts more- he's just standing there.) Framing around the boulder is pretty tight, especially on the right. Panned out just a little more to the right would be nice. Maybe a little more sky, too. PROS Good focus, and a pretty, calming setting. (tall plushy grass is such a rarity in my part of the world) Again, I'd like to see more of it. And here's a random comment, but- I like that the rock isn't splattered with chalk, like a buncha birds shat on it. That really irks me about boulders in general ;) and I appreciate that it isn't passed on in this pic.
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akornylak
Oct 30, 2003, 11:16 AM
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This has some possibility. The boulder gets good light and is accessible from many angles. The first thing I would do is to try a wide-angle lens, say 24mm or smaller focal length, and get in closer and above the boulder from the same side. Those nice parallel cracks on the boulder will converge to the horizon. Now get a shot with the subject's face, and get the spotter and pad out of there. Try it and post it here!
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biff
Nov 5, 2003, 8:11 PM
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thanks for the comments .. unfortunatly there is now a foot of snow on the boulder .. it might melt for a while during the winter and I can get back there an get some climbing in and take some more shots. The Big Rock is a very photogenic place, the rock is such a cool colour, the sky is usually bright blue .. it is a really neat place.
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tenn_dawg
Nov 7, 2003, 1:39 AM
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In reply to: thanks for the comments .. unfortunatly there is now a foot of snow on the boulder .. it might melt for a while during the winter and I can get back there an get some climbing in and take some more shots. The Big Rock is a very photogenic place, the rock is such a cool colour, the sky is usually bright blue .. it is a really neat place. A FOOT of snow? Must be nice, apparently, we're not having winter in the south this year. It hasn't dipped below 50 yet, and today was a balmy 75. Travis
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