Monday, February 25, 2013

Partner Critique-Andrea Galvan


Photo #1
-Where is the pop of color?
The blue and orange painted windows were the pop of color in this image. 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 
Yes. The alternate point of view brings my attention to the color.

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?
Yes, the direction in which the photo is shot definitely gives a different perspective. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed?
The image seems well exposed. 

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?
The darks in the image are well balances to where you can still see what you
are looking at. The whites are vibrant as well. 

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?
I would rotate the image slightly to the right so it can feel more balanced/centered. 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?
I think of a mexican/folkloric place when I see this image 

-Overall, what do you think about the image?
I like how the orange and blue stand out amongst the neutral colors.

Photo #2
-Where is the pop of color?
The blue staircase is the pop of color. 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 
Yes, since the staircase is the main focus of the photo. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?
The composition is the center of the photo as well as the color, so I feel like the 
two are creating that balance. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 
Seems well exposed. 

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?
The shadows(darks) in the photo are properly toned. The photo seem like 
it has too much white balance. 

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?
I would maybe underexpose it a bit, to get more of the blue color to pop.

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?
The shadow and exposure of the sun against the 
concrete give a feeling of temperature. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image?
I like how the blue is the only color standing out in this photo. 

Photo #3
-Where is the pop of color?
The pop of color is in the blue trash can.

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 
Yes, as it is the only color popping out in the photo. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?
Yes, the image is focusing right on the trash can. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 
I feel it might be a bit over exposed. 

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?
The darks could have been slightly darker.

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?
I would underexpose it a bit, nothing else. 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?
I get a feeling of hot summer day, by the sun reflecting on the post. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image?
I would crop out more of the post to make the bin more of the focus. 
I feel like the post takes away from the main focus. 

Photo #4
-Where is the pop of color?
The red in the birds face is the pop of color. 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 
Yes, the red pops out and brings attention to the main subject of the photo. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?
Yes, it is very balanced; The two birds slightly looking at each other, while the bird with the pop of color is more predominant. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 
The image is well exposed. 

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?
The tones seems well balanced. The white spots on the bird's neck pops. 

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?
Nothing, I really like this image. 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?
Yes! The leafless trees give a feeling of winter/cold weather. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image?
I love this image!! 

Photo #5
-Where is the pop of color?
The pop of color is in the banner cutouts.

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 
Yes, the array of banners capture the attention in zig zag motion. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?
Yes, the banners running across the photo balance it out. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 
The image is well exposed. 

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?
The light tone seems a bit exposed in the sky. 

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?
I would have used a shallow depth of field to focus on the banners upfront,
while the pop of color from the rest of the banners would be out of focus but
still contributing to the color composition.  

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?
I think Fiesta when I see this image. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image?
I like the atmosphere vibe that this photo delivers. 

Photo #6
-Where is the pop of color?
The pop of color is found in the dog's collar as well as in his fur. 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 
Yes, dog's color itself is forming a shape against the dirt. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?
Yes, the dog is in focus allowing the shape composition to stand out and make the 
photo balanced. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 
The photo is well exposed. 

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?
The range of tones is well exposed in this image. 

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?
I wouldn't change anything in this photo. 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?
Very outdoorsy feeling, obviously. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image?
I like it. I love how the dog is willing to work with the photographer. 

Photo #7
-Where is the pop of color?
In the sign. 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 
Yes, the color is right behind the curvilinear lines. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?
Yes, the busy color and lines are offset by the plainness of the sky. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 
well exposed. 

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?
They are both well balanced. You can still see the detail in the dark tones. 

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?
I would have centered the whole sign to sit right behind the curvilinear lines. 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?
It evokes a sneaky kind of feeling. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image?
It has a nice pop of color.

Photo #8
-Where is the pop of color?
In the orange doors.

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 
Yes the doors themselves are part of the framing. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?
Yes, the rest whole frame is visible and balanced. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 
The image is well exposed. 

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?
The white in the wall still holds a bright color, while the shadows look dark enough. 
-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?
It gives a historic feeling. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image?
I like the angle in which the photo is taken and that the orange stands out against 
the walls. 

Photo #9
-Where is the pop of color?
The yellow beak pops out in this photo. 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 
If the duck was about to open its beak, then yes the stop motion was in the color of the beak. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?
Yes, small duck in the background balances it out. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 
The exposure seems well balanced. 

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?
The white is bright enough, while the dark in the mud still shows detail. 

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?
I would have omitted the rock in the left side as to not distract from the main duck. 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?
Very nature like feeling. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image?
I like how the duck is in focus while the background is not so much. 

Photo #10
-Where is the pop of color?
The dogs fur pops out as well as the sky. 

-Did the pop of color make sense in this composition? 
Yes the dog is to the rights, contributing to the rule of thirds. 

-Is the composition balanced? If so, what elements are creating the balance?
Yes, dog  makes the composition balanced, since there is nothing next to it
distracting from it. 

-What is the exposure like? Well exposed? Over exposed? Under exposed? 
The image is well exposed.

-What about the range of tones (lights and darks) in the image?
The tones seems well balanced as well. 

-What would you change about it if you would have taken the image?
I would have blurred the background out and focused on the dog. 

-Does this image evoke a mood or feeling?
I think of a day at the park when i see this photo. 

-Overall, what do you think about the image?
I like that the dog stands out and gives shape. 

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