I appreciate the critique! I will say I actually did almost go with a crop but liked the wide angle cinematic vibe. It’s quite interesting to see someone else’s interpretation of a personal shot. Something that’s interesting is how the direction the minifig is facing can change what the shot is about. If one sees the minifig facing the camera, it is approaching a dark tunnel of unknown. However, if one sees the minifig looking toward the light, the excess amount of darkness on the sides becomes somewhat unnecessary. Fun stuff!
I appreciate the critique! I will say I actually did almost go with a crop but liked the wide angle cinematic vibe. It’s quite interesting to see someone else’s interpretation of a personal shot. Something that’s interesting is how the direction the minifig is facing can change what the shot is about. If one sees the minifig facing the camera, it is approaching a dark tunnel of unknown. However, if one sees the minifig looking toward the light, the excess amount of darkness on the sides becomes somewhat unnecessary. Fun stuff!
Ah! You're subject *is* facing the camera walking towards the dark!
I read it the other way.
Very interesting! I'm glad you liked my reading. I enjoyed your photo quite a bit as you can tell.
A really high standard of work here. Reading your interpretations was definitely very insightful, thanks!
Thanks! It's hard to pick winners when just looking over photos, I find.
It's when I break them down that I really begin to appreciate what went into them but also helps me clearly see what had more.
I wonder if I should do these kinds of critiques periodically. My first endeavor with an "in the style of" approach was really well received.
It feels like a really good exercise to do. I need to remember to pose some of those questions to myself before shooting!
And yes I think doing this sort of thing more often would be a good idea