Mariachi
Close up of musicians hand an guitarron19 total reviews
Comment from ADCPHOTO
I really love the concept of this photo and you have taken it really nicely. The close cropping of the hand and the instrument really work well. The flash might be a little to harsh but it is good. Overall I really like it and, maybe if you run it through some digial touching up, you can try to soften the edges to give it a dreamy look. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2008
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I really love the concept of this photo and you have taken it really nicely. The close cropping of the hand and the instrument really work well. The flash might be a little to harsh but it is good. Overall I really like it and, maybe if you run it through some digial touching up, you can try to soften the edges to give it a dreamy look. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2008
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Thank you so very much for your generous review and you suggestions. The harsh light is not a flash but the curse of a photographer: stage light. There was one of the big professional spotlight laying on the musician. I have the harsh area already burned. I hope you don't mine but I disagree with the dreamy look. It just won't go along with the reality. of the job. In my point of view it would be more a catalog or postcard immage or may a immage a tourist would take. Sorry, but even if I disagree I appreciate your input.
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No problem, thats what we are here to do, critique, and try to help. You are welcome and hope to see more!
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Thanks for understanding. I agree. For sure you will see more.
Comment from ahsanzia
Very interesting photo with some wonderful and vibrant colors. I like how you have composed the frame with the hand on the side. However the hand seems a bit soft on focus and the light is bit harsh. Seems like you have used flash for this photo...Overall nice capture. Thanks for sharing.
Initial Impact:4
Creativity:5
Presentation:5
Center of Interest:4
Lighting:4
Story Telling:5
Technical Skills:4
Technique:4
Color Harmony/contrast:5
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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Very interesting photo with some wonderful and vibrant colors. I like how you have composed the frame with the hand on the side. However the hand seems a bit soft on focus and the light is bit harsh. Seems like you have used flash for this photo...Overall nice capture. Thanks for sharing.
Initial Impact:4
Creativity:5
Presentation:5
Center of Interest:4
Lighting:4
Story Telling:5
Technical Skills:4
Technique:4
Color Harmony/contrast:5
Comment Written 30-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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Thanks for your throuought and kind review. No I haven't used flash. It's the curse of a photographer: Stage light. There was a big spotlight on the musician. You see it on the Guitarron to but there. I have already burned the area. Evidently not enough.
Comment from lorac1
This close-up has strong initial impact. It is well composed, and rather unusual. The lighting is good, giving nice contrast. There is much story telling ability.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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This close-up has strong initial impact. It is well composed, and rather unusual. The lighting is good, giving nice contrast. There is much story telling ability.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind and generous review.
Comment from ZenTrip
Lovely rhythm and tone you've established with the design of the instrument and the hand, cleo.
Composition just falls into place for me. When I lived in Texas, we often spent weekends in San Antonio or some of the Mexican border towns like Tijuana, Rio, etc. And one of the highlights of the evening would be eating in an outside restaurant and listening to the strolling Mariachi players.
Or sometimes in just walking down the street one would encounter a strolling group of singers. Always entertaining and special.
Brings back some wonderful memories I haven't thought of in some time.
And, forgot to mention, your colors are so festive and rich, very much like being there.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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Lovely rhythm and tone you've established with the design of the instrument and the hand, cleo.
Composition just falls into place for me. When I lived in Texas, we often spent weekends in San Antonio or some of the Mexican border towns like Tijuana, Rio, etc. And one of the highlights of the evening would be eating in an outside restaurant and listening to the strolling Mariachi players.
Or sometimes in just walking down the street one would encounter a strolling group of singers. Always entertaining and special.
Brings back some wonderful memories I haven't thought of in some time.
And, forgot to mention, your colors are so festive and rich, very much like being there.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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Thank you so much I appreciate your review very much. As allways you are kind and understanding.
I'm happy to have brought back some pleasant memories.
[If you liked San Antonio you should try the Yucatan sometimes]
Comment from Dazzleme
Nicely done with the angle for th is. Your focus is ok here and the technique for the shot works well. Just a bit of bright spots in the areas I have marked here.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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Nicely done with the angle for th is. Your focus is ok here and the technique for the shot works well. Just a bit of bright spots in the areas I have marked here.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate your kind words and inputs. I know these areas are bright. I have already burned them. These big professional spotlights are a curse for the photographer.
Comment from Anne
What a neat up close picture. I like the way you took this. The lighting, focus and detail in the picture are excellent. Bet it would be interesting to hear him play. Excellent picture. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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What a neat up close picture. I like the way you took this. The lighting, focus and detail in the picture are excellent. Bet it would be interesting to hear him play. Excellent picture. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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Thank you Anne, I appreciate your kind and generous review. Yes it is a pleasure to hear him play. He also sings.
Comment from Gira
thanks for the explanation about this work.I really did not know anything like that.the hand expresses all about the love for music.the picture is clear with good focus,the subject is new and the angle is very nice to show the importance of the topic.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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thanks for the explanation about this work.I really did not know anything like that.the hand expresses all about the love for music.the picture is clear with good focus,the subject is new and the angle is very nice to show the importance of the topic.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2008
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Thank you very much for your kind and generous review.
Comment from mtngal
Even with the clear focus, you can feel the rhythm being tapped out by your capture of his fingers on the instrument. Interesting angle and aspect that you chose for this photo. Great composition
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2008
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Even with the clear focus, you can feel the rhythm being tapped out by your capture of his fingers on the instrument. Interesting angle and aspect that you chose for this photo. Great composition
Comment Written 29-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2008
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Thank you for your kind and generous review.
Comment from A-one
Impact 4.5
Creativity 4.5
Color 4.5
Content 4.5
Technique 4.5
Composition 4.5
Additional Comments: Good composition and lighting. I find it difficult to see what it is the hand is doing, other than reaching for something. Is he playing the instrument in the comment. It is difficult to tell, if that is the case. Maybe it is just me? Good luck in the contest.
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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2008
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Impact 4.5
Creativity 4.5
Color 4.5
Content 4.5
Technique 4.5
Composition 4.5
Additional Comments: Good composition and lighting. I find it difficult to see what it is the hand is doing, other than reaching for something. Is he playing the instrument in the comment. It is difficult to tell, if that is the case. Maybe it is just me? Good luck in the contest.
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Comment Written 29-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2008
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Thank you. I appreciate your kind review and your good wishes.
He is doing nothing. He is waiting for his part.
Comment from tamanmitu
Interesting composition with it?s focus on this angle of close-up. A very thought provoking image. This is a wonderful photograph worthy of special note. The colors and clarity are awesome in this shot.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2008
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Interesting composition with it?s focus on this angle of close-up. A very thought provoking image. This is a wonderful photograph worthy of special note. The colors and clarity are awesome in this shot.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2008
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Thank you. I appreciate your kind and generous review.