Rock On Ice

#1 is a very busy shot. The eye is pulled in all sorts of directions. However, I can't think of a way that I would improve it.

#2 would look much better if there weren't tread marks from the Zamboni machine on the ice. A little hint of movement on the skater's part would be nice too. Perhaps a slightly slower shutter speed for some blur?

I really like the first photo - it has energy and movement, a nice feeling of depth and some nice colours. Personally I'm not keen on the second one, it seems to lack everything the first one has.

I really like both of these, there are slight imperfections but given the overall quality, I think that I could live with them.

i also like both

I kinda like the 'tyre tracks' in the second shot - it really grunges it up and changes the feel completely. The skater does seem just a bit too dark, though.

The first shot is lovely & bright with good sharpness, but the composition doesn't feel right - I think like the first reply says, it's got a bit too much going on. Did you get any close shots on the dancers? A tight crop on just one of them would be gorgeous.

I really like the second shot. I think it works well as a silhouette. It has an artsy and dramatic feel. I'm okay with the skate marks. They give a workout feel.

joedlh wrote in post #10766745
#1 is a very busy shot. The eye is pulled in all sorts of directions. However, I can't think of a way that I would improve it.

#2 would look much better if there weren't tread marks from the Zamboni machine on the ice. A little hint of movement on the skater's part would be nice too. Perhaps a slightly slower shutter speed for some blur?

Thank you for your critique. As you said, it's beyond my control and I wish I could do better!

JoYork wrote in post #10768467
I really like the first photo - it has energy and movement, a nice feeling of depth and some nice colours. Personally I'm not keen on the second one, it seems to lack everything the first one has.

Yes,I personally like the first one too, especially those lined spot light. However, they were moving too fast and this is the best I can shot.
The second one want to express something different. Maybe it's a wrong decision to put them together.
Thank you anyway.

Lineypi wrote in post #10769486
I kinda like the 'tyre tracks' in the second shot - it really grunges it up and changes the feel completely. The skater does seem just a bit too dark, though.

The first shot is lovely & bright with good sharpness, but the composition doesn't feel right - I think like the first reply says, it's got a bit too much going on. Did you get any close shots on the dancers? A tight crop on just one of them would be gorgeous.

Totally agree. Actually I sat in the first row the middle position. I tried to change my position in the 2nd show, but I still like this one after comparison.

Another problem is the light on site is too dark, I used a 70-300mm f4-5.6, and switch to auto ISO so that I can barely took the pic.

The light on the second one is out of my control.:')

ThomasOwenM wrote in post #10769719
I really like the second shot. I think it works well as a silhouette. It has an artsy and dramatic feel. I'm okay with the skate marks. They give a workout feel.

Thank you！You kind of understood me.

I like them both. #1 is really nice. Like how therye all in a row. Nice shootin!

joedlh wrote in post #10766745
#1 is a very busy shot. The eye is pulled in all sorts of directions. However, I can't think of a way that I would improve it.

Agree. Try a 4:5 horizontal aspect ratio and crop out the right side (guitarist and his stage). The second, in-focus skater should occupy center of the frame and would make the composition more engaging.

ThomasOwenM wrote in post #10769719
I really like the second shot. I think it works well as a silhouette. It has an artsy and dramatic feel. I'm okay with the skate marks. They give a workout feel.

Robbin.De.Hu wrote in post #10771008
Thank you！You kind of understood me.

Love the idea of textured background courtesy of skating marks but the tire marks are distracting. It takes away from the 'flattened frame' illusion of the silhouetted figure against textured background (which I personally dig and have been searching for an opportunity myself whenever I can).

Really like the 2nd pic! well done

Mu Eugene wrote in post #10775295
Agree. Try a 4:5 horizontal aspect ratio and crop out the right side (guitarist and his stage). The second, in-focus skater should occupy center of the frame and would make the composition more engaging.
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Thank you for your suggestion. How about this?

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