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Sep 23, 2010 14:21 |  #1

Took last Saturday. Another creative burst or just run of the mill. Thanks for your comments.


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Sep 23, 2010 14:24 |  #2

It's OK and certainly creative. I think it could benefit from a slightly tighter crop, just abit more background blur and straitening. Also, the stained glass at the top is distracting. Perhaps that can be cropped or removed in ps?




  
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Sep 23, 2010 14:38 |  #3

Thanks for the suggestion. Here's a crop and straightened version. BTW the first image was original right out of the camera.


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Sep 23, 2010 14:42 |  #4

Looks much better. Maybe abit of adjustments to correct color but overall I like it.




  
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Sep 23, 2010 15:29 |  #5

The candle could be straighter - both version seem titled (the first is a little more straight for me)
The crop could be better - Both versions cut the candle stand off at a point where I want to see more
The candle is slightly out of focus - Pretty much says it
The composition could be better - The candle in front of the couple and obstructing most of the groom. I would like to see both bride and groom. I really get more of the feeling the candle is in the way of my view than anything else.
The bokeh could be a little better - was this taken at around f4? It probably would've looked better at f1.8 or f2.0
The white balance is off - The photo need white balance correction it's a little tricky because of the different light sources (tungsten and candle light)

It's a good idea and with a little more attention to detail should come out better next time.




  
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Sep 23, 2010 19:45 |  #6

I like it except for the inevitable colour temperature cast. If it were mine, i'd keep the candle the same by masking and just dial everything else back. Underexposing the flame will also help give better flame definition.


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