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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Josh-H on November 15, 2008, 10:57:45 pm

Title: War!
Post by: Josh-H on November 15, 2008, 10:57:45 pm

Canon EOS 1DSMK3 w/ 300mm F2.8L IS ISO100 @ F2.8 RAW - PP in Lightroom 2.1 & CS3

Constructive comments and criticisms welcome.

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Title: War!
Post by: BernardLanguillier on November 16, 2008, 07:15:29 am

Josh,

Obviously a great timing and a scene that conveys a very strong message!

On the downside, I am not too fond of the Bokeh produced by that lens. My eyes keep being attracted by the out of focus areas in the upper part of the image. I guess that I feel a certain lack of isolation of the main subject on its background also.

Cheers,
Bernard

Title: War!
Post by: francois on November 16, 2008, 10:15:15 am

Quote from: BernardLanguillier

…On the downside, I am not too fond of the Bokeh produced by that lens. My eyes keep being attracted by the out of focus areas in the upper part of the image. I guess that I feel a certain lack of isolation of the main subject on its background also.

Cheers,
Bernard

I agree with your comment, the Bokeh - especially behind the lions - is disturbing. The attitude of the four (?) lions is a strong point and Josh captured the decisive moment.