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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: MattNQ on February 05, 2015, 06:10:39 pm

Title: The price of freedom
Post by: MattNQ on February 05, 2015, 06:10:39 pm: I've had this shot in my head for a while, & finally got around to having a go at it.
Didn't fix the curvature as it didn't seem to detract.
Not sure if the applied vignette is too heavy handed or not?

(http://mattlarsen.smugmug.com/Other/Walking-with-the-dead/i-rCJVfgX/0/L/P2011562_edit-L.jpg)
Title: Re: The price of freedom
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 05, 2015, 08:24:21 pm: It is a powerful image. The vignette is good, but perhaps a bit less would still work.
Title: Re: The price of freedom
Post by: John R on February 05, 2015, 11:42:44 pm: Quote from: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 05, 2015, 08:24:21 pm
It is a powerful image. The vignette is good, but perhaps a bit less would still work.

Agree with Eric. Fine image. Very powerful.

JR
Title: Re: The price of freedom
Post by: francois on February 06, 2015, 06:50:48 am: Yes, very powerful!

Military cemeteries are the best way to realize what the number of deaths really means! When I see these tombstones aligned, a feeling of dread runs through my body.
Title: Re: The price of freedom
Post by: RSL on February 06, 2015, 08:40:25 am: It's a fine shot, Matt. Heartbreaking. But that's the price, and if you refuse to fight when it's time to fight the results are even more heartbreaking.
Title: Re: The price of freedom
Post by: mezzoduomo on February 06, 2015, 09:00:27 am: Beautiful, moving shot, Matt. Thanks for sharing....
Title: Re: The price of freedom
Post by: sarrasani on February 06, 2015, 10:31:19 am: I generally like soft contrast as here.
But maybe a more brilliant white could work better here.
Perfect composition, ok the vignetting, and great subject choice.
All the best,
sandro