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[SI] XXXI Critique
I found this assignment produced a group of visually appealing photos;
there is not a submitted image that I cannot appreciate at some level. But I do believe that, by and large, the theme of the Mandate was not adequately imparted. All the photos depict local scenery, but less than half - to my way of seeing - depict local culture. Here are my thoughts: Jim Kramer Nice photograph of scenery and architechture. I like the composition and the exposure. This is a very good photograph, but I do not get a sense of place from this image. Al Denelsbeck Nice image. The scenery is depicted well, and the leisurely pursuit of the people there is documented. I'd have liked to seen a tighter composition on the fishermen. I find the scenery to be secondary to the activity. You've imparted the theme of the Mandate effectively. Nice work! Bowser This image reminds me of Winogrand's famous college football photograph - the one where you can see all 22 players in the same frame. I think this image imparts a sense of culture very well. I'd like to have seen a bit more of a Local identifier, even if by way of seeing an Anytown Rec League or Anytown Elementary School t-shirt or banner. You could probably crop out most of the grassy area in the foreground. Nice work! Alan Browne Another image that is a wonderful photograph of scenery, bu does little to impart local culture. I also find it bothersome that you PS'd out a street sign, but I realize that is a very subjective and very individual ethical issue to be decided by each photographer according to his own choice. I do wonder, though, if the street sign might have imparted some identifier of locality. Doug Payne This appears to be an Amish one-room schoolhouse some where in or around Lancaster County, Pennsylvania or perhaps in the Midwest (USA). You've captured both the Local and the Culture in this image; you've fulfilled the Mandate well. Great job! Rich Pos There is a very strong nautical theme going on in this image, but I think it serves as a local but not cultural identifier. This is a beach area scene. Yesterday, I drove through several beach towns along the Maryland and Delaware coastline. Each town had its own sense of place, some being party towns while others were family retreats. This image needs some sort of cultural identifier. The technical elements of this photograph are quite strong. Nice image! Ken Nadvornick I am really exited about this image. The fields and mountains, even the vehicles on the two-lane road, impart a wonderful sense of place. The chapel and the Pause, Rest, Worship sign provide a cultural reference. Also, your camera provides better EXIF data than mine! Fantastic interpretation of the Mandate, and a technically strong image. Great work! Joseph Kewfi Another good interpretation of the Mandate. This is some type of small-town, outdoor market. I think the photo would be a bit stronger if we could tell what type of item was being bartered. I think a polarizing filter to cut the glare on the glass case would have been of great value when making this image. Still, its very good work that fulfills the Mandate nicely! Vic Mason This image provides a strong visual representation of an industrial locale. While I think there may be a story about how this type of facility affects area residents, there is nothing here to identify the Culture of this place. Technically, the image is strong and the composition dramatic. Interesting image! Mike Henley This is a very nice photograph of a very old neighborhood. Unfortunately, it is not able to be determined where in the world this old neighborhood may be found. All I can tell from this image is that it was taken in an alley. There is not Local identifier and not Culture identifier. However, as a photograph it is technically quite strong and composed nicely! Michael J Hoffman There is nothing more Maryland than steamed crabs and cold beer. This image was made at the Port Deposit crab feast, but you will find similar goings-on on any summer weekend here in the Free State. Technically, I used a slight hint of fill flash manually set on my Canon 420EZ to get a reflection off the steam rising from the crabs. Colm Gallagher This is a nice wildlife photo, but I'm not sure is see the connection between the image and the mandate. Christianity is obviously observed wherever this image was made, but that iconic reference is too broad to give the image a sense of specific locale. The Dave I like this image, but it tells me nothing about the location other than what it looks like. What are the people here like; what activitiies to they enjoy? Definitely a frameworthy image! Bret Douglas Interesting aerial photo. The sense of location among the Georgia pines is strong, but what are you saying about the culture? Is there a reason some graves are on one side of the church and some on the other. I don't think segregation worked quite that way (black and white burial grounds would have been more completely seperated). I'm not getting the cultural connection. The photo is technically very strong, as we might well expect from Bret and the Fabulous EOS 1V! Matt Clara A busy downtown Chicago night. This photograph is strong on every level and hits on both aspects of the Mandate. Excellent! Parv I'n not sure where this is, but in this case I'm not sure it matters. Vintage car show, Main St, Anytown, USA. It seems to fit the Mandate well. Good job! |
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