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Beach Kiss - Beach Shadows

This is a discussion on Beach Kiss - Beach Shadows within the Critiques forums, part of the Photography & Fine art photography category; I'd be curious to know what people think of these shots that I recently took at Venice Beach California. Thanks! ...

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    I'd be curious to know what people think of these shots that I recently took at Venice Beach California.

    Thanks!

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    Question which type of camera?

    The shadow one seems to be a little noisy.. did you have a high ISO, what type of camera did you use? Maybe it's just the fact that the file has to be under 100kb...

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    PS: the reflection in the sand is really really really cool.
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    In the second pic, one of the shadows looks like it's the photographer. I think that it kind of substracts from the pic's majesty. I'd crop it out.

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    As contrary as it sounds, the essential aspect of good silhouette or shadow photos is sharp edges and great detail. This is missing in the kiss shot. A better angle with more detail in the facial profiles, as well as avoiding the complete merging of the face shadows would help.

    The other shot compositionally is too tight at the left and top with a partial foot and sandal too close to the edge of the frame.

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    Wow tough crowd. LOL - I did ask, and I appreciate and agree with some of the criticism. I find it's really hard to be objective about one's own work whereas it's easy to critique other people.

    the essential aspect of good silhouette or shadow photos is sharp edges and great detail.
    That would be about the only comment that I'd feel comfortable debating. That is a sweeping statement there tegan, and is false in my opinion. Primarily this is false because you are not taking into consideration the quality of light producing the shadow or edge detail. Softer light produces softer shadows and softer edge detail.

    Just curious, for the second shot, I actually prefer the shot as a horizontal.

    Does anyone have an opinion on it?

    Thx!

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    I think the second shot is really neat ! I would crop out the photographers shadow though. I agree that it takes away from the impact of the picture !
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