My Assignment

[Matthew James Norman]

Hi all,
I'd love some feedback on the image I posted for the Ghetto lighting assignment. I took it using the light from a streetlamp coming through the window. I really am pleased with it - it's possibly one of the best images I've ever taken, especially being one that I've set up in this way. I don't usually take still life.

[spellbound]

Interesting subject and nice colours. Like it!

[jiminyClickit]

Matthew James Norman,

Two notes: reading the tiles draws attention specifically, less time to appreciate colors, composition; cutting off little corners at bottom and left side, seems distracting, as if a hasty trim. Working with street light, inventive and effective.

[Matthew James Norman]

Thanks for the feedback, both.
jiminyClickit, would you suggest leaving the tiles out of focus then? I did toy with that idea... but then would the viewers try to figure out what was on the tiles instead of looking at the image as a whole? Dammit, I just don't know!

[xxpinballxx]

I like the warmth of this image. I think blurring the tiles would be more of a distraction like you pointed out matthew. I immediately read the tiles but then am free to run around the image. The bottom edge is a bit distracting to me maybe the large bit of shadow...im not sure why or what is throwing it off for me.

[geotography]

MJN,

I like this alot...nice creative work/play. The red, black and tile hue give strength to the image. I think the technical comments by those reviewers before me are very useful. The "tile" question is a difficult one. I think the tiles are integral to the overall subject...once identified, a person will refocus on the whole and enjoy the photograph. Thanks for your work and sharing.

Best,

[jiminyClickit]

Matthew James Norman,

The words "street," "light'" and "window" would create some thought connected directly to the technique displayed. And one less word.

[FrankenPengie]

jiminyClickit,

Are you sure you don't want to change that to "theRiddler"?

[jiminyClickit]

("Alfred, show that gentleman out, please.")

[peeperita]

i enjoyed this shot on the assignment thread and had i not been so rushed i would have left a note on your flickr site.....

i do agree that the framing is a bit awkward and i would have liked to have seen all points of the board within it......

nice image.....

peeper