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STUMPED

MERIT - I feel at peace in the forest and am reminded of the inevitable cycle of regeneration. Nice composition with two leading lines at left and right bottom leading to close examination of the main truck and then on to the background. Although the tonal range has been handled reasonably well I would love to be able to see in to the dark crevices of the stump. Perhaps less contrast would achieve this? The atmosphere of the forest has been well captured.

WALKING ON WATER

MERIT - Wow, what a great action shot! A magnificent bird in the wild. Nice composition with plenty of room for the subject to move into the frame. You have captured the critical moment of touch down. I believe that the highlights on the bird’s back are blown out. A way to avoid this is to shoot in RAW, slightly underexpose for the highlights and use the latitude Raw gives to brighten the dark tones where necessary. Well done.

SKI HUT by JANELLE REID

GRADE - ACCEPTANCE I feel this is a factual representation of the hut, possibly taken in high sun. The textures of the iron would love to have a side light on them I feel as would the tussock. I like the inclusion of the outhouse to complete the story of isolation. Take care with where your roof line intersects the hill – a small factor but one which interrupts the triangular background line that grounds the hut I feel. I find the border distracting and the whiteness keeps taking my eye away from your subject.

"THE LINE UP." by JANELLE REID Field Trip Competition February 2014 - Wanaka Members Vote : 3rd place - 2 points