| Underwater Photo Contest Entry |  by: Dario RomeoTursiope Female Dolphin seeks contact with the divers votes: 27 vote |
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  Dear Dario,
Thank for your latest submission to the UWP contest 
You've requested a critique of your photo. How it works :
I will structure my critique into a few chapters and will list some suggested solutions to problem zones ( if there are any ). My critique will be like 2-3 posts in total, please wait with any answers until you see the note 'photo critic completed' - thanks
As we photo critics do this job as volunteers, a 'thank you' is always appreciated (no 'thanks' = no more critiques ).
Photo critiques here at UWP are meant to give a helping hand with an analytic review & to suggest solutions. The objective is to see you here as winner one day
And here we go ( critique/review starts with the next post ) !
| Rico Besserdich
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Photo Critique
First impression
"A subject with high potential but the photo itself needs a lot of improvement"
Technical ( score from 1-6, best is 6 )
Exposure : 3, Colours: 2, Sparpness: 2, DOF ( depht of field ) : 2, Contrast : 2
Suggestions :
First of all : Please check for proper white balance - serious cyan colour cast in this one. Check for sharpness - at least the dolphin's eye should be in focus. In case of doubt : F8, 1/125 , 1 meter...and be there ( by Martin Edge...a wise man ) ! Good setting when there is no time ( = dolphins swim fast ).
Composition
..it works in general.
Suggestions :
I've got your idea A bit more impact could be gained, if you stick to the 3/2 frame ration as produced by your camera. However : always keep in mind that we loose pixels with cropping ;-) But however : yes, this composition generally works
| Rico Besserdich
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Subject
Everyone loves dolphins. To get good pics of free dolphins ( not captive ones ) is a real challenge ! However : of course a great subject
Suggestions :
As we are talking about fast action & fast subjects I highly recommend that you prepare a setup of your camera BEFORE entering the water. "One shot" focus might not be the best option, try "AI" or "servo" focus. It's nice to work with ambient light only and I like it - But if you do so : check always for proper white balance.
Very special subjects ( like your dolphin ) always "paralyze" the judges somehow. Sorry, but just an special subject does not impress me automatically ;-) It should be your personal objective to create the very best photo possible...not for the judges...for you !!
Epilogue
Your photo got "shortlisted" and I am happy for your success. Lots of great dolphin pics here in the contest - view them & become inspired
All the best,
Rico
www.mavip...
| Rico Besserdich
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 Thank you Rico, I ll check With balance
ciao
Dario
| Dily
362 point member
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