Anne Darling
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Kirkcudbrightshire, United Kingdom
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Artistic
Experience:
20+ Years
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Anne Darling
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Anne Darling
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I have an MA in Travel and Social Documentary Photography and have worked for more than 20 years as a fine art photographer. I have held many solo exhibitions and have exhibited widely, from Glasgow to Beijing. I also have many years teaching experience and I always encourage my students to extend their boundaries and grow artistically as well as technically.
I am currently building a website which is centred around teaching photography tips and techniques, and photography history. My critiques are always kind yet constructive and aimed at getting you to see things in such a way that you easily translate that initial vision into a 2-dimensional work of art.
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Views: 2167
Photographer: lilan marshall
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
LUMIX DMC-TZ6 compact 
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A really lovely scene, but difficult to determine where the main subject is as it lacks any clearly defined central interest.
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Views: 2262
Photographer: Steve Harter
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Nikon D300
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I really like this shot, in spite of some compositional flaws. The atmosphere is delightful and I'm putting Utila Island on my list of must-visits! I also like the mo...
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Views: 2371
Photographer: Steve Harter
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Nikon D200
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Great shot, love the simplicity of it. To be honest, I can't find very much wrong with it. Not only do I like the composition and the colours but I think I like that ...
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Views: 2315
Photographer: david
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Olympus EVOLT
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I get the feeling these two are good friends and have known each other a long time, they could even be related! They obviously get on well together and there is a sen...
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Views: 1768
Photographer: hallie madhoun
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera: GE x5
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
It's a nice shot, generally pleasing but maybe in the long run lacking enough interest to keep you going back to the image to look again and again. Put it away for a ...
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Views: 2034
Photographer: Douglas Pfister
Category: Still life Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 5D
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Very pleasing shot, fascinating 'objets trouvés' - I not only love the colours but the contrast in textures between the bleach wood, the weathered wooden post and th...
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Views: 1085
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Leica V-Lux
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Hi Edward, my general impression is a nicely captured shot, spontaneous yet well composed. Well done :)
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Views: 1320
Photographer: wm boyer
Category: Animal Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS-1Ds MarkIII
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A captivating image over all, one to be proud of and a creative idea. Worth taking more time over and getting it just the way you want either via software manipulatio...
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Views: 3089
Photographer: Douglas Pfister
Category: Still life Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 5D
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Your title, Strength in Old, is a good one and there is a monumentality to this shot, a feeling that this old building has indeed endured a long history but still sta...
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Views: 1782
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Emotionally, your photograph works really well. It reminds me of a statue of Jesus, in fact if you hadn't told me I wouldn't have known. There is a beautiful, gentle ...
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Views: 1596
Photographer: Cynthia Rose
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix L100
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
This is a really lovely shot and I can understand why you made it. I also like your title which conveys the idea of dawn and cosmic light. I think you have a good eye...
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Views: 1522
Photographer: katie cherrett
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
canon 550D
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A nice shot, it has a surprise element to which I really like.
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Views: 2001
Photographer: katie cherrett
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Canon 550D
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Atmospheric shot due to the creative use of black and white and vignetting. However it is difficult to focus your attention on any one area as the composition needs t...
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Views: 1479
Photographer: katie cherrett
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon 550D
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A pleasing shot but could be improved by the removal of distracting elements and better exposure and depth-of-field.
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Views: 1362
Photographer: katie cherrett
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon 550D
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
The shot had potential but lack of focussing, indeterminate depth-of-field and fuzziness caused by a slow shutter speed that was too slow have detracted from the imag...
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Views: 1477
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
First impact is good but the general impression is of a shot that hasn't been well enough composed. The Rule of Thirds might have helped here - check Google for more ...
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Views: 1592
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Photojournalism
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Lovely colours and rhythms give this shot really good visual interest. It has a nice abstract quality to it and is also quite tactile - I want to reach out and touch ...
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Views: 1794
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Still life Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
There is a sense of presence in this photograph, the presence of the person who wore the glove, and this is what intrigues me most, the fact that what we feel is impl...
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Views: 1231
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Of the three shots, this is the weakest and has the least enduring interest. I like the lines and shapes and muted brown against the dry green colour but it lacks pun...
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Views: 1417
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A good idea but not fulfilled - an interesting experiment.
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Views: 1516
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A nice shot but not exceptional.
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Views: 1890
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Really good shot, I love it! I might like a bit more interest in it though as there is a lack of detail, insufficient to hold my attention for too long. If it was one...
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Views: 1399
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
It's an attractive shot overall and I like the feel of the city behind the war memorial but would like the two elements to be better integrated because that way it ma...
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Views: 1453
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A pleasant shot, doesn't hold my attention for too long, but a simple, harmonious composition.
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Views: 1405
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
So-so - not mad about this shot - it's a nice building with some attractive details but needs more work to get a good shot.
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Views: 1391
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Actually quite fascinating even though I've criticised it somewhat for being cluttered.
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Views: 1632
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Leica V-Lux 1 
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Quite a dramatic shot, good angle and well-combined compositional elements. Not sure about the colour of the sky though and would have liked to have seen the building...
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Views: 1466
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Documentry Photography
Camera:
Leica V-Lux 1
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A good shot, nicely cropped, would work well as part of a series of photos as the object speaks volumes to the viewer about one aspect of the WTC tragedy.
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Views: 1560
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Documentry Photography
Camera:
Leica V-Lux 1
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
General impression is captivating - this is an excellent shot.
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Views: 1293
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Documentry Photography
Camera:
Leica V lux -1
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Much better than the previous version, nicely harmonious and better balanced - good job!
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Views: 1675
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Leica V Lux -1
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
It's a nice candid shot - not quite street photography as there is no real story going on - I feel what's missing is a deeper connection with the man playing the saxo...
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Views: 1313
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Leica V Luz -1
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A nice still life shot with an abstract quality to it. It would be nice to see an actual print of it to assess those beautiful textures.
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Views: 1513
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Commercial Photography
Camera:
Leica V-Lux 1
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
It's a nice shot but I so want to straighten those vertical lines! Would have also liked to see a person in the room, maybe the back of a head, instead of the laptop ...
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Views: 1412
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera: Select
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
It's an elegant shot - the new tower has a statuesque feel, like a monument, yet a fragility at the same time because of the way the light falls on it.
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Views: 1536
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Leica V Lux -1
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I find the cropping of the image a bit awkward - not quite square format. I'm not sure why it's been cropped to this ratio but presume it was to cut out unwanted elem...
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Views: 1320
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A well-balanced composition with all the elements working together, nothing superfluous. Simple, harmonious color scheme. Would have like to have seen the word 'Imagi...
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Views: 1694
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Bold, simple composition and an eye-catching image - what more can I say? :)
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Views: 1622
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Family Photography
Camera:
Leica V-Lux 1
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
An eye-catching image but I think you could have got a lot more out of it by using your camera on aperture priority or manual settings.
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Views: 1622
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Still life Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
It's an agreeable and quirky shot - I actually like it the more I look at it!
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Views: 1351
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I like this shot because of its bold composition and the fascinating tracery and lines of the branches echoed in the fountain - nice job!
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Views: 1296
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A nice shot, a bit spoilt by the white railings which detract and also the white down-pipe on the side of the house.
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Views: 1219
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I feel a bit indifferent to this one - there are abstract qualities to it but I don't feel you've been able to use them to best effect.
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Views: 1714
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I like the painterly feel to the window elements and the overall abstract quality of this shot.
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Views: 1645
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Quite an intriguing shot (sorry, I keep using that word!) - definitely in the Fine Art category!
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Views: 1477
Photographer: Steven Hatton
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
An attractive shot, well executed but I feel the composition could be better balanced.
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Views: 1567
Photographer: Steven Hatton
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Looking good now Steve, well done.
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Views: 1858
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Really good Lynn, well done. I like this shot a lot and I think you are making good progress with your photography.
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Views: 1226
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Interesting shapes and textures - a nice abstract shot.
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Views: 1495
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
There is a fascination with the sharp teeth and the diagonal lines zig-zagging across the scene and you shot it in portrait format which was a good choice for emphasi...
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Views: 1510
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Still life Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Not your best shot Lynn! Has some interest in the colors and texture but not a strong composition.
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Views: 1391
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Nice colors, could have been a more dynamic composition.
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Views: 1278
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S230
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I like this shot the best of the three for its strong composition. To me, that's the most important element of a picture - this one has lines and angles that hold and...
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Views: 1635
Photographer: cindy marcotte
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Fuji S2950
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
This is a delightful shot Cindy, you should be very pleased with it.
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Views: 1290
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
It's an ok shot for me, not that excited. I don't feel it stands out from all the other beach umbrella shots I have seen although the colors are particularly pleasing.
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Views: 1413
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I do like this shot Leonard, I hope you don't find me too critical - I'm just trying to push you to greater efforts! It's a lovely flower and you have portrayed it ni...
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Views: 1281
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
An attractive, eye-catching shot Leonard, but too much going on. Try to be really clear what your main subject is before finalising the shot. Every choice you make wi...
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Views: 1318
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
It's really a beautiful shot Leonard, particularly with the reflection in the water. I think there is a mysterious feeling to it as well, just a bit unbalanced compos...
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Views: 1279
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera: Select
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I like the composition Leonard, just feel the focus has kind of spoilt it. It would have been a really nice shot if that was correct. But there are nice abstract qual...
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Views: 1291
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
In a way it is a strange image as it captures someone in action but the part of the image that really draws the attention is the eyes which is not the reality that ha...
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Views: 1040
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I have to say I prefer the first idea Leonard, mainly because this is a caricature and I want to see whether the artist is good at his job! The first shot is not a ca...
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Views: 1328
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
A nice colorful abstract shot but I'm sorry to say that I think it lacks originality as it is a picture of someone else's artwork.
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Views: 1344
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Lots of interesting detail in this shot, many intriguing elements and an eye-catching image especially as it is shot with a diagonal flow. I like the shot Leonard, I ...
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Views: 1168
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Actually Leonard, I think there are two shots here: one of the child playing and another of the colors lines and shapes.
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Views: 1031
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon d60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Sorry Leonard, not mad about this one. Overall I find it unexciting - it doesn't particularly stand out for me as a photograph.
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Views: 1002
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Not eye-catching as the composition is too cluttered and the colors too pale.
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Views: 995
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Leica V-Lux
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
An interesting subject Edward, especially with the pram and flags but I think it needed to be though through more and might have been improved if you had engaged with...
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Views: 1011
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Leica V-Lux
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Hi Edward, I'm not mad about photographs of paintings or other works of art. Photography is such a powerful medium itself that I prefer to see what creativity the pho...
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Views: 1185
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Still life Photography
Camera:
Leica V-Lux
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Eye-catching! I like the varied colours and textures which give a pleasing abstract quality underlying the design. I find the holes in the biscuits make a face which ...
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Views: 1028
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Leica V Lux
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
I feel a bit neutral about this shot. Fascinating animals to look at but difficult to get a great shot out of it.
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Views: 1078
Photographer: Edward Teran
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Leica V Lux
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
You have a nice, willing subject there Edward, I would consider making more portraits of your friend Mr. Buddy. He looks like he will sit still for you and is totally...
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Views: 1006
Photographer: denis bennett
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S570
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Hi Dennis, I see why you were attracted to taking this shot but the image is a bit flat and really needs a lot of work done in post-processing to turn it into an acce...
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Views: 810
Photographer: Yvonne Loucopoulos
Category: Commercial Photography
Camera:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Hi Yvonne, I like this subject but I really think it needs simplified. In fact, one globe in full would have been fascinating as the viewer could then enter into the ...
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Views: 852
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Canon PowerShot A1100
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Lynn, you are doing very well. Compare this with the other 'branch' shot you did - a huge leap forward here. You should be pleased with yourself. Keep going, this is ...
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Views: 731
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Canon PowerShot A1100
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Hi Lynn,
I like this shot and the sense of mystery in it. Compositionaly it works well but I think technically it could be tweaked a bit more. With a shot this simple...
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Views: 621
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Canon PowerShot A1100
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Sorry Lynn, not mad about this one. I think what you saw and what you remember are not what you actually captured with the camera. Apologies if you like it and think ...
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Views: 648
Photographer: Lynn Sears
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Canon PowerShot A1100
Critiqued by: Anne Darling
Hi Lynn,
This is actually my favourite of the three images. There seems to be a history to this assembly of artefacts, and the 'face' seems to personify it. Nice colo...
