Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
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Waterbury CT, United States
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Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I have been a professional photographer for 30+ years now and believe in giving back to the industry that I love so much. I received my national certification 0ver 11 years ago and my Craftsman of Photography from the PPofA about eight years ago. I have taken classes to become an accredited judge as soon as I receive my Master of Photography from PPofA that I am working on. For the past 15 plus years I have also been lecturing on the subject of photography.
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Views: 1042
Photographer: David Francis
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Nikon D7000
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hi David, This is a good image and the enhancements in this case I am sorry to say did not help. You seem to have a good eye and I would suggest that you keep on sho...
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Views: 1782
Photographer: Andrew Lawson
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
All in all, I like the image. It is a nice art piece.
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Views: 1515
Photographer: Sarah Leann
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
All in all a pretty good image.
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Views: 1605
Photographer: patricia brittain
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S550
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
In general, I thought it was a good to very good image.
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Views: 1543
Photographer: Angela Rasbeary
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Canon Digital Rebel XS
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Overall I would rate this image as being well done.
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Views: 2291
Photographer: Leroy Skalstad
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 5D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Had it been sharper and lit better it would have really popped.
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Views: 1664
Photographer: CELIA RIVERA
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
It is generally a good photograph, not a great photograph.
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Views: 1601
Photographer: CELIA RIVERA
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Again, a good image not a great one.
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Views: 1592
Photographer: CELIA RIVERA
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Sorry, this image does nothing for the subject at all.
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Views: 1461
Photographer: pat kelch
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D5000
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
It is a nice piece.
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Views: 1435
Photographer: Martin Maj
Category: Travel Photography
Camera: Olympus C5060WZ
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
This would hang in most camera club competitions
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Views: 1417
Photographer: don buchanan
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Canon Digital Rebel XS
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
My general impression is better than fair but it is not something that would draw me to it.
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Views: 1559
Photographer: Laura Champ
Category: Family Photography
Camera:
Nikon D-40
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
All in all, I think this is a very good image.
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Views: 1437
Photographer: Laura Champ
Category: Family Photography
Camera:
Nikon D-40
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I do still like the image.
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Views: 1394
Photographer: Freddie Meagher
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Nikon D-40
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
All in all it is not a bad photo. You mentioned tha you wanted the image to appear mysterious, mysterious is not full blown sunlit losing the center of attention the...
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Views: 1421
Photographer: Kathryn Jones
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera: Canon Rebel T1i
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Good idea poorly executed.
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Views: 1422
Photographer: Daniel Farthing
Category: People Photography
Camera:
nikon d40
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
It is a Average photo.
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Views: 1585
Photographer: Shanita Wilkins
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Kodak M763
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
The biggest problem is the hot light spot which draws your eyes to it instantly and makes it harder for you to find the subject
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Views: 1344
Photographer: rebecca campion
Category: Nature Photography
Camera: powershot s5is
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Generally I like the image but there is room for improvement.
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Views: 2066
Photographer: Tiffany G
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera: digital camera
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I am sorry, but this really is just a snapshot.
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Views: 1912
Photographer: ben thomas
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Canon Rebel T2i
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Overall a very good image.
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Views: 2035
Photographer: Trudie Kane
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Nikon coolpix L120
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
It is not a bad photo it just seems to be either manipulated or the settings on the camera were not reported accurately.
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Views: 1342
Photographer: kate
Category: People Photography
Camera: other
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I am sorry but this image does not say anything to me except that it is a very qick grab shot that went south.
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Views: 1883
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I really like this image.
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Views: 1485
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: People Photography
Camera: Select
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I like this image
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Views: 1548
Photographer: Fernando Salgado
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Sony Nex-3
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I am sorry but this is not a good photo.
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Views: 1683
Photographer: JULIE
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
NIKON D40
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I think you did a good job.
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Views: 2022
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I like this image very much.
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Views: 1571
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 450D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I like this one also.
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Views: 1191
Photographer: Gena Allen
Category: Animal Photography
Camera:
Canon PowerShot SX110
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
I like the image.
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Views: 1637
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 450D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
This is a very good image.
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Views: 1716
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 450D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
A very nice image.
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Views: 1238
Photographer: Susan Carroll
Category: Nature Photography
Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
All in all, it is a pretty good image and with some minor changes it could be e very good image.
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Views: 1317
Photographer: Neelu Kale
Category: Family Photography
Camera: Cannon EOS Rebel XS
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
As I stated this is no more than a snapshot
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Views: 1347
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Great Image
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Views: 1534
Photographer: gareth barry
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Nikon D3000
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hi Gareth, I like this image but would like it more if you listen to some of the ideas that I will give.
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Views: 1512
Photographer: kathleen mccabe
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera: canon
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Okay, Kathleen, the image is pretty good and shows that you have an idea of what makes a good photo. With some thinking on the fly and a little more knowledge about ...
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Views: 1084
Photographer: Aldo Lanzi
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Nikon D5000
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
It is pretty good Aldo, looks like you had a great day to photograph.
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Views: 1265
Photographer: joe jett
Category: Animal Photography
Camera:
Nikon d7000
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Okay Joe,
I like this image, I have done many like this myself. It has a good feel and flow. There are some simple tips that you can use to make it better that you...
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Views: 1514
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Ana, You did an amzing job capturing and creating this image.
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Views: 1240
Photographer: Donna Spence
Category: Family Photography
Camera: Canon Rebel T1i
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Donna, you did a very good job in capturing the essence of Dylan. With a couple of minor tweeks, this image can go from very good to great.
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Views: 1004
Photographer: Donna Spence
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera: Canon Rebel T1i
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Okay Donna, this is a fair to good image and with some thinking and minor changes it could be a great image. Take the timeon something like this to think about what ...
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Views: 1110
Photographer: Donna Spence
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera: Canon Rebel T1i
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Donna, for an attempt at Macro Photography, you get the idea and with practice and the knowledge of your camera and settings you can make this work.
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Views: 1008
Photographer: Donna Spence
Category: Nature Photography
Camera: Canon Rebel T1i
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hello again Donna, this image has great potential if you try and work the manual settings and think about how you want your final image to appear.
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Views: 1046
Photographer: Kézia Gebrer
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 50D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hi Kezia,
I am sorry but this looks more like a Modernistic painting and not a photographic image. If that was what you were going for great, if it wasn't again I a...
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Views: 1594
Photographer: Melanie magary
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Pentax K-R
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Melanie, you did a good job with this. With a coupe of small tweeks, it could be great.
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Views: 1306
Photographer: Sue McGlothlin
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D3000
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Sue, you did a great job capturing this little guy.
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Views: 1042
Photographer: heather
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Olympus E-PL1
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
How are you Heather, This is a good quick snap of the subject that will I am sure bring out some good memories. I am glad to hear that he has recovered from his inj...
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Views: 1496
Photographer: Anjelica Lira
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Sony DSLR-A390
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Good job Anjelica. You captured the image as it seems the way that you wanted.
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Views: 1180
Photographer: Laura Champ
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D40
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Pretty good job Laura. She is a lovely young lady. I have 5 Grandchildren of my own who are conatantly photographed.
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Views: 1301
Photographer: Patrick Parker
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D-7000
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Patrick Kudos on this image.
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Views: 1002
Photographer: Sharon Kirchner
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hi Sharon, It is a very good image that could have been great by making a few small adjustments by taking control of the camera instead of letting the camera do the t...
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Views: 1066
Photographer: joe jett
Category: Sport Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Good work Joe. It is a very good image. I can see your passion for this sport.
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Views: 1043
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Ana, you obviously are morethat an amateur and I compliment you on this image
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Views: 1048
Photographer: Remus Comanescu
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
All in all Remus, this is a beautiful piece
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Views: 901
Photographer: Carolyn Lewis
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Canon 40D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hi Carolyn, This image does not do anything for me especially since I see a logo on the image telling me you are a little more than an amateur. You seem to have the ...
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Views: 869
Photographer: sarah maxwell
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
pentax k-r
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hi Sarah, I applaud your creativity with this image, there are some ways to make it even better but this is a very good start.
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Views: 959
Photographer: Jesi Langdale
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Panasonic Lumix GH2
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hi Jesi,
This is not a bad photograph. You tried to capture something here and I give you an A for effort but there are ways to make the image much better.
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Views: 791
Photographer: jonathan smith
Category: Night Photography
Camera:
nikon d5100
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Good job on this Jonathan. Your selection of subject and attempt to create something artistic is very commendable.
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Views: 705
Photographer: Ketan Doshi
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon 30D
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Good job Ketan. This is a nice art piece that would hang in some homes as a beautiful accent.
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Views: 620
Photographer: Erin Quinn
Category: Family Photography
Camera:
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hi Erin, you had a good idea but the execution just wasn't quite right.
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Views: 573
Photographer: michelle cermak
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Canon Rebel T2i
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hi Michelle, This is a great grab shot but as a photograph there are alot of problems. I applaud your effort and your little girl is beautiful.
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Views: 632
Photographer: Christine Gilbert
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Great job Christine, I have been teaching photography for over 20 years and you di a great job on this image.
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Views: 571
Photographer: Eran Hazout
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 1D MarkIV
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Great job Eran, I do not know what your time frame was but the lighting looks a little flat so try and remeber the best times to capture landscapes such as this are d...
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Views: 554
Photographer: vince scaglione
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
EX-S5
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Great Image Vince
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Views: 379
Photographer: Natasha Dewing
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Very nice job on this image Natasha. Your daughter is a real cutie!
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Views: 62
Photographer: Mary E. Murphy-Taylor
Category: Photojournalism
Camera:
E-510
Critiqued by: Mike Spiegel, CPP, Cr.Photog.
Hi Mary, This looks to be a fairly good news type of image and that is as far as I can say. Maybe I was the wrong Pro to select to critique because I do not do phot...