Bil Brown

Critique the person above based on their uploaded photos

Just like the title says. If you come in this thread, you will critique the person above you based on their uploaded port.

RULES
1) You must look at their entire port on LPC.
2) Comment on at least two images, in the thread (here) and on the images in the comment section of each image.
3) Add this person as a friend, if they are not already. This is a friendly critique.
4) Add a written critique of this person here.
5) Be nice!

NOTE// The person above you means the LAST person that critiqued that was not skipped. Please, try not to skip anyone. You can critique multiple times and be critiqued multiple times but try to let as many people ahead of you as possible. THERE will and SHOULD BE debate... remember, BE NICE. ~ bb

I am obviously first on the chopping block. Go!

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Jonas WilsonPermalink Reply by Jonas Wilson on April 1, 2008 at 3:24pm
#1

I like the expression juxtaposed with the heart on the wall.
The muted blue and red work well with the neutral tones of the rest of the frame.

#2

Love the energy, composition, and pose. The HDR feel seems to mute the photo however. I also find the expressions lacking the energy and feel of the rest of the photo. I would love to see this with some more punch.

I like this the best of the most recent series:

Great Light, great frame, great outfit.


Overall, my only issue with several of the photos would be expressions. The grungy/punky/stripper-y feel is captured well, but at times it appears that Bil is unable to connect, or at least capture a connection, to the models. I don't know that I am justified in making this criticism, since I haven't shot models in years, but that is my only critique.

I hope that was nice.
Ryan ArmbrustPermalink Reply by Ryan Armbrust on April 1, 2008 at 3:59pm


What a fun image. Love the composition and color. I think the top right corner may be a little over processed? Looks kinda weird. Other than that corner, great shot.

Well, I am a sucker for homeless folks. I really love the contrast you got out of this guys face. Great use of B&W. Sometimes it is hard for me to capture emotion with B&W, you got it here.

Nice use of grain. Sometimes this can be overdone. I like your processing here. Nice shot that could easily be hung on someone's wall.
Jonas WilsonPermalink Reply by Jonas Wilson on April 1, 2008 at 4:03pm
The grass is a DOF problem. I should have closed it down more to keep the grass in focus.
Thanks!
Gary QuickPermalink Reply by Gary Quick on April 1, 2008 at 4:22pm

My biggest problem with this shot is the blownout highlights.
I say this as someone who loves high contrast shots.
But so much of the photo is blown out to white that it makes me squint a little looking at it.

Love this shot. I think the B&W conversion is excellent. Love the depth of field. The subject matter and composition are compelling.
Though I don't believe for a second the iron is hot. But a cold iron against the skin would be no fun either.
Jonas WilsonPermalink Reply by Jonas Wilson on April 1, 2008 at 4:33pm
Is this version better?:


Actually, the iron was hot. I plugged it in for a second to stop it from being cold, and it got really hot, really fast!

Thanks for doing me, although it was Ryans turn...
Gary QuickPermalink Reply by Gary Quick on April 1, 2008 at 4:35pm
I do like it much better.
And I won't be "doing" you.

;-)
Gary QuickPermalink Reply by Gary Quick on April 1, 2008 at 4:44pm

Great shot of this girl. I like the tone.
I was wondering how much you smoothed out her skin or if thats just the lighting and lens. Nice job. My only negative comment is that the shot is a little close to the standard MySpace self-portrait shot as far as composition is concerned.
BTW, she has amazing grey eyes.

For my tastes the lighting is almost too even. too flat. I prefer more dynamic lighting for a shot like this. For example, in Bil's first shot above.
Jacob ZimmerPermalink Reply by Jacob Zimmer on April 1, 2008 at 8:07pm
"1) You must look at their entire port on LPC"

I'm supposed to have a portfolio here too? Just go to my website.
Gary QuickPermalink Reply by Gary Quick on April 1, 2008 at 8:15pm
I think you may have skipped the first part. ;-)

"If you come in this thread, you will critique the person above you based on their uploaded port."
Bil BrownPermalink Reply by Bil Brown on April 1, 2008 at 8:59pm
Jacob, I'll be happy to ablige. Go ahead and crit Gary first.
Gary QuickPermalink Reply by Gary Quick on April 1, 2008 at 10:03pm
You don't need to look at all my photos. I get a little upload happy sometimes. :-)
Elizabeth WrightPermalink Reply by Elizabeth Wright on April 1, 2008 at 10:34pm
maybe its because i have been at work all day, and i am exhausted, but i am lost as to who i should critique.....

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