> I don;t usually comment on the gallery but 2 images have really struck me: > Jeff Spirer Boxer: Great image. All the power, sweat and hardwork > reflected on that picture. > Is this a film or digital image? Well that's three people liked Jeff's shot so time maybe to redress the balance. What don't I like about it? Content wise it's fine Reaction? The immediate impact on the back of my eyeballs was against was against the overly harsh lighting Aesthetically, it's well conceived, it's certainly original It's the practical aspect of finishing that for me let it down. - I actually have no idea how it was done, but it gives the impression of being over-sharpened. Why? Was it to counter the softness on the boxer's right shoulder (focus being on his head) or was it just a consequence of fighting to bring out detail from the shadows? Was it digital or film is a good question. Saved as a jpeg there is no way to salvage those burned out highlights. Saved as raw (or even on good old negative film) then a rework could improve it greatly. Really I'm saying I like it - just not as presented. Bob
