Critiques From Andrew Lahanas

	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   6/17/2007 5:38:31 AM I like the shades in this photo and the long exposure is perfect. However, I wish I could see more of the sky because the little I can see looks dramatic. The water alone is not quite enough to make it look effective in my opinion.
Photo By: Robert Höhne  (K:4290)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   6/17/2007 5:33:48 AM Colin this one is even better. Just saw it now. Mainly because it shows some more depth and the heads on the right give it a better dimension. The water is softer and creepier too. Great.
Photo By: Collin Stebbins  (K:1868)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   6/17/2007 5:31:33 AM I like how you have made this distressing incident look so good from a photographic point of view. The starlight effect on the boat's lights make it look almost dreamy and the colours are nice with the long exposure.Better than all those newspaper images.
Photo By: Collin Stebbins  (K:1868)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   7/26/2006 10:58:43 AM Michalis, gia sou file! For this photo I used a long exposure, either 15 or 30 seconds, that is why the ferry lights have moved so far. Thank you for all your comments on my other photos as well.
Photo By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   5/30/2006 1:15:10 AM Excellent. Love the colours and that sun is beautiful.
Photo By: Petri Puurunen  (K:5127)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   3/9/2006 4:07:01 AM I love the way part of her face and hair dissapears into the shadows. Sort of makes you look in her eyes! She has pretty features and looks photogenic in this shot (even though it is less revealing than the others).
Photo By: Amanda Radovic  (K:3594)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   3/9/2006 3:57:58 AM I think the exposure is spot on and the colours are nice, however I prefer the Harbour Bridge to not be cropped out.I think if you moved more to the right the general composition would be better.
Photo By: surya fajri  (K:105)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   3/4/2006 9:18:12 AM Ahoi! I love the pose and the eyelashes. The tones of the dress look good in B&W and I love the mood. You have a very impressive portfolio.
Photo By: Jan Mlcoch  (K:76)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   3/3/2006 11:21:33 AM Amanda this photo is simply perfect. The eyes with the beautiful catchlights really makes it pop and the hair and B&W tones... man. I love it. The horizontal crop and the way her fills the frame. It just makes you stare. It must be your best photo yet. Well done.
Photo By: Amanda Keeys  (K:9349)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/13/2006 5:03:43 AM It looks like you guys are the only ones there! Peaceful and warm. I like the composition with the low horizon showing off the clouds. Man, I like!
Photo By: p e t a .  (K:18722)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/10/2006 10:19:00 AM Marianna, this photo is beautiful. It reminds me of when I was in Greece and used to go and collect the nets early in the morning on my uncle's boat. Beautiful. I wish the foreground was more exposed so the boats are more obvious. Very nice clouds too. Great work. Well done.
Photo By: Marianna Giannoulaki  (K:175)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/10/2006 9:31:33 AM John, holy cow! I commented on a previous photo without first looking at your portfolio. It is fantastic. This one really is great. The colours (especially in the sky) and the water make this perfect. Well done. I will go and look at the others now.
Photo By: John Pitman  (K:8446)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/8/2006 9:33:34 AM I like the texture and the monochrome look. The girl is nice and has a good expression and look. The only thing I don't like is how you have cropped/framed her head too tightly so there is no space around her chin. It looks too close. A little further away would look better, I think.
Photo By: Arturo Salcido  (K:875)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/8/2006 9:25:13 AM John, I like the composition with the rocks in the foreground, however I think it needs something else as a subject as well, perhaps in the background. Maybe a rising sun or something early in the morning. That would also create a mood with warmer colours instead of harsh shadows. Shame the crab didn't feature in a bigger role. I didn't know it was there and went looking for it. Good depth of field, nice crop but can be better I reckon. Hope it helps!
Photo By: John Pitman  (K:8446)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/6/2006 11:02:02 AM Although I like the colours and the subject, the fuzzy light coloured blur in the foreground is very distracting.
Photo By: Gabriel Sanhueza  (K:87)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/6/2006 10:59:50 AM I like the crop, the B&W and the reflection in the eyes. I don't know if you needed any photoshop for this photo because it looks very natural. Excellent.
Photo By: Tina  baker  (K:870)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/5/2006 9:13:10 AM Kristen, after looking at your portfolio I like this pic the most. I like the idea of cropping in half but think you should crop a little more on the left so it sort of cuts you in half exactly. When covering the extreme left with my hand it is less distracting and seems better IMO. Excellent pic though!
Photo By: kristen anderson  (K:-100)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/3/2006 12:48:53 PM I think this shot is heaps better than your other Harbour Bridge sgot. It has more colour in the sky and the water and it looks full of life and energetic. The other one is more dreary and not as flashy.
Photo By: Brett Adams  (K:234)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/2/2006 9:19:34 AM I like all the textured lines leading you to the BG. I also like the crop and B&W. It looks like some large format style photography. Excellent.
Photo By: Tim  Schumm  (K:28854)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   2/1/2006 5:12:30 AM The subdued tones and soft shadows are really effective and I like the mood. I think the slope the photo has (apparent when looking at the pool/floor level) should be repaired, I found it a little distracting! Very good pic though and sounds like a lot of preparation and thought went into it.
Photo By: Monica Schipper  (K:403)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   1/26/2006 6:03:32 AM Thanks everyone! I suppose the timing of this pic is appropriate, for all the non-aussies, it's Australia Day today. Oi Oi Oi!
Photo By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   1/26/2006 5:17:29 AM Thanks for the comments. Jim, you are completely right. I wanted to expose for longer than 30sec after this shot (when more ferries came along) but do not yet have a shutter release cable for bulb setting with this camera. As I was taking this shot I realised I needed at least a minute exposure to have complete ferry lines from foreground to the edge of the frame which would have been perfect.Maybe next time!
Photo By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   1/25/2006 12:32:50 PM Full marks for this photo! I can rave on about it for ages. Firstly, the composition and framing is perfect. The monochromatic tone really makes the viewer concentrate on the childs expression (especially the eyes). The curvy line of the snake makes a great contrast to the texture of the child's skin. The general pose and the reality of this photo makes it a perfect environmental portrait. Excellent!
Photo By: Brane T. Cervek  (K:470)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   1/25/2006 12:21:49 PM wow, I just went to the exact location about 2 days ago and am posting similar pics. I thought the heart-shaped light used on the New Year celebrations will still be on, but it wasn't. Anyway, nice photo. I think the palm tree is a little distracting and the distance away is a little too far so you had to include cars and things. The lighting is good, and exposure spot on. It is difficult to shoot the harbour bridge and make it look different to what is always seen on postcards. Well done.
Photo By: Natalie Papadopoulos  (K:5247)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   1/25/2006 12:01:29 PM Great mood here, with the dark clouds and colourful rocks too. Great!Love the movement in the water.
Photo By: Collin Stebbins  (K:1868)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   1/25/2006 11:59:35 AM In this photo you have managed to capture both cold and warmth. I like the peace and quiet that you can feel. It is composed well and nothing I know can improve this.
Photo By: Jacek M.  (K:2999)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   1/25/2006 6:29:45 AM Maybe you're right. Call it opera something. I guess I didn't want it to be about the opera house but to have it appear like an extra prop. Tommorrow I will post another one of the harbour where the usual Harbour Bridge view shows up yet again!
Photo By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   1/25/2006 3:44:58 AM This is a good one. Yeah the colours DO work and they look backlit and beautifully displayed, maybe the shop front should have this photo instead of their real thing on display! Well done.
Photo By: p e t a .  (K:18722)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   1/25/2006 3:41:18 AM Thanks Peta. I tried something different by framing with the arches. You know, getting a little bored of the same view/perspective. I checked out your portfolio and it seems your portraits (especially self portraits) are getting better and better. What are you going to try next?
Photo By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)
	Critique By: Andrew Lahanas  (K:7044)   1/24/2006 10:40:37 AM Excellent photo. I do like the colours in the sky.I have hoped for these colours everytime I go but seldom find them. Good thing you didn't go home too early.The GND filter was a good idea, and you could lasso the foreground and selectively lighten it to bring out some detail as I can't see much through the shadows. The eyes really are led away to the beautiful sky and I enjoy looking at this one. Good stuff.
Photo By: Collin Stebbins  (K:1868)