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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 79 |
Sep 19 |
Comment |
An interesting aspect of photographing in true infrared above 720 nm is that sheer fabric and skin can become partly transparent. The skin aspect can show blood vessels that are not seen in visible wavelength imaging. You could not see the blood vessels on the model with only your eyes. So the question becomes whether to make the image into something that the viewer 'expects' or to allow the infrared to show detail that we can't see. The image is a challenge for those not used to the characteristics of photographs outside the visible spectrum of 350-720 nm wavelength. Maybe I need to join one of the infrared study groups.
Karl |
Sep 11th |
| 79 |
Sep 19 |
Comment |
Judy, I used the Gradient tool to darken the right and lower left parts of the image from the edge in to the web. I chose a foreground color of black but dark green would also be appropriate. For the bright web parts, the clone tool at reduced opacity allows the original image to still be there but blended better with background color/texture. Karl |
Sep 9th |
| 79 |
Sep 19 |
Comment |
Hi Sandra, This is a situation that might be better photographed by a cell phone with its great depth of field to achieve sharpness throughout. A great alternative for leaves is the flatbed scanner where we can achieve resolution and detail far beyond that of most cameras.
The abstract lines and tones lend themselves to myriad orientations and local tone adjustments. Since it is an abstract with any possible orientation, each of us can interpret it the way our mind wishes. Its the pareidolia effect. Karl |
Sep 9th |
| 79 |
Sep 19 |
Comment |
Hi Susan, This image harkens back to Pictorial Photography when we made (or bought) texture screens on film and put them over the print or sandwiched with the negative in the enlarger to achieve an artistic look. I would prefer a more even tonality around the edge rather than the darker area on the right. It's a beautiful interpretation worthy of your efforts. I'd like to see it printed on textured watercolor paper. Karl |
Sep 9th |
| 79 |
Sep 19 |
Comment |
Hi Marie, I love great monochrome images! This one combines brilliant tonality throughout with nice asymmetric composition. Peonies are fabulous models at any stage of their lives. The depth of field you achieved with the cell phone helps this image. It was the best camera for the scene. Karl |
Sep 9th |
| 79 |
Sep 19 |
Comment |
Hi Valerie, This is a great infinity-scape. I agree to remove the posts on the left side of the road. I love the inverted triangle on the right that's positioned at the road's infinity point. Its shape opens up to the big sky and is a visual funnel bringing sky to the road. Great tonality between warm and cool tones. For me the image is more about big landscape of land, water, and sky, or about infinity than the canal which appears to be a pond. Karl |
Sep 9th |
| 79 |
Sep 19 |
Comment |
Hi Judy, I get fussy about cutting off mother nature's beautiful creations. Here's my crop and clone version of the image. I darkened some highlights including the strands outside the web. They are necessary to the image but don't need to be super bright. I just cloned them with background at 50% opacity. The light is beautiful and the bluish reflections contrast nicely with the background. Lots of people carry spray bottles of water. I would first photograph the web as you found it and then try the spray. Often the spray will scare off insects that can enhance the image. Very well done lighting! Karl |
Sep 9th |
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| 79 |
Sep 19 |
Comment |
Thank you all for your comments. It is interesting to see how this group views the image which, admittedly, I tried to make somewhat controversial. I was surprised to not hear comments relating to the emotional feeling or body image aspects. The nudity will stay in future versions because I believe it is part of the unmasked emotion. I did some rework on contrast at your suggestion and flipped the image back to its original orientation. Here's the result.
Also, are there any men or psychologists out there who would like to comment?
Karl |
Sep 9th |
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| 79 |
Sep 19 |
Comment |
Thank you Susan. I appreciate your thoughts. I asked about viewer's feelings because the image is fresh in my mind and I want to hear the reaction of people who were not there. I may also enter the image as a large print in an all-media art exhibit later this month.
Karl |
Sep 6th |
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