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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 79 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Hi Judy, The camera is a mirrorless, Leica Q2 Monochrom. The sensor has no Bayer color filter so it only makes images with luminosity, not color. The 28 mm f/1.7 Summilux lens is built-in and was specifically designed for this full frame 46 MP camera. Full size images from this camera have the detail and dynamic range of tones that noticeably exceed any color camera in this megapixel range. This is one of only three cameras currently designed and made for monochrome only. There is also an interchangeable lens Leica rangefinder and a Phase One camera which all have super premium price tags. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has returned me to the days of black and white film by seeing in monochrome and being able to use color filters like red to darken skies as Ansel Adams did in film. Karl |
Apr 25th |
| 79 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Hi Peter, Thank you. I think that the image needs the sign as an explanation to put the scene in context. The only other possibility would be to include mourners which were far enough away to not be includable in a single image. I felt this image was necessary for me to make in these times. Next month I'll return to photography for art's sake. Karl |
Apr 21st |
| 79 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Hi Lauren, I love glass building reflections. It's fascinating how changes in angle and lighting can create new images from the same scene. My favorite is PPG Place in Pittsburgh, PA, a glass building complex headquarters for PPG (formerly Pittsburgh Plate Glass).
Your image is nicely captured with correct verticals and plenty of information to identify where and what. The warm colors of the old building juxtapose nicely with the cool tones of the modern section. I like it as an overall view because there is plenty to see in browsing the image or upon repeated views. I would like it as a print on the wall to view carefully or as the cover of the museum brochure. Close-ups of reflections could be used to supplement this one in a photo essay. Well done! Karl |
Apr 17th |
| 79 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Hi Lauren, Beautiful atmosphere. Regardless of what we humans do with time, the bench sits there waiting day after day as the trees count time by rings. Two nits: Crop a little from the right side to cut off the background between trees. Desaturate reds to eliminate that color which pull attention to the two cones, or whatever, just left of center. Conversion to a warm monochrome is an alternative, but the muted color version is beautiful, too. Karl |
Apr 17th |
| 79 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Hi Peter, Weston's peppers were generally larger to give more body shape and were quite sharp from using a large format camera. This image takes the idea in another direction by being more intimate to the point that the pepper is not clearly recognizable to us. The softness from the mirror and post processing texture are another departure. The image is suggestive by letting the viewer imagine whatever they like. I would prefer it without the texture which seems to be from extreme enlargement or camera work that wasn't careful. A softer texture would better imply skin surface. Monochrome is real photography! Karl |
Apr 17th |
| 79 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Hi Judith, The screen with the extra sharpening added a canvas-like effect that helps create the painting look. The enhanced warmer color palette adds to the feeling. It's very well thought out and executed. Karl |
Apr 17th |
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