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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 79 |
May 24 |
Comment |
Hi Mariann, The fog image has a quiet early morning mood. From our daily world of fast, colorful, oversharp images, it seems to be bland and dull. A viewer needs to step outside that world to appreciate your quiet scene. I wouldn't use it as a competition image unless "Quiet Place" was the assigned subject. For the image itself, I suggest increasing the asymmetry by cropping enough from the right side to eliminate the overlap between the reeds and woods reflection. Be at peace. Karl |
May 7th |
| 79 |
May 24 |
Reply |
Lookin' good! Karl |
May 5th |
| 79 |
May 24 |
Reply |
I like the closer version. Yes, the dark background helps with simplification and drama as we also see in Judith's image this month. Reducing the image to wavy petals and a golden center is easier to grasp in the few seconds of judging time. Karl |
May 3rd |
| 79 |
May 24 |
Comment |
Hi Freddie, I see an underwater view of plants looking up toward the surface and nurturing sunlight. Admittedly, they are not plants I could name! But it does carry a dreamy feeling of floating without gravity. The shapes produce a very pleasing soft abstract. The asymmetric composition and central brightness are pleasing. Karl |
May 2nd |
| 79 |
May 24 |
Comment |
Hi Mariann, Lady bug indeed adds interest. Since it's a separate piece or layer, the bug's attention could be flipped horizontally to make it interested in the flower, not headed for the stage right exit. While the blue and violet colors in the background provide color contrast, they also draw the eye a bit too much. Perhaps a 50% desaturation of blue, cyan, and magenta in a Hue-Saturation layer would preserve the cool tones but not allow them to compete with the yellow blossom. The image is a thoughtful idea for Spring. Karl |
May 2nd |
| 79 |
May 24 |
Comment |
Hi Gerard, Cropping is often a matter of personal taste with no right or wrong, just preference. In flower photography I prefer either the entire blossom with entire petals and possibly a defocused background, or a very close and intimate
picture inside. With that philosophy in mind, I suggest a closer crop and partial desaturation of greens to produce an image still full of curves, complexity and warmth, but without the distracting stuff towards the periphery of the capture. It's a beautiful flower. Karl |
May 2nd |
| 79 |
May 24 |
Comment |
Hi Peter, The embossed ripples give the impression of thick paint applied to a canvas. The image is now in the realm of traditional art. The vertical flip has taken any thought of reflection away leaving a strong impression of a vibrant tree. The secondary tree at right helps give balance and composition. Perhaps cropping 8-10% from the left would help eliminate minor distracting pieces there. Nicely done. Karl |
May 2nd |
| 79 |
May 24 |
Comment |
Hi Judith, The dogwood flower is a beautiful example of cellphone ability to capture great depth of field and make an excellent exposure. The blossom is floating against the black background. I also have several old dogwoods that are suffering. I cut out the dead parts and the trees struggle on and still make me happy each spring. Your image is a beautiful tribute to toughness and longevity. It doesn't need a jazzed up border. The flower is the star, not the frame it's in. Karl |
May 2nd |
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