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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 36 |
May 24 |
Comment |
Interestingly, the first thing I saw was the white cross against the blue sky. I Like the composition, especially the placement of the church against the background. The church is placed just right so the various elements are all on their own layer and they don't merge with each other. To me the lower right corner seem busy, Maybe if there were a bit more of it it would feel like it belongs.
Did you do any third party sharpening? The lower part of the church and the tree on the left seem a bit "crunchy" |
May 22nd |
| 36 |
May 24 |
Comment |
If this is the view from your back porch I just want to know when you are inviting the group over for dinner and sunset photos? That is a lovely view.
The framing works perfectly to draw the viewer to the center of the image and the bright white buildings. There is just enough detail in the shadows to make them feel real. Personally I'm happy with the warm tones. But either way, cool blue or warm orange it is a maker's choice.
YOu do have photos of this view in all season don't you? |
May 22nd |
| 36 |
May 24 |
Reply |
Hi Bill
I really struggled with composition for this bridge. The whole story of the bridge is the sheer size of it. It is 140 feet long. I felt the most important thing to document was the size (length). I do have a number of other angles. I do not have an shot looking down the interior of the bridge because there was a broken school bus and some other debris inside including stacks of trash, piles of wood and broken tree branches.
I am planning of a series of seasonal images |
May 19th |
| 36 |
May 24 |
Reply |
Hi Stephen
That is exactly my plan. When I first saw this bridge I thought this just cries out for a seasonal portfolio. Stay tuned, there will be more to follow. |
May 19th |
| 36 |
May 24 |
Comment |
You certainly have captured an iconic old mill. and you got the shot without a crowd of people--that is worth extra points. I think the composition does well to show off the mill to greatest advantage but I also feel the processing has created blown highlights and blocked shadows. This almost has the feeling of a fine art approach, so perhaps that is what you were going after.
Have you photographed this mill in the fall when the leaves are in their fall colors? |
May 7th |
| 36 |
May 24 |
Comment |
In addition to the photographer hiding in the foreground I feel the strength of this image lies in the feeling of depth that flows throughout the image. The monochrome treatment also brings out the structure and textures of the scene. I think this conversion is well done as it has quite a range of tones. |
May 7th |
| 36 |
May 24 |
Comment |
I feel this is a faithful rendition of the old building as it certainly documents the structure in detail. I think the choice of shooting it at night was right as that is when it was really alive with activity.
As I like old buildings of often photograph just for fun. In case I think I would prefer it without the car as the vehicle blocks out the lights of the entrance that is visible would make the building more dynamic. |
May 7th |
5 comments - 2 replies for Group 36
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| 67 |
May 24 |
Comment |
More Good News!!! I have a kayak I could loan you soyou could get a bit closer. :-)
I like how you captured the male as he brings some new furnishings for their home. He is clearly a most thoughtful husband,
I think capturing the birds standing along with the vertical lines of the dead tree work to both reveal the birds and make the image feel more cohesive. I'm going to agree with Richard in that having some clouds or some golden hour light would add a great deal to the image. I know you walked a half mile, but that is only about a 15 minute walk, so even staying a bit longer would not be horrible. The light surely would have made the image more dramatic. |
May 14th |
| 67 |
May 24 |
Comment |
I like the strong contrast created by the monochrome conversion. It reveals both the structure and textures of the trees to advantage. You might consider selecting everything from the base of the trees upward and then increasing the shadows and increasing the whites. Doing so would remove the shadow trees in the background and greatly increase the drama Then add a linear gradient across the bottom to reveal some drama in the foreground.
There is an image in Group 73 you might want to look at for some ideas. |
May 14th |
| 67 |
May 24 |
Reply |
What a lovely bathing cap. Looks like it is ready for a swim or a bird bath. This really made me smile. |
May 13th |
| 67 |
May 24 |
Comment |
When ever you have structural shapes or want to bring emphasis to form then Monochrome is the way to go. |
May 13th |
| 67 |
May 24 |
Reply |
Thanks. However I've never known an alligator to NIBBLE! |
May 13th |
| 67 |
May 24 |
Comment |
I guess the big question is did this American thief manage to steal the meal from the fleeing bird? You know that Ben Franklin did not want the eagle to be the symbol of America because of lack of honest behavior? He preferred the Turkey.
This is a good chase shot and you seem to have preserved the whites. I do wish there was a bit more space on the left as the eagle feels pretty close to the left edge. You could use Photoshop to add a bit more canvas on the left.
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May 7th |
| 67 |
May 24 |
Comment |
Thanks for showing a bird I will likely never see in the wild. I think you did about all you could to make the bird stand out. While I like the tall plant since this is such a rare or at least unusual bird I'd crop about a third off the top only because it would make the bird larger and we could get a better look at those fine feathers.
Was this the only one or did he have a few friends along for the journey? |
May 7th |
| 67 |
May 24 |
Comment |
This was a good image to show in monochrome. There is a great deal of structure that really stands out when shown in this format. You might want to work on the tones in the center of the image as that is the focal point and also the place where the tones are the weakest.
I really like the repeating shapes and the textures that are visible. Quite impressive. |
May 7th |
| 67 |
May 24 |
Reply |
Thanks Bud
Along with your line of thought, I think the image looks pretty good when shown on my large screen TV in a dark room with the room lights out. It is almost like being there. |
May 7th |
| 67 |
May 24 |
Comment |
It is the light. It is ALWAYS about the light. Anytime you make real use of light photographic magic takes place. This image is sharp, really sharp ( nice shutter speed). The image is simple, completely uncluttered, but you might tone down that highlight on the left edge and maybe crop a bit off the bottom. You captured a moment, a singe moment that will not happen again. That makes it special. |
May 2nd |
| 67 |
May 24 |
Reply |
Michael, thanks for your comment
This is just ONE shot. Although as I wrote there were a bunch of practice shots. Some to get the composition because it was too dark to to really see it on the camera and then several more to get the amount of light from the head lamp to come out correct. I have never bought a star tracker so ALL my Milky Way shots are single shots unless I'm doing a pano like for any other landscape. I've shot the MW hundreds of times over the years and I've got a system. I've done lots of workshops and I'm convinced anyone can do it with just a bit of guidance. The hardest part if finding it. After that a wide angle lens (for me 24-28 mm) f2.8, shutter between 10 and 15 seconds, ISO 2000. Oh yes, it is best to shoot the Milky Way on a night when there is no moon.
I'm an old school photographer and learned with film. I really try to get it right in the camera. I have infinite patience,and think and plan everything. But mostly my experience pays off. I like to push my gear to its limits and try new things. In truth it always comes down to composition and really understanding the exposure triangle. If I have one secret it is I use my tripod or I make one from what is available (my jacket and a rock)
I really appreciate your comment |
May 2nd |
7 comments - 4 replies for Group 67
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| 73 |
May 24 |
Comment |
Hi Butch
First, thanks for the compliment you posted in Group 36, I do appreciate it.
I think this is a masterfull image. The monochrome was a great choice as the strong contrast creates powerful impact and really reveals the structure and texture of the trees. The foreground is really excellent. The snow covered rocks, and especially the shadows add both interest and drama. The fact there is some texture revealed the in snow is just a plus. I'm glad I dropped by, this is stunning. |
May 14th |
| 73 |
May 24 |
Comment |
Hi Sherry
Like you I am a great lover of waterfalls---they draw me like a magnet. I feel this is a fine rendition of the falls. I really like the fact that the upper portion of the falls is included as it increases the line of the falls. I also feel you accomplished your goal and have the perfect shutter speed to achieve your desired results. If I may I would like to suggest a slight crop from the right and from the bottom as well. The goal would be to remove the bright rock in the lower right corner as I feel it is a distraction. You also might consider cropping down from the top leaving the center flat ridge at the top of the image. This would move the falls slightly off center and make the falls more dominate in the frame while the pano format would would also increase the feel of the run of the falls. You might adjust the white balance to make the water white and remove the blue tint, Overall this is lovely hope you framed it and it hangs on your wall. |
May 14th |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 73
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14 comments - 6 replies Total
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