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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 36 |
Dec 25 |
Comment |
I do like these minimalist images especially when paired with the fog. While I understand that the sun light is coming from the right the rays of light in the fog seem to be sweeping down hill from the left and creating a strong leading line toward the church. Using those ND filters really added a great deal of impact to the scene. I was surprised that the shutter speed was that fast.
A very pleasing image for sure. |
Dec 13th |
| 36 |
Dec 25 |
Comment |
While the image shows a bit of green to celebrate the Emerald Isle I most feel that it lacks a compelling subject. The twin hills just do not create a compelling subject since they are so featureless. Now maybe if you had a large Irish Pub to add some purpose to the scene it would work. Without a pub or a compelling subject if just does not work for me. I also feel when you processed this you introduced a bit of halo along the horizon line. |
Dec 13th |
| 36 |
Dec 25 |
Comment |
I do appreciate the power of the complimentary colors orange and blue. Even with the sun up the sea still has some dark blue hues that keep the orange from over powering the entire scene, and I like that the sun is not blown out. I'm going to agree with Barbara about too much sky. Did you include a vignette? The 4 corners seem to have bit darkness to them. |
Dec 13th |
| 36 |
Dec 25 |
Comment |
This is really an excellent fall image. All the colors are muted other than the large tree and the sky looks like an autumn sky should look and for me that adds a great deal to the image. The rust on the barn roof compliments the red of the tree. It may be subtle but the up angle of the road seems to lift the higher in the frame. The just seems to com together quite nicely. I might have tried a lower camera angle, maybe not quite Platypod level, but still lower. |
Dec 13th |
| 36 |
Dec 25 |
Reply |
Thanks Barb
I can't do anything else with the light, in a close up it is just too bright. I did notice the color noise and played with it, In the end I decided it was just not that big of a deal
I did take some shots with the MW next to the lighthouse (on the left) but wanted something diferent
Thanks for commenting.
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Dec 12th |
4 comments - 1 reply for Group 36
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| 67 |
Dec 25 |
Comment |
I think the complimentary colors make this just explode from my screen. The subject is clearly separated from the background and is just sharp enough to stand as a strong subject. I've always a sucker for minimalist images and this certainly delivers. Well done. |
Dec 12th |
| 67 |
Dec 25 |
Comment |
This is a beautiful and well balanced image. The right side of the frame provides the context and the clear and strong subject occupies the left side.
Lookingf at this image my personal bias comes through. I find most image of a bird squarely fading the camera leaves the head just looking odd. I prefer a bit of a profile as the head looks better that way. Again, just my bias. |
Dec 12th |
| 67 |
Dec 25 |
Comment |
This is one of those shots that just explodes with the energy pf the moment. The moment is a sensual overloads for sure. I like this better than many similar shots because while there is a great deal of dust in the back half of the image the animals are still quite clear. Often times they are just hidden in the dust.
I still think your counting skills a questionable as I counted 20,002 wildebeests attempting the crossing. You missed the mother and calf in the back.
I'm sure you will not forget the moment and this is a wall hanger right?
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Dec 12th |
| 67 |
Dec 25 |
Comment |
There is certainly a great deal of immediate visual impact. Part of this impact comes from separation of the subject from the background and then of course the sheer size of the subject. This is a fine image but I still like your stilt k
and chicks image from the early summer better.
But there is NO doubt that you nailed the title. :-)
For me the only drawback is that the large rocks in the foreground a a bit out of focus and their sheer size makes them a distraction.
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Dec 12th |
| 67 |
Dec 25 |
Comment |
I think the best part of the image is the strength of the story. There are so many elements that speak of winter that the longer one looks the better the story. I may prefer a bit of a crop on the left but it is fine as it is.
A fine seasonal image-=-well done. |
Dec 12th |
| 67 |
Dec 25 |
Comment |
How well I know your plight shooting white birds on bright days. Its an issue I face in Florida all the time. Still you did a good job with the capture. My first thought upon seeing this was the eye level issue, but you explained that situation. But I would suggest cropping a bit off the top---that is a lot of empty water to leave at the top. The third thing that came to mind is more likely just my preference. I much prefer this herons and egrets with more of a profile look, just because with their eyes on the sides of their heads a straight on shot just, for me at least, looks odd. Bit that is a maker's choice. |
Dec 12th |
| 67 |
Dec 25 |
Reply |
Thanks Butch
I felt I need the space to fly into since the male is heading in that direction. There is a lot of forest between me and the birds, even some pine that partly covers the male's back. Still I felt the story was powerful enough to get some forgiveness. I just keep telling myself this is wildlife in nature and nature is not always cooperative or perfect. Over all it think it is my favorite bluebird shot. I love the interaction and mama really has a BIG mouth!! |
Dec 12th |
6 comments - 1 reply for Group 67
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10 comments - 2 replies Total
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