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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 36 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Thanks Bill
You are right the leaves do make the image. I've got other shots of this falls but this is the best of them all. Amazing what a few leave can do. :-) |
Jan 15th |
| 36 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Thanks Michael
When I saw those under water leaves I immediately knew that I had a great shot if I could put it al together. Just one of those moments. |
Jan 15th |
| 36 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Hi Michael
Just testing the comment notification system. You should be a notice that I posted this on your image.
Larry
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Jan 14th |
| 36 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
I feel like the title and the image make a great pairing. Normally I hate deep black hold shadows, but since I posted the image I saw the title before the image and was looking for a dark moody image. This met my expectations. I do like the balance provided by the bright green leaves against the dark background.
As an aside, I've never figured out how to deal with those splash pool overexposed areas so I glad to see other with the same issue. If you ever find a solution, please share. |
Jan 4th |
| 36 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Oh, go ahead and take the plunge and show it. It is certainly worth an Acceptance.
For me this perfectly captures the feel of the Canadian Rockies on a clear crisp day. The mountains and the sky sparkle and the little black shadow on the peak adds some uniqueness (?) to the scene. I also like the rippled reflection, that too is unique. I can almost feel the cool breeze. |
Jan 4th |
| 36 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Thanks for the comment. I thought long and hard about this composition. Was a bit worried you would recognize the falls and know I flipped it (but no one else will so it can be our secret. :-) |
Jan 4th |
| 36 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
This is one of those NC perfect picture post card days! Thew warm fall colors, and the quite lovely sky create a lovely image. Maybe the shot worked without the filter. Using the filter would have made for a longer exposure and then the clouds were have been more blurred. Of course you could have taken two images using the tripod and blended them. :-)
In post I might have considers toning down the large rock on the right as it is the brightest part of the scene. k BUt then I prefer the more moody images.
Well done and keep it up.
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Jan 4th |
| 36 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
I do understand all the what if's' that go with shots like this. Seeing what you know is the right position and not being able to get there eats at your photographic soul. I've often carried my Teva water sandals and waded into Carolina and Tennessee rivers to get the right position dragging my tripod with me. I know I shouldn't but... Congrats on your bravery and determination. I hope you keep doing it! You will have pictures and "stories" to share (hopefully not from your hospital bed.)
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Jan 4th |
| 36 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
For her determination and dedication to the art of Photography we are proud to present this trophy to Barbara Gore for her capture of Black Elk Falls
The trophy would be larger if you had taken your tripod and filters out to the slippery rock.
Still we are glad you made it back safely. |
Jan 3rd |
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5 comments - 4 replies for Group 36
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| 67 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Bud. It isn't just the grey owl. I have the same problem spotting barred owls in cypress trees. |
Jan 23rd |
| 67 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Thanks Butch
As you know I try to push the limits for myself and the camera. I've seen this image many times over the years and tried several times in the past. This time he was actually a bit more in the clear. |
Jan 23rd |
| 67 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Your reply really pleases me. You mentioned all the things I tried to bring out in the image. You even noticed the eyes. :-) |
Jan 23rd |
| 67 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Thanks David
As crazy as this sounds I though I managed to make the bird stand out pretty well from the background. Especially as he is supposed to be hidden |
Jan 23rd |
| 67 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
First off,,,THIS IS A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE.
It was taken by a photographer at the top of his craft.
I don't know about everyone else but speaking for myself and I'm pretty certain for Butch, we got into photography because we love the art and continue to challenge ourselves to produce the best images possible. And that means images that please us and speak to our souls.
No one, PSA included can tell us what to photograph or how to do it. These things belong solely to the photographer and no one can say you are wrong.
The question arises when you show your image to others. If you are using someone else's platform then yuou abide by their rules. But the image is your and you may do with it what you please.
For me, this forum is about growing as a photographer and constantly trying to improve. I think there is a great deal to learn from this month's image by Butch. The knowledge he has shared with us as to how this was done has value for everyone. His technique, research, and patience demonstrate what it takes to be a real photographer. This is the stuff that National Geographic photographers do every day. And this image is certainly on par.
Shooting any animal using a motion trigger to activate your camera requires the greatest of skill and likewise the greatest of luck. Note how long his camera ran and the number of attempted image. Hew was lucky to get this image.
Since this image was never intended for competition how he finishes it is purely his choice. The use of AI for his own purposes is absolutely valid. I'm delighted he provided use this tutorial as he has enriched us all. Thanks for the image and the lesson. I look forward to more.
As long as you are using AI may I suggest you ask it to generate a few more pixels and add some space atthe bottom of the image to get the wing tip a bit higher in the frame. When you frame this (you are going to frame it right?) you will need that extra space. |
Jan 4th |
| 67 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
What a great opportunity to be able to capture such a natural event. I see water spouts in Florida and to witness this power of nature is a thrill. Certainly something you will remember.
I feel the exposure is adequate but I wish the image were sharper. So much of the image is blurred that the impact is muted. For me the shutter speed is a bit slow and I'm betting the camera is hand held which just compounds the issue.
Still this is a wonderful experience to hve witnesses and captured.
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Jan 4th |
| 67 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Crazy but my first thought was of the multiheaded monster of Greek mythology Scylla. Just use AI to remove the distant body and you hve a monster with two heads!
Ok, back to photography. I like how they are isolated from the background and how they are working together to survey their surroundings to search for prey and danger. The exposure seems perfect and the subject is wickedly sharp.
My only suggestion/comment is the position of their heads placed on the horizon line. Would a lower camera angle raise the heads off the horizon and well as potentially making then look more powerful? I don't know---that is a maker's choice. A great shot either way. |
Jan 4th |
| 67 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
You have a fine behavioral image of a duck on the water.So there is a bit of a nature story included.
I don't know if this was cropped as you do not provide that information but if not but if not you could crop this by about 1/2. Doing so would make the bird larger.
This is a common enough problem with people using long lenses until you become really comfortable with them. On site the subject always appears to be larger in the frame until you get it home and on your computer. The only real remedy is to get physically closer to your subject until the subject become around a third of the frame. Sometimes that is not possible. Sadly on those occasions you just have to find another subject. |
Jan 4th |
5 comments - 3 replies for Group 67
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10 comments - 7 replies Total
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