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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
It is always a Maker's choice. After all,it is their image. |
Feb 16th |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
For what it is worth, here is my rational for removing the bottom foliage. When you create a composition every element should work together. The actual amount of grass is quite small. even the part that is present has a small gap in it. It is triangular in shape and visually appears almost as if the camera is not level. It is on the edge of the frame and gets larger as it reaches the edge. it is actually leading you out of the frame. The sea area is a large blank area across the bottom of the frame and so something in that area will immediately draw attention.
While I'm far from being perfect look at my image for this month. At the bottom of the frame is a strip of foliage. The foliage is of considerable size and run across almost the entire bottom. Like it or not, it does look like it was purposely included. It would have been possible to remove it by walking closer and shooting over it. That would have increased the size of the reflection and would have have surrounded the building with a dark border. The darkness make the subject pop out of the scene. Hope that makes some sense. |
Feb 16th |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
First I absolutely and captivated by the foreground. The variety of tones and the overall sharpness really make it interesting. I'm with Michael concerning the dead tress. Find an ax and take the firewood home. While the light on the mountains is "grand" they may be a bit better if some sharpness or clarity were added. I would also fiddle around with the Dehaze slider if might help with the fog that for me just makes the image look soft. |
Feb 12th |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
I like the overall composition. The semi red tiles help to se off the white tower. However for me, the image borders on over exposure and the building in the background I feel could benefit from being toned down. The clouds and the mountain on the left edge could also be darkened. Maybe adjusting the white point would be a solution. |
Feb 12th |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks Barb. The total blackness sure helps. This almost feels like a space craft has landed. |
Feb 12th |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks Michael. I debated about that foliage at the bottom. Glad someone thinks it worked out. |
Feb 12th |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks for commenting
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Feb 12th |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Grace. Thanks for the compliment. I think the total surrounding blackness really helped. As for finding night reflections, if you do not have bodies of water, shoot after a rain when everything is wet. Streets will pick up reflections and puddles also world really well. Try moving around and isolating a single building in a puddle. |
Feb 12th |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
This is a location I have never visited and with my advancing age likely never will. To me it is "other-worldly". I therefore have to live vicariously as I look through the lens of photographers such as you. I find the variety of colors and the gentle curves of the land to be unique and can't help but wonder at why other growers do not pattern their fields as is done here. I know this is a unique area but I think the manner in which you use line, and light (mostly shadows) to bring this area to life is remarkable.The land is amazing for sure, but it takes the eye of a photographer to bring it to life. That is exactly what if believe you have done. You could post more images from this area and I would not mind in the least. |
Feb 12th |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Oh my. This feel like a 19th century painting from the Hudson River School of Art for Women. It is just lovely. The light glows so softly it could almost be surreal. The muting you did is just perfect. I like the composition especially the manner that makes the front of the bridge seem to be reaching out and embracing the viewer. I'm also happy you included a bit on the inside wall of the bridge.
The colors and the light make this exceptional. |
Feb 11th |
| 36 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
I feel this location absolutely demands a panoramic format. If this were presented in a standard format the town would be completely lost. So you made the right choice. For me I do not like the tiny bit of foliage in the lower right so I would suggest cropping that part away. While doing so I would suggest cropping about half of the water from the bottom. This would increase the size of the boats and the town and likely add some interest to the image. I also feel the see is overly blue. Did you increase saturation in the blues? |
Feb 11th |
5 comments - 6 replies for Group 36
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| 67 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
I'm with you. I would have liked more of the fire but the trees were pretty thick and I could not walk closer to the fire and was unable to get a clear view. I'm more than content with this. |
Feb 21st |
| 67 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
You just might be on to something there. |
Feb 11th |
| 67 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Thanks Cindy. This was an exhausting activity, both mentally and physically. It was to hot and breathing through the respirator is not easy.I was worried about staying safe but I wanted an image that would tell the story. You spotted all my framing thoughts exactly as I thought them through. So I'm really happy to learn you agree with me. All those years of thinking about composition paid off. |
Feb 11th |
| 67 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks Bud. I'm with you. I'm torn between the excitement of the fire (and its story) and the reflective beauty of the aftermath of the scorched plant. They each have their place and beauty, but which 0ne? I still do not know. |
Feb 11th |
| 67 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks Bud. This is not up to the magnitude of your west coast fires, but big enough for me, Something I've always wanted to do. |
Feb 11th |
| 67 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
OK--the best part of this image, and why it has ssuch powerful impact is that the "action" is absolutely 'Wickedly" sharp! This kind of sharpness produces really dramatic impact. Getting the feeding action u close with al the tiny details really sells the story. While I'm not a fan of cropping "parts" of animals in this case it does not bother me. It is the eyes and the bills that are the heart of the story and these need to be seen to be appreciated. More bothersome to me is the poe and building on the left. Anything you can do to make these items less visible would be helpful. This is a really good shot. |
Feb 11th |
| 67 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
You have a grat action story with the long run as the bird get enough speed to lift off, Your shutter speed is fast enough the capture droplets of water as well as freeze the wings. This kind of action filled nature story is a produces a strong that is always popular. I do find a couple of things that might improve the image. Likely the biggest problem with shots like this the subject ends up being small in the frame. To this end, I would crop off the splash on the far right. Doing so would make the bird bigger and still retain the strong story.
The one thing that will ruin nature shots is poor exposure. The splashes of water show over exposure. One thing to remember is you can always open shadows, but you cannot recover what is not there. You have to capture the highlight correctly. It is for this reason that I generally shoot my nature images in manual mode. With moving subjects it is hard to get correct metering in any of the auto modes, So when the light is steady I always use manual. Just something to think about. |
Feb 11th |
| 67 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
How's a guy supposed to put any moves on his girl with all the camera around? Seriously there is a strong nature story showing the mating ritual. The close proximity of the heads and the tail action tell the story. I like the composition. I am a fan of low camera angles, especially with animals as it makes them look more majestic and powerful. For sure a camera angle looking up at a giraffe does make them look even larger and massive. |
Feb 10th |
| 67 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
ACTION!!! Amazing what happens with a fast shutter speed! This is certainly a dramatic moment and you camera settings (spot on) and the composition all add up to a strong image. Your crop reduces the unnecessary water but also shows the power and movement of the sea. Your editing also brought out the colors of the penguins and produced some impact. The fast shutter also added detail to the water and also interest. Ought to get an award in Naturec ometition. |
Feb 10th |
| 67 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Welcome to the goup
I feel this is one of the better whale images I've seen. I always look for the nature story and when taking in the entire scene the story of the up-coming dive is clear enough. The clues to the story include the fin, the action of the water both in front and behind along with the flight of the bird. In addition to the story the presentation of the image matters, With Nature you have limited editing options but perhaps by increasing the blacks a darker, even wetter looking whale would result without changing the misty/foggy mood of the overall scene. As Cindy noted I like the crop. I really feel you need the action of the water to increase the power of the story and if cropped you lose the stroy. k Nice work. |
Feb 10th |
6 comments - 4 replies for Group 67
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11 comments - 10 replies Total
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