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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 70 |
Feb 19 |
Reply |
Hi Pierre,
Sorry for the delayed response, I do think you could get something similar. I wish I had added a focus stacking element to this photo as I would have been able to show the flowers at the very bottom of the frame. Also, I've been looking at the light painting of Harold Ross. He gets really cool results both indoors and out. Check out his work on the internet. |
Feb 20th |
| 70 |
Feb 19 |
Comment |
Hi Glen,
You got me wondering about how to handle fog in an image. I like misty looking scenes but often it seems that there was enough mist to get me and my camera wet but not enough to really play a strong role in my photos. So, I looked at some photoshop methods and tutorials and followed this one: How to Add Realistic Fog To Any Photo by Brendan Williams and added some fog to my version of your photo. I don't know where you stand on the issue of Fake Photoshop Fog but this was a fun exercise for me.
Todd |
Feb 14th |
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| 70 |
Feb 19 |
Comment |
Hi Frans,
I feel that the overhang of rocks and plants really add a lot of dimension, interest and impact to the image. The fact that the peak in the background has a completely uninterrupted outline is a nice element of this composition. Also, I feel, the idea of mist really comes through clearly.
I prefer either a completely B&W image or full color and am leaning toward B&W in this case. I feel the composition is improved by cropping a bit off the right side. I am a bit distracted by the areas at the top of the photo where the white sky meets the edge and feel this could be improved by filling in these areas. Also, the figure to ground relationship of the boat to the water could be improved by waiting just a second until the boat was little further out or placing some water behind the paddle that intersects with the shore.
Thanks for the tip about using the Poster Edges filter to thicken things up.
Todd |
Feb 13th |
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| 70 |
Feb 19 |
Comment |
Hi Judy,
The primary area of interest for me is the front of the house, especially the door and windows and I feel these are well positioned in the composition. Including the crosses behind the house really expands the story and adds interest. Focus is sharp in the foreground and mid ground and drops off at the mountains and this provides a good depth of field placing emphasis on the main subject of the photo which I feel is the building.
In my opinion the potential of the photo is hampered by the sky which is featureless and bright. I feel even more emphasis could be placed on the door and windows by brightening these areas and increasing local shadows and contrast. De-emphasizing the wall just a bit, I feel, keeps it from competing with the house for attention.
Todd |
Feb 13th |
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| 70 |
Feb 19 |
Comment |
Hi Kathryn,
The rich color of this forrest scene really grabs my attention. The trail is well lit and provides a clear focal area. The repetition of the vertical lines of the trees provides a strong pattern and really makes it feel like I'm deep in the forrest. The dappled light throughout the scene is fantastic and adds a lot of interest to the shot.
My only suggestion is to consider darkening the fern in the far lower right corner just a very little bit. It is very far from the central area of interest around the trial and distracts my eye just a bit
Overall very nice image |
Feb 13th |
| 70 |
Feb 19 |
Comment |
Hi Glen,
The primary impact of this photo for me is the great lines created by your positioning of the waterfall. I feel the shutter speed was just right to create a great look of flowing water. I am drawn in by the rich color of the rock in the foreground and the foliage in the upper right has great potential.
I find the upper third of the photo to be overexposed and a bit washed out and the very bright patch of sky--I feel-- is a distraction. I agree with Lamar about getting the lower part of the cascade closer to the viewer. I did a reinterpretation for your consideration and applied a lot of dehaze, and saturation and then did some dodging and burning to create a more dramatic look.
Todd |
Feb 13th |
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| 70 |
Feb 19 |
Comment |
Hi Pierre,
Once again you have provided us with a great story of a cold winter day! For me the center of interest is the 2 figures walking out onto the lake. Secondarily the city skyline really catches my eye. I feel the fog and atmosphere really adds to the story of COLD.
I feel the photo could be cropped to emphasize the figures and the skyline. I tried to roughly apply the rule of thirds to the crop. I also increased the hazy around the figures and slightly burned the skyline.
Best wishes, Todd |
Feb 13th |
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| 70 |
Feb 19 |
Comment |
Lamar,
For me, the colorful buildings create interest the initial impact of this photo. My eye then finds secondary interest in the boat which creates a story of traveling through this waterfront village and carries my eye through the canal to the more distant structures. I feel the focus and depth of field work well.
I feel the very white rooftop at the upper left is a distraction and prefer the scene without it. I agree with the previous comments about cropping off the far right of the photo. I feel this puts the boat and canal in a better position. I also advanced the boat along its path little in photoshop and like it closer to the opening of the passage.
Overall, nice interesting photo |
Feb 13th |
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