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Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 47 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
Lovely image Jen. I believe you need the mountains at the top to tell the story better of describing the location: it even may be better to include the top of the highest one if you have it.
I would add some contrast to the clouds and not leave the area too bright, but there looks to be detail there. I also agree that your main plant could benefit from this neighbours being a tad darker, which you may be able to achieve via B&W colour sliders.
You have an interesting Image here Jen, thanks for posting |
Apr 24th |
| 47 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
Albert, I think you have a very interesting image here which is made by the triangle of the central 3 ones. There are lovely light and dark tones everywhere plus the shapes.
Would a square format keep the eye focussed on the main 3: I think it may as there is less interest to the left and the right one is bright as has been said.
I very much enjoyed studying it - thank you for posting it Albert. |
Apr 24th |
| 47 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
I love this! Perhaps I am less familiar with Yosemite than others (I have only been there once and see less images from here in the UK). My first reaction was...wow that's an unusual one!
I actually also think the tree adds interest and allows the eye to enjoy the area of the image away from the Dome, clouds etc - it breaks up the bottom 1/3 and acts as a link between the dark foreground and lighter valley. Just IMO.
Your treatment is very impressive. Thank you for sharing Don! |
Apr 24th |
| 47 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
I too love your treatment of this image of a very interesting castle. The diagonal adds interest for the viewer to spend time looking round and the lower building adds foreground interest, scale and helps to confirm what's up!
I find the border a fraction wide - it may be because of its closeness to the caste top, but if anything I find it a little distracting everywhere. But an image I really enjoyed examining.
This is especially so after our Camera club (in Lockdown) had an online lecture from a James Kerwin who is making a living photographing old buildings, currently in Georgia (he was talking from there!). We had over 100 members right to the end of 2 hours! - https://www.jameskerwin.uk
We will definitely travel to that area - we loved Transylvania in Romania too for the very interesting old architecture.
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Apr 24th |
| 47 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
I loved this image as soon as I saw it! Really proves the benefit of B&W - so much more detail to enjoy without the distraction of colour. I prefer B&W images that are believable and this fits the bill perfectly!
I wonder how you found the G9. My wife and I moved away from Canon to mirrorless 5 or so years ago - Sue to Lumix (G7 then which was used by a few photographers we came across on workshops) - me to Olympus. Sue moved to G8 when out but gave up with Lumix, moving to Olympus OMD1 (mkii) and she has significantly improved her photography since (ease of changing settlings). I have the Oly 1X and love it and all the Pro series lenses which are fabulously sharp. The Oly software is way ahead.
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Apr 24th |
| 47 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
Very well seen Jack! I don't find anything confusing or indeed distracting. You've included enough of the buildings for the viewer to quickly understand the story of the image - maybe I prefer this type of image, rather than ones when I have to spend ages understanding it!
All part of learning to look everywhere when we have cameras to hand! Thank you for sharing. |
Apr 24th |
6 comments - 0 replies for Group 47
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| 72 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
A very unusual image to bring back from Iceland Isaac and a very interesting one. 'Everyone' goes there now and the UK is 'full' of ice on black sand type images!
I love that fact that your image has seaweed rather than grass! Of your two versions, I agree that the 2nd one shows off the ewe better, without taking away the interest in the seaweed.
I was due to spend a week cruising round Iceland in July for a different experience (been twice before), but won't happen! Thank for showing a lovely different image. |
Apr 28th |
| 72 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
Well done taking a very nice image while in Lockdown! You positioned the tree perfectly and I love the feeling of solitude you've created. Before looking at the other comments, I was wondering how more punch and we've been treated to the experts here proving that clarity!
It's interesting looking at the differences of yours, Isaac's and Mary's! What a choice you have! I agree that 'more punch' is needed to your original, the question is how much - which is a personal preference. I tend to prefer an end result which is believable.
Nice image Marie! |
Apr 28th |
| 72 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
Wow, the skill needed to creat this! Very impressed Walt! Love it and so very different. Thank you for spending all that time! |
Apr 28th |
| 72 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
Mary - your image really shows off the vastness of this landscape and has great foreground, middle a distance to enjoy.
Yes, the main feature is very much about the distance, but I do like the slightly lighter middle in Walt's version: it allows the viewer to spend more time admiring the incredible landscape!
I'm less sure about the light top treatment to the balanced rock - I find it's shape is enough to lead into the incredible landscape.
Makes me really wanting to go there. Thank you for posting it! |
Apr 28th |
| 72 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
Abhijeet. This is a lovely image, completely made by your timing in capturing the foot in the perfect position to aid the stalking storyline.
I think your choice of crop is fine; it certainly needs the space you've provided in front. I too find the foreground a tad distracting and just could do with some toning down.
A lovely capture - thank you! |
Apr 28th |
| 72 |
Apr 20 |
Comment |
I love this Bruce! As has been said, it is made by you being at eye level with a tiny creature with big eyes.
To me, your crop is fine - it's a portrait rather than an environmental one. As to the colouring, I wonder what it was like in the flesh. You say you've added contrast, but nothing else. Perhaps take t back a fraction to stop the viewer saying, 'can't be real this'.
But an image that has made us all smile, so thank you for finding it for us from 10+ ago! |
Apr 28th |
| 72 |
Apr 20 |
Reply |
Walt - Many thanks. I'd be v interested to hear what tools you used to achieve this. I have no interest in learning Photoshop, but am more prepared to buy and learn plug-ins to Lightroom if they will help achieve this sort of change. Best wishes! |
Apr 21st |
6 comments - 1 reply for Group 72
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12 comments - 1 reply Total
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