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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 59 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
I agree Bruce. I just didn't get involved with soccer until my grandsons played. I see similarities in passing to basketball, which I love, but have no idea what the strategies are. Still a great image even if there isn't a front shot. I was happy to see you at the TPS meeting, which was also boring. |
Aug 24th |
| 59 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Hi Bruce, visiting from Groups 96 & 98. Nice shot as always. I wonder if you plan to use this in competition that a different title might work called whatever technique she is using. I know nothing about this football sport other than it is long and boring to me and develops the best floppers in sports! Nice image, Bruce. |
Aug 21st |
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0 comments - 2 replies for Group 59
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| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thanks, Robert, it was heartbreaking.
We haven't had any problems loading or saving images. I haven't noticed any interface issues. I have kept all my systems up to date and am now using DSM 7.0 on my Synology 2419+. I set it up with RAID 6 and have had a couple support tickets that they respond to rapidly, but they were NAS, not Adobe issues. I did install 10GB cards in my PC and NAS and bought a 10GB switch to move data faster. That was a Synology recommendation, and we had no installation issues. I set up RAID 6 to protect against 2 disk failure, but Raid 10 might be a little faster, but is limited to a single disk failure. |
Aug 24th |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
I do the same thing Robert. Technology for processing images keeps changing quickly, probably due to social media and phone photography, I revisit my images all the time, so they are seldom finished. I now keep all our images on a 12-bay NAS having lost 6 years of images in a crash, and back up to cloud storage. My goal though is always to make prints. |
Aug 24th |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
My wife has nixed even the dream of a new camera, So 20 MP it is for me. |
Aug 23rd |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
We have gone back to masks here in WA, and I hate the way Guiness tastes through a mask. I cancelled my trip to the conference too. Bummers all around. |
Aug 23rd |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
I thought the lens was a wide angle. Thanks for the info. |
Aug 23rd |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp8ChcrFLms
I found this video for D&B in Luminar 4. you can just click on the link. Skylum will support Luminar 4 for another year, so if they offer an affordable upgrade to AI, for you, and you like the program, I would upgrade then. Usually when software companies announce support will end, in my opinion that means they are using their assets on the newer software. |
Aug 23rd |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thanks, Emily. There should be plenty of training videos on Luminar by now. Our skies are fairly clear these days, but since the western US is mostly aflame right now, I'm unsure how long we'll be able to say that. |
Aug 21st |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thanks to you both. Things to consider. Techno dreams! |
Aug 21st |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thank you, Cheryl. Agree with you and Dan. |
Aug 17th |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
Hi Claudia. You have given us quite a challenge for your first image. I can speak from vast experience, that what I envision in my brain doesn't always translate well to my image. I know you have the story in your mind, but I don't think it is being told well with your image. What I see are rental boats at a small pier, with a texture added. That the texture comes from your other images is good but doesn't translate to a fence without explanation. Look at Dan's June image to see what I'm trying to explain. Composites are complicated to tell stories, but when successful are wonderful. |
Aug 14th |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
Hi Cheryl. Spectacular work.
I'm envious of your GFX, but I'm still waiting for a full frame sensor, either 645 Medium or 35 mm from Fuji. I'm too old for either (now that I could afford a change!)
Tonal quality, sharpness, clarity and color are all present. If you want a crop for competition, I'll give it a try. Otherwise, I'd just send it out for a large print. The rocks in the water add interest but aren't distracting as is. |
Aug 14th |
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| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
Well, the PSA Conference is a chance to meet and time enough to have a brew.
I wonder about what lens you used for this shot, as the horizon looks slightly curved to me. I love the Oregon Coast and it provides classic shots, which I think you have created here, Dan. I'd hang it on my wall. I might open the shadows on the haystack a little, but that's my only nitpick. |
Aug 14th |
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| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
All I ever think about when I see slot canyon images is 127 Hours. I love your images, and don't think there is much to say other than stay safe! Colors are gorgeous, sharp throughout, magnificent view, perfect lighting. Splendid work. |
Aug 14th |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
Hi Emily. I like your vanishing point series and think you expanded your work from architecture to landscape this month.
Harsh light images are often difficult, but you have captured some shadows that help. Post-editing in Adobe Photoshop Express can be good for social media, and the cost is attractive, but for competition or print you'll need a program that allows you more control.
I agree with Dan and Robert's comments, as the goal is to improve our photography and post processing. I think if you look at your image as a basic B&W you'll notice that tones are flat, in that there are few whites and few blacks, and mostly gray tones. The second is that with adding clarity and sharpness universally, the texture in the foliage and the road all compete for equal notice. Using a program like PS allows you to locally sharpen and add color and tone to create depth in your images. There are some free photo editors that allow local adjustments. Just Google for them and see if they work for you. |
Aug 14th |
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| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thank you, Dan. I do seem to favor bold images, and often am I offset by my wife's more muted tones. (Dorinda DDG 30) I agree that the streetlights need more attention. No image is complete until I can hang it on my wall! |
Aug 14th |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thanks, Robert. Promising ideas all, which I'll pursue with other versions. |
Aug 13th |
| 96 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thanks, Bev. I didn't include the original because only the stars are different. but the color of the sky was the same.
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Aug 13th |
5 comments - 12 replies for Group 96
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| 98 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thanks, I can see it now. Nice work. It looks better to me. |
Aug 27th |
| 98 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thanks, Tom. I must admit I cannot see the adjustment. Could you let me know what you adjusted? |
Aug 26th |
| 98 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Well, I SEE things Jon Fishback taught in his image analysis course. I'd actually be happier to be more of a photographer than analyzer, but I do what I can. |
Aug 20th |
| 98 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
Hi Tom,
I'm happy that you had a great (if harrowing) adventure. Photography is a great memory tool for when you get my age. Your image has great depth to it and the only suggestion that I have is to crop the left a bit. That peak in the sun is distracting to me. I think a 5x7 crop will take it out without changing the mood, which I think you have captured expertly. Great work. |
Aug 20th |
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| 98 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
Hi Wendy,
I sense a pattern in your image making. Having fun is a big part of photography. The impressionist movement included using more muted colors, so I just dropped the contrast a little. |
Aug 20th |
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| 98 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
Hi Zina,
I think your composition is great. The B&W conversion helps with overcoming the flat (but not that bad) light. The second try is a little more dramatic. Be careful when sharpening that you don't introduce halos (look at the ridge.) Local sharpening, unsharp mask and halo removal are all well documented in online videos. IMHO the color version could also be processed into a winner. Great image. |
Aug 20th |
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| 98 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
Hi Robert,
I like your composition in the original image, and that you waited for someone to walk into the frame. Patience is a virtue for photographers. You could replace the sky easily in post, but your crop is also an option. I feel like I have been cramped in the Pano crop. I tried a 5x7 crop and it makes the image comfortable for me. I think the exposure is good, and all is sharp. I'd recommend reducing the white a little and maybe soften the trees and bushes a bit to focus the eye on the path and walker. Great scene. |
Aug 20th |
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| 98 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thanks, Zina. I keep a collection of skies, textures and backgrounds in lightroom to make composite images like this. I wish lighting and skies were perfect when visiting other areas, but if not, there is photoshop to help. I tried to lead the eye from the grass to the sky with light, but I could also increase detail along the way. Promising idea. |
Aug 7th |
4 comments - 4 replies for Group 98
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9 comments - 18 replies Total
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