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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 66 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Emil, Birch trees are icons for photographers starting with Ansel Adams, and more recently Michael Melford and others. The challenge you faced was to capture their natural beauty in an unnatural park. You succeeded. The delicate patterns of light, subtleties of tone and richness of texture makes this image. IR photography, as you have employed it, rescues the naturalness of the trees in an otherwise unnatural scene. |
May 10th |
| 66 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Jack, there is something compelling about the Wabi Sabi tradition in Japanese art. You have captured a bit of it in this image. That ordinary, simple things can be aesthetically profound is very intriguing. It has the meta-message that beauty is around us all the time, but without a prepared and ready mind, it is overlooked, and the perceiver again loses an opportunity for insight and enrichment. |
May 10th |
| 66 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Palli, you captured such sharp detail in the foliage in the foreground of this image. The reflection is clear and deep. The black tones in the water make this happen. The highlights and shadows create a very pleasing tranquil mood. For reasons beyond explanation, my eye is curious about what has been not included at the top of the frame. |
May 10th |
| 66 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Ernie, you have achieved your mission. This image would easily fit in the Aliens film series. The sculptor artist "spoke" to you. You collaborated with him, elaborating on the idea of the sculpture. The lens flares fit well. The Topaz Studio preset adds to the otherworldly theme. It is certainly debatable, but to secure the otherworldly interpretation, I would remove the telephone and cable wires on the left-side horizon. |
May 10th |
| 66 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Melanie, why not push the envelop! Some raw images are quite satisfying as is, if the red-yellows colors IR captures are believable, as they might be in a sunset image such as yours. The image has a fantasy feel to it created by the increased saturation and a halo effect evident in the distant field. The bench serves as an excellent point of attention for this very interesting image. |
May 8th |
| 66 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Gary, the vignette that surrounds and defines the subject of your photo is splendid. I also like the spooky feel of the image rendered by your many post processing touches. The steel blue tint reinforces the mood conveyed by this image. |
May 8th |
6 comments - 0 replies for Group 66
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| 88 |
May 20 |
Reply |
Gary, bad boy, you are appealing to my bias for complex images. I like how you have brought the foreground into the picture, but it is a different composition. I like it because it gives the eye more work and speaks to the vastness of this precious national park. After getting feedback from this group, I am trying to make my images less complex. I agree that the saturation is a bit too strong. It is instructive that one native image can result in several finished images with equal justifications for composition and post processing. |
May 9th |
| 88 |
May 20 |
Reply |
I like the adjustments. Thank you Gary! |
May 9th |
| 88 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Gary, is there anything more exhilarating than to photograph the core of the Milky Way? I like the way you used the lighthouse as a compositional element and point of reference. Post processing nicely brought out the Milky Way without adding noise. The fence is also well used as a leading line; however, for my eye, the red may be slightly too strong and too saturated. |
May 9th |
| 88 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Scott, I like what you did. Changing the sky and adding some birds may seem artificial, but photography has become a visual art, not merely a veridical recorder of visual information. Some may comment on whether or not the added elements are from a stock source or from the photographer's own private library. I agree with comments about possibly removing a couple birds close to the biggest rock. |
May 9th |
| 88 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Rajani, what a difference a sky can make! The shadows are beautifully used in the distant hills and capturing the movement of the caravan. The deep depth of field you used gives the image a nearly 3D effect. Shooting from the rear invites the viewer to join the caravan. I especially like the bright rich colors of the camel drivers. Simply lovely. |
May 8th |
| 88 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Great work Trey. It is amazing what you did in post processing to transform the murky original image into the high tone-value black & white final image. I especially like the way you brought out the reflection of the trees in the placid lake. Using a vignette was a wise decision, it directs the eye into the center of the image. |
May 8th |
| 88 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Lou, this is certainly one of the best images you have shared with us. It is gorgeous. Competition worthy. |
May 8th |
| 88 |
May 20 |
Comment |
This image captures so well the tropical culture of Florida. Good use of the canal as leading line and cropping out the car on the right certainly improved the image. Emphasis on the tropical pastel colors adds much to this scene. The placid water in the foreground is lovely, too bad the wind did not allow this effect to extend deeper down the canal. |
May 8th |
6 comments - 2 replies for Group 88
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12 comments - 2 replies Total
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