|
| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 66 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Thanks for creating a bit of order in a lot of chaos. Abstract images are a challenge to compose. But I like the challenge and will try again next month hopefully with less wrinkling of your consciousness. |
Jun 13th |
| 66 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
You are kind Emil. This image has no sweet spot. It is a lesson in what the brain wants, but is not getting. |
Jun 13th |
| 66 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Emil, right out of the camera, this is a great image. Nice use of foreground to frame in the barn. You hardly needed to crop but doing it did render a a more pleasing image. For my eye the sky need not get much bolder. The only picky comment I can make concerns the artifacts that give away that this barn is in a park. So, if you agree, why not delete the bench behind the barn and the car tire to the left of the barn? |
Jun 6th |
| 66 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Palli, I like the way you increased the viewer's attention to the middle of the image. All the processing work you did was so worth it. Otherwise, this would have been simply an image of trees, not a grand image of a tree. I agree with the comment about sharpening; nonetheless, this is a splendid image. |
Jun 6th |
| 66 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Jack, I like the way you cropped the image, increased contrast and put some highlights in the sky to make an otherwise bland sky more interesting. The rough road leads the viewer into this pillow soft image. Very relaxing and pleasant! |
Jun 6th |
| 66 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Arik, such a well-composed, masterfully processed image. The depth of field rendered by F8 enriches the image with details and textures. You are an inspiration to take more of these street shots. I have the lenses for it, but not the courage. |
Jun 6th |
| 66 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Melanie, the clean-up work was so worth it. You created a circa 1900 postcard image. I love the expression you caught on the coachman's face. The spots on the horses add to the tone and period-feel of this terrific image. |
Jun 4th |
| 66 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Gary, I tried some straight IR versions before doing the conversion, but could not bring out enough depth in the image. Perhaps next time I have to find a pile of junk with more abstract potential? |
Jun 4th |
| 66 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Gary, I really like this image. You must have got your feet wet taking it, which was the price paid to have the steam serve as a strong leading line and compositional element. The merge of the 5 images rendered exceptional detail, yet smoothed out the flowing water and permitted use of the blur tool. High marks sir! |
Jun 4th |
6 comments - 3 replies for Group 66
|
| 88 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
I agree with you about the sky. Too much, which in turn, makes the water seem smaller (see Trey's comment). |
Jun 25th |
| 88 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Trey, thanks for comments and advice. Yes, a different crop would position this grand sailboat better. |
Jun 25th |
| 88 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Thanks for the supportive observations. These ships are so impressive when they appear on the horizon and even more so when they pass closely silently with such power and grace. |
Jun 13th |
| 88 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Good to hear from you Gary. I will definitely visit DD4 |
Jun 7th |
| 88 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Rich, thanks, your keen eye detected the problem with the horizon. Not a biggie, but it should have been straightened. I think my obsession with cleaning up the hull etc., distracted me from the "big picture" |
Jun 4th |
| 88 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Sanat Kumar, indeed the confluence is a strong compositional element in this image. You positioned yourself on the hilltop above to capture it well. In post processing I like the way you decreased haze and sharpened up the lines on the houses. This is a complex image, in my opinion. It works, but to simplify it a little, it would be interesting to experiment with different crops and perhaps highlighting and saturating the colors in the houses on the left side of the image? On another subject, I am curious about the 7.4 mm lens you used. Were you using a DSLR full format camera? |
Jun 4th |
| 88 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Rich, this is visual art as well as a photo. It is, as well, a kind of journalism paying homage to the fire, which by the way, my dear Brother experienced in a city near San Jose. Terrifying is a word to describe the experience. You may be interested in the photographic art of Jane Fulton Alt: https://www.janefultonalt.com/the-burn
|
Jun 4th |
| 88 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Trey, you have intimate knowledge of the natural environment around you. You have shared several images taken at or near Skunk Lake. You know this place. Your post processing work is masterful. Cropping to a portrait format indeed emphasizes the Birch. Subtle touches like bringing out the yellows near the Birch further defines this sliver of tree as the subject. You had the right touch with the paint tool. As an aside, does Topaz handle painting better that PS 2021? |
Jun 4th |
| 88 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Quang Phan, what a rich image. It is a story as well as a photo. I like the way you had the model pose and the insertion of the birds adds to the tone of the moment. Your sky replacement is seamless and improves the image. Are you happy with the sharpness of the figures on shore on the right side of the photo? Your 85mm at f/1.8 had a thin depth of field, but perhaps you intended this? |
Jun 4th |
| 88 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
John, I have taken some decent shots with a Coolpix. Note that it is, as you may know, a kind of mirrorless camera. I like what you have done in the far horizon to reduce the haze. Replacing the sky adds a nice touch of summer that was missing in the original. You did a lot with a little. |
Jun 4th |
5 comments - 5 replies for Group 88
|
11 comments - 8 replies Total
|
