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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 83 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hi Everyone. I am Group-87 Admin and thought I would view some of the other Groups. We are just getting started on our first month.
Jose, This composition is excellent. One of the things I see too many people do is crop too tight removing a sense of space that ultimately defines the whole composition. In this image we are completely involved with what the subject is doing. It increases the "identification" of the subject, as it were. Terrific work!
Mods to the current image: I would only bring a little more light into the shadows around the subjects head, as Peter was eluding to. In PSCC, use the Dodging tool set at 6 percent and run along the cement wall behind subject, and (maybe) the darker side of his face.
Kind regards,
Lance A. Lewin |
Mar 3rd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 83
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| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
In this Alternative I made Blacks richer and brought more detail in the shadows. The overall "Washed" or haze has been eliminated. Again, this is my opinion and hope you all join in with comments. Thank you. |
Mar 22nd |
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| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hello, Ahmed.
First, really like the candid nature of the composition - the key to most successful Street photography. The composition is balanced and depicts the vernacular frame of the location.
Next, I checked the image on my desktop and as shown here on the groups page - seems to be washed-out: I would have liked this type of BW composition be a deeper-richer black. This is my opinion. I will post an alternative version shortly. |
Mar 22nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Beverly,
After a talk with Barbara and Tom, it is something that may be discussed in the future. Thank you and Good Day.
Kind regards,
Lance A. Lewin |
Mar 22nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Hi Beverly! Thanks for stopping by.
I tried to add another image for March, but seems the system can not handle it correctly. So, most comments are for the flower. Only my (last) comment is for the new "Street" composition. Hope you like the other photographs in the mix.
Regards,
Lance
Group-87 Admin |
Mar 21st |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Very interesting composition, Irene. I love the BW version. And though it is busy - it works here. :) |
Mar 17th |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Thanks, Mike!
Actually, I was very fortunate we had "weather" and then extra lucky it was not just an overcast sky. |
Mar 16th |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Mike,
I like the fact you did not over do it, as it were, using post-production software - this is nice. Lucky you for getting this opportunity to photograph it! |
Mar 16th |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hi Mike.
I am interested what was Cloned, and why? Otherwise, I like looking at this image - so much to take in and enjoy. Warrants numerous visits. |
Mar 14th |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hi Benny!
Really like this image - a wonderful shot of this most beautiful bird. I have one comment:
Did you try and crop all the way "in" and just grab the head or face? I feel some type of alternative cropping is needed for more dramatic punch - what do you think?
Can you elaborate on the post-production for this composition? Thanks, Benny! |
Mar 9th |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Cleaning or Clearing sensors: not really familiar with doing this as my system has self-cleaning function, but usually dust and the like are on lenses or the mirror - both those areas are easy to clear. I am thinking in your image the shadowy artifact is something beyond this, and part of the landscape that is inside the Bokeh area. In any case, I use a simple lens cleaner and very soft cloth (both from the Photography store) to clean my glass regularly. :) |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Hey, that is a good idea Irene: yes, this image (in color) would look great as a greeting card. |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Thank you, Irene. I know, I am always keeping human artifacts out of most of my images - perhaps someone canoeing would have been nice, indeed. |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Appreciate that, Graham. Thank you.
Yes, we will definitely discuss Hyper-focusing later. |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Graham, I used Photoshop Spot-Healing tool and removed the shadowy spots in the left-side (bottom) area of image. I think it may be parts of an out of focus object (branch? leaves?) or as mentioned before, dust of some type. |
Mar 2nd |
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| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hyper-focusing:
This is another technique for successful Landscapes: I brought this up at the The Booth Museum Photography Guild recently. I likely automatically applied the technique when composing this scene. We can discuss this more at a later time if everyone is interested. |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hi Jennifer.
Must agree - I like the custom crop for this composition. However, if in the future you submit this photo, (send the original) or another that encompasses more of the scene: for a documentary photo essay it is good to also have images showing the space. In this case, the unattended beach due to the recent partial government Shutdown. Just a thought.
The extra Treat in this photo is the Seagull passing by seemingly unimpressed or not intimidated with his much larger patrons of the beach. Love it! Technically I see no apparent issues or anything I would change as documentary composition.
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Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Graham, I really like this shot!
And I love BW photography, so I love the transition. Though I like the framing - I feel a less dominant choice may be better - this choice in my opinion distracts me. Try another less "bulky" one from Silver Efex Pro-2. (Love that software!)
Jennifer is correct - seems some type of dust is floating in the lower left - just go back in and use Clone or similar tool in Photoshop for a remedy. |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hello, Irene.
I am really enjoying the softening of colors and the apparent use of a smaller F/stop number (larger opening) producing Bokeh, (or the blurring around the point of focus). However, as Jennifer points out, the image needed to have the flower (the main subject) in focus.
An important tip when photographing Flora is to use Manual Focus. AF setting will generally result in inconsistent focusing as the cameras really has no idea where to "focus", especially on compositions like this where you are getting close and personal with the subject. Also, using a Tripod for shooting Floral comps is best for this type of work.
An alternative Crop for this image may be using the area left of the Flower for a somewhat more abstract view of this plant.
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Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hi Jennifer, really appreciate your comments.
Great question regarding Dept of Field (Dof): wide angle lens normally allows a deeper/wider Dof, though a slightly higher aperture could have been used with a longer shutter speed. However, higher F/stop's on digital cameras can cause loss of detail or blurring at the edges due to pixel diffraction. Yes, using a tripod is key towards more in-focus images.
Jennifer, I agree the trees (and frankly) the color version is better for this reason. In post production I may try dodging that area a bit more. Again, appreciate your input! |
Mar 2nd |
11 comments - 8 replies for Group 87
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12 comments - 8 replies Total
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