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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
Georgianne, actually your correct - for the most part, this image is great! We were just speaking a little about some over highlighted area on the models forehead that Judith made less prominent in post-production: the conversation is all about alternative methods in getting this done before post-production, but the photograph Judith posted is splendid, as you point out. |
Aug 26th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
Hi Georgianne, really appreciate your kind and inspiring words. I normally get softness, but this is one, of less than a handful in years, that resulted in producing two strong (contrasting) textures. Again thank you. |
Aug 26th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
Indeed. |
Aug 22nd |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Jane, I went into PSCC and did Dodge & Burning: only touching the rail and concrete and then Dodged the walls to bring out detail. I also, and slightly, burned the bright light, but just a tad.
All other artifacts are left untouched as they are part of the uniqueness to this frame: the imperfections on the wall, define this character, in my opinion, though I did remove three or four unusual black dots I felt could have been lens related. It may be a tad too (light), but this is another option/version you can consider. |
Aug 21st |
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| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
Nice. :) |
Aug 21st |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
Really appreciate the explicative, Judith. A lot of my soft-focus work was inspired by Julia Margaret Cameron (1815-1879) who compiled a body of work in the mid 19th Century. A recommended read especially for portrait photographers. |
Aug 21st |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
Charles - the cord guarding the installation is fine. That is not a distraction and in fact defines the space.
Again, a lovely composition. |
Aug 20th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Hi Jose. Yes, defiantly abstract in nature - appreciate your kind words. :) |
Aug 18th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Its refreshing and a joy to see your passion - keep up the good work.
Best regards,
Lance |
Aug 18th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Hi Charles! Oh, Gee, this is great! Yes, the seemingly, disinterested patrons juxtaposed against the somewhat funny or otherwise gleeful installation, makes a wonderful narrative. As I view it on my large monitor, the exposure is great. Good eye, Charles.
LAL |
Aug 16th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Judith - no one here can know what situation you encountered while shooting this portrait: if it actually hindered or otherwise prevented you from taking the shot in a certain manner. This said, my comments and suggestions still prevail.
When we critique photos in online or classroom format the "blanket suggestions" are for all photographers (participants) to read or hear and hopefully try to better their photography in similar circumstances.
Regardless if you had the time, need or encountered a situation you feel the suggestions did not work or be applicable, next time you shoot you may remember these (or whatever suggestions in the future) to better or otherwise have an alternative outcome.
For the sake of everyone in this Critique Group, a word on "Bracketing": a very important and strategic photography dynamic
"Bracketing" is essential for better photography that should be practiced more readily. Each Bracketed shot can be completed rather quickly (and efficiently) with practice, so even in the situation you had above, 3 or 4 shots could have been triggered with little issue of the subject feeling uneasy.
Thank you.
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Aug 16th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Hi Jose! Really like this shot: natural, relaxing and I can almost hear the water and smell the aroma of fish that we know hangs in the air at this spot. Tech: I would only lighten or "Dodge" the person sitting (but slightly and ever so gently) and also all the walls, door, chairs framing the scene. If you already did, maybe just a bit more.
The use of heavy post-production is Not a factor here, providing a natural and authentic reality. Well done composition. Question, was this a 85mm or higher lens? And was the scene cropped in post production or through the viewfinder. Thank you, Jose. |
Aug 15th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Hello, Judith - I am new to the group and look forward to hanging out with you all.
A very nice portrait - the color and clarity is OK and i can see where you "burned" away excess highlights: But overall, i like his pose, and exposure. Nice shot!
Not sure if you already tried this or part of your shooting routine, but bracketing 3, 4 or 5 shots on the exact same composition may have helped with exposure. (Of course this is completed more easily and efficiently using a tripod). Some things that can be tried on each pull of the shutter release:
1. change F-stops (in this case) maybe F/7.0
2. Lowering ISO to 500 or 400 - may help in controlling exposure brightness - maybe.
3. applying a negative Exposure Compensation or maybe add exposure compensation with higher F/stops.
Food for thought! |
Aug 15th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Hi Dirk. I am new to this group - look forward to hanging out here. Really neat photograph! First thing I enjoy is the photo-journalistic value it represents: juxtaposing of the harbor boats with the vastness and strength you captured in the industrial background is powerful. Love it!
Always hard to tell how accurate our photos are in these groups, but you could lighten or "Dodge" the foreground boats and harbor in general - but a little. But one thing you must not forget to do - remove the dust or water speckles in your photo: they are scattered across the sky. Sometimes I forget to get these out too, and drives me nuts after I think I finished my final! LOL! |
Aug 15th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Hello, Georgianne. I am new to this group. First, I must say, I love the detailed description and even more important, the technical information you provided; welcomed and refreshing to see.
This is a fine abstract composition, indeed. The backstory is just as important and adds interest to the photograph. Must agree with Judith: lesson the "detail slider" and in my opinion, remove it all together. In my opinion, the color version has all the subtle textures that already make this photograph engaging. Converting to BW and trying different color filters (found in NIK Silver Efex Pro-2) and not familiar if Topaz has this function. One more point - I like the area on top-left better in BW - and adds considerably to the entire balance of this piece. Fine work, Georgianne.
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Aug 15th |
| 83 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Hi Jane - this composition is surely engaging, I really like it, and I agree with Barbara, the bright light is really not a distraction. However, though I like the heavy contrast for this particular interpretation, perhaps a bit Dodging (or lightening) of the handrails and the concrete base they are anchored to would be a viable alternative, and would surely balance even more with the bright light at center. This could be completed while still in color in PSCC, for example. Just a thought. |
Aug 15th |
10 comments - 6 replies for Group 83
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| 87 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Thanks, Team! :) |
Aug 26th |
| 87 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
Thanks, Mike - I think so, too. :) |
Aug 18th |
| 87 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
I see its not viewing well on my large monitor, but I'll leave it: go ahead and right-click and save the file for better viewing. :) |
Aug 16th |
| 87 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Here we go: some of the changes you guys suggested, and I hope this loads favorably.
The center portion is the most I want to "burn" here, and more easily, I applied ND filter in PSCC to the sky. Yeah, this works well on this old film shot! :) |
Aug 16th |
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| 87 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Hi Graham. Though I really enjoy close-up shots (somewhat abstract in taste), I feel maybe a different perspective may have provided more punch, as it were, for this shot.
1. using the same perspective, maybe pulling back out to see just a little more of the frame...
2. perhaps a head-on perspective creating a very symmetrical composition is another, while bracketing with different apertures to control the amount of Depth of Field (Dof).
In this composition, you have biased the center of the wheel to one side (which I like) and we are momentarily directed to the right side spokes and outer portion of the wheel: in this case, the entire wheel and spokes should be in perfect focus, but instead, Dof is shallow causing a bit unrest, in my opinion. If you access to this location, it would be a nice practice (photo shoot) session and capture a few more, and then post them here. :)
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Aug 14th |
| 87 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Hi Jennifer. Yes, a very compelling image, indeed. I really like the variety of shapes and textures - fabulous combination creating a dynamic composition. Some remarks:
Yes, the red-shelter must go for the reasons Mike suggested and wondering if you have a few more shots of this scene: moving just a little to your right to try and (lessen) the large area of ice-blue on the left: I feel swiveling to right may have done the trick. Just a thought, Jennifer. |
Aug 5th |
| 87 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
I applied neutral density filter in Color Efex Pro-4 to bring out details in the sky, along with the same dodging of the foreground. As this is a film based shot, heavy grain characterizes the composition, as such, I feel any further manipulation will diminish this character. This piece was never printed. I may in the future.
Unfortunately, due to the way this Forum works, I was not able to load an example that would properly fit the screen.
Thanks, guys! |
Aug 4th |
| 87 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Appreciate the kind words and comments: yes, I will try to Burn the sky some and that center area as well. :) |
Aug 4th |
| 87 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
(Note these are very small files, as such, on some monitors it will be impossible to enjoy the true resolution and thus the full breath of images anywhere in this forum.) |
Aug 1st |
8 comments - 1 reply for Group 87
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18 comments - 7 replies Total
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