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Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 24 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Pinaki, I applaud you for visualizing this particular frame: a fine example of Finding and composing Beauty ... most will never see as we move ourselves and/or our eyes from one place to the next in are hurried pace.
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Jun 27th |
| 24 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
A most beautiful golden flower portrait!
The final image is very comfortable, soft and thus engaging.
Of course, we do need to take more time to study the surrounding space within the frame as seen through the viewfinder: in this sense, it is up to the artist photographer (the user) to carefully plan and then execute the action of registering the scene on film or digital sensor .... being careful to 1. plan ahead for cropping, 2. or plan for no cropping: here, we should be more engaged ... 'within the moment of "photographing"... and less on what can be done to fix or alter the frame in post-production.
Lovely Work! |
Jun 27th |
| 24 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Lovely presentation we may have just past by and gave a glancing look. Love the detail, which is most important for a composition like this. |
Jun 27th |
| 24 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Fine Balance ... interesting lines, textures and shapes ... I do agree with Tom's mention and revision to calm-down the saturation to allow more of the natural texture to emerge. |
Jun 27th |
| 24 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Better late than never ... but here I am ....
Love the balance! Once again, you are using "negative space" correctly, effectively!
The subject most definitely is (not) too off center: this balance, this, "compositional structure" offers spectators to stay, and contemplate the work longer. Of course, I have mentioned this particular aspect of creating engaging art in the past .... usually within photography, but here, and within painting, such "compositional structure" (and when used correctly) can often bring artists' work to the next level.
The final work of course represents a classic aesthetic within the Graphic Art genre, where you have seemingly an endless repertoire of artistic variations, indeed. Well done!
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Jun 27th |
| 24 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Good day, Carol!
I love this plant! A lot of fun to find different compositions exploring its beauty ... but must suggest the overall composition falls short in this particular exploration. Why?
The main portion of the subject is out-of-focus. (As pointed out in my short piece posted on the Bullet Board, focusing and managing Dof is vital for successful flower compositions. Pretty much the article points out a lot that may have contributed the images short comings).
Lastly, my words echo Pinaki's ... I like the "depth" we enjoy with the original Bokeh. |
Jun 7th |
| 24 |
Jun 23 |
Reply |
Hi Pinaki!
I can see a version with deeper blacks ... maybe. I really appreciate your positive remarks ... thank you!
(For the record, Tom's version is not a crop, but instead has manipulated the composition via Deleting objects). |
Jun 7th |
| 24 |
Jun 23 |
Reply |
Hi Tom. I appreciate this critique.
No. I suggest the very fact the edges are filled with flora is integral to the overall compositions power. That said, I feel more of the Temple's structure would have helped bring more interest, but this was not possible from this perspective ... I will revisit the original group and see if I have another image file that better represents your suggestion. Stay tuned!
At the very least, you are aware, I would never Delete or Add anything to a photographic composition other than clearing out dust and / or scratch marks. |
Jun 7th |
6 comments - 2 replies for Group 24
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| 74 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Good day, Haru!
In fact, the use of wide open space in the context of this subject/composition is very powerful ! This negative (or white space) defines a sense of "Place" and thus offers viewers' to contemplate narrative: the works emotional strength (and what I refer to as "Contemplative Structure") is engaging and very much sides towards Japanese aesthetics. In this case, cropping would destroy the essence of the current composition. (See my article in the March Issue of the PSA Magazine on this subject).
However, I must also be critical of the slow shutter speed which completely blurred the main subject: in this instance, the entire composition is thrown into question.....
Alternative: A "very slow shutter speed" could have been used to create a pure "impressionistic " interpretation where the subjects would be even less clear and thus imitate an impressionistic painting or drawing. (Maybe it would work, maybe not).
Alternative: Maybe using a higher ISO would allow using a faster shutter speed, along with a large aperture to produce a similar visual effect, but with a clear subject ... ?
Nice work, Haru. |
Jun 10th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 74
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| 83 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Sorry for not reviewing Mark's description before posting ... I usually review everyone's before posting, but here, a great example of haste makes waste.
However, the correct description is now posted. |
Jun 9th |
| 83 |
Jun 23 |
Reply |
That is a very articulate critique .... I like that the work sparked such mental debate/contemplation for narrative .... very interesting comparison to "The Duel", which I had to look up not being familiar with the work. Thank you. |
Jun 7th |
| 83 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Happy Friday, Michael!
Indeed, you have captured an intriguing scene .... we can spend some time contemplating a narrative, and the one you induce through the title is another a great one, indeed.
Technical Aspects:
Oddly, I find the Balloons to look and feel like they occupy a different reality than the wall. Maybe it's the consistent Bokeh of the entire wall, and the Balloons being so clear .... for me ... this visual effect is unsettling - for me it feels inorganic?
The only other aspect of the "compositional structure" I must speak to, is the Wood Stump: perhaps you could have moved to a different position to capture the subjects? I feel the Stump adds nothing to the narrative and maybe even interferes with it.
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Jun 2nd |
| 83 |
Jun 23 |
Reply |
Good question, Michael .....
"Points to Ponder": "Classic Tradition"
Adi, your comment about "rules" is an important aspect, as you say, almost every "skilled" activity or "game", "sport" .... and of course, where does Rules come into play within there art genre of photography?
I feel the "rules" you gave as examples are "personal" rules of engagement, and are not truly Rules within Photography proper: that is, to Crop or Not to Crop is not an inherent "rule" that should or should not be followed; in fact, it is part of the process within classic tradition.
So, Michael, the short answer ... cropping is fine, indeed. In summary, it is important not to include "personal" rules of engagement with the rules and concepts that have traditionally defined the values within the photography genre of art ... such as the (rearrangement of what lay in front of the lens at the time of exposure), for one example.
Alternatively, Deleting a "trash can" or other object registered within the frame the author decides to "remove", thus altering what lay in from of the lens during the "photographic event" ... is not an inherent aspect of photography ... in fact, this particular "rearrangement" of reality is wrong. (This does not include removing dust or even other indistinguishable object ... like blurred-birds .. which have no bearing on the compositions narrative). In addition, it is even worse to "Add" an object to help create a better image than what was registered at the time of the "photographic event".
Lastly ... however, if the artist is using photography that is beyond the borders of "classic tradition" ... within the realm of, lets say, Illustrative, Composite, Conceptual photography, and most of the work attributed to Graphic Arts ... then the work should be properly Tagged or identified as such.
With the advent of "AI" in the mix .. we have another whole aspect of technology that will further induce the already skeptic patron of the arts of a photograph's epistemic value. |
Jun 2nd |
| 83 |
Jun 23 |
Reply |
Hi Mark!!
Well, I am very glad the composition hold one's attention. Perhaps a few Beers, and then, let's take another look!!
As always, appreciate your critique and articulations! |
Jun 2nd |
| 83 |
Jun 23 |
Reply |
Happy Friday, Adi!
Perhaps, "Flora Abstracts" or "The Intricacies of Light & Shadow".
Really appreciate your input and I like the title: Dancing Silhouette ... Perfect!! |
Jun 2nd |
2 comments - 4 replies for Group 83
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| 87 |
Jun 23 |
Reply |
Thank you. |
Jun 27th |
| 87 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Thank you for the kind words, everyone. |
Jun 7th |
| 87 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Indeed, Kudos for the quick composition and press of the shutter!
Thank you for sharing this very odd/interesting subject! |
Jun 7th |
| 87 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Good day, Cindy.
A strong emotional image ... that makes me take more time in studying the Racehorse's facial features.
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Jun 7th |
| 87 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Hello, Will!
Well, for the most part I feel the image is interesting; often a near ... out-of-focus flower and / or petal/s are acceptable if the overall compositional structure also helps to engage the viewer.
However, both your position and the yellow (pollen?) distract (me). Instead of the pollen being a contrasting component, I must suggest otherwise (otherwise in reference to this particular framing/perspective, not because it is "yellow"). On the other hand, looking at the left-side offers other possibilities in perhaps a different "arrangement" .... if you have not already, see my like-image and comments in DD-24 November 2022.
My perspective is straight down the center ... I basically hurt myself doing so ....but it is a beautiful plant I hope to work again soon for more substantial results.
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Jun 2nd |
| 87 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Happy Friday Dale!
Yes, a very soothing, quiet evening at the lake .... it is a very nicely framed scene that, indeed, indues the viewer to almost feel and smell the evening air.
Thank you for sharing! |
Jun 2nd |
| 87 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Gee!!! What a clear and striking photographic image, Steve!
Simply, this is a beautiful capture of an amazing bird in flight!
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Jun 2nd |
| 87 |
Jun 23 |
Comment |
Quite the stunning portrait, Chan.
The post-production work to finalize the exposure is spot on .... though I am not usually a fan of Monochrome (tinting) for portraits, this actually works quite well.
Bravo!!
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Jun 2nd |
7 comments - 1 reply for Group 87
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16 comments - 7 replies Total
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