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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Yvonne, this is simply beautiful!
"Points to Ponder"
I do suggest you remove your signature from the lower-right as 1. it can often interfere with viewer contemplation, and 2. in reality, the signature would be on the Matte, not the photographic image: as it relates to Projected Images, I suggest read Copyright rules and regulations for visual material ... it may help in comforting any anxieties with posting images online. |
Sep 26th |
| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hello, Frank!
Well, to be honest, my initial reaction was I was viewing artificial flowers! LOL!
The super clarity and "structure" often imbue this type of less-than-natural aesthetic, but in a documentary or commercial context the work is perfectly created and presented, indeed. This said, some Fine Art interpretations envy this type of Infinite-Focus and Bold visual statement ... well done!
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Sep 26th |
| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Fred,I really like this composition for both its luminance and narrative options.
There are so many different types of design options we can create from this image/subject ... like we do for so many on a day to day basis.
This said, your featured work offers more space around the obvious "center", but I must suggest the entire frame is the subject in this case: the space you place us in, easily establishes the context of a complete flower, even we only see a small sample of it ... whereby the other two crops, though viable option if that (is) the intention, provides a deeper sense of abstract than the featured one.
Instead, your composition is more relaxing, if I may.
If I have one complaint, it must be said, I wish the stamen and pistil had more room above it. These are details that must be reviewed through the viewfinder, unless this image was severely cropped from a larger one that still did not favor more space as described. |
Sep 26th |
| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Good day, Charissa, everyone!
This is beautiful!
Contrary to other comments, I enjoy the Depth the featured image presents: this in virtue of the varying (Dof) of the space the subject sits ... or perhaps .. floats.
The (slight) softness of the flower is actually how this flower/color presents itself ... in PSCC I investigated the image for sharpness, and it is literally, perfect!
"Points to Ponder"
The soft (seemingly natural) aesthetic blends well within the surrounding variety of Bokeh. Of course, the addition of (slight) vignetting would center our attention to the flower - thus and under a powerful spotlight allow the subject to "shine" both figuratively and literally. |
Sep 26th |
4 comments - 0 replies for Group 24
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| 39 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Happy Friday, Vincent!
Wow! One of the best "architectural abstracts" I have seen in some time! The tonal Gamut is outstanding and allows the viewer to feel or sense Depth ... the orientation of the image very much helps in this regard.
Question: is this composition as seen through the viewfinder or did you need to crop a little; also, did you use a tripod?
Lance A. Lewin
PSA Global B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
lance.visualizingart@gmail.com
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Sep 1st |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 39
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| 62 |
Sep 23 |
Reply |
"Points to Ponder"
....one more item, Mark .... in fact, the slight noise (or grain) makes the composition feel more organic, real. I often shoot on a high ISO setting on purpose to induce noise-grain in an attempt to bring the aesthetics of film to the digital realm.
I look forward to seeing similar work from you in the future. |
Sep 2nd |
| 62 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hello, Mark!
I love scenes like this ... capturing local vernacular is can often reveal a locations character, and you have done this here, however I have some ideas for you to contemplate ....
"Points to Ponder"
The Original color frame reveals much more of the character I speak of ... your cropping close is something I see often and alternatively, perhaps a slight crop using 8x10 ration would serve this narrative more generously.
In a composition like this one, we are not just trying to contemplate the individual, as much as we trying to frame both the individual/s and their surrounding environment; thus presenting us a deeper reference to their immediate location/situation.
My 8x10 crop (or you can custom crop, as well) allows more artifacts that define a sense of place and characterization: 1. I kept the above stickers, and 2. the cook to far left. 3. Allowing a bit more door-frame in the composition also helps define "place" and character.
Of course, the Featured image is also well composed, but if you already have captured these other details, well, using them may very well elevate spectator "appreciation".
(Please, if you have not already, read my article on this discussion in the PSA March Issue - if you scroll down the link is on the Bulletin Board).
Lance A. Lewin
PSA Global B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
lance.visualizingart@gmail.com |
Sep 1st |
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1 comment - 1 reply for Group 62
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| 83 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
I really like the subject, Michael. Stairs (and especially spiral designs) seem to offer a lot (of creative possibilities) for those fortunate enough to "see" and interpret their beauty (or their mystic) through the lens of their cameras. Fine work, Michael.
"Points to Ponder"
Though your interpretation using hard contrasts is one that is intriguing, indeed, I was also interested in seeing more detail ... and only within a subject for "points to Ponder" ...I offer an alternative interpretation that sits in the middle of the grayscale tonal gamut, that offers a slightly different aesthetic for consideration.
In my own work, I often make "decisions" by viewing alternative versions (even ones slightly different) side-by-side and ponder their strengths and weaknesses: questions such as, how will it look under a spotlight, should it be matted & framed, or printed on canvas ...etc.
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Sep 24th |
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| 83 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Thank you everyone for your kind words!!! : ) |
Sep 23rd |
| 83 |
Sep 23 |
Reply |
As I just noted to Mark, indeed, my intentions are to find and expose the beauty or art hidden in nature. Thank you for your kind words.
"Art is hidden in nature, and that he, who can tear her out of it, owns here". 16th Century Painter Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). |
Sep 23rd |
| 83 |
Sep 23 |
Reply |
Yes, a series of like images would work quite well .. and something I hope to complete in the next year or two within my "Intimate with Nature" series of work. |
Sep 23rd |
| 83 |
Sep 23 |
Reply |
Indeed, these types of Abstract-like compositions allow each viewer to form their own connection. My intent in this work (and others like it) is to expose beauty hidden in nature. |
Sep 23rd |
| 83 |
Sep 23 |
Reply |
Hi Michael! Yes, this works too!
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Sep 23rd |
| 83 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Good morning, Mark!
Well, the actual scene is worthy as subject in both a painting and photographic print, but I must suggest fundamental issues detract from the featured work:
1. The focus is not clear. I do not believe this is a resolution issue. One of the main reasons, and in my opinion, the B&W is not working, is in fact, the color version, too, imbues a sense of conflict between the foreground hay, weeds, and associated grass. This can be a factor of i. blowing wind swaying the foreground grassland, and ii. simply poor focus. In either case, in this particular instance, this is causing a visual conflict or what I term, "visual overload".
2. The B&W treatment, though bold, and indeed, a valid choice in the tonal gamut for this scene, is also increasing the foreground "visual overload" I speak of.
One remedy for this particular image is to redo the B&W treatment, choosing a slightly (less) contrast aesthetic.
We can discuss additional ideas, concepts and general thoughts on photographing this scene (and others like it) if you all want to. We can continue here or on the Bulletin Board. Thanks, guys! |
Sep 23rd |
| 83 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Good day, Debasish!
The lines, shapes and overall architectural design really shines as a Black & White image .... the person cleaning in center says a lot ... and your intended narrative is accomplished.
However ....
As much as the digital revolution has allowed fixing, changing, deleting, adding or otherwise 'create an alternative reality' from the one that was registered on film or sensor ... I urge photographers, instead, learn and practice the virtues originally securing photography as a proprietary genre of art.
In instances like this, it is up to the artist photographer to be patient: of course I am speaking about waiting for the other people to leave, or speak with the gentleman cleaning, and ask for a "staged" shot, later, when the people move. In latter sense, we would not be composing a "street" scene as much as it would be categorized as documentary.
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Sep 23rd |
4 comments - 4 replies for Group 83
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| 87 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Very cool photo, Jennifer!
I am loving the bold details! The B&W rendering is right on! |
Sep 21st |
| 87 |
Sep 23 |
Reply |
Will, I really like the vertical format for this work!
With both the larger expanse of sky, and the almost three textures in the i.upper sky, ii. mid-sky, and ii. waves, the composition is most engaging.
However, I am in 100% agreement with Chan ... the beach needs to be cropped out. (See attached 5x7 ratio edit). |
Sep 21st |
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| 87 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Dale, this is well composed and exposed. It is also nice to see a perfect horizon in a scene such as this ... so often this is not the case.
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Sep 21st |
| 87 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Terrific work, Steve!
I am still trying to get my a head around how powerful cell phone cameras are advancing! |
Sep 21st |
| 87 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Well done Chan!
I must admit ... I am not surprised how well the image is defined .. as the subject was registered with F/16 aperture. Along with a 100mm Macro glass, and how Chan described how it was composed and shot, there should be no surprise.
However, this topic of ..."focus-stacking vs choice of aperture" ... if you will ... this question just came up in my Mentorship program ... I added thoughts on the Bulletin Board for your review. I look forward to everyone's comments on this subject. Thank you. |
Sep 21st |
| 87 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Everyone ...thank you for your kind comments. |
Sep 21st |
5 comments - 1 reply for Group 87
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| 99 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi Kathleen! I love this!!!
One of those images that seemingly is made to be presented in B&W! A truly wonderful visualization and delightful composition! |
Sep 4th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 99
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16 comments - 6 replies Total
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