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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 4 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Hi Bill, very "creative", indeed. I love the B&W treatment!
(Note you may get more inspiration and relative critique in the "Creative" DD groups we enjoy in the PSA, as opposed to this General DD group).
Indeed, that is one of Adams quotes, but his intentions are far from "rearranging" a scene from reality: Adam's "creating" was actually "accentuation" and / or enhancing, but never changing "reality". So, I often try not to associate his quote/s with 21st century "Composite" photography, for one example.
Instead, your beautiful work can be identified as a Photographic Hybrid or Photographic Composite ... both, for the most part, new sub-genres born within the Digital Photography Revolution.
Regardless, you have a very creative eye! Well visualized and constructed!
Lance A. Lewin
PSA Global B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
lance.visualizingart@gmail.com |
Dec 2nd |
| 4 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Gee, what a lovely scene, Issac.
Amazing I have not visited this destination yet ... I enjoy another similar location for like imagery on Long Boat Key in Florida: however, devastating erosion has claimed most of the driftwood in recent years.
Structurally, I love the composition ... where the dramatic sky compliments the driftwood art. Lovely. |
Dec 2nd |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 4
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| 8 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Oh, yes, this is even better! Nice, Aaron! |
Dec 15th |
| 8 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Hello, Aaron!
First, can you share exactly where this is? Some may tag this as a "travel image", but for the most part such images illustrate or document the local vernacular.
"Points to Ponder":
Though the image is a result of ... 'extreme crop' ... the final vertical format version is lovely. The B&W conversion is also balanced and addresses shadows and mid-tones very well ... a very authentic presentation. It is possible, using a longer lens may have lost the sense of "place" we enjoy here.
Lance A. Lewin
PSA Global B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
lance.visualizingart@gmail.com |
Dec 15th |
1 comment - 1 reply for Group 8
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| 19 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Go ahead and write the article for the PSA Journal ... then sent it along with images to Larry Cowles cowtech@earthlink.net for his review. Be aware, publishing can take up to 6-9 months from the time you send it in to Larry.
Good luck! |
Dec 20th |
| 19 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Happy Friday, Adi!
Indeed, the image is well balanced and of course extremely contemplative!
Though I must add, this is not an alternative "street photography" design or visualization .... it already sits very comfortable within the genre ... and though in the past many have used the "reflection component" in their work, by far, your series of work is most outstanding I have seen recently.
Can you share exactly how this image was created? Thank you, Adi. |
Dec 15th |
1 comment - 1 reply for Group 19
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| 23 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
For your consideration: using your Original crop factor I cropped off the top edge as other have already commented. By just barely. |
Dec 21st |
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| 23 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Hello, Julia! Passing by and this scene caught my eye ...
The space is calming, natural and very much illustrates a particular vernacular in this part of SC. The foreground plant is perfect and very much sits comfortable with the other plants and artifacts (e.g., weathered walls, sunlight, and the variety of textures). The image would do well (perhaps better) within a series of like images on Abandoned structures, for example. Well visualized and registered.
Lance A. Lewin
PSA Global B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
lance.visualizingart@gmail.com |
Dec 20th |
1 comment - 1 reply for Group 23
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| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Micheal this is a great conversation!
Off the bat, I suggest, maintaining a certain amount of continuity is important for an image like this, and the featured work does this best ...simply, the featured work is balanced, including the dark rectangular shadows across the bottom that balance the two people, and as important, the upper diagonal balances the diagonal of the steps, all forming "continuity".
"Street Photography"
The featured image really does represent visual cues associated with, what we may refer to as "true" street photography compositions. (See the work of Gary Winogrand for a prime example of narrative-ambiguities ... he is known for). Whether or not a Winogrand scene is ambiguous or not, the use of space to define a sense of "place" helps establish where/how (Winogrand) and spectators did/may interpret the scene.
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Dec 20th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Thank you for your encouraging comments ...
If I am not mistaken it was late morning or early afternoon, but very bright and reflective atmosphere ... and hot! The space is a plateau overlooking the Rio Grande below in the distance ... arid best describes the location on this day. (Artificial light was not used). However, converting to B&W helped bring more exposure (or prominence) to some of the details in the dry tree limbs and such. |
Dec 13th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Margaret, there are so many (moments in life) that reveal themselves to us, that touch our very souls, but not always are we able to register these emotions/connections through the lenses of of camera.
It is so important we remember experiencing life in real-time is the essence of living ... in this sense, even if we are not able to reproduce like-experiences through our lenses, nonetheless, we should take comfort that we have enjoyed the experience, and within the time and space the event revealed itself. |
Dec 13th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Amazing Landscape image ... like Michael, even after your prime description I was still perplexed ... but the subsequent articulation brings a bit more clarity, indeed.
However, on a technical note the overall focus (lack of clarity) in the foreground and the background is very odd considering it was registered at F/11 and at a very high shutter speed ... also, it does not look like camera shake, but it could be.
Another possibility, if you used Auto-focus, this would surly be a prime suspect, indeed. Can you add any thoughts about the, for all practical purposes, there is no apparent point of focus. Thanks, Mark.
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Dec 10th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Yes, very brilliant and artistic is an almost graphic way! I really like it!! |
Dec 10th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Don, for an alternative critique, see my comments above. |
Dec 10th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Micheal this is a great conversation!
Off the bat, I suggest, maintaining a certain amount of continuity is important for an image like this, and the featured work does this best ...simply, the featured work is balanced, including the dark rectangular shadows across the bottom that balance the two people, and as important, the upper diagonal balances the diagonal of the steps, all forming "continuity".
The featured image really does represent visual cues associated with, what I like to call, "true" street photography compositions. (See the work of Gary Winogrand for a prime example of narrative-ambiguities ... he is known for). |
Dec 10th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Good day, Debasish, everyone!
A rather clever way of presenting flora that has caught the attention from a lot of artist photographers ... you have done well here to present your interpretation.
It is interesting about the talk how the image, in so many words, lacks depth ... it is instead "flat": I often speak about the ills created via "focus stacking" ... which includes the most prominent, the loss of depth.
However, I also mention this type of visual effect is very viable for certain types of visual illustrations, like the one here, and again, let me suggest, would thrive within a group of like images, perhaps "collaged" ... something I think Michael has enjoyed experimenting with in the past ... that is, collection of floral images seen together as opposed to individually. |
Dec 10th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Mark, thank you for commenting: No. eliminating the smaller bush you reference will instead, "destabilize" the balance, in my opinion. See, the row of smaller bushes go across the entire backside of the foreground subject ... this is stabilizing it ... again, eliminating the one you reference breaks up this continuity.
In my opinion, the "gap" it would present would be a distracting "interval" or empty space. (And of course, for the record, I never "rearrange" the reality that poses for my lenses). Thank you, Mark. |
Dec 8th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
A very interesting observation: Between the Conscious and Subconscious
As I explained to Adi .... I "visualized" and framed the image taking in the Whole scene: this is a very important concept when designing Compositional Structure, in my opinion.
I am sure the articles you speak of, and how they interact with each other, was part of my reasoning to record this scene as it is. Again, I am able to (rather) quickly digest what is in front of me as something of interest or not. The visualization is often a combination of both conscious one, and to a great deal from within the subconscious. |
Dec 8th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Don, this is a lovely Landscape!
Love when Mother Nature adds her help in creating Mood .... and for the most part you have captured a special feeling here.
Attached, see my edit that 1. helps out the sky by bringing out detail in both trees and fog, 2. changed up the Balance of Exposure, only as an alternative ... I could have done it differently keeping closer to your exposure values.
In any case, this should keep you interested .... : ) |
Dec 8th |
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| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Hi Adi! Good questions.
Except for the foreground compression (which I do like as well, I will try and find if this image was framed through the viewfinder later) ... the entire composition is the subject: in this sense, the viewer gulps the whole scene and hopefully enjoys its gestalt, instead of trying to focus on any one aspect within the frame. (Technically, the left-side sky balances the right-side tree).
Indeed, initially, the spectator will spend time looking at the Sky, and the Tree separately ... but then should pull back and enjoy the total performance. |
Dec 8th |
| 83 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Good day, Margaret!
Getting right to the point ... and your very good question ... No, the image holds very little in the way of narrative or emotional values for most viewers. (I say most, because it is possible the vernacularity the image imbues may actually spark long lost memories, thus making a connection with a viewer). But for the most part, outside of presenting the image within a "Visual Documentary" w/several like-images (or related images), the single image is weak.
But most important, is the act of visualizing and capturing these types of "personal" images, images that connect to us ... make us happy or complete. |
Dec 3rd |
7 comments - 6 replies for Group 83
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| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Indeed, the dead trees are stark, but not sure I could bring much more detail to them w/film and being hand held .... what caught my attention was the prominence they offered juxtaposed (abstractly) to their surrounding space. But of course, as you suggest, an alternative presentation is always on the table. |
Dec 14th |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
My pleasure, Dale. |
Dec 14th |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
I sometimes think about formats while in the field ... something I learned reading about documentary photography years ago: in this sense the photographer always thought about the front page of the his magazine ... which needed (for best illustration) a vertical format ... so he kept enough space around the subject to re-crop if necessary.
Now, I do not practice this regularly ... but its another (tool) to keep in the bag. |
Dec 4th |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Very nice wildlife portrait!
Maybe another format to bring something more to the table ... maybe not? (See the 16x9 sample).
Note I biased subject to left to include more space to the direction the bird is facing, instead of centering it ... which may actually be better. What do you think? |
Dec 3rd |
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| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
LOL!!! Awesome, Steve! |
Dec 3rd |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Not 100 percent certain, but from an intensive and extended time at this park/lake, I would guess this was a natural lake or actually, a very large pond, if you want surrounded by very think forest .... but not really sure, Jennifer. |
Dec 3rd |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Yes, they are dead .... not sure the reasons ... we were passing through the area in the Fall and found this park way off the main roads. Of course, it was the stark difference between them and surrounding space that drew my attention. |
Dec 3rd |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Fabulous idea!!!
"Alternative Energies: Going back to basics" |
Dec 3rd |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
...have at it!! : ) |
Dec 2nd |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
I use Photoshop Camera Raw, then exit and use the Dodge tool set on 5 percent for Midtone. I also applied a ND filter to help take out some clear/haze from sky and mountains. Very gentle. Very subtle, but will especially make a difference for printing.
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Dec 2nd |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
An interesting balance between the magnitude of the mountain range and the single large boulder in the foreground.
This is one image I suggest needs a bit more exposure/color adjustment to help separate between colors and light and shadow. Please, view my edit, next to the featured work to reveal the subtle enhancements. Looking forward to your comments. |
Dec 1st |
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| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
A beautiful and calming stroll along this leaf-filled path seems very inviting!
I especially like the natural colors ... avoiding over-saturating I often see with compositions like this one.
Well done, Dale! |
Dec 1st |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Spectacular catch!!!
I mean, this is great!!! |
Dec 1st |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
A relaxing day in the Park ... very calming.
I like the re-crop it both identifies with the person relaxing while maintaining a sense of "place". |
Dec 1st |
| 87 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
First, what a wonderful opportunity to visit this amazing part of our World, unfortunately politics interfered with your plans: I am happy you are safe, and love this image!
A very unique angle that helps viewer engagement ... how you framed the scene with the bottom wall is especially nice.
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Dec 1st |
6 comments - 9 replies for Group 87
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| 92 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Very intriguing scene, Marianne!
Can you articulate what the entire process entailed?
Thank you. |
Dec 1st |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 92
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| 99 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Happy Holiday's, Linda! Hope you are well.
The posted version is very bold, and will allow viewers' to feel/sense the experience you enjoyed in real-time. This in virtue of filling the (full-frame) view with the main subject, of course the lighting is terrific and is a key component in forming an engaging image, as well. Well composed, Linda!
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Dec 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 99
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20 comments - 18 replies Total
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