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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 83 |
Jun 24 |
Reply |
Yes, appreciate you pointing out the thin border ... that is a possible option, indeed ... will see how this all works out in the future. Thank you for your perspective on this. |
Jun 16th |
| 83 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Wow! Crystal Clear!
A very good example of Documentary-Art ... or work that can have a definitive purpose for education or research (and work for Museums) but doubles as also a piece of Fine Art. Well done!
A great and famous (similar)example are the "Earth" images registered on film through the window of the Apollo Spacecraft by, for one example, by William Anders. |
Jun 16th |
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| 83 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Hi Elsie!
Most of my thinking echos Michael's. However, I do like the direction you chose as it relates to the B&W tonal gamut.
Other ideas for recording this subject could also include a more close-up exploration, where you invite the viewer to see Art not from afar, but more intimate, perhaps more abstract .. these suggestions for alternative visual narratives.
In any case, you surely enjoy a good eye for perspectives that are engaging. |
Jun 16th |
| 83 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Another lovely scene! Beautifully composed and exposed!
However, a very disturbing "blur" floats above the far-trees on the left-side of the composition: though we might think this is smoke of some kind, it does not look like it, and instead imbues an "over-processed aesthetic" that would need to be addressed before exhibition printing or projection, in my opinion. |
Jun 16th |
| 83 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Simply a lovely composition!
A location I hope to visit someday! Thank you for sharing! |
Jun 16th |
| 83 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Yes, I really love this perspective!
I also enjoy the extended dark vignetting ... this works nicely.
Also, Michael's "brighter" foreground portion is a viable option, but not sure which I prefer. |
Jun 16th |
| 83 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Interesting composition ... I like the crop-ratio ... that works well .... this scene really does imbue a lot of narrative options .. for one: the birds wait for the one who feeds them: is he gone temporarily, or perhaps an old man or women have passed on ... all that remains is the chair ... an empty chair .. thus, the Pigeons seemingly wonder about in despair.
So, I did something a bit different from what Elsie is saying, but for the same reasons ... I think.
Editing: a bit brighter but maintained pigeon details in the process. Note your image seems heavily grainy ... and this is surprising since you registered the scene with an ISO-100 setting ... or a result of not a crystal clear focus.
The grainy look (or lack of tack-sharp focus) is helping to wash-out the birds against the stone walk ... I tried to separate the birds from the walk while trying to make the scene have a bit more contrast ...by Dodging each bird individually, then increase global exposure.
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Jun 6th |
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| 83 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Hi Michael! (I sent you an email).
Thank you for your kind comments!
1. Yes, I often use a tripod ... but not this time. (Note most older film cameras are very light in weight, thus holding them in low light situations is much easier).
2. Took the B&W image into Silver Efex Pro and added my custom silver-copper tone ... which I do on almost all my digital and / or film B&W images.
3. I am against "applying" Digital Post-Production borders. Unless the vignetting or (like my film-negative) border is naturally part of the photographic process, I am against such things, except for work that is clearly identified/categorized, perhaps as Hybrid, Conceptual or Composite, for three examples. There should be a clear difference between artist photographers who practice the Art of Photography from a "classic tradition" workflow, and those who "embellish" their work with "add-ons" from digital post-production tools. : ) |
Jun 4th |
7 comments - 1 reply for Group 83
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| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Chan. : ) |
Jun 22nd |
| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Reply |
Good question, Chan ....
In my opinion, no. But I would have to make a test print to see if Burning or Cropping would improve the composition: my thinking is is will not, as the bright area, the source of the sun ray is key to the work, making it less bright or smaller will instead change the image to one that is more conventional.
The purpose of including sun-burst, bright lights and other like "distractions" are to emulate how we actually see in reality: that is, we often squint or otherwise not see so clearly as one might think. I am hoping the viewer actually squints when viewing this image.
Printed and presented under a power spotlight, hopefully, reveals the nuances I am looking for. |
Jun 13th |
| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Perfect!!!
I often refer to Mother Nature as a photographers best assistant ... wonderful visualization, composition and exposure! |
Jun 6th |
| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Terrific "story telling" here!
Great work! |
Jun 6th |
| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Gee! What a portrait!
Tack sharp eyes as Steve said ... beautiful composition! |
Jun 6th |
| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Very lovely composition, Steve!
My critique echos Jennifer's. |
Jun 6th |
| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Comment |
Hi Chan!
My feeling are similar to Jennifer ... I am attracted by the original image ... the featured work loses the special emotional/moody quality enjoyed in the original. Just a simple crop and, to hide the background that is trying to emerge form behind the bushes and trees, converting to B&W may bring rewards. (Of course, a B&W rendering reveals a completely different artistic narrative ... one not necessary better, just different). |
Jun 6th |
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| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Reply |
Indeed, Peace and Meditative ... this is what I often try to visualize and compose within my Intimate with Nature series of work. I am very glad it touches you. Thank you, Dale. |
Jun 6th |
| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Reply |
... me as well, Cindy. I mean, that is the medium I work with most often and how I direct my artistic vision ... and why I often use B&W film. (In two weeks I'm heading to Mexico and only taking my film camera, one 24mm lens and two rolls of UltraMax 400 B&W film). : ) |
Jun 5th |
| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Reply |
... and this is the type of response (or emotional connection) I am hoping most enjoy in viewing this composition. Thank you, Jennifer! |
Jun 5th |
| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Reply |
Appreciate that, Cindy. : ) |
Jun 5th |
| 87 |
Jun 24 |
Reply |
Thank you for your positive comments .... yes, here is original digital color image before converting to B&W in Silver Efex Pro-3.
Again, worked on shadow-emphasis to further illuminate the sun-drenched plant ... however, the color version, too imbues a similar vibe ... hope you agree.
(Note do not click on image as it seems too large for on-screen viewing, but feel free to DL to your CPU). |
Jun 5th |
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5 comments - 7 replies for Group 87
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12 comments - 8 replies Total
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