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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Happy Holiday, Ruth!
Appreciate the background information ... indeed, a special location .. each time revealing new visualizations visual artists' interpret with lenses or paint brushes.
When you find time, please, visit my website to view several compositions registered on B&W film and some digitally ... hope you enjoy a wonderful Holiday!
visualizingart.com (Click, Landscape and also Film (color & BW) Tab) |
Dec 23rd |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Yes, I understand. Indeed, these lighting situations make things difficult, but of course, as mentioned in my comments many of these (exposure) difficulties can be remedied from behind the viewfinder .. at least making a terrible exposure a bit more tolerable and manageable when in post-production.
Thank you, Michael. |
Dec 11th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Good day, Ruth! One of my favorite locations to wander and enjoy amazing history as well as photographic opportunities.
The initial, what I term, "Compositional Structure" is engaging. However, I must suggest the R6 registered the scene with natural color (and pleasant) detail and the featured versions more Saturated aesthetic loses this aura of authenticity, in my opinion.
Questions: 1. the Sky appears to be a replacement? 2. using a full-frame sensor, why is your original not a 2:3 aspect ratio? 3. Why did you use ISO-800, as this most likely instigated the blown-out sky on the original, as well, maybe, a (-)2/3 or more Exposure Compensation. Thank you, Ruth.
Lance A. Lewin
PSA Global B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
lance.visualizingart@gmail.com |
Dec 11th |
1 comment - 2 replies for Group 3
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| 6 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Oh, gee! Just seeing this, Jim! What a lovely companion she was ... I feel privileged to have met her! This is a very lovely picture of Lily! |
Dec 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 6
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| 23 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Hello, Julia! I like the super soft aesthetic you have registered through the lens ... now, going forward, this spring, search and look for flowers and expand this design idea using backlighting from the Sun. Yes, you may need a blanket to lay down on to do so, but its so worth it.
My favorite lens for this type of work is a fast (F/1.2 or F/1.4) 50mm.
Lance A. Lewin
PSA Global B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
lance.visualizingart@gmail.com |
Dec 11th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 23
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| 32 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Well done, Stephen! (Technically, I think the conversion-exposure is spot on!)
You have taken a snap-shot (or perhaps better said, "common-photo") and indeed, have presented the viewer with two intriguing subjects: their "apposing" facial expressions, now front and center (without distractions), can easily manifest various narratives. Love it!
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Dec 3rd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 32
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| 47 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
First, I like the "whiteness" of the tonal gamut being presented ... instead of trying to mute the sharp-illumination.
The second key attribute, we may all agree is the collection (and juxtaposition) of several textures and patterns ... well visualized and presented! |
Dec 3rd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 47
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| 64 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
In my opinion, your visualization/composition allows for a wider/deeper (literally and figuratively) realization of the city .. highlighting its beauty. This is much different than Evans; Evans purpose (most likely) was intended to inspire political narratives. But without researching this point, for the time being ... it is only (my)conjecture. |
Dec 4th |
| 64 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Another well visualized and composed scene: the four-layer (or divisions) of texture each well separated just enough to neatly draw viewers' attention and promote longer viewing.
Of course, you should be aware this composition comes on the heels of others, most notably by Walker Evans: Graveyard and steel mill in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1935.
Lance A. Lewin
PSA Global B&W Photography Mentor
visualizingart@gmail.com |
Dec 3rd |
1 comment - 1 reply for Group 64
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| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Oh, cool! Hope you enjoyed your research and someday apply the ideas learned into your own work! |
Dec 23rd |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
As always, I really appreciate your articulation of my work ... yes, indeed, as with other work I enjoy creating ... Impressionism is an aesthetic direction I like. Thank you, Michel. (Looking forward to seeing you in January when I present to your club). |
Dec 19th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Oh, and try to find UltraMax 400 B&W film (online). You may actually really enjoy the unique qualities it brings you, and of course, no conversion step to B&W. |
Dec 12th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
... oh, that's funny!!! You're right!! : ) |
Dec 11th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Wow!! Very in-your-face Abstraction! Well conceived and processed!
I also like Elsie's less contrast interpretation. Both are viable options, indeed! |
Dec 9th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Interesting subject/composition ... the B&W treatment is "harsh" (just an observation) I feel may be introducing too much in texture overload, or what I often refer to as "visual overload" as our eyes and brain try a bit harder to differentiate between what appears as like-textures and shades.
As an exercise, try a new B&W interpretation that mimics the color original: one that reflects the exposure/tones that help differentiate between the walkway, leaf-covered ground and background trees, and lastly, which you already did, the pumpkin. (See my Comments on Dale's image in DD-87 for another conversation on this matter).
Both interpretations are viable options, I just thought it would be a valuable exercise to see the difference. You can also email me to review post-production procedures if you want. |
Dec 9th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Adi, the right-side plant-growth, indeed, balances the work as Elsie notes.
Soft and Lucious are the words I feel describe the scene. Well done! |
Dec 9th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Stunning work, Don!!
I too, traveled through this most beautiful landscape a few years back, I look forward to seeing your other images from this adventure into Canada! |
Dec 9th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Hello, Elsie! I am so glad you like my Impressionistic-abstract!
Indeed, crystal does come to mind ... thank you for your positive comments. |
Dec 9th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Well done, Michael ... your foray into Impressionism-like visual aesthetics is clear with this curious image. I think a series or study in this direction will be a fun exercise, indeed! We look forward to seeing more in 2025! |
Dec 9th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Gee, Michel ... I truly like the softness you have succeeded presenting ... lovely.
Agreed, the far-off pot stays! Note the foreground blur (or bokeh) helps give us a sense of depth. Overall, a well conceived/designed and exposed composition.
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Dec 9th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Michael, I really appreciate your positive comments.
A lot of my work now concentrates on illuminating the often over-looked (or deemed uninteresting, or common) to viewers to hopefully "see" the unexpected, new and engaging things. This indeed, may involve the spectator to use her imagination in the quest for narrative. |
Dec 3rd |
6 comments - 6 replies for Group 83
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| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Dale, more precisely, my version imitates the light/dark progression on the main path enjoyed in the color original. Then, compared to you or Chan, I allowed the fall-colored leaves in the original find voice in the B&W version by experimenting with color filters: we use colored filters in film, but the digital equivalents are outstanding tools you should investigate more into ... I suggest this will be a very positive impact on your B&W conversions/visualizations. |
Dec 30th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thanks, Dale!! |
Dec 12th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Oh, yeah! Much better! : ) |
Dec 11th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Beautifully composed image ... love the colors and the exposure which set the mood. Lovely work! |
Dec 8th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Very well balanced, pretty composition! |
Dec 8th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Terrific angle/perspective that initiate viewers' pause and contemplate what lays before them. |
Dec 8th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
A very lovely composition, Dale. Well balanced, and the color original enjoys the separation of both color, texture and light and shadow variables.
"Points to Ponder"
Another B&W interpretation could be found by way of bringing more of the separation of color, light and shadow I speak of ... by, as Chan mentioned, a bit more work involving Dodge & Burn, and, running the B&W converted image through a Red filter: as we often did using B&W film, a red filter, as well as other colors, help reveal more character in the overall composition.
See my example that tries to mimic the color original, and in turn, may also be bringing a bit more depth than the featured image. Of course, this example is just one more of many B&W interpretations, yours and Chan's being two others. (Note, because of the super low resolution of the PSA image, it was hard to properly edit, but you get the idea). |
Dec 8th |
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| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Well executed Composite! Exposure, color, all blends very neatly into a new single package. |
Dec 8th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Very creative interpretation ... though I also agree with Will's suggestion before submitting the picture or getting it printed, to lessen the bright areas a tad. |
Dec 8th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Cindy. : ) |
Dec 8th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Really appreciate your liking of this composition. Thank you, Jennifer. |
Dec 8th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Yes, as well, it was not actually a full moon. |
Dec 8th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Steve, thank your your positive comments.
The darker band at top (one of my favorite natural components) is the area differentiating between upper and lower clouds, and areas of open space. The clouds/mist, partly, are created by the large lake that sits in the direction of the moon rise. |
Dec 6th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Chan, I will take your advisement under consideration for my Talk in January.
Good question:
Along with the cloud and mist we are seeing an optical illusion, because this is how I saw it in real-time. |
Dec 6th |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Michael, indeed, you are correct! This website often needs a white frame to define its space.
Also, yes, we are presenting similar visual narratives, each a product of mostly hands-on approach to creating photographic art. |
Dec 2nd |
| 87 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
From: Michael H.
Lance, your image is mysterious indeed! It is as if there is an impenetrable veil that allows the viewer to only see suggestions of what may lie on the other side. It is a most engaging image. Well done!
An observation: Without a border of some sort, your "careful 16:9 crop" is lost as the dark circumference of your composition blends into the black background of the page.
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Dec 2nd |
7 comments - 9 replies for Group 87
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| 99 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Yes, this is really a very engaging image, Kathleen!
Reflections, lighting, the star-burst from likely the small aperture used during exposure ... together make a very dynamic picture. It very much imbues the Holiday frenzy we may encounter in many large communities. |
Dec 10th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 99
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