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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hi Ahmed,
I like the choice of black and white and I like the pattern that the arches make. I do think the image looks better with richer blacks.
It looks like the man in the center is looking at a cell phone - people are the same the world over!
Jennifer |
Mar 27th |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Aside from being a very interesting image to look at, this could be the basis for an advanced photo editing class! I'm taking a Photoshop 1 class right now and we just talked about content aware, but I wrote down a bunch of unfamiliar terms you used that I will need to look into: adoration, keystone, smart filter, and orton effect, for starters.
I really love how you reconstructed the tip of the clock hand. I would have shed a tear and deleted the photo, not knowing how to save it, but now I know there are other options!
Welcome to the group! |
Mar 17th |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Thank you, Mike, for such wonderfully detailed instructions! I will certainly try them out. I may need to look at some tutorials to properly use radial filters, which I have not tried before. What a great opportunity to learn something new! |
Mar 17th |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Wonderful image, Benny! I like the perfectly sharp focus, and the blurred background shows off the bird very well. And I especially like the back lighting of the fluffy outer feathers. What ISO did you use?
I can't see anything that could be improved! Your cropping looks very appropriate and the colors are beautiful. I've never even heard of a Hawk Owl, so I appreciate learning about something new. |
Mar 5th |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Graham, I also have a mirror-less Sony and it has a self-clean function, but that doesn't always do the trick. Mirror-less cameras are much more susceptible to dust because there is no mirror to protect the sensor. I got a device called a loupe, or something like that. It is a magnifying glass with built in lights all around it and you can examine your sensor through it and use one of those bulbs that blow air to try to get the dust out. If that doesn't work, there are kits that have special swabs and sensor cleaner, but that is scary. Most camera stores offer sensor cleaning, but it is pricey, so worth trying the air blower trick first. |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Lance! I'm going to try re-cropping before submitting the image as part of my journalism entry. |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Black and white doesn't come naturally to me, but I will give it a try. I've been trying to force myself to do things I don't usually do, and it really helps to get a nudge from other people! I just hate giving up that red mouth on that one noisy seal! |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Thanks! When two people agree, it's time to take another look. I'm going to go back to the image and see if I can do a more inclusive crop. |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Yes to Hyper-focusing! |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hi Lance,
I really like your choice of the blue tone for this photo. I think it adds to the feeling of clarity and serenity. Also, the reflected clouds add to the ethereal feeling. The depth of field is amazing, from the pebbles visible through the crystal clear water in the foreground to the distant clouds at the far end of the lake. I didn't realize that f 8 could be so versatile!
The one thing I wished for as I looked at the image was that the trees were a little brighter. They seemed to have more detail and character in the color version.
I think I need to get a wide angle lens! And use my tripod more.
Jennifer |
Mar 2nd |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hi Irene!
Nice to meet a fellow Californian and Sony user! Thanks for sharing this lovely orchid with our new group. I'm a little nervous about commenting on people's photos, but that's what we're here for, I guess, so here goes!
The subtle colors of the flowers make a nice contrast with the deep green leaves. I really like the composition with the single open flower, though it would be nice if that were the part that was in sharp focus. I recently got a 90 mm macro lens and haven't gotten the hang of using it yet. I find it difficult to control exactly what part of the image is in focus. I guess I really need to just practice. Your image makes me want to run out and start photographing flowers first thing tomorrow!
Jennifer |
Mar 1st |
| 87 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Hi Graham! Wonderful image - so interesting to see the berries coated in ice. And good for you getting out there in the cold to get the shot!
I like the composition and the focus looks good - what f stop and shutter speed did you use? The blurring of the background is very nice, so I'm guessing a pretty wide open aperture!
The colors in the original are so beautiful - what made you decide to convert to monochrome?
The only thing I noticed that could be improved is what appears to be sensor dust in the lower left quadrant of the background. It isn't as noticeable in the color image, but is a bit distracting in the monochrome. Do you use Lightroom or some other post processing where you could clone out the dust marks?
Thanks for sharing your work!
Jennifer |
Mar 1st |
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