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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
Hi Syed - I appreciate your letting me know your thinking. There has been varied takes on what, if anything should be done about the bird - take it out, move it, leave it as is, etc. I agree it would have been a nice touch if it had cooperated and flown into the scene rather than away from it. It's always helpful to get your perspective. Thank you. |
Nov 13th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
Thanks for the tips! It's nice to experiment as I have the time and getting more familiar with Photoshop isn't a bad thing . . . I typically rely on Lightroom. |
Nov 11th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Comment |
This is a beautiful image made all the better by the story of what it took to take the shot. The grasses add to the shot as leading right to your focal point and the image is tack sharp. Some might have issue with the sky having no interest, but I think it works for this photograph. The only nit I have is that it appears your photo is cut through middle. For reflection shots, not sure that's a big concern. I will be interested to see how others comment in this regard. I would say your trek was well worth the effort. Also, check out Group 93, there is a different take on the Matterhorn that might be of interest. |
Nov 11th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
Are you suggesting that I should have upped the vibrance more or is there another way you would recommend bringing out the pastels? I think I'm on the fringe of overdoing the reds at this point. Thanks. |
Nov 11th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
Hi Greg - Please see my response to Tom. I worked on the vibrance. Let me know if you found it an improvement. Best -
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Nov 10th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
Hi John - Please see my response to Tom. I incorporated the suggestions you made. Reducing the noise in the sky was a big help. Let me know about the 'slight' increase in vibrance. Thanks. |
Nov 10th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
I played around a bit with the image based on suggestions you and others provided. I cropped the photo on the right to center the dock. I do like that better - you're a good judge of bringing balance to a photograph. I tried eliminating the sky/bird and just felt it lost something in translation. In addition, I worked on the noise John pointed out in the sky and moved the vibrance slider 'slightly' as both John and Greg suggested. Thanks to everyone for their input! |
Nov 10th |
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| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Comment |
Hi Xiao - Somewhat of a departure for you based on your description; I think you did well with it. There is bound to be some distractions when photographing in such an iconic and busy place as Times Square. While everyone has provided good suggestions to minimize distractions, I prefer John's suggestion of selective color. Creating movement also helped in this regard, improved the photograph's appeal and brought me back to the center of focus. The composition is well done and I like the pop the model's yellow dress brings to the image. Overall, nicely done!
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Nov 7th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Comment |
Hi Tom - This is a really wonderful photograph. I particularly like your processing to soften the grasses and bring out the colors successfully creating a mood or feeling that enhances the photograph's story. Even after the crop you provided, the softening is effective. I agree with everyone else's comments and see nothing beyond them to critique . . . it's a lovely image. Good job! |
Nov 7th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Comment |
Hi Greg - What a lovely photograph - you are right as it does remind me of an image one might come across in a travel brochure. The trees frame the scene nicely but seem a bit heavy. If it were mine, I might crop a bit from either side to keep the balance and the framing intact and yet allow for more emphasis on the focal point. Nice capture. |
Nov 7th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Comment |
Hi John - The lighting on your image is stunning, there is good color balance and the image has impact. I feel like the label is a little off kilter, but that is really reaching for something to critique as it is ever so slight. As you mentioned, the bottle's reflection adds some weight and grounds the bottle. The image seems to be a bit too symmetrical, but I expect that is the nature of product photography (of which I know little) What a creative pivot during Covid. Welcome to DD Group 14. |
Nov 7th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
Problem solved. I like it. I hope you feel the change is an improvement as well.
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Nov 4th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Comment |
Hi Quang - What a lovely image! As mentioned in other comments, the changes you made to the original really have improved the image. I especially like the capture of the waterfall and your treatment to get movement. Likewise having people in the image is a plus as well. Your sky replacement photo in response to comments works well as would cropping out the sky - a great suggestion too! I agree with all the positive comments generated above. What a nice 1st photo. I look forward to seeing some of your light painting photography in future months. Welcome to Group 14! |
Nov 4th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
As always, I appreciate your thinking. I'll work on the vibrance a bit. Apparently, I'm a little shy when using that tool as I see a trend in that particular feedback, try as I might. Kind regards - |
Nov 4th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
Hi John - I'll give both suggestions a try and remember your recommendation to go ever so 'slightly' on the vibrance/saturation. I appreciate the input. Thanks - |
Nov 4th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
Thanks Quang - I am assuming you're suggesting moving the bird to left of center so that it is flying toward the middle of the image? I don't typically make such moves but I can see how that would improve the image. |
Nov 4th |
| 14 |
Nov 20 |
Reply |
I considered cropping out the bird as there isn't much to the sky either, but in the end, thought the bird added to the environment and feel of photograph, helped keep the viewer's eye in the image and it also helped to balance the dock that was pushed a bit left. That said, I could go either way and crop down into the buildings, but not so low as to take out the masts from the catamarans. As for cropping from the left, I agree that would be necessary if I cropped out the sky. Thanks Tom - |
Nov 4th |
6 comments - 11 replies for Group 14
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6 comments - 11 replies Total
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