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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Hi Syed - At first glance I thought this a striking abstract. I'm drawn to the horizontal lines throughout the image and the white of the umbrellas and both lines of breakers. It is unfortunate that one red umbrella isn't positioned a bit more to the right as it would have punctuated the photo in a nice way. Good job - it's very well done. |
Apr 18th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Hi Quang - It seems we are all in agreement about the crop and the beautiful leading line toward the horizon. As with Karen my eyes are then drawn then to the lower third of the image and I now notice the rolling waves which I did not before Xiao's crop. You did a superb job softening the water and capturing the beach at sunset. It's a lovely image! |
Apr 18th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Hi Bev - Here is the original as requested. When I pulled the original, I was a bit confused, then checked LR and sure enough on this image I hadn't executed a horizontal flip. Doing post work on multiple images must have muddled my mind. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :) Thanks for commenting. |
Apr 18th |
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| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Hi Karen - What a timely and patriotic scene and story. I like the composition, how you simplified and cleaned up the image as well as captured some charming expressions and eye contact. Our colleagues have all shared some great thoughts about possibilities for improvement; I have nothing to add in this regard. Overall - a really nice capture. |
Apr 15th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
I am not sure I would have thought to blur the image to the degree you mention, but I'll give it a try and see what results come of it. I'll fix the crop. I appreciate your suggestions. |
Apr 15th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
I agree that it is helpful to have foliage included in botanical photographs. It is many times helpful to have buds included as well. There weren't leaves competing for attention in this particular shot even before the tight crop. I appreciate your input - Thanks
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Apr 15th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
One should always go with their first instincts . . . not sure why I haven't learned that lesson. Thanks for your input. |
Apr 15th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Hi Xiao - Thanks for commenting. While I find it is quite common with botanical photos to be taken close up and fill the image, perhaps I pushed the petals too close to the edge in the crop. As for the positioning, what attracted me to this angle was how the photograph showed off the bloom and in particular the petals in a way that facing forward didn't do. Best - |
Apr 7th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Hi Tom - As I have time to explore and as others, such as yourself, recommend a procedure in Photoshop I give it a try, but otherwise find I gravitate to Lightroom CC for most post work. I really should work harder at getting to know Photoshop's offerings better. I appreciate your sharing your observations and efforts to produce a better image. |
Apr 7th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
No worries - It could just as easily be my monitor or my eyesight :) |
Apr 5th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Hi Xiao - Your style is clear and I do think the final is a good improvement over both originals. The model doesn't appear very relaxed/comfortable though. Perhaps it is how his hand is placed on his knee? or the tightness of his arm holding the book? or neither foot being grounded? The image has a tension to it as a result. I wonder if that's what you were after? I like the environment; your post efforts work. |
Apr 5th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Hi Tom - Your image appears as a dream would as an illustration in a book or magazine. I like the impact. Greg has a good point about hot spots. I am not sure I like what's been done with the trees that are up close to the cathedral though. The B&W conversion was a great choice and really helps achieve the affects you are after and supports other processing touches. Nice job! |
Apr 5th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Hi Greg - I like your choices of crop and keeping it in color. While it can work in B&W, the bright blue, green and yellow work together to make the photograph. The crop is nice as is. Perhaps it could be cropped just a bit tighter from the top and right - that's a small nit though. Nice capture. |
Apr 5th |
| 14 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
I appreciate the comments Greg - I beg to differ with the comment about focus though. On my computer the focus is laterally through the middle of the flower - on the pistil and the petals to the left and right. The front petals are slightly out of focus and the back petal is quite clearly out of focus. Some might argue that the entire flower should be in focus. I kind of like it as is, but then again, that's why I bring it forward for comment. |
Apr 5th |
7 comments - 7 replies for Group 14
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7 comments - 7 replies Total
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