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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 47 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Ed, for some reason this image reminds me of early Edward Steichen or Paul Strand and Walker Evans. Everything is perfectly exposed and aligned so it gives me the sense that you composed this image very carefully. I think the BW processing is very effective and for me creates a nostalgic mood. I can also view it as a study of geometric shapes and the stairwell adds a sense of depth. If you had a person with just his or hers legs visible going up to the second floor, that would add an additional sense of mystery. Nice job. |
Nov 19th |
| 47 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Albert, I like this image as it created in me a sense of asking what is going on. The old man with his beard, the young woman with a slight smile, what is the document they are discussing? What it is all about I ask myself? The selenium toning works. I notice that the man is in sharper focus that the woman which works in that it put more emphasis on him as the subject. If there was more room on the bottom of the image that could help as the ledger is right on the edge. I am curious where is Pingdyaonia, or, did you just make up the name? |
Nov 19th |
| 47 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Don, I think you got a great payoff for your 1.5 mile walk on the salt flats as you capture a sense of the environment undisturbed by any visible footprints. The low vantage point allows me to see the textures and details of the salt flats. For me this works well for a BW although I can only guess it would be equally effective as a color. I am curious how you decided on your shutter speed which is quite slow especially if the wind was so strong. |
Nov 19th |
| 47 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Adrian,
I think the BW conversion for this image makes sense as the harsh sunlight makes for a challenging shot but can work better in BW. I can see a ranges of tones from black to white so that is effective. For me the image does not create such a strong impact because I do not find the scene as shown as interesting as it could be. I do find the mosaic floor very intriguing and I wonder if a lower vantage point that put more emphasis on the texture and details of the floor could add a different perspective and thus add some additional impact. Just an idea.
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Nov 19th |
| 47 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Jack,
I like how the river leads into the Grand Teton Mountain. The dark clouds add a sense of drama and keep my eye in the image. There is a good range of tones so this winter scene is a perfect subject for a monochrome. My feelings on the foreground are mixed: on the one hand it does provide some interest, but on the other hand, the focus is not sharp enough for me to get a sense if I am looking at tree tops or shrubbery on the bank. Maybe cropping most of this to create a panorama, as Don suggests, would emphasize the majesty of the scene in the distance.
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Nov 19th |
| 47 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Jen, for me the story is about the rider less horse and I can imagine a story that this is a memorial for the cowboy who is no longer around due to an accident down on the ranch. The lighting and vignette work for me as it brings my attention to the rider less horse and the fact that you caught the other riders with their eyes not visible reinforces the point that the story is not about them. In this sense, I think you create a successful image that viewers can think about and come up with different explanations for what they see. |
Nov 19th |
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