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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 12 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
I took your image, dialed down the highlights a bit because they were blown out (according to the Histogram) and then took out the yellow. My local PSA branch has monthly competitions so we can learn various techniques, like creating a monochrome image. The judges are always strict about monochrome being only one color. Just something to keep in mind because a beautifully composed image (as this is) that doesn't adhere to monochrome will get disqualified in a competition. |
Apr 26th |
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| 12 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Wonderful capture. It makes a good subject for monochrome.That horizontal fork goes a long way. I hope it didn't hit anything.
I've never tried to photograph lightening, but now I am inspired. But In my area of the country we don't get lightning (Northern California), so I'd have to travel to thunderstorm country!
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Apr 16th |
| 12 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Hi Carole,
I love this type of scene where there are rows of mountains that disappear into the mist. Very nice composition. You also did well removing all the dust from the slides. I know what a chore that is! Nice job.
As a scanned slide, there is a lot grain. Grain is often added deliberately as a "look" but you can also consider removing the grain using the noise removal in Lightroom or something like AI Sharpen (turn down sharpening and turn on noise removal). See attached.
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Apr 16th |
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| 12 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
A leopard is a great choice for a monochrome image. (I just saw a wild one in South Africa. Awesome creatures). Nice job capturing this fierce pose.
I agree with Ally on darkening the background. I attached a version that might be too dark for you preference, but it removes the box in the background which is a giveaway that the animal is captive. I also cropped the bottom to remove the object in the left-hand side. (Border control! Little things like that draw the eye.) Finally, using the histogram, I expanded the range (much like Connie). LMK what you think. |
Apr 15th |
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| 12 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Hi Nancy,
This is a beautiful image that is mostly green. But it is not true monochrome, at least not in the monochrome competition sense, because it has a yellow component. There is also a bit of red in the tip of the plant. I removed the non-green components in this image (easily done in Lightroom). While the difference is subtle, this is now a true monochrome image. |
Apr 15th |
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| 12 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Nice job Ally! This image works well as monochrome. I know how difficult it is to keep a seed head in perfect shape for photography. Did you photograph this outside or inside? Wind is an issue most of the time, but your image looks perfectly still. |
Apr 15th |
| 12 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
Hi Connie,
I am a big fan of the rule of thirds and providing space for a forward moving object to move into. That why I framed the image that way. It's a stylistic approach that I prefer. After having both competed and taken a number of photography workshops, my approach has been reinforced by my mentors. In fact so much so that your suggestion looks out of balance to me. ???? |
Apr 15th |
| 12 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
Thanks Ally. I took a chance on the purple because my default monochrome behavior is BW. Digital Dialogue provides a welcome opportunity to step out of one's rut! |
Apr 15th |
5 comments - 3 replies for Group 12
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| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
One more thought Andrew...this event might be conducive to a two or three photo sequence, like a news story. The run with the pole, planting the pole, and the landing. It's quite a story! |
Apr 26th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
That's where providing a good title comes in.
Up, Over, and OUCH! |
Apr 21st |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Was the judge using a calibrated monitor or projection system? Were you at the judging or did this person judge on their own computer at home? |
Apr 20th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
When I first looked at this image, I thought it was competitive break dancing. Then I noticed the pole. |
Apr 16th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments Harley. |
Apr 16th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
Thanks so much Mark. |
Apr 16th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
Thanks for the kind comments Andrew! |
Apr 16th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
Thanks for the comments and for visiting our group! |
Apr 16th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Hi Mark,
I've had photos in many competitions. You have to take the comments with a grain of salt. If that judge looked at a histogram of this image (which I did), it would be obvious that the image is perfectly exposed. Further, zooming in shows detail in the feathers that is quite nice. The eyes are amazing
In fact this image looks so good that at first I thought it was a stuffed or fake owl. So great job. I like it.
If your club is like mine, a losing image can get resubmitted again, under another judge. Don't give up. |
Apr 16th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
I love the startled look on the duck's face. Great capture. The reflection, leading line, water droplets all make this a a wonderful composition. It was worth your time to take so many photos to get this image! |
Apr 16th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
WOW! My eyes are popping at such a colorful image. It reminds me of a Fourth of July picnic. Great job at stacking. How many images did you capture? Perfect DOF in front and blurred background. |
Apr 16th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Wonderful image! I love the texture of the background. The dead hydrangeas with the dripping ice make for a good subject. It's Wabi-Sabi, beauty in imperfection, and you've captured that aesthetic perfectly. |
Apr 16th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Hi Leo,
This is a wonderful image. I love the color and the atmosphere that it captures. The orange sun gives the image warmth. Great job! |
Apr 16th |
| 43 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Ouch! But WOW! Your workshop paid off. What a great capture. I love it. |
Apr 16th |
8 comments - 6 replies for Group 43
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13 comments - 9 replies Total
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