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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Jon. I hadn't thought of that. Will have a play and see what difference it makes. |
Nov 23rd |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Reply |
I love this older version Mike. Great crop. I agree with Adi about the sky being a bit of a distraction in the original image and you have dealt with that here. This crop also narrows the focus down to the rocking chairs and the ghosts from the past (I believe they are there!). And you've left a nice space in the foreground inviting the viewer to come it. Interestingly, for me, it's more about the story than the building now. It's a keeper in my view. |
Nov 20th |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Reply |
Interesting idea Adi but I don't easily see two separate images in the original image as presented by the photographer. However on its own I like the "a" version because although it's a narrow view of the valley it is now more immediate if you like. The sun has burst through the cloud and down onto the river below. Struggling with words here but I guess I'm trying to say my emotional response is heightened by my perception of that moment in time . I'm looking as something wonderful. On the other hand version "b" doesn't have the same appeal because although the light is there, it doesn't have much affect on me. The original image "a+b" however, is more languid and my emotional response is more about immersion as the sun casts its rays over the surrounding landscape. I am a part of the landscape. |
Nov 20th |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Reply |
Not really. My eye travels in an anti-clockwise direction from the church and the tree and down to the sidewalk, then back up to the tree. I think the highlight on the sidewalk helps that eye movement. Does that make sense. |
Nov 18th |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Reply |
No pressure! |
Nov 18th |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Comment |
What a puzzle you have presented Adi! My laptop has been quite active standing at different angles so my brain can interpret what I'm seeing. To me, the angle you have chosen for the image is good for the church and the tree. At first I thought the slope (which up the right way is simply irregularities in the road surface) could be piled up snow and then I thought it could be a grassy hill. But it is too close to the church! Regardless, the right hand side of the image is quite an appealing reflection. The top left section wouldn't be out of place if it could be made to blend with the dark patch behind the tree. So back to the sidewalk section bottom left. Apart from cropping, cloning out and trying to disguise with a vignette, I would have no idea how to fix. |
Nov 18th |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Reply |
Yes, the B version was not the best given this extra information. But it was good to see it for comparison purposes. I am interested to read what you say about our perception of what we see in viewing a scene. So what we do in making adjustments in post processing is adjusting our image to match what we think we saw? That's if I understand you correctly?
I agree with you about the authenticity of Version A but I can now put the harsh appearance of version B down to unfinished editing. The lighting now makes sense.
The colour version is quite lovely. You can feel the warmth of the late afternoon with the slight haze on the mountains and the golden glow in the foreground. The B&W version is much cooler but despite that you understand the tonal contrasts. |
Nov 16th |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Reply |
Hello Adi - nice to meet you too. I also, am quite new to this group of fellow mono lovers.
Thanks for your very considered critique of my image. You have examined it in detail and pointed out the good features in the composition. I wish I could take credit for that but it was more good luck and good management. In particular I would mention the 4 texture layers in the foreground - they break up a big space very nicely. |
Nov 16th |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Comment |
It would be interesting to see the original image Lance but it seems you have done some pretty good post editing because you have ended up with a very pleasing image. To me though, judging by the angle of the sun's rays there is too much light on the trees in the bottom right corner. Is that how it really is in the image or have you exaggerated it somewhat? |
Nov 12th |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Comment |
You certainly got maximum impact Jon. The fact that you have filled the frame with a front-on view of the truck taken from a low angle is really powerful and I can imagine it would fit well in a magazine featuring old trucks. The old skull is a nice touch but I would like to see a little more contextual information about where this old truck rests now. The image is nice and sharp with good detail. |
Nov 12th |
| 83 |
Nov 22 |
Comment |
Hi Mike, isn't it great that sites such as this are preserved for the enjoyment and historical understanding of future generations? The variegated colours in the timber of the building make for interesting contrast in your image. Love the low angle you have chosen, almost as if you are trying to stay hidden and not disturb any ghosts that might be sitting on the old rocking chairs. I like when there is a bit of a story going on in images, even if I have to make it up. Nice lines leading along the veranda past the rocking chairs. |
Nov 12th |
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