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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Lance. |
Jan 14th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Jon. I like that little bit of a smile as well and maybe it does help the expression in the eyes. Good point. |
Jan 14th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Mike. I hadn't thought about mystique but now that term has been applied, I think it does have that element. I was really just looking to make sure all the attention was on her eyes. |
Jan 14th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Mark. I'm glad you like it. |
Jan 14th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
You're right Mark. It is sharp all the way through and I can see the birds clearly - and well done for getting that from a tour boat. I didn't realise that from your description so my comment doesn't really apply. As the viewer in this instance though, I'm attracted to the brightest part of the image which is on the rock on the right. Then I go through the hole to the house and back to the light again. So it's in the rock that I'm seeing most of the detail, not the house. |
Jan 14th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
I learn so much in the group! Wabi-Sabi is new to me. Having looked it up though, I think you have nailed the concept of "finding beauty in imperfection". It is indeed a beautiful image. The detail in the ice or semi-frozen water surrounding the leaf is full of interest, from the tiny cracks to the dark blue holes. The dark hole at the bottom right of the image balances out the three holes around the leaf. A beautiful image. |
Jan 14th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
That was well spotted! Great image. The composition is really good. But I wonder if the sharpness is back to front? I mean, the hole in the rock is framing the house in the background so that tells me you want the viewer to focus on the house. But the sharpness in the rock, beautiful though it is, draws my attention away from the house. Just a thought. |
Jan 14th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
I didn't know what a sand dollar was, but for the record, we apparently have them in the Top End of Australia - around Darwin I guess. To me, the image is not about a sand dollar but rather, an abstract of round shapes and curves. The little curvy indent in the sand dollar holds a round pebble. The muted tone of the sand dollar contrasts with the brighter tones in the sugary sand. I too, think a square crop would suit this image. |
Jan 14th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hi Adi - I have to say this image challenges me - every time I look at it. At this stage of my photographic journey I think it would fall into the category of contemporary photography. I was initially interested in that genre and joined a group, only to find that it didn't really appeal to me. I just didn't enjoy putting my mind into that space. Not sure what that says about me - probably more of a realist but with a definite bend towards creativity -but not too much of a bend apparently. Notwithstanding that, I have enjoyed reading and absorbing the different opinions offered in the discussion generated by the image. It is definitely interesting - an image that you keep looking at and would probably be at home in top art galleries. |
Jan 12th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
I love the story here Debasish and I think the truck is part of the story. It gives you an idea of just how narrow the road is and what it might be like meeting a big truck like that on one of those bends. The image is well exposed, nice and sharp, and contrast is good. In terms of drawing the eye into the image, the only thing I might suggest (if I had to suggest something) is toning down the foreground a little. |
Jan 9th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hi Mike
I enjoy your sense of humour. Those people were very obliging. While both versions give you an idea of the magnitude of the rock compared with the people, the second composition is better. I agree with Adi that it is a bit flat. Can you increase the white and mid tones to make it "pop"? |
Jan 7th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Adi. Interesting that you mention Afghan Girl because I can't honestly say that I wasn't influenced by that. It certainly wasn't consciously done at the time because we had a number of props on hand that day and Ella chose the black shawl and the way it was wrapped. We both knew the image was to be about her eyes. but I think once you have seen Afghan Girl you never forget it. |
Jan 7th |
| 83 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Debasish - and Happy New Year to you as well. I like the subtle change you have made and it's something worth considering. At the moment I really like the high contrast. |
Jan 7th |
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