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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Reply |
Thanks, David. Yes, I did notice that emerged when I tried darkening the sky or upping the contrast. Consequently, I pulled back on those adjustments just to the point where that aura around the roof, the artifact along its upper edge, and the smudginess in the upper right of the image (in the flipped version) mostly disappeared. |
May 12th |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Reply |
Wow, Jeffrey, interestingly (and I have attributed this to my being left-handed), I have not noticed a big difference - leading lines coming in from the left or the right. But looking at your flipped version, I do see...and agree that from the bottom left is more effective. I will keep my eye open for this in the future - thanks! |
May 8th |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Reply |
Karl, we had some great skies/cloud formations on this trip. Unfortunately, not on this day. I agree, would have been more evocative. |
May 8th |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Reply |
Thanks, Cindy. |
May 8th |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Reply |
Chuck, thanks for your comment - I agree. I did actually try darkening the sky but when I darkened it a lot, some smudging appeared on the upper left and a rather strong artifact emerged around the roof of the church, so I pulled it back just to where those things disappeared. |
May 8th |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Comment |
I really like the strong lines in this image. I like the increased contrast and the crop at the bottom as well. I wonder if shooting with a slightly more open aperture would still give sharp detail on the engine but soften some of the bits in the background (the fence, the traffic lights, the power poles) - you would have to experiment. |
May 8th |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Yes, a great subject for monochrome! I really like the combination of textures - the lacy curtains, the peeling wood, the delicate foliage. I also like that you have lightened the curtains and upped the contrast - it gives the image a richness and brings a certain almost eeriness to the scene. I could go with a square crop on this, or not - I like that we can see so much of that heavily textured siding. |
May 8th |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Comment |
The monochrome version of this image works much better, I think. Cindy, I really like the smudging of the background and the Lighten/Darken Centre (I find myself using that in many the images I edit in Nik). The only distraction for me is the light spot just behind the subjects neck - I might go back in and darken that just a little. I also agree with the need for more room on the right. Intriguing portrait! |
May 8th |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Comment |
I prefer the monochrome version and like the high key, vintage look you have achieved with the soft tones and the light vignette - it really fits with the subject, I think. So much detail on the dash to explore! I, too, like the steering wheel reflection in the rear view mirror and agree with Cindy about allowing more room on the right. |
May 8th |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Comment |
I like the monochrome version of this image. Lots the smoke, blurring out any background that might be visible through the tunnel and drawing our attention to the shiny metal of the engine and the roughness of the tunnel bricks. Love the way the train is leaning into the curve. Great sharpness, detail and tonal range.
Jeffrey, your flipping of the image is interesting - I do think the tracks coming in from the bottom left lead us more effectively into the frame - who knew? |
May 8th |
| 50 |
May 20 |
Comment |
I think the monochrome version allows us to focus more on the subject as we are less distracted by the blue of the sky and the water. I like the darkened sky but don't mind the sky being brighter either - darkening the sky changes the mood of the image, I think.
Nice sharpness and BW tones. Yes, people on the deck would be great, but the timing isn't always right, is it? |
May 8th |
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