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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 50 |
Oct 21 |
Comment |
Kerry, I think the techniques you used to soften the image work well with your subject's skin tones but, you are right, the resulting overall effect is a bit flat and hazy. I agree with Cindy about using this as a promo photo, but I would love to see you do some portraits of this lovely woman against a plain background. I find the white take-out container at the bottom of the frame quite distracting. BTW, welcome to the group! |
Oct 11th |
| 50 |
Oct 21 |
Reply |
Thanks, Cindy! |
Oct 11th |
| 50 |
Oct 21 |
Reply |
Hi Bev,
Thanks for your feedback. I was similarly torn about this version of the cathedral interior. just for fun, I have uploaded a shot I entered in one of our photo club competitions recently...I tried converting this one to BW, but think it works better in colour. |
Oct 11th |
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| 50 |
Oct 21 |
Comment |
Chuck, I, too, prefer the monochrome and the closer square crop. The light coming in from the left side is effective but I wonder how adding just a little back light might impact the image. I really like your dark background and selective focus but would like to see a little more tonal variation in the ice cubes. Yes, a very unique, interesting image. |
Oct 11th |
| 50 |
Oct 21 |
Comment |
Yes, welcome, Mary Ann.
I agree with all that Cindy said, except that I like the dark exposure for its moodiness. I also think that just a small increase in the luminance in the shadows would bring out more detail in the rocks. Perhaps a little more contrast or texture in the clouds would also contribute to the atmosphere. I prefer your BW version - you have achieved a lovely tonal range in the monochrome. |
Oct 11th |
| 50 |
Oct 21 |
Comment |
Paul, I also prefer the darker background in the original however, it does look like some of the detail is lost in the lighter areas. Perhaps a little selective detail extraction or texturing just on the flowers? A pleasing composition with the blossoms "cradled" by the foliage. I, too, like the vertical crop. |
Oct 11th |
| 50 |
Oct 21 |
Comment |
Cindy, I think you have captured both (his age and his personality) in a very complimentary way. You have rendered beautiful tones throughout the image and I love the twinkle (catch light) in his eyes. Well done! He looks like a fun guy to be traveling with. |
Oct 11th |
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