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C/R |
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| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Reply |
Thank you. I watched the video - and find the original interesting/educational. The door creates lots of options (frame, streaming light) - but those would feel very different from your finished image. I love what you did and will attempt when I have an appropriate image. All the black in the zebra works so well with the black background! |
Jun 8th |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Reply |
Dale - thank you. You raise another option (darkening the tree) to get more separation. I will play with. |
Jun 8th |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Reply |
Thank you! I will work on finding ways to get better separation. Good point. |
Jun 8th |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Reply |
Stunning. Would make a great wall hanging. |
Jun 8th |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
Great image - with an art deco feel. Love the B&W animal on a black background. And the posture of the head is perfect; almost bowing in respect/greeting.
Would love to see the original image - if it's easy to share. You did a great job isolating the zebra. Can you explain more how that was done? |
Jun 6th |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
Dale: Great image - I'm stumped unable to find suggestions to make it better.
I think the B&W is perfect - and I also like the relatively narrow range of tones. For me that "flatness" conveys the peaceful/old/monotonous story.
I like the wide angle view; it emphasizes the expanse and relative isolation of the barn. And yet there is enough detail in the barn to convey the age, effect of weather, etc.
Well done!
By the way - I recently tried Silver Efex Pro for B&W conversion - after several individuals (in this group and also at a photography school I attend) spoke of its supriority over LR/PS. I must confess that after converting the same images in Silver Efex Pro and LR; I was unable to differentiate. Part of that may be my naiveté re: Nik - I need to practice more to learn all the features. |
Jun 6th |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Reply |
Jennifer: Memorial Day I spent 3 hours at the beach shooting birds with a 400mm lens on a full frame body (you'll see one image next month!) . . . for a week after - I had significant left wrist pain from supporting/balancing the lens. The pain has resolved; but was a reminder that size/weight is a big issue and one that will only increase. I will NEVER purchase a longer lens.
My cousin went on an African safari last year - came back RAVING about that Sony camera (someone on the safari had it). They compared/shared pictures during/after the safari - and by far - the best shots were from that Sony. Several people (including my cousin) carried full frame dslrs/long lenses - with disappointing results. I've been researching that Sony camera (at first, because I didn't believe my cousin that it had a 600mm lens!) - of course the sensor is about one seventh the area of a full frame . . . I won't get into the whole sensor size/megapixel count debate. The Sony is very attractive; esp for travel or long days.
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Jun 6th |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
What an iconic site . . . . I hope to someday have a chance to see it live. I'm sure the large print is amazing.
For my eye - I think there could more interest if the Teton's occupied more of the frame. As shot - I'm guessing the image is 45% foreground, 45% sky - and 10% mountains.
I understand that the camera position, wide angle, etc. are designed to give a sense of scale/place . . . Just thought it could be more compelling if the mountains were more prominent.
One question regarding the f-stop; what was your logic in using f22? With that lens, tripod mounted - I suspect it would have been sharp corner to corner at f8. I was told that sharpness tends to decrease with smallest apertures. What's your experience? |
Jun 3rd |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
I like the image and am glad that you're finding safe photo ops in the current environment. I like the reflection in the glass; especially the red tea - and the lights from behind you reflecting in the tea. The simplicity/clarity of the table work! The clear glass on a clear table - work well together.
I like the background of the wall . . . It anchors the picture/table - but agree with Chan that the lighting/proximity/detail of the wall could distract from the table. I wonder if you could blur it more? Or achieve more blur by moving the table further from the wall and opening the lens? Or add some light to the table (relatively darkening the wall)?
Regarding the lighting - I like the fact that one side of the table is darker than the other. I wonder if there are ways to further use different lighting to make the photo more interesting; perhaps including some shadows? If you front-lit the table - would It cast a shadow on the wall behind?
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Jun 3rd |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Reply |
Totally understand your point re: weight! The RP is definitely small/light and the RF lenses have great reviews.
Someone once told me that the best camera for a picture . . . is the one you have with you; increasingly that's a phone! Size/weight is definitely one of the drivers of the move to mirrorless . . . the DSLR market segment is shrinking.
I also shoot Canon . . . interesting that they are launching a pro version of the R series (EOS R5) - and no rumors about a next generation 5D (their classic DSLR workhorse). Time will tell. |
Jun 2nd |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
Great job with both images! The marsh seen is almost mesmerizing . . . the repetition (although not perfect) creates interest and draws me in . . . and the reflection (including some ripples/debris) - is great. The golden color is perfect. I'm left wondering what the red spots are in the lower part of the reflection. Perhaps that's good - or you could have included more of the upper scene to allow a viewer to see what they are?
Spirit Island is stunning. I could see this framed on a wall. Looks almost like a painting. Great reflections. I would get rid of the stray branches along the right border . . . . I don't think they add anything and distract. I wouldn't crop tighter . . . since you want the whole image of the island with some space around it.
I like the processing of the island . . . improves it and appears real! I wonder if the clouds are a bit over-done; the whole image is so idyllic . . . and then the dark ominous clouds are overhead.
Regarding the rocks in the water - they add interest and I'd be inclined to keep them. Could see what it would look like if you removed them. There are three rocks on the right border (partially out of the frame) that I personally would remove.
Noticeable that the dark clouds over the mountains - don't create much reflection. This is probably an artifact of your processing the sky. You could redo the clouds in the lake - by flipping the image 180 degrees into a new layer - and feathering in/blending the new/inverted clouds in the water. The effect works well, looks real and is easier than it sounds. |
Jun 2nd |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
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Jun 2nd |
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| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Reply |
Graham - you are absolutely correct about the squirrel's tail. I struggled with that - so much fine hair - truly impossible (at least for me) to select the image - so I resorted to selecting and then blending that wasn't perfect. You raise an interesting question regarding the tree bark - and whether the squirrel separates enough. The image is ENTIRELY gray . . . almost no black or white. Just shades of gray. Someone commented to me that the very different texture of the squirrel vs. tree gives good separation. I'm attaching the original image of the tree. I did blur the bark a little. You raise a good point - I could have blurred it more? Or darkened it? I also tried to do the tree in color (you'll observed green lichen on the bark) to help separate it from the B&W squirrel. My wife didn't think that worked - and I have learned to listen to her :) |
Jun 2nd |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Reply |
Thanks Chan - I appreciate your thought/kind words. Interesting how that catch light really makes the face pop. |
Jun 2nd |
| 87 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
I can see why you like this spot - you are fortunate it is close to home. I immediately recognized it from last week. Great reflection - I like the clarity/stillness of the water and vivid green.
Enjoy the RP - I've heard great things about the mirrorless bodies - - - and especially the RF lenses. What are your initial thoughts about the new toy? I'm thinking about making the investment and am eager to learn.
Few thoughts on the image above -
1) What do you think the camera was focusing on? I can't tell if the image is sharp - could be the lower resolution of the posting. The 24-105 is supposed to be excellent/tack sharp. 2) Did you have room to move back (or use shorter focal length) to capture the entire tree reflection? And if you did that - could you flip 180 degrees and make viewers ponder? 3) There are some stray branches - one could argue they make the image more realistic? Some could find them distracting? 4) Same question about the ripple in the lower left - could clone out? Or leave as is? Or include full circular ripple.
I was thinking that this will be a great spot as the seasons change . . . although I'm not sure how much color change takes place in Fla. |
Jun 2nd |
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