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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Perfect. Thank you! |
Dec 23rd |
| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Gene: Is this the tripod you refer to: https://pocket-tripod.com/
Amazon image also attached.
I might need to buy myself a present! |
Dec 20th |
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| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Gene: Is there a tripod you would recommend? I've never tried a tripod with the iPhone. I was reading about something called pocket tripod - but that needs to be placed on a surface like a table or floor? |
Dec 16th |
| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Tx Ruth! It's pretty easy to take good pictures of beautiful scenes. Someone once asked Ansel Adams how to take more interesting photographs . . . his response was to "stand in front of more interesting things." |
Dec 16th |
| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Thank you. Tripods were not allowed - this was hand held - but leaning/braced against a fence. I think there is something about the iPhone software that assists with image stabilization. I don't think this would have been as sharp with a full frame body. |
Dec 13th |
| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
I like this image - your edits improved it! Interesting contrast between the black ash and new growth. I agree with Jack that the bit of bright sky at the top is potentially distracting and doesn't add much. My gaze keeps jumping between the sky and white trees. I tried (with LR mobile) to clone in foliage and also dodge/burn to better use brightness to guide the viewer down the path. Not sure I made it better or worse . . . . |
Dec 7th |
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| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Wow - what a view from your deck! The phone (and you) did a great job exposing the scene. It's sharp and well lit. Serene vibe. To my eye the vegetation in the foreground is distracting; I appreciate that others will enjoy that perspective/framing. You might have needed a drone to get above the greenery. I wonder if there isn't some opportunity to crop down from the top: still keeping all the yellow and the transition to blue. Keep shooting from that deck! |
Dec 7th |
| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Kieu-Hanh - I love your edits. The original image doesn't hold my interest - but the edited version has such interesting color/texture that my eyes keep wandering around. Your edits add color to both the mask and the background - but in a subtle way such that the mask still separates nicely! Viewing the image from the distance - I might not have guessed it was edited - which is a good thing - still real enough to believe! I have no suggestions to improve this. Well done. |
Dec 7th |
| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Really well done - your explanation helped me understand the scene. Your edits are perfect - the central leaves/berries are sharp and surrounded by cartoon-like periphery. The red pops nicely against the green foliage. Very creative and perfect for a holiday card! I like that the periphery is so "abstract" that I can imagine various faces, etc. in the leaves. |
Dec 7th |
| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Agree with Jack - you were shooting at night, in a moving car and through glass - your result is really good! I can picture/understand the scene - definitely a holiday vibe! The lighting/edits work well! Can't think of anything I would do to make this better. One suggestion for your next drive might be to shoot in the back seat - further from the window you're shooting through - so you capture the window frame/door as a "frame" for your scene. Not sure how the iPhone would handle focus - since you want the distant scene as sharp as possible and the close car door could be a bit out of focus. Might be a fun experiment! |
Dec 7th |
| 86 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Tx Jack! I was against a railing (on a marked path) looking across grass/water at the empty Japanese Garden. Visitors are not allowed to walk through most lit scenes - only walking along the marked path - so the exhibit areas themselves are empty. Regarding the focal length - LR (which I use to export images of the correct size) displays in metadata the iPhone focal length and the 35mm equivalent. I confirmed this on-line. I do that because the iPhone number is meaningless to me; the 35mm equivalent helps understand the field of view. |
Dec 7th |
5 comments - 6 replies for Group 86
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| 87 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
THANK YOU! Definitely something I'll play with. |
Dec 7th |
| 87 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
What an idyllic, almost pastoral scene. Nice colors throughout and everything is sharp! Your text explains why despite all the signs of work/activity - there is not a person to be seen. I notice that the blue house on the far left and the rocks to the far right are cut off. Not sure if this would be a more pleasing image if they were included. Looks like you had an amazing trip! On my bucket list. |
Dec 7th |
| 87 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Interesting and very creative. I'm still trying to wrap my head around what I'm looking at. Reminds me of a kaleidoscope image. Pretty amazing that you could get this alignment hand held. Can you share an example of what a single image looks like? How many exposures are in this image?
Thanks for sharing a new technique that I may pilfer! |
Dec 7th |
| 87 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
You definitely succeeded at shooting a different/unusual photo! The timing of your shot was perfect - from a moving ferry. Even the distant bridge section falls nicely between the vertical supports. The calming blue hues permeate everything.
Your photography keep inspiring me to drive north! |
Dec 7th |
| 87 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Wow - what a perfect mother/baby shot! Both are beautiful/peaceful. Your focus nailed it! I love the natural bokeh, both in front of and behind the point of focus. Shiloh's features are sharp enough to enjoy/appreciate; yet softened by the shallow depth of field. This adds a natural softness/warmth. I am at a loss for suggestions to improve this. |
Dec 7th |
| 87 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Really well done! The B&W is perfect as is the arrangement. The slightly open blinds to camera right create interesting reflections/shadows on both the table and the coffee pot. The salt shaker and place mat give the whole scene a very homey feel. I like the strong hand pouring the coffee. My one suggestion if you reshoot this or have another frame might be to include more of the hand/wrist; perhaps cutting it just above the wrist. In my experience - best not to crop right at a joint. I look forward to your images each month. |
Dec 7th |
| 87 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Nice action shot of your grandson! You are lucky to have a beautiful model. Must have been very bright sun (1/8000 sec!). Unfortunately your grandson is in shadow and the background is a bit too bright. A good example of how the camera meter averages the scene for exposure; not necessarily properly exposing what you care about. I played with the image in LR mobile - selected the subject (LR did a great job - one click) and increased the shadows. Then I brought down the highlights in the background (waves). |
Dec 7th |
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6 comments - 1 reply for Group 87
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11 comments - 7 replies Total
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