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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 86 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
I'm even more curious how Jack saw a bicycle.
I don't think the image was recognizable. Take care.
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Feb 15th |
| 86 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
I really like this image - the orange/blue add a great splash of color and really make the photograph pop. I love that you were careful to capture the top of the kayaker - AND the bottom of the reflection. I regret that the rear of the kayak is cropped out; that hurts the image. Can you post the original (higher resolution) - I'd like to play with the bright pilings. Although the kayak/person are not tack sharp - that doesn't bother me - since they're moving. In some sense - it creates additional interest. Well done! |
Feb 10th |
| 86 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
This is the original - taken in my kitchen. I tried to make it abstract/interesting. Monochrome seemed to add to the mystery. |
Feb 10th |
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| 86 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Very pleasing/calming image. Nice foreground, mid-ground and background. Sunset colors are nice. I like that most of the foreground is silhouetted and sharp! There is enough info for us to know exactly what's there without being distracted with details/colors. |
Feb 6th |
| 86 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
I love the colors in this image - and the contrast between the snake charmer's white robe and the background. He really pops! I had the same reaction as Jack - the primary subject as you have framed the scene is small and difficult to appreciate. I would try to crop tighter; retaining enough of the environment to provide a sense of place; while making it easier to appreciate the snake. I could envision a nice diagonal between the person's eye and the snake. Unfortunately - he's looking at you and not the snake. |
Feb 6th |
| 86 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
I like this image - a part of the world I have never been to. Interesting temple/fence in foreground. Things I would consider if I were editing:
1) does the tree on the left help or hurt the image? I understand that it provides a frame on one side; but it could also be a bit of a distraction. I tend to prefer a cleaner shot of the temple.
2) try toning down the blue sky (it's a beautiful color, but not terribly interesting) - it's the brightest/largest part of the image - pulling my gaze away from the primary subject.
3) consider brightening/increasing saturation/sharpening the temple and white fence to help draw the viewers gaze
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Feb 6th |
5 comments - 1 reply for Group 86
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| 87 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
Yup - my keeper rate for panning is similar to birds in flight! At least we're not paying for film/developing. If you do get that one sharp image - it's worth all the effort/frustration (see my May 2021 image; still one of my favorites). |
Feb 6th |
| 87 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
Tx Chan - I like what you did! At this point my image is so heavily edited (and many edits were destructive) - that I'm going to wait for a rainy day - then go back to the original raw file and start from scratch - with a better vision for what I want the final to look like. |
Feb 6th |
| 87 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
I didn't realize FLA has trees that change color? Looks like a Fall scene.Sharp/well exposed. I like that your processing brings us closer to the interesting subject. The warm/bright colors are engaging and grab my attention.
I agree with Will's point that the overall image has the feel of documenting a fairly common scene. Perhaps there might be more interest by capturing a smaller part of the scene? Considering camera movement?
Glad to see you taking more pictures with your phone; so refreshing/enjoyable vs. carrying the usual camera. Phones just keep getting better; I wonder what the future holds. |
Feb 4th |
| 87 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
What an interesting shot! When panning - I'm accustomed to seeing the moving subject sharp and the background blurred. Alternatively - one can capture blurred movement against a sharp background.
You chose (or accidentally) captured everything blurred. There is enough detail so we know exactly what this is - and yet the blur creates interest and allows me to wonder about the details I can't make out. That holds my interest much longer! You created a bit of an abstract from a routine scene.
I like what appears to be a branch running along the rider's back. The B&W works. Catching the rider against bright sky helps him (or her) pop.
This shot inspires me to try different things!
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Feb 4th |
| 87 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Will makes an interesting point that I had not considered; I've heard that before in other settings and is worth considering when photographing artwork. I like that he suggests creative options to make it yours/more interesting.
Your image is sharp and well exposed. When I looked at the image - I was distracted by some of the out of focus elements/colors in the background. I tried to isolate the main structure (attached). Not sure if it's better or worse - my personal preference on shots like this is simple/clean.
Glass is such a great subject to photograph!
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Feb 4th |
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| 87 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Agree with Will that B&W was good choice. I like that there are an odd number of horses; good detail of the harnesses. My only suggestion would be to look for more interesting activity (realizing you can't control that) - perhaps the animals interacting with one another, with the owner, eating, etc. Similar to bird photography - those activities add interest. |
Feb 4th |
| 87 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
Thank you! I agree the lighthouse should pop more. I'll experiment with brightening the light house - and perhaps slightly darkening the sky behind. |
Feb 4th |
4 comments - 3 replies for Group 87
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9 comments - 4 replies Total
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