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C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Just a little DeHaze, Jean. In LR and ACR there is a DeHaze slider. I would do just a small amount on the upper half. +5 would be where I start. |
Jul 17th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Hey here Ed, I always look forward to what you have to submit. Again, you did not disappoint me.
I have to agree with the majority and say that it feels a bit hazy to me. A simple remedy would be to apply the DeHaze slider, found in LR or Adobe Camera RAW. Sling it to the right to about 10 - 15 and the haze will be gone. The added benefit is that the DeHaze slider will add a little contrast that will give your photo, especially the reflection more punch. I would also suggest adding in a little more color saturation. Make it come alive a little more.
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Jul 9th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Hi Michael, upon my first view, I didn't feel there was anything wrong with your image. Then I looked at Jerry's rendition and it works better for me. (These study groups really do work). Jerry put your horizon line closer to the upper third line, removed that grass in the foreground and gave it a little more punch. I feel you have a very nice picture now. Definitely frameable.
I really appreciate that you have an eye for clouds. Your recent photos have shown the drama that lurks above. It has a distant feel of foreboding that catches my attention. It's mysterious and attractive. Keep going with this theme. |
Jul 9th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Hey Jean, what a fun shot. Like Darcy says, I'll enjoy the scenery though your photo rather than risk my life way up in the sky. I have no constructive critique of your image. It's a fabulous travel photo that shows the thrill and excitement that goes beyond my expectations.
compositionally, I like the subtle S-curve that moves from the lower left half up to the center right then up to the left again. This makes for easy eye flow.
This is an image that should be published in a travel magazine. Well done. |
Jul 9th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Man, wildlife is so difficult - for me at least. Some people have it down. Like so much in life, it takes practice to be good. And lots of passion. You definitely have the passion, Paul. Keep practicing and you'll be good too.
I love the solitude that your image has. As a viewer, I feel like I'm out in the wilderness all alone with all my problems left behind.
I did a quick cropping and a little enhancing. I don't know if it works. It just highlights that I felt there was too much above the fog and a little cropping might bring the viewer in a bit.
Have you ever tried shooting Panoramas? This scene is the perfect candidate for a multi-image stitch. You would be able to produce so much detail. |
Jul 6th |
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| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Hi Darcy, talk about seeing something that the rest of miss, you really used your eyes and mind for this shot. Who would have thought to take the Aurora and capture its effect on the the surroundings while incorporating the reflection. Brilliant!
At first I didn't know what to think until Jerry presented his crop. Now I love it. |
Jul 6th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
I too like Jerry's crop. It works a lot better for me. |
Jul 6th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
What I enjoy about your photo, Jerry, is the way you positioned the sun behind the pier. But it shows in the reflection. The sun is centered perfectly between the two sides of your frame. Then the light reflection extends down to nearly the bottom. You also have the horizon line slightly above the upper third stretching across the frame. Quite interesting how I see a cross in the design of your composition.
I'm a big sucker for feathery, wispy water. Your choice of a long exposure is pleasing. Nice going! |
Jul 6th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
I totally agree with Michael. There's more drama in the blue shot. I shoot long exposures all the time. If I don't like the blue tone, I simply adjust the white balance. |
Jul 6th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Hey there Jerry. Jean brings up a good discussion: color is subjective and we all have our own way of seeing it and how we translate that into a photograph.
The originally posted image color is calming and feels mostly good to me. But when you posted the second shot, at a faster shutter speed, I then agree with Jean. The color might be a little over saturated. As an experiment, if the camera has not moved and your focal length is the same, try blending the two together and see what you get. Otherwise, take the Blue image and dial in some warmth. If you use NIK, Viveza's warmth slider in the 'Plus' direction to 10 - 15 might do the trick. |
Jul 6th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Thanks to both Michael and Darcy. I owe the lines and shapes to detailed burning and dodging. It's the key to making things stand out. |
Jul 6th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Thank you, Jerry. Seeing photos taken by others of subjects
that I would pass by without a thought has taught me to look at my surroundings more.
I appreciate your comment about texture. I used to be heavier with sharpening, but am slowly learning how to bring it down. That's why the last layer in my processing workflow should be sharpening. It can more easily be adjusted later. |
Jul 6th |
| 93 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Thank you for the nice words, Paul. I thought about titling it "Continental Drift" but I somehow went with something that reflects our current times.
Although I bracketed the capture with 5 shots, I only used one. As a said in my description, this was taken with a 25 - 105 lens. I was probably 15 - 20 inches from the subject. |
Jul 6th |
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