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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 93 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Hi Ed, I love the timing of your capture. The atmosphere has a touch of moodiness. I appreciate how you used that mood as a backdrop to this symbol of death. You are definitely on the right track by shooting in manual. Keep going with that. As time goes on, you'll see that manual is the only way to shoot.
your composition is interesting, but I would like to see you work on "separation". For example, move your camera slightly to the right and you will eliminate the conflict between your center of interest and that right side background peninsula. You'll see the peninsula's termination which will make for a more complete composition. Also by heightening your camera, you solve the conflict between the ocean and the top of the driftwood. Finally, I would clone out most of the debris in the sand, especially to the right.
Your image is visually pleasing and I admire your instincts. Spend more time out there. The beach is one of the most wonderful places on our planet. You are lucky to live so close to it. |
Aug 20th |
| 93 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Although I shoot a fair amount of panos, I am no way an expert. It's always a hit-or-miss result for me. Wide angle focal lengths and the relative closeness of a subject seem to produce a less than desirable image. The advantage to producing a stitched pano is an extremely detailed image, especially for expansive scenes.
The distortion is too extreme to my eyes. The smile effect is interesting and the row of trees and their reflection has a nice effect. Your processing works well too.
I would have tried stepping back a bit and with a longer focal length lens, shoot at least two rows in the portrait ratio. You might have been able to get an image that is less distorted. I realize I'm advocating for a result that complies with my personal taste so I suggest you take my review with a grain of salt if you don't agree. I guess what I really want to say is shoot your scenes multiple ways so you have a choice. |
Aug 20th |
| 93 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Hi Paul, good choice by making this monochrome. Your rendering is nice and the clouds really add to its dynamic feel. Assuming you are a LR user, I suggest you experiment with the color sliders. Different colors affect the different tones in B&W. Give it a try. You might see that it will give your monochromes more punch.
With this image specifically, I would like to see it more simplified - less busy. Stripping out the color is one step, but composing your shot with an eye on simplicity might make this image stand out. I like the story you are attempting with the old structure but there's a lot of chaos that throws my attention off. Look at how the mountains cut the tree in half and the lack of separation with the coral posts. On the other hand I like the lower hills contour lines that bring my eyes to the structure and the wraparound effect of the fence. Take lots of shots of your subjects and learn what works and what doesn't. And look at a lot of photos taken by others.
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Aug 16th |
| 93 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Astrophotography is an art form. I really don't think I am qualified to give a constructive commentary for your photo, Darcy. I'm not much of a night person so I've only tried it once. Night and Astrophotography takes lots of practice and for those that are into it become quite good. They position the milky way core with foreground elements such as old trees, bridges, waterscapes, etc. In your photo here, I would like to see the kind of foreground that Joshua Tree is known for: the unusual trees and the sculpted rocks. It would tell a more complete story for me. Good start here and keep practicing. |
Aug 16th |
| 93 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Thanks to everyone for the very nice comments. I appreciate Darcy's comment about the magenta tone. That is something I struggle with in almost all my work. I like the feel of that color but it's easy to go too far. Thanks again. |
Aug 16th |
| 93 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
This is a fabulous composition, Jean. Your color rendering is perfect too. I like the juxtaposition of the orange and blue colors. Your image is calming with the splash of blue in the upper background. You actually have a nice RGB color scheme.
And, as everyone is on the lookout for these days, your image has a good supply of triangles. But the snow really brings your image to life. It provides good separation. |
Aug 3rd |
| 93 |
Aug 20 |
Reply |
That is a very nice comment, Paul. Thank you. |
Aug 3rd |
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