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C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Thank you for the insight, Gerard. Much of what you said caught my interest, especially the horizontal vignette. This was an addition I made a few weeks after processing was completed. You're right; it's not seen in the reflection. Thank you! |
Sep 14th |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
I really like Gerard's crop. Also, the NIK noise reduction very good. |
Sep 14th |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
I'm always amazed with and appreciate the eyes of another viewer. Pointing out things that I've missed helps tremendously. Thanks, Robert. |
Sep 12th |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Thank you, Jack. |
Sep 12th |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
I really like your interpretation with your crop, Gerard. It makes for a completely different mood. It's interesting to see different visions of the same subject. |
Sep 12th |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
I decided to shave and see that I must have spilled my can of foam and goo... oops.
Seriously, very cool image. You definitely succeeded in creating an other-worldly perspective. Getting low made for a good angle. It makes the pool look like it's floating. That alone makes the image for me. I also like the sky. It somewhat mirrors the shape of the pool. The blue and yellow complement each other very well. Did you use a polarizer? The upper left half of the sky seems like some over polarization. It's hard to tell for sure. Nevertheless, that minor flaw is easily repairable.
My only complaint is that this image is not shown larger. I really want to see the detail further out. The reflections look enticing and hills and wooded area calls for some visual exploration. Exceptional image, Zolt. I can't wait to see more of what you have to offer. |
Sep 10th |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Hi Emily, You have captured Lake Neatahwanta wonderfully. Your photo makes me want to be there and paddle around that shoreline in a kayak.
Blue is calming color. I admire how you used the opposite color on the pier to counter the calm in order to make a little tension. You add to that tension with a fast shutter speed so the ripples on the lake water break up the reflection. It's a pleasing quality. I might suggest you crop off a bit of the lower frame. This will put your horizon line closer to the lower third. |
Sep 10th |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
One of the unfortunate byproducts of a photo critique is that the critiquer often wants the image to conform to his or her own vision. It's too easy for us to say that the crop is too tight, not enough space at the top, needs more contrast, trees are oversharpened, etc. These criticisms might be valid, but I'm a firm believer that my vision is not relevant to yours.
Really though, Bob, you have brought my eyes into a view that I might not have seen if you didn't crop it as you did. You framed the waterfall slightly to the right with a long exposure and cut out all the superfluous. This makes a relatively simple image but with just the right amount of emphasis on the center of interest without neglecting the scene as a whole. You did this by expertly using the foreground trees to frame the waterfall. I appreciate your camera position so the trees have a diagonal drop to the base of the waterfall. A perfect 'V' to frame your waterfall.
Orange, red and yellow are strong colors that attract our eyes. You used yellow in the trees, the lesser aggressive color to pull our eyes back so we can see the entire scene.
I can see that you knew what you were doing when you made this capture. I look forward to seeing, during the coming months, what exciting images you have to present. |
Sep 6th |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Hi Gerald, I like your question/rant. It makes for great discussions about photography, composition trends and art in general.
As I see it, the current trend in photography is "simplicity". Compositions with lots of negative space and no distractions is one of many ways to define this trend. It also means the main subject or point of interest is often understated. This allows the viewer freedom of interpretation.
With that said, your photo, is not necessarily simple, but it doesn't have that dominate center of interest. That's not bad at all. As you said in your description, there's lots of fun surprises in your image. I really like that. Every imagemaker wants people to keep returning to their picture to have a closer look.
To me, your image is about lines, triangles in particular (which is also trendy). The lines serve nicely zig-zagging their way across and up the frame until my eyes reach those small cabins just below the horizon. That's the nice surprise in your shot. I feel it makes the viewer appreciate your image more. I wish I had that kind of sensibility. It shows that you have respect for your viewer by not having your main subject scream at them.
I also like the story presented in your photo. In a way, it's a bleek, stark environment. It's such a large area with those small looking cabins. Existence there seems hard.
Keep going with this theme. You'll hear criticism about it, but take it with a grain of salt. I feel you're on to something great. |
Sep 5th |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Cheryl, I am not an astro photographer, but from my point of view, you processed the sky perfectly. Viewing your originals, I admire how you were able to bring out the comet so nicely. The stars pop very well too. Personally, I like the clouds. To me, they provide dimension.
As for the orange on the right side of the church, in PS, clone a non-orange section over the orange. Beyond that, I would like to see the church a bit brighter. The church is an important element in your composition. Just a little brightening, though. The story in your photo is about the night. You don't want to overpower the sky and take away the importance of the feel of your night scene. One way to do this is to make a selection of the church in PS and use the curves layer to brighten it up - just a little.
I would be stoked if this were my image. Nicely done. |
Sep 5th |
| 96 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Hi Dale. This is a perfectly exposed image. Your blacks are plenty deep and your whites don't peek. I personally love the golden tone, the subtle god rays and the water texture. The fine lines of the bridge add just the right amount interest.
Compositionally, the photo follows the traditional rule of thirds with the horizon line on the lower third and a dominate light at the upper right powerpoint.
Two things I would correct if the image were mine: a little more NR in the sky and the dark section on the bridge attracts my attention too much.
What I like most about this photo is that it's understated. The image is best viewed as a whole, not divided into separate competing pieces. Even though warm tones are more aggressive and there's lots of texture in the water, it maintains its overall quiet feel. Nicely done.
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Sep 5th |
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