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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 93 |
Dec 20 |
Reply |
That's impressive, Jeff. And yes, dynamic range is a big factor. Thanks for your speedy reply.
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Dec 3rd |
| 93 |
Dec 20 |
Comment |
Hey Michael, this is one of the best I've seen of yours. Nice going! These type of silhouettes are so pleasing to the eye. What a bonus to see the person way down in the lower portion of the frame. People in landscapes really bring an image life and an excellent point of interest. |
Dec 3rd |
| 93 |
Dec 20 |
Comment |
Hi Jeff, nice image of a subject that's been shot a trillion times. Zion is a terrific place to photograph, but I refuse to shoot that scene. I encourage anyone who goes there, "make your own images". That aside, I don't mean to insult you. It's a fine image captured nicely and well processed. I actually commend you for taking a slightly different vantage point. You seemed to shoot from below the bridge instead of with the masses on top of the bridge. Would there have been better drama if the capture was made later?
Incedentantly, how do you like the R5? I'm considering it but can't decide if I would be paying for all the video feature as apposed to the R6. |
Dec 3rd |
2 comments - 1 reply for Group 93
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| 96 |
Dec 20 |
Reply |
Thank you, Dale. I appreciate your comments. I believe the streaks at high water lines. There are three in the photo. I kept them in because I liked how they radiated out from the kelp to create subtle leading lines. Perhaps I need to rethink my intentions. |
Dec 26th |
| 96 |
Dec 20 |
Comment |
Hi Robert, you are a true artist. Your image as posted gives this group a different perspective of how to photograph a scene. It teaches open mindedness.
To my eyes, the sunflare works wonderfully. I don't know if I would call it flare rather than sun rays or beams. To me, flare is where there's the presence of hexagonal elements that annoyingly find themselves on the subject. The sunrays here are very pleasing to me. It tells the story quite effectively.
I'm not a fan of the painterly look, nor do I take seriously cell phone photography other than as a tool to use before a photo is captured with a real camera. So, I'm afraid my opinion on these two aspects are too subjective - and admittedly closed minded - for an effective review of your photo. However, putting these prejudices aside, I'm guessing you are showing this picture to see how people respond in anticipation of processing your 4X5s (?)
I love the composition. It's very good how the main tree, positioned a little right of center, is leaning toward the sun. It's like the sunrays and the red trees are pulling the main tree towards the light. Naturally, The green and reds work well together. I also appreciate the deep blacks where the sun rays don't penetrate. This is mystery and drama. Consider toning down the brightness of the grass at the lower center/left where it meets the water. It's a little strong and causes my eyes to spend too much time down there.
It's a brilliant photo, Robert. I'm looking forward to seeing your processed 4X5 scans. Please let us know where we can see it when you complete it. Thank you for showing it. |
Dec 13th |
| 96 |
Dec 20 |
Comment |
Emily, Robert really has the knack for getting right to the heart of an image. Robert's crop eliminated the dirt road, which was distracting. If you like the monochrome approach, play around with different tones. You might find one that meets with your intended vision.
There's nothing like the desert. I love how you made a simple image of a very foreboding environment. |
Dec 12th |
| 96 |
Dec 20 |
Reply |
Larry, thank you for stopping to look at our group, and thanks for the nice compliment. It actually touches me quite deeply.
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Dec 12th |
| 96 |
Dec 20 |
Reply |
Hi Emily, thank you for the nice words. The snake like things are Bull Kelp |
Dec 12th |
| 96 |
Dec 20 |
Comment |
Thank you, Robert for the insightful analysis. I appreciate how serious you take it. As I shared in my description, I was not quite sure about this image, but didn't know why. The sunlight illumination has bothered me from the start. I have a second image taken minutes after this capture where there is no sunstar and illumination. I couldn't decide which one is best so I asked a handful of people - photographers and non-photographer - what they liked best. To my surprise, because I too thought the balance was off, they all chose the illuminated image.
Your comment about echoing the kelp with the geometry of the sea stacks is brilliant. During set up, I wanted round lines against the hard jagged edges of the sea stacks.
Thank you again, Robert. |
Dec 12th |
| 96 |
Dec 20 |
Reply |
Thank you, Gerard for the detailed analysis. It's funny how you mention snakes. I first titled it "Snakes out of Bed", but I don't know this audience enough yet to show my sometimes offbeat way of thinking.
Your suggestion to apply some color to the sun interests me. I've experimented with this before but have never been able to make it look right. Perhaps I should seek some coaching.
ACR is Adobe Camera Raw. |
Dec 5th |
| 96 |
Dec 20 |
Comment |
Hi Dale, Although I am not much of a street or travel photographer, I very much appreciate what great photographers such as yourself can do. Two things jump out at me right away: 1. the painterly look you've applied to the scene, and 2. The "vanishing point" effect that I see.
I assume the painterly effect was something you created in your processing. You put an emphasis on the yellow, pastel green and subtle orange. It's even present in the sky. It's an interesting choice - not a bad one. I would like to know why you went in this direction.
For lack of a better phrase, the vanishing point refers to how the perspective lines in your composition all point to the area of the tree. It's a nice effect.
As a viewer, I enjoy all the visual detail found in your photo, especially on the left side. My eyes then land in the area of the tree where there's people milling around. I've always regarded the presence of people in photos as a nice bonus. It make your picture more alive and is a good point of interest. It's unfortunate to see that darn minivan there. Moreover, you indeed showcased that fabulous architecture very well.
The image feels like it's slightly leaning to the left. Try some leveling to see if it's not an optical trick of the eye.
The image as a whole is a fine wintery scene with an interesting choice of color. I can feel the cold in your picture. Normally blue and cyan are used to evoke the feeling of coldness. I admire how you were able to make it work with the opposite of what most people do. The pastel toning is probably what makes it work (?)
Incidentally, there is nothing wrong with using those easy to manage PowerShots. I used one for many years when it wasn't practical to use a more involved DSLR. Those PowerShots shoot in RAW and you have lots of control with exposure and White Balance. I wish I still had one. |
Dec 3rd |
| 96 |
Dec 20 |
Comment |
Hi Gerard, I am very much with you on, "the emphasis more on impact than on realism". This makes you an artist. I feel like I lack subtlety in my images, but you have managed to thread that needle nicely.
it's quite rewarding to witness and capture those brief moments of changing atmosphere as you did here. I enjoying seeing the hillside texture through the breaks in the clouds. You have an interesting composition. I admire your line direction and how you captured all of it in one frame: The crop lines generally are horizontal directing my eyes to the right. The trees and shrubs are vertical, pointing upward. The the Clouds above the center tree line direct my eyes diagonally upward and to the right again. It sounds like I'm describing a very busy image - but it doesn't feel too busy to me. It is a well structured composition.
Before you submit this image to any contest or exhibition, take care to remove all the sensor spots that are seen in the clouds. A photography exhibit judge once told me that if they saw one sensor spot, the image was rejected. Oh, my.
Also, it might be the low resolution, internet or PSA's site, but your photo feels just a little too sharp. If viewing without the filtering of an internet portal and the minor sharshness is not present, then discard my comment. This might also relieve what I see as a slight oversaturation with the green crops and blue sky. However, this is a pretty minor criticism. It might be what you were after in your emphasis on impact.
Thank you for posting this. I learn a lot from your images. |
Dec 3rd |
| 96 |
Dec 20 |
Reply |
Gosh, Gerard. With so few words, you say a lot. Many thanks! |
Dec 2nd |
5 comments - 5 replies for Group 96
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7 comments - 6 replies Total
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