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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 93 |
May 21 |
Comment |
Hi Paul, as photographers, we have a strange fascination with lone trees.
I like your light. Try dialing back your processing so you can maintain the quality of light shown in your original.
In landscape photography, separation is very important in defining your subject and keeping your composition simple. Do you have other shots taken where you got down low? Lowering your vantage point will separate the tree from the background and eliminate the unnecessary foreground. Take lots of shots at different angles. |
May 6th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 93
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| 96 |
May 21 |
Comment |
Hey Russ, thanks for visiting. And, thanks for the insightful suggestion. Candles in the headlights would have been such an enhancement. |
May 29th |
| 96 |
May 21 |
Reply |
Thank you, Bob. I like what you did. Like you, I felt the leveling was off, but that was the way it really was. Regardless of how it really was, it needed correcting. The global lightening improves the image as well.
And, a big welcome to the group. I look forward to your leadership. |
May 19th |
| 96 |
May 21 |
Comment |
Hi there Emily, as I'm sure I've said before, your images are wonderfully interesting. You have an artful way of seeing.
For this month's image, the vortex you captured is very attractive. I thought about making a crop of just that tunnel-like view while eliminating everything else. But I think you have enough re-crops to keep you busy for a while, and I think you'll find the best representation without my two cents. The colors work well to my eyes. The reds and blues complement each other nicely. I also like the confusion with the all the supporting beams and girders. It's a very busy scene, but in this photograph, that is good. I always look forward to viewing what you see and how you capture it. |
May 16th |
| 96 |
May 21 |
Comment |
Hi Cheryl, The colors feel quite natural to me. The lake water there is exactly as you show it. From what I remember, the color comes from the unique sediment in the water that produces that turquoise look.
I agree that a good morning shot with the reflecting mountains would be nice, but as you have presented it here, the calming feel of the soft lighting feels right. The sky seems a little blown out. I'm surprised that the HDR treatment didn't correct that. On the other hand, with some reprocessing, I see the potential for some good drama in the clouds that might be an interesting counter to the calming mountains and water. Tension is sometimes a good thing.
The foreground dirt outcropping seems like an unnecessary element that's a distraction. I would hesitantly suggest that when you return, step out further to eliminate the foreground. However, I'm afraid that would sacrifice the right side tree which acts as a frame to direct my eyes deeper into your photo. A lower angle will bring those nice trees on the lower left higher and could ruin that perfect separation you created. Perhaps the best solution would be to darken the foreground(?)
Regardless of these very minor things, it's a beautiful and wonderful photograph. I can't wait to see what you do with a morning shot. Good luck with the weather. |
May 13th |
| 96 |
May 21 |
Reply |
Thank you, Paul. It's always good to hear from you. |
May 6th |
| 96 |
May 21 |
Comment |
Hi Robert, there's nothing like the desert, especially when your visit coincides with a good rain that leaves nice water puddles to use as foreground. David Muench is the father of the "Near/Far concept in photography. Your composition follows Muench's lead well. The foreground sand, below the water surface is what makes this photo work. I don't feel that your image is compromised because of the lack of tack-sharp focus on the sand. I can't wait to see what you produce with your 4X5 during the morning light. |
May 6th |
4 comments - 2 replies for Group 96
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5 comments - 2 replies Total
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