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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 96 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Hi Emily, I apologize for the late review. It's simply slipped through the cracks.
Many good and interesting things have been said about your image. So I don't repeat what's already been said, I thought I would talk about your style:
I appreciate what I'm seeing as a theme within your style of photography. Like it or not, we have a certain signature in how we capture and process our photos. Much of this comes from our life's experiences. Your style, as of now, is what I see as, 'The Vanishing Point'. Your last couple submissions have had this theme. It's enjoyable to watch. I like seeing an exploration of a visual concept - a subject that compels you to photograph it. After a while, you'll see that you have created a 'Body of Work'. As I'm told, a 'Body of Work' will show your image making evolution. Keep going with this theme. And while you're at it, think about how someone else would capture and process the scene that you're standing in front of. Then, look at it deeper and try to capture it differently.
Thank you for allowing me a different view of your image. |
Jul 28th |
| 96 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Hey there, Bob. Thanks for the fun review. I love your choice of word: "Antsy". That is funny! Seriously, though, putting an image in B&W to better understand the tones is something I've never done. I've always put composition of forms and their relationships with each other as the priority in setting up a shot. But tones contribute and often dictate composition just as much. Thanks for the great tip. From now on I'll set a CF for B&W on my camera to better see the tones and values that a color image might be hiding. |
Jul 18th |
| 96 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Please don't be discouraged, Robert. From the limited showings I've seen of your creative work, you are definitely going in the right direction. Your work is pleasing and inspiring. Remember that not everyone will relate to the more creative imagery. In this realm of imagemaking, I have to remind myself that I do it for me regardless of what others think. |
Jul 12th |
| 96 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Hey Bob, I'm impressed that you use 'Blend-If'. Blake Rudis talks a lot about its use, but I don't quite have a handle on it yet. A 10 minute viewing on YouTube will probably give me the info I need. Thanks for the tip! |
Jul 12th |
| 96 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Hey Robert, loads of thanks for your thoughtful analysis. You have a good eye for catching things we miss and a deeper thinking when getting to the heart of what makes an image work.
Perhaps the balance between the ferns and purple clover, which you spoke about, is the problem that I could not see. And, I didn't even notice the out-of-focus fern end. How blind of me to miss something that can be corrected. |
Jul 12th |
| 96 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Bob, when you brought up the shadow detail in the rocks (which I presume you increased the light with exposure, levels or curves), did you do it with a mask in PS? If this was performed in LR, you could have simply brushed in your light on the rocks which should have not effected the moon. |
Jul 9th |
| 96 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Hey Bob, you have a very interesting futuristic creation where fantasy becomes premonition. The cool color feel of the rock formation adds to the 'otherworldly' effect. Your backdrop of the starry sky, which could be seen as debri from a distant explosion adds to your effect. I appreciate your effective use of 'Threes' (rocks, moon and sky) which makes for an uncomplicated image. Despite the simplicity of your photo, you created a thought provoking image.
At first view, I felt that the moon was too hot and was missing it's defenition at the lower end. But after several follow up viewings, I began to see the vision and artistry in your picture. I see the moon thrusting out from behind the opening of the rocks. It's High-Key effect makes it appear like a flaming tail. I personally enjoy the aesthetic quality of your creation. |
Jul 8th |
| 96 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Hi Cheryl, I love the brilliance of your photo. You have such a good eye in seeing and capturing these grand 'scapes'.
The timing of your capture is perfect. There's just enough light to give the buildings a nice glow while the post sunset provides a alluring richness in the shadows. I particularly like how the top of the Saddledome does not interfere with the buildings. Any higher, your composition would have been compromised.
I feel your sky replacement works wonderfully. It's absolutely perfect. (I personally have no ethical problems with sky replacement as long as it's the maker's own sky).
The only thing I would suggest -which is very minor - would be to darken the area below the Saddledome. Otherwise, if I were a city leader, I would want this photo on the cover of a Calgary magazine. It showcases Calgary as a vibrant and welcoming place to be.
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Jul 1st |
| 96 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Hey Robert, there's something about the neon effect of how these slot canyons light up. They make such colorful imagery. Your photo is truly a delight to look at. The reds and blues work very well together. Compared to your original, I commend you for the skills you displayed in making those colors come out so nicely. I feel the saturation and contrast are perfectly appropriate.
Although I'm not a fan of the double exposure effect to extend the dancer, I do feel the composition is pleasing. Looking at your original, I don't feel you lose anything by not having the double exposure. For me the repetition in the lower frame calls attention to itself. Perhaps if you were to work with your cloning so the lines don't have that repetitive effect, it would be less distracting (?)
Regardless, it's a terrific photograph that clearly displays your talent as a photographer and post processor. |
Jul 1st |
5 comments - 4 replies for Group 96
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