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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thanks, Ed! It's always good to hear from you. From my vantage, you do have a creative eye. What helps me is to stop and take a while to look and take in the scene. Sometimes the creative juices are there, sometimes they're not. |
Aug 30th |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thank you for your comments, Cheryl. They are very valuable to me.
To answer your question about my use of f/22; yes, it's an easy way to ensure everything is in focus. I don't feel I get an unacceptable amount of diffraction.
However, it is best to find a sweet spot on your lense (somewhere between f/8 and f/13) for optimal sharpness throughout the entire frame. If you want everything in focus, you take a series of shots at different focus points and blend them together. This is effective when you want a higher shutter speed or when your lighting isn't changing too quickly.
For me, I often bracket with long exposures at times when the light is changes quickly. f/22 helps me in a race against that fast changing light.
I hope this answers your question. |
Aug 30th |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Bev. And, thanks for periodically visiting our group. Your comments are always kind and thoughtful. |
Aug 15th |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Hi Robert, thank you for your thoughtful comments. I have felt that this image was way too saturated. Strangely, though; I had not thought about converting it to B&W. I also agree that the vignette it too heavy as you described. Vignetting is something I struggle with a lot. At first the strong darkening looks dramatic to me, but the effect wears off and becomes too much. I need to learn more restraint. Thanks for your insights. |
Aug 15th |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Bob, I always admire how you see and what you choose to photograph. Your photographic sensibilities put me at pause. Especially with regard to color, composition and subject.
Red is an important color in the Chinese culture. You seemed to hone in on that well with your color pallet. Despite the strong reds, the image feels peaceful. Also, I like how my imagination wonders beyond the shrubs on the left.
I like Haru's B&W interpretation. However, it loses its red cultural significance, and is too dramatic.
Thanks for choosing this image to share. |
Aug 9th |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hey there Robert, This is a classic photo of Mt. Rainier. It's very well thought-out and composed.
I had a fleeting hope that I could make it to Rainier this August, but the Covid got in the way. Perhaps next year.
To answer your questions, the light feels a little harsh to me. Based on the original you displayed, it seems that you were too heavy with the contrast in your processing. I prefer the softness shown in your original. I do like how you brought out the detail in the snow and enhanced the color as you described. I would like to see some balance between your processed image and the original.
I often encounter this same problem when processing my images where I want to bring out the detail. I get what is called "pixel blinded" and loose the subtleties that attracted me to take the image. To bring some of that back, I might suggest taking your original and compositing it over your processed image. Lower the opacity as desired to see if that works. You never know...
Regardless, great image! It's always a thrill to see what you present and learn your insights. |
Aug 9th |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Looking better! I am always uncomfortable with interjecting my vision on other people's photos. However, try cropping at least a third off the left side. To me there's a lot a dead space there that might not be necessary. |
Aug 4th |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thank you for the comments and crop, Haru. I definitely agree that the detail in the clouds is lost by the vignetting. I don't do a lot of verticals on my landscapes. It's something I need to be more open to. I have always believed that horizontals look more natural as that is the way our eyes see.
You always provide insightful reviews. I'm sure everyone in our group appreciates it as much as I do. |
Aug 4th |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Cheryl. Brilliant work with your processing. To my eyes, it's perfect. My only suggestion would be to vertically crop your image right in half. The left side does nothing for me. Everything is on the right side. This way, your stream and yellowish trees fall on the vertical third lines.
I have been to Portland countless times but have never explored the Japanese gardens. You made quite a find and made a very nice photograph of it. |
Aug 3rd |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Wow, nice sunset! Don't be shy to work with LR or PS to bring out the dynamic elements that could make this shot pop.
I'm disappointed that you didn't include more of the skyline - just a little more. Then make a slightly blurred reflection of the buildings. This can be done artificially in PS.
Definitely go back and re-take the shot. It's worth it.
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Aug 3rd |
| 96 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Haru, it's a peaceful, pleasing image. I like the S-curved stream. But I feel that the Horsetails compete with the stream. To my eyes, they are too bright. I might suggest cropping about halfway down the Horsetails and darking a small bit. This might help uncomplicate your picture.
I prefer the color but this is a matter of personal taste. You might consider dropping the green saturation. |
Aug 3rd |
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