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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 96 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Thank you to everyone for the helpful comments and suggestions.
I want to be careful in my reply because I don't want to sound defensive. I strongly believe that we should never be defensive. An honest critique or review is important for the imagemaker to gain an understanding as to how the viewers sees an image.
During the final stages of processing this photo, I cloned out the upper right Lilly pad. But felt, as Robert so insightfully wrote, the image looked too "static" or "clinical". My word was, 'contrived'. So I left the it in.
I hoped that the decay in the Lilly pads tell a story about the changing seasons beyond what is seen in colorful tree leaves.
I purposely hold back in explaining my vision in the description because I want an untainted view and analysis of what the viewer sees without my guidance.
Thanks again for your help. I very much value everyone's comments. |
Jan 21st |
| 96 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hello Gloria, I personally like your image. The openness is appealing and the water calming. Colorwise, the green grass and blue sky work well together to enhance the calm. The relatively still water takes that a step further. You have used the idea of 'three elements' quite well: The sky, water and beach. The fourth element, the pillings, serve as a nice visual support in their vertical position against a primarily horizontal composition. Well seen.
I have a few minor suggestions: I believe your image would benefit by taking the same scene during the sunrise and/or sunset hours. For simplification purposes, if this were my picture, I would clone out the far left piling and the two small pieces of wood on the left. This will also give you a nice odd number pillings. Odd numbers are subconsciously pleasing to the viewer's eyes. Finally, admittedly more challenging, try to smooth out some of the footprints seen in the sand.
I admire your sense of wonder and how effectively you are able to capture that in an image that feels alive. |
Jan 16th |
| 96 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Gloria. You will be thrilled with the functionality of the R5 and its ease of use. If you are familiar with the 5D series of cameras, you will find the transition simple. When I upgraded to this camera, I ungraded my lenses too. When paired together, image stabilization functions from the lense and camera body allowing you to use slower shutter speeds hand held. Also, you can't beat that "Eye Tracking" capability of the R5. Good luck! |
Jan 15th |
| 96 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Just in case you're interested to know: I chose the title "Lilly Wog" as a combination of lillypads and pollywogs (a tadpole) because the tails floating from the lillypads reminds me of pollywogs' tails. |
Jan 15th |
| 96 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hi kate, surprisingly, I like Haru's re-rendering. I especially like what he did with that cast of light in the field. As a "fine art" image, the picture needed some mood. However, it's Haru's vision.
The question I would ask, though; is this your vision? You wrote about growing up there. I assume you took the shot because it brought back memories. So, is the drama in the sky and field shown in Haru's version the reason for making this capture or is it the memory shown in your version? There's nothing wrong with it being both.
For me, as a viewer, I feel like I prefer the memory. It's more expressive.
I'm curious what your thoughts are. |
Jan 9th |
| 96 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hey Robert, yes, as Haru says, it's a very nice, calming image. The cloud vail over the mountains works exceptionally well. The flowers in the foreground balance your photograph perfectly. But, beyond these obvious elements, what I really like is the trees found in the middle area. They complete the composition by giving the viewer a sense of place. In other words, a hillside alone along with some mountains is nice, but a third element makes a fuller story and is much more pleasing to look at.
Regarding the rainbow, personally, I could take it or leave it. However, it's an extraordinary catch and most people will love it.
I like all the space you've given to the sky. I looked at it cut in half and your choice works marvelously.
Well done, my friend! |
Jan 9th |
| 96 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Haru. I will answer your questions after other comments are offered. |
Jan 9th |
| 96 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Haru, I will start with your second question: My eye instantly goes to the elbow of the branch. It meets the horizontal line of the shore close to where we see gray tree trunks. Then, my eye is confused about where to go next. Do I look to the left where I see some visually pleasing branches, or up to those warm colored leaves. Normally, our eyes go to brighter areas, contrast or warm tones. However, I feel like I'm stuck in a intersection.
The left side is where I think the story of a foggy morning is played out well. I would have explored that part of the scene more thoroughly.
As far as the composition is concerned, my own point of view suggests that the image's purpose is not thought out enough. I feel an opportunity was missed at the left side. The fog is very nice where an interesting mood could have been captured. Also, I see a glimpse of a reflection in the left side water which could have been worked with.
I hope this helps. |
Jan 9th |
| 96 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Paul. It's always good to hear from you. This is one shot - no compositing. Most of the PS work involved removing all the clutter floating in the water. |
Jan 3rd |
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