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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 96 |
Mar 23 |
Reply |
Me too. |
Mar 26th |
| 96 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Hi Bob, please don't consider what I wrote as a reprimand. Before we know it, the photographic capability of a cell phone will catch up with our big cameras. What concerns me is not the technology, but speed in which we will be able to photograph a scene. A big DSLR camera with all its lenses, filters and other accoutrements forces us to slow down and take the scene in. I think we take better pictures this way. Opposed to a cell phone, we are inclined to speed through a scene, make a quick capture and off to the next scene. |
Mar 25th |
| 96 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Hello Kate, Bob's point about separation is a good one. You display the water vs. land nicely.
I agree with Cheryl about the motion portrayed in the waves.
The foreground land gives the viewer context. Also, the colors confirm what I imagine the Irish countryside would look like.
I'm trying to wrap my mind around your composition. What comes to mind is a phrase a collage art teacher of mine often said: "Incomplete Composition".
Your story is there, showing the power of the sea, the wind spaying the cliffs with water, and the turmoil in the water, it just feels like the supporting elements are not quite there. I would have considered stepping forward to capture more of the water and less foreground. Perhaps also showing more area to the right where the waves come from would help.
The story told in an image depends so much on how an image is composed. What's included in your frame and what's left out contribute to how you want the story to be told.
I hope this helps. |
Mar 24th |
| 96 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Hi Bob, I've been stumped on how to provide a meaningful analysis of your image. Cheryl's words really speak for me.
So, I thought I would instead amplify what Cheryl hinted at concerning cell phone photography.
It's my belief, where I accept that not all would agree with me, that if someone who takes photography seriously, a real camera should be used. Of course there are many exceptions such as when passing through an area quickly, a brief stop and shot with a cell phone is all one can do, etc. I understand that. In fact, I often use my cell phone when scouting areas or to assist with compositions. There's even a woman in my local photo club who shoots cell phone photography exclusively. She makes amazing images.
Cell phone photography plays a big part in our image making. Generally, though, I am not convinced that a cell phone can match the benefits of a real camera. |
Mar 24th |
| 96 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Wow, Cheryl; that is fantastic! I feel the figure darkened as you did, is perfect. This way there's not too much attention on them. It puts the viewer in the scene.
Your sky is better than I imagined.
Print it on a metallic paper at least 16 X 19 in size. The metallic paper will make your warm tones pop. Then frame it up.
It's such a terrific photograph. |
Mar 20th |
| 96 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Hi Cheryl, my apologies for taking so long to view your picture.
I definitely feel the calm that you described. I feel the visual tension too. This is a good thing. The two balance each other through the way you composed the relationship between the mountains and dock.
I don't think the cloud cover is too much. I would suggest that you darken the upper half of the sky. It feels too bright which brings my eyes unnecessarily upward. The soft feel and magenta toning looks appropriate. I like how the magenta sky reflects on the dock surface.
Viewing your original, I see you did a very effective job in cloning out the person on the dock. It's too bad the person wasn't facing the mountains. The human element and perspective would have enhanced your picture.
It's a wonderful photograph that shows your love of the outdoors. All it needs is just a small tweek with the sky. |
Mar 18th |
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