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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 96 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Hi Ye, my apologies for taking so long to comment on your photo.
I can't really add much to what has already been said. To my personal taste, I like your image. It's a pleasing cityscape where the abundant greenery gives it a calming feeling. I agree that the water is not quite right. It goes against that calmness that I referred to. Instead of using a blur effect in processing or a long shutter speed which would give the water a milky look, I would suggest you return when the wind is at a dead-calm. You will then get a pristine reflection. Other than that, a golden hour shot would bring your image more life.
This is a nice shot. Taken at a different time would bring it to a much higher level. |
Jul 21st |
| 96 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Bob's work makes the image look epic. Nice! |
Jul 8th |
| 96 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Hello Gloria, Your photo gives me a relaxed feeling of being a tourist checking out the sights.
I'm glad you explained the meeting of the two seas. I would have assumed the difference in color was due to a cloud shadow or what is common on the west coast as being the continental shelf.
Your image is not about the sky. I would find a way other than Bob's crop to minimize the sky. Unfortunately, I don't have an idea apart from what Bob offers.
The most pleasing part of your photo is the right side where I see the village and boat slips. It's a wonderful sight.
However, for me, the spit that comes out of the lower frame is compositionally awkward. I would be tempted to either clone it out or use a Content Aware tool to eliminate it. This would be a very challenging exercise that for one thing will alter the reality of your story. In my opinion, for the kind of photo this is, and your intended purpose, this would be an unexpectable alteration.
So, do you effectively show the magnificence of the meeting of these two sees? I feel the spit pulls my attention away.
I'm sure standing there, taking in all the things that makes for an exhilarating experience is difficult to translate into a single dimensional medium. You don't have the smell, sounds and fresh feel of the salt on your skin. How do you capture that feeling? I don't know. I just know that I have been in countless places that simply took my breath away. There was no way I had the skills to put those feelings into a photograph. |
Jul 8th |
| 96 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Hello Haru. Does all photography require a point of interest? I constantly ask myself this question when composing my shots. I would say, not necessarily. But, the shot must have enough visual interest to hold the viewer's attention. The story still has to be present.
For your shot, it's hard for me to answer what the center of attention is. Others might feel different. People's individual psychology makes them respond to things differently. Like I told Viren, the most important thing is that you are happy with it.
Personally, the image does not hold my interest. This is because it is too busy. I don't believe that dividing your image into various crops works. The story is still not clear to me. The fog is a very nice element in a forested scene which often helps simplify. However, it didn't do what I suspect you wanted. In forested areas, I look for what I call, "The Odd Man Out". This is something found in the scene that looks out of place. It should make your viewer stop and say, "What is That?
On the other hand, though, you will encounter scenes that are visually compelling which have no center of interest. I think of a wall of trees, or a collection of leaves, where the patterns or some other element caries your image without an obvious center of interest. There are certain religions that teach us to see the whole sand dune, not the individual grains of sand.
I would go back when it's foggy. Sit down for as long as you can. Look and feel the scene.
I hope this helps. |
Jul 7th |
| 96 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
I meant to say, the highlight on the far left. |
Jul 7th |
| 96 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Thanks, Bob. Your crop works quite well. |
Jul 6th |
| 96 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Hey Robert, the word that comes to mind is "Explosive". It certainly does not give me a calming feeling. It actually reminds me of a Guy Tal photo titled Early Signs. Like in Guy's shot, I appreciate how you stayed away from The Formula of the Rules of Odds and Thirds. You also resisted any temptations to punch it up too much.
There's an undercurrent of horror in your image. Perhaps it's the subtle green found in the shadows (?) Then, that tone is crossed with oranges in the grass highlights. This is an interesting mix of colors. Does this work? knowing your intended audience might help to answer that question.
My eyes are pulled over to the strongest highlight on the far right. However, cropping it out or reducing its intensity flattens the image as a whole. I have no suggestions here.
This is an intriguing image. having a better understanding of your goals with this shot might help you direct it to what you were feeling. |
Jul 6th |
| 96 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Hi Viren, this is a nice shot, taken in a classic style for these places of worship. I never get tired of them.
I have two thoughts: 1. I would be as precise as possible with your levelling. These types of shots require straight lines and exact levelling. There are tools within PS that can help you. 2. Regarding your contrast concern, for the lower half of your frame, I like where the contrast is. This is a personal opinion, and there will be different points of view. Do what feels right to you. The upper half could use a bit more contrast. LR, ACR and PS has many very effect tools for working with contrast. Just a few include Curves, Levels and the White and Black sliders. The options are seemingly endless.
B&W was a nice choice. However, if you have color cast problems, try adjusting the WB sliders. The Hue & Saturation tool can help as well.
Good luck. |
Jul 5th |
| 96 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Hello again, Bob. I am impressed with the AI masking of your sky replacement. I would suggest you follow up with two more steps: 1. warm the sky a little. It feels a little too blue. 2. Next, try to subtly lighten the lower portion of the sky. Usually, a sky is lighter at the horizon.
Sky replacement is still controversial - although it is going to take a back seat to AI as it becomes more common, especially the Generative versions. Although I don't do a lot of Sky Replacement, when I do, I have two rules: 1. it must be unquestionably convincing, 2. The sky must be shot by the image maker, preferably in the same location and close to the same time as your primary image.
As far as AI is concerned, I have no problem with it as a tool to make work flow more efficient. I am not comfortable with AI where text can generate an image that was not created by me. I hope that this sort of AI will not be allowed in Group 96 |
Jul 3rd |
| 96 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Hi Bob, I love lighthouses. I am looking forward to seeing your series.
You mentioned using AI. I would like to get a better understanding of what AI you are using in PS. Would it be the Beta version, or simply the AI Masking found in PS, LR and ACR? Thanks. |
Jul 2nd |
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