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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
Pay a visit to the work of Clyde Butcher ( clydebutcher.com ) His work in B/W, contrast is what I strive to achieve...not even close, as yet, but its a goal! |
Jan 26th |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
I didn't realize you and Dan were in such close proximity. I bet ya'll had fun. Regarding your growth in B/W photography, have you tried using the Gradient Map mask? Insure your foreground is set to black and background set to white...and set the smooth slider to 100%. Go to "Adjustments" for greater manipulation. And thanks for your comments |
Jan 26th |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Kelly,
Your mallard is in perfect focus and exposure. In your original, you place the duck slightly left of center...walking into the frame. But with your revision, you have placed the duck slightly right of center, and walking out of the frame. Did you intend to do that?
Good use of f/6.3 to blur the background.
I look forward to seeing more of your art. |
Jan 14th |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
Many thanks |
Jan 7th |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
...two things...tell me about Tony Kuyper, then about the book you wrote! |
Jan 6th |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
I remember the time when you claimed you struggled with B/W images. With this, you can complain no more...you have come a long way! I agree with Mark regarding the complexity of this particular assignment. This has HDR written all over it. But your ability to portray the light on the gentlemen's head and, at the same time capture the lamppost, AND "Bridgewater" sign suggest you are a quick study.
Well done |
Jan 5th |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Wonderful image...good use of f/13...would be even better if the background haze could be removed! |
Jan 5th |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Dawn,
This a great photo of a Majestic Barn. I belong to a Group in Facebook..."Beautiful Barns". (If you review my January entry, you'll see that I'm lately into Barns.) The Facebook Group would love this one!
The barn is so crisp, so clear. The overlapping tree limb makes for a nice frame effect. I agree with Mark. Removing a the tree trunks near the bottom removes a distraction.
Welcome to Group 93...and Happy Near Year
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Jan 3rd |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
Your Book?? Tell me more! |
Jan 3rd |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
Mark,
Thank you for your comments...tinkering is welcomed! My banker/guide has taken my barn project to heart. Now, when he travels to farms, some nearly to Wyoming, others closer to Kansas border, he pays more careful attention to the dilapidated structures and implements. With his phone, he'll snap a shot and email to me with directions, "go four miles south of State Road 392 onto County road 49...on the east side"!
I left the "barrels" (they are bales) in because they show how large bales ($500 or more each) are wrapped in plastic for weather protection. They are the same as the bales I caught next to the fence. And thank you for noticing the geometric components of my scene!! Parallel lines, Circles, Triangles, and a trapezoid for good measure. Dan Mottaz (comments nearby) agrees with your comments regarding the left side of my image. You are both right...but I did not see it until you two made the observation. Thanks for taking time |
Jan 3rd |
| 93 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
Dan...where have you been? You don't call...you don't write!!!
It is great to have you visit us at 93. Your comments are always helpful. Now that you mention it, I see the unnecessary "clutter" on either side of the image. My objective has been to capture these older structures while they're still around. Your remarks are noted. I will pay closer attention to the overall components of the image.
Thanks...and good to hear from you! |
Jan 3rd |
4 comments - 7 replies for Group 93
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4 comments - 7 replies Total
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