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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 18 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Wow! What an outstanding creative image. I might have looked at the original image and thought, "what can I make with this?" But I would have tried any number of images before I would have thought of a snake. I admire the skill you demonstrate with the Liquify filter. |
Apr 19th |
| 18 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
"Out of the past and into the future." Very good use of color, tone and filter. |
Apr 19th |
| 18 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
I find abstracts as being something you do not try to understand, but simply enjoy. I enjoy this image. Beautiful color and shapes. As one who loves to be in a boat on a lake, it gives me the feeling of waves on a day with a gentle breeze blowing. |
Apr 19th |
| 18 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
You have taken a very uninteresting image and through the use of two filters created a very interesting image. I do see what seems to be so smearing at the top of the last tree on the left side. |
Apr 19th |
| 18 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Joan, as a new member I am trying to nail down the requirements for Creative photography. Would you, please send me instructions on where to find the definition that you have provided? It is not in the definition of the DD group, "Creative." I was able to find the following description of "Creative Altered Reality:
"Creative Altered Reality images must demonstrate both creativity and altered reality. Creativity of an image is a dominant consideration in the competition, as exhibited by imaginative content and skill, originality of expression, unusual juxtapositions, and uniqueness of vision. The image should surprise the viewer. The image must exhibit alteration through digital post-processing of the original image. Such Altered Reality must be readily apparent to the viewer.
Images must originate as photographs (image capture of objects via light sensitivity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion and digitally scanned; or directly acquired digitally. Images must be the entrant's own work and may not incorporate elements produced by anyone else." |
Apr 19th |
| 18 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Thank you for your critique. This was a fun project to tackle. As for the image of the man (self-portrait), the man is sitting on the lens. The upside down and reversed image would be seen on the ground glass at the back of the camera. This is the second of an evolving series of "The Man" composites. The first was "The Man Outside My Window" of a couple of months back. I have a third developing in my mind.
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Apr 9th |
| 18 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Thank you so very much for your encouragement. I have one more "Man" image developing in my mind. Perhaps it will come together in the near future. |
Apr 7th |
4 comments - 3 replies for Group 18
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| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Steven, please don't try to level the top of the bleachers.
Nor should you straighten the light posts. Your image is way more interesting this way. The way you present it shows much greater depth. Otherwise, it would be just another "Ho Hum" picture of a ball game from the seats. This is art. Own it. |
Apr 7th |
| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Lance. I always appreciate your critiques. They are important to my development as a photographic artist.
Yes, I admit my tendency to carry saturation a bit too far, but as I progress, I find my tendency is to pull back a bit. The golden grass across the lake is the main feature that can be toned down some. As for the magenta in clouds, that could be reduced some.
My next few submissions will follow along in the same color vain.
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Apr 7th |
| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
This can be a stunning image. Good composition and vibrant color. I agree with Steven. He refers to the image as being crunchy. I would describe it as being over sharpened. Perhaps there is a setting you can change in the camera app that would help with the problem. Cell phone cameras of today are very capable. |
Apr 4th |
| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
A very well done bit of street photography. I find it to be very interesting. I do disagree with Steven. To me, the brightest portion of the image is the gold vest and coat lapels of the subject. I only secondarily see the people in the upper portion. |
Apr 4th |
| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Interesting image and well done. I am glad you told us about the odd shapes of the tanks. I am assuming the wavey shape of the moon is due to atmospheric interference. I like the composition you have recorded. |
Apr 4th |
| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Oh, how I miss the days when my legs were strong and I could spend the morning on the water in a great bass boat. This image brings back such wonderful memories of those days. I enjoy the light coming in from the top left corner of the image and being seen on the individuals in the boat. Crop in closer? Not for me. You would lose the light on the trees in the upper left. You would also diminish the sense of place. |
Apr 4th |
| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
I truly admire this image. The overall monochromatic feel of the image, broken only by the small bits of muted color gives a mode of quiet reflection. The slightly curved walls add to the feel. Why must everything be restricted by the search for total reality? Thank you for this image. |
Apr 4th |
| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Dale. As I continue to experiment I continue to learn. I firmly believe that Photography is an art form. As with all art, some appreciate one category while others appreciate other categories. For me, the joy is in the freedom to experimentation. |
Apr 4th |
| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Will, your concerns are well taken. As I am learning I am doing a lot of experimenting. I hope that such experimenting will lead to future improvement. One thing I have been convinced of is that the camera does not produce the reality of the color my eyes see at the time I record the image on my camera's sensor. Color toning is an attempt to improve the colors. I also feel that photography as an art form should not be restricted to total reality. Total reality is required for Photojournalism, Wildlife, Nature and Travel, but not for Photographic Art. |
Apr 3rd |
| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Steven. I agree that the magenta in the clouds got a little too strong. I have a later version where I was able to tone that down a bit. I admit to not being over concerned about reality. I am not trying to make a literal record of a scene. |
Apr 3rd |
| 87 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Cindy. I find it fu and exhilarating to be able to work with color. I now see even more color in everyday scenes as I go from place to place. |
Apr 2nd |
6 comments - 5 replies for Group 87
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10 comments - 8 replies Total
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