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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 48 |
Jan 21 |
Reply |
I like how you edited the sparkly surface of the water so that more of the blue water is visible. I also like how the colors of the blanket kind of match the colors of the parasailer and the sky (blue/turquoise and red). Great edit! |
Jan 19th |
| 48 |
Jan 21 |
Reply |
Thanks Margaret, that's a good suggestion. I will have to try that next time that I get a chance for a shot like that. When I was shooting this, I was indeed enjoying sitting on the beach towel and watching the ocean waves. I actually try to avoid hand-held shots because I have essential tremor, so hand-held shots always come out fuzzy/blurry, unless the shooting speed is set for about 1/100 to 1/125 of a second and I am standing up with my camera strap around my neck for stability (hence, why I set the camera on the towel). |
Jan 19th |
| 48 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
This is a very cool composition. I like how you captured the delicate petals, and the pistil/stamen so clearly. I also like the bokeh effect of the background. This was a challenging shot with a lens that has a definite learning curve, so kudos to you. This is a great shot! |
Jan 19th |
| 48 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
My first response was a literal, "Ooooooh!" :). I LOVE the symmetry of the composition, and the reflection of the trees and sky on the surface of the water. This color combination is wonderfully serene yet bright/cheerful. I love photos like this. Beautiful shot! |
Jan 19th |
| 48 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
Very interest shot! I like the contrast between the wood that looks like driftwood, the crispness of the skull, and the pale background. Is that an alligator or crocodile skull? Very cool composition and great shot! |
Jan 19th |
| 48 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
Lovely shot Margaret. I like how you captured the layer of snow on the deck and deck furniture, especially how the snow layer curves nicely on both sides, which contrasts the sharp 90 deg. angles/edges of the deck railing, table top etc. The contrast between the white snow and the shades of brown has a wonderfully strong visual impact. The only thing I notice is that the shot seems to tilt to the right a bit (which others noted). But aside from that, great shot! |
Jan 19th |
| 48 |
Jan 21 |
Reply |
Thanks Mary. I was shooting and set my camera on the blanket to get it steadied while I was shooting (I didn't have my tripod with me on that trip to LA.) So, that's why the blanket is out-of-focus. The parasailer wasn't quite in focus because I using my Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. So, it doesn't quite capture things far in the distance so clearly. I wish I could have captured the parasail more clearly. |
Jan 19th |
| 48 |
Jan 21 |
Reply |
Thanks Bev, that is a helpful comment. I like how you cropped it. It provides a nice contrast between the sand and the sky. |
Jan 19th |
| 48 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
Wonderful composition Bev. I really like the clear, sharp, angled shadows on the buildings. I actually quite like the original blue sky. I like how the calm blue provides a nice contrast to the busy street scene. You captured a great perspective of the buildings. Combined with the lighting/time of day that you were shooting, the angle you shot from really brings out the architectural details as well as shadows. Great shot! |
Jan 19th |
5 comments - 4 replies for Group 48
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| 96 |
Jan 21 |
Reply |
Hi Robert, I like the edit you just shared. The surface of the water looks bit smoother and more natural/realistic! If definitely looks more like a long-exposure photo than the first image. Tbe surface of the rocks also looks a bit more natural and a bit less pixelated. Lovely edit and great work! |
Jan 24th |
| 96 |
Jan 21 |
Reply |
Thank you Robert, I always appreciate how you effectively explain and break down what worked well as great advice for improving images. I was also really pleased to capture the ridge line and mountains as clearly as the wind turbines. Your edit is really cool. I like how the clone tool removed the power lines - sadly, power lines are a reality in the majority og my photos that are shot from the road. I really like how your graphic edit brought out the sharp details of the mountainside behind the turbines and the metallic body & highlights of the turbines themselves. I think the edit in b&w really clarifies the focus on the graphic edit too. Very cool idea and wonderful edit! Thank you! |
Jan 24th |
| 96 |
Jan 21 |
Reply |
Hi Robert, I get that impression (not that it's a negative) when i look at the swirls on the water surface and the details in the top of the rocks. Of course, I know that limit of 1024x768px for photos to be posted can impact the clarity and look of the images posted. So, perhaps when the image is viewed when the file size is larger (i.e. more megapixels), the image might look little different. At least, I notice that when I view one of my images at the original size vs. resized. I hope that my explanation makes sense. |
Jan 24th |
| 96 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
Wow, I like the scene and think that each version of the image evokes a different feeling or aura. Personally, I like the foggy image (#2), or perhaps a version that is a combination of the "original" and #2. The fog adds a definite sense of mystery to the image and makes me think of questions like, "Where does the bridge go? From where does it come? Why is it there a seemingly lone bridge across a stream/brook/creek hiding in the woods? Who's there? What's hiding in the trees, unseen from the viewer?" The starkness or the bare tree branches and lack of living subjects (which is totally fine) further add to the mysterious nature of the image. It's a wonderfully balanced composition in terms of symmetry and the subdued color palette. Great shot! |
Jan 19th |
| 96 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
Wow, this image reminds me of a painting. I can understand why you cropped it. But, I also thing the Original image is quite wonderfully grand and panoramic. I like how you were able to capture the crisp details of the snow-covered mountains in the background. The color palette and variety of textures is really striking, but also very balanced and feels "complete", like it has all of the elements that a forest/lake/mountain scene "should" have. Beautiful composition and great shot! |
Jan 19th |
| 96 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
My first response was a literal, verbal, "Oooooooooh, Woooow". I really like the composition of this image, as well as the uniqueness of the subject/scene. The colors of the sky really provide a nice backdrop to the crisp scene. The reflection of the trees on the ice is lovely. The air bubbles under the ice and the dusting of snow on top of it are so crisp. The hole (?) that forms the center of the cracks looks like it refroze, so now it's quite mysterious. Do you have any idea of what caused it? Amazing scene to discover and great shot! |
Jan 19th |
| 96 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
This is really interesting as a photograph because upon first glance, it looks computer-generated almost. But - it's not! So, to achieve that takes work and skill. Kudos! I like how the flowing water is so smooth compared the crisp detail of the rock texture. I think the two rocks together (on top) and two rocks apart (on bottom) have a nice kind of symmetry while also forming a triangle. And the rocks themselves have vaguely geometric shapes/lines, so that theme of repeating shapes amidst the formless, flowing water creates an interesting composition. I also appreciate that the cool blue shades are accented by gold-ish highlights. That color combination is really visually appealing. The top rock also has some of the sun reflecting of its left side, which is a nice highlight. Great shot! |
Jan 19th |
| 96 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
I appreciate the feelings of peace and calm that your image evokes. The two swans add an interesting element and occupy the space, giving it a sense of life, similar to how people/human subjects occupy and bring life to street shots. Their color also matches the one tree almost perfectly. How apropos! I agree that the bench kind of catches my eye and seems a bit out of place (though I am sure it's quite lovely for visitors to sit there and watch the lake). I like how the trees are reflected in the water on the left side. I wish it had that same effect on the right side of the swans. But, that's not really in our control. I like Gerard's suggestion to crop it, but then it loses those tree reflections. I also like Cheryl's suggestion/edit to darken the colors and give it more a vignette look. But, regardless - lovely scene and great shot! |
Jan 19th |
| 96 |
Jan 21 |
Reply |
Hi Dan, thank you. Yes, the photo was taken while driving eastward at about 70 mph and also through the front passenger side window. I wanted to stop, but my friend was the driver and we were trying to make good time to get to the Salton Sea (where my December 2020 photo on PSA was taken). Plus, as you mentioned, stopping on the California interstate is not advised unless it's an emergency.
When framing the shot, I was waiting to see when I could get all the rows to line up and be able to get multiple rows of wind turbines in the shot. Unfortunately, as you mentioned, the telephone pole and power lines are there. I was looking ahead as we drove and tried to get a shot where the pole would fall between the rows, rather than block or overlap any of the turbines. I live in NY and grew up in NJ/NY, so I had never seen wind farms before, so it was an amazing sight to see so many wind turbines in the fields beyond. The clouds were pretty stationary that day, so I got a few shots of just the mountain and sky. But I found the wind turbines to be really different for me visually.
When I edited this photo, I also cropped out the blurry grass. I attached the original image as a comparison. |
Jan 11th |
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5 comments - 4 replies for Group 96
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10 comments - 8 replies Total
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