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Image |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Reply |
Agreed - printing images seems to be a good litmus test for what images really seem to shine. In the past, I've printed photo books. That way, I can print out many of the final images that I'm thinking about, and see them at a slightly smaller but relatively more normal scale/view. Then, I have a better sense of which really pops or which one I would like to see on a wall/decorating my space. I can also show other people (like family members, friends etc.) and get their insights, find out which they think is print-worthy. |
Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Comment |
Bob, I think that you shared an image that has good qualities/potential, and elicited a lot of helpful insights and suggestions. I like how Robert's edit reduced the smears and brought in a more balanced range of colors and added a more specific focus to the scene.
Your image has very different (warm rocky foreground) and cool (sky, water, silhouette of land in background) tones, so kudos to you for composing an image that balances those two color elements. |
Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Comment |
Great shorts and interesting edit Cheryl. I also don't do much with people as photo subjects (or even props), so my advice on that subject is moot. I would agree with Robert that there seems to be a fight for which is the focus (red dress, daughter, mountain). I think how you edited the layers of the mountains, sky, and water was superb, both technically and in terms of the final image. |
Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Comment |
Great shot Dan, and very interesting edit. I like how the effect of the mylar sheet and Christmas lights creates the Bokeh effect. It seems also very do-able (in terms of materials) and customizable for each image, so I am looking forward to trying it out the next time I do some still life and macro photography. |
Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Reply |
I love your description, Robert. It is really insightful to "hear"/read through your process. I would agree with everyone's initial feedback (the image seemed to be a bit oversatuated).
With these revised images, I like how the highlighted walls are a warm beige-ish sand tone (and are more muted) and provide a subtle backdrop to the slightly brighter green of the tree/bush. The darker colors of the shadowy cavern walls also reveal a nice array of textures and depths. Your latest horizontal and vertical cropped images both work. The more horizontal crop seems to focus not only on the tree, but also perhaps on more of the "interior" (i.e. the shadowy walls in the foreground) of the canyon, while the vertical crop seem to focus on the tree and the "exterior" (i.e. the illuminated open canyon behind the tree and the opening of the canyon - which was the mid-ground in the horizontal version, and is now the foreground in the vertical version). So,I think each version works and seems to focus on the tree from different distances). I don't know if any of that made sense and/or were helpful. But it's tough for me to choose between the 2 revised images; I can appreciate both of them. |
Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Reply |
Thank you Robert. Yes, I do find myself drawn to leading leading lines throughout my daily life. Luckily, the streets and architecture of nyc as well as upstate NY all present a wonderful visual array of them. So, I'm fortunate in that regard. I like how your explanation covers it so well with having the "pot of gold" for viewers or taking a different approach and looking at it from a different angle. The next time I am upstate, I will definitely try that out because I have my wide-angle lens, so I can give it a try. For focus stacking, would that be achieved in editing/post (i.e. like layers)? I haven't heard that term before.
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Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Reply |
Thank you Stuart. I love how your edit creates a very distinct sunset scene (which would/does fit with the setting of the dock at dusk, were the dock to face west instead of north). I am excited to try out Luminar ai more and experiment to see the kinds of editing/effects it can create (of which there are many, I'm sure). |
Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Reply |
Thank you Haru, I think your B&W edit really pulls out the key elements that I was thinking about when I composed the picture. I like how the B&W simplifies the hole scene and brings attention to the key subjects/lines. I have also gotten feedback and suggestions from others to consider editing an images into B&W. So, your editing suggestions and guidance on cropping and dodging are very helpful. |
Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Reply |
Thank you, Bob. That is a good strategy for me to employ next time. I like your example image, as I too found the lily pads and water surface to be a nice contrast to the wooden dock - all very different colors and textures.
I know you're not able to respond at the moment. So, just wishing you improved health, and a safe and speedy recovery. |
Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Reply |
Thank you Dan, I see what you mean. Indeed, it is a busy scene that needs more focus.
No worries, it's always helpful to get new ideas and suggestions on other ways of editing that I hadn't/haven't thought about before, but should try out and experiment with (especially now that I have the editing capabilities, i.e. luminar 4 and luminar ai). |
Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Reply |
Thank you Cheryl. Those are helpful suggestions. When I had my camera, what caught my eye were the dock (vertical lines) and then the slips (horizontal lines) running along perpendicularly, and then leading to the boat at the end. Plus,I wanted to experiment a bit with the lens and try shooting adifferent subject compared to usual. |
Sep 19th |
| 96 |
Sep 21 |
Comment |
Welcome to the group, Haru.
I love how the stillness of the scene complements the movements of the water. The bright highlights of the leaves contrast the dark shadows of the forest and give it a nice depth.
Like Bob, I noticed that the images seem slightly off horizontally. But as Bob said, that is likely an effect of a wide-angle lens (which is a challenge for me too. Japan has many wonderful waterfalls to visit. I used to love to visit Minoh Waterfall (Minoh-Taki/ç•©æ) when I lived in Osaka-shi. |
Sep 19th |
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