Activity for User 1310 - Kirsti Näntö-Salonen - knantosalonen@gmail.com

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15	Sep 21	Reply	Thanks, Jeri! We have inherited a pair of the figurines, and I think they may be ready for new adventures in the world of shadows.	Sep 14th
15	Sep 21	Reply	Thank you, Joan. I have been starting to look for stories told by the shadows, and it feels so wonderful when they open also to others!	Sep 14th
15	Sep 21	Comment	Hi Joan, I love this, too. The light that defines the dunes leads the viewer right into the image towards mountains in the distance that disappear in the haze, and the pastel hues give it a fine dream-like mood. I think that the shrubs are a fine foreground element that also helps to give a scale to the scene.	Sep 12th
15	Sep 21	Comment	Hi Linda, a strong and beautiful image that immediately makes the viewer start to think of the story. I think that the all the elements come together perfectly, and you create an effective contrast the with the simple color palette and the composition. I would prefer the original crop that I think brings a special fine tension to the image.	Sep 12th
15	Sep 21	Reply	Thanks, Billy! I am glad that you think it works!	Sep 12th
15	Sep 21	Comment	Hi Rick! Here is the essence of a dahlia! The flower comes out almost three-dimensional from the background, and the way the subtle yellow tones in the petals in the center blend into the multiple shades of pink is so beautiful. - I would also vote for a more square crop.	Sep 12th
15	Sep 21	Comment	Hi Billy! You captured the tender moment so beautifully. The love in the parents� expressions touches every viewer, and I think the composition supports the story very well. The little family forms a close triangle, and both the parents look at the baby, directing also the viewers attention there. - I got an idea of an alternative crop that would fill the frame with the most essential: I rotated the frame just a bit clockwise and cropped it almost to square form. I felt that it might concentrate on the moment maybe even more intensively, although you would lose the father's protective arm. What do you think?	Sep 12th
4 comments - 3 replies for Group 15
47	Sep 21	Reply	Thanks, Ed! If the building is still there in the winter, I will try to get another image when snow is falling. Georgia at that time must have been an extraordinary experience.	Sep 20th
47	Sep 21	Reply	Thank you, Jen! I am glad if what I felt is a special character of the building comes through!	Sep 19th
47	Sep 21	Reply	Thanks Al! You are absolutely right about the crop, and I will work on the graffiti!	Sep 14th
47	Sep 21	Comment	Hi Adrian, the lens did work perfectly, and you captured a wonderful family portrait with an intense feeling. Every hair and detail comes out tack sharp. I was wondering about the tiny bit of grass in the upper left corner: it is blurred nicely but there is still some contrast left that may make it distracting. What would you think about a slightly tighter crop that would cut out some of granny's bangs but maybe take the attention more intensely to their beautiful eyes and tender expressions? I would also darken the very bright eyes of the young one just a tiny bit. What do you think?	Sep 13th
47	Sep 21	Comment	Hi Jen! I love the way you captured the contrast of the tourists (clearly with rather inappropriate gear) struggling bravely in the heat of the stark wilderness. The haze in the mountains and the sky make one feel the baking heat. I think that you have the makings of two fine images: one of the magnificent landscape, and a tighter crop of the tourists who in the present image come out so tiny that they almost seem to disappear in the scenery. If you have access to the new Topaz Gigapixel app, I think it would help to get the details out in a larger magnification.	Sep 13th
47	Sep 21	Comment	Hi Albert, you caught a very special moment! The composition strenghtens the intimate feeling of their postures and body language. The light brings the fine sharp details of their feathers out beautifully. The background with the small pebbles may be a little busy, but that is their habitat, and you have got them stand out very well. A wonderful image.	Sep 13th
47	Sep 21	Comment	Hi Ed, I think that you have captured the character of the building and its many fine details beautifully. I think that your camera angle is very good. I wonder if it would be possible to play with local contrast to make the house come out from the background even more clearly? The sepia tones and grainy look work very well and give a feeling that it comes from granmother's album. I wonder if a narrow white frame would make it even more so?	Sep 13th
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