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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Hi Linda,
I like the image very much, too. The many layers of the background frame the fresh cut surface of the tree with the reddish heart very effectively, and guide the eye there. You can see the marks of the saw on the surface. My first thought was that the image was a strong environmental statement against Man destroying Nature - now that you told that it was sort of natural death, I tend to agree with your thoughts. A wonderful thought-provoking image. |
Jan 27th |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
Hi, Thanks Jeri, I will try that. A good idea! |
Jan 24th |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Thanks, Linda! You are right! Would repeat the exercise but the water is all frozen now. |
Jan 18th |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Billy! I will try that next time!
- congratulations on the showcase image! |
Jan 17th |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
Thanks, Bruce! I am glad that you liked it - it is one of my favourites. |
Jan 16th |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Joan! I do agree about the title - this was simply taken on New YearÂs Eve last year, and it felt to me like a transition between the old and something new coming in. It was taken with a tripod from a bridge, but it is not perfectly sharp - I think that this might actually give it kind of an impressionistc touch? |
Jan 16th |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Hi Joan, a fine image of a magnificent mountain. I love the contrast of cold blue and warm orange, and the lighter cloudy sky that balances it all. You have captured the sunlight and shades on the snowy ridges so beautifully. |
Jan 15th |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Hi Joan, a fine image of a magnificent mountain. I love the contrast of cold blue and warm orange, and the lighter cloudy sky that balances it all. You have captured the sunlight and shades on the snowy ridges so beautifully. |
Jan 14th |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Hi Joan, a fine image of a magnificent mountain. I love the contrast of cold blue and warm orange, and the lighter cloudy sky that balances it all. You have captured the sunlight and shades on the snowy ridges so beautifully. |
Jan 14th |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Hi Rick,
I love this, too. It takes me directly to Anne McCaffreyÂs fantasy dragon world of Pern. The way you have combined the images and elements with so natural-looking perspective and lighting is amazing. - It would be fun to see the individual component images you started with! |
Jan 14th |
| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Hi Billy, I think that your carpenter makes a fine what they call an occupational portrait. You have caught a moment of intensive concentration, and it is clear what he is doing. His posture and the line of the door make a very nice triangular composition, and your lighting is beautiful. I think that turning him into black-and-white would give him a certain timelessness, and certainly elevate him from snapshot to portrait status. - I have a very similar story about a potter from last summer; I will post her here next month so you can see how the strategy worked in her case. |
Jan 14th |
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| 15 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Hi Jeri, I think that there is action and movement all right in the wonderful cloud of dust, the slight blur in the hind feet and the fine long hair flying. I would not change the crop. It came to my mind that it might look good also in black-and-white which might give it sort of a "classic" atmosphere, and show the flying dust nicely. This is a quick experiment with Silver Efex preset "More silver" - I think that the tones could be made considerably better with more work. What do you think? Good luck with the contest! |
Jan 14th |
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8 comments - 4 replies for Group 15
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| 47 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Hi Jeff! What a great dramatic landscape! I think that the low angle is perfect both for the light and shadows that show the textures, and for the perspective that shows the army of the hay rolls waiting on the field. The contrast between the dark sky and the light tones of the field gives it a fine tension. It feels like a silent menace were hanging over the field - at least a storm rising? I was wondering if the little group of light-toned trees at the left edge might draw the eye a bit off the center? - I think that this might look impressive also in a more panorama-like format? |
Jan 14th |
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| 47 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Hi Al, the mountain-like calm massivity of the beasts really comes through. I think that black and white is an excellent choice - one can almost feel the rough structure of their hides. I agree with Jeff that a square crop might be interesting: it would show whole faces of both the hippos, and sort of an interaction between the two birds facing each other, and you would also get rid of the slightly distracting black patch of shadow at the bottom edge. What do you think? |
Jan 14th |
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| 47 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Thank you, Jeff! I am glad that the image carries the story - it was such a wonderful scene. I will darken the wall a bit - that will certainly be an improvement! |
Jan 11th |
| 47 |
Jan 22 |
Comment |
Thank you, Jeff! I am glad that the image carries the story - it was such a wonderful scene. I will darken the wall a bit - that will certainly be an improvement! |
Jan 10th |
4 comments - 0 replies for Group 47
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12 comments - 4 replies Total
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