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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 47 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Jeff, I will work on subtle degree of glow! |
Sep 12th |
| 47 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Hi, isn't it amazing how the mood can change so totally with such little measures!
I still love the silent threat version better, and I think that darkening the sky will be a fine move. |
Sep 12th |
| 47 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Robert, thank you! I will work on tuning down the glow! Oh, I love the Notorious comparison so, did not come to think of it myself! |
Sep 12th |
| 47 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Ed, I think that this is a definite improvement. The sense of mystery gets stronger, and itis more in balance now! |
Sep 9th |
| 47 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Al, a glorious scenery with a fantastic sense of depth and dimension, with the dramatic sky and mountain range in the background, the valley and the forest in the middle, and a most interesting foreground, with eye contact with the foremost animal. The lights and shadows are so beautiful. I like the original color version, too. - I wonder if opening the shadows just a bit might bring out even more details in the animals and the part of the forest in the shadow? |
Sep 9th |
| 47 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Ed, a lovely peek into history! I think that the centered symmetric composition emphasizes the orderly setting with the arms that create interesting patterns on the walls, and the sepia tone suits well to the mood. - I wonder if it is possible to lighten the doorway a bit so that the handsome guard would come out more clearly, and maybe tone down the reflections on his spectacles? It would be great to have an opportunity to visit the place! |
Sep 9th |
| 47 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Robert, I totally agree with you - there is a definite sense of threat in the dark tree trunks and harsh shadows in the foreground that seem to reach for the couple sitting happily under the tree in the pastoral scenery of the park in the background. The incongruous bent pole or pipe in the foreground adds a special scary element. I just saw a rerun of "The Birds" on TV, and I think that there is a similar mood. - I wonder if it would be a good idea to remove the person sitting close to tree in the middle, to show the happy couple still ignorant of the impending disaster more clearly? I love the image! |
Sep 9th |
| 47 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Jeff! What a powerful dramatic image! My quirky mind starts to construct a story of robbery and riot and dodging the bullets. I think that the asymmetric composition with the diagonals of the broken glass give it lots of impact, and the shallow depth of field adds mystery. I think that you picked a wonderful angle for the shot. |
Sep 9th |
5 comments - 3 replies for Group 47
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| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Maria! You all helped so much to make it look right! This has been such a wonderful process! |
Sep 18th |
| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Alan, this is exactly my feelings! |
Sep 12th |
| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Than you, Brad, this is such fun! |
Sep 9th |
| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, excellent ideas- I think that it will start to be getting close! I love the psychological interpretation! |
Sep 9th |
| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Alan, a lovely story set in an exquisite three-dimensional interior that feels like one could step right into the room, just carefully not to disturb the cat and the fairy. I wonder if a slight vignette might be of use to concentrate attention to their interaction? |
Sep 8th |
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| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Aavo, it is straight from "Lord of the Rings". I think that both versions are very good, too, but the mood of Maria's dark night with the soft glow of the lights appeals to me especially much. An enchanted image! |
Sep 8th |
| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Hi Peggy, I tried to combine your and Maria's comments, and started with only one Sister - then decided to try to put the whole bunch in (there are five of them in the original story), and added a blue fill layer with a gradient to smooth the waves, and to make the Sisters look like they were hovering anxiously under the surface round Little Mermaid. What do you think? |
Sep 8th |
| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Thank you so much, Maria! You are totally right, and your version works very well. I tried to combine your and Peggy's comments, and started with only one Sister - then decided to try to put the whole bunch in (there are five of them in the original story). I tried them all in various positions, but kept seeing Little Mermaid just coming to the surface like she was in the original image. - I turned the Sisters into almost black-and-white, lowered their opacity, used the eraser tool at some points, and added blue fill layer with a gradient. Do they look more like underwater now? |
Sep 8th |
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| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Maria, what a lovely pictorialistic landscape with the beautiful earthy tones! The road to the gate leads the viewer direct into the image, into the yard waking up in the foggy morning. - I was wondering if making the right-side barn and the windmill a touch more faded into the fog might direct the gaze to the farmhouse even more effectively and add to the wonderful sense of depth in the image? |
Sep 4th |
| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Brad, I love the surreal contrast between the real-worl artist and the painting that is growing on the canvas round her, too. The brush strokes are exquisite, and the colors, with the red dot, are lovely. I agree with Alan about the brigh spots; I wonder if a slightly tighter crop at the bottom and right edges might direct attention to the painter? |
Sep 4th |
| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Peggy, very good points - I will be back with the update when I get by the computer tomorrow! |
Sep 3rd |
| 54 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Peggy, What a lovely image that really shows the essence of the bird!I love the lines of the long necks, and the sharp eyeThe color version is cool, but I like the BW version better. I think that your idea of the dark edges is great. Tried the various "Burn Edges" filters in NIK Silver Efex Pro 3. Here is the "All Edges (Soft) 2 filter, with a soft transition and medium length and size. It it probably wider than you intended but I feel that it somehow increases the sense of depth? |
Sep 2nd |
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5 comments - 7 replies for Group 54
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10 comments - 10 replies Total
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