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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 32 |
Oct 20 |
Comment |
Thanks to all. I have now tried to remove the fingers on the bottom of the vase. Does it look natural without the fingers to hold the weight of the vase? Or would anyone who has not seen the original image, not notice the bottom of the vase?
I also tried to slightly blur the top of her head, like Lynne suggested. |
Oct 12th |
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| 32 |
Oct 20 |
Reply |
Yes, I made a display like most of us did at that time. It was one of the projects we could do to achieve higher "level" in the troop. Like a ROPA distinction. I kept some of the loose knots but the display board is gone. The knots are somewhere hidden in the basement. But one decorative knot has followed me ever since my scout days;
In 1964 I participated in a national scout camp north of the Polar Circle. It took us three days on a coastal ferry to get there, and to save money, all the boys slept in our sleeping bags on deck. In one of the workshops at the camp, I learnt how to make the typical "scout knot", like the one you use to hold the neck scarf together. I also made a large one, which I gave to my parents when returning home. For decoration, my mother put it on a glass jar where she used to keep some tea spoons. She kept it in the kitchen for forty years, changing jar once in a while. After she passed away, I brought it to our own kitchen, where it still is. So, talking about knots, this one reminds me of a fantastic experience up north, and of my mother.
Sorry for such a long story. The photo of course, is not exactly a nice shot, but it shows you the rough knot, what we called the "scout knot". |
Oct 11th |
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| 32 |
Oct 20 |
Reply |
"Lens correction" has several other options as well, if you look under "custom", but having had my first quick look at the "skew" function, it looks better suited for the topic in question.
Coincidentally, last week I was working on some images of a highway intersection, with roads crossing in several layers. I never really managed it well to correct perspectives or straighten lines (pillars). Now I look forward to trying the "skew" function. Thanks again. |
Oct 10th |
| 32 |
Oct 20 |
Comment |
Thanks again for including us in your macro world. And for me, this image is a successful pure (almost) black and white abstract image. So different from your nice straw and flower images earlier this summer.
Again, you have used the dehaze function, quite interesting.
If you are thinking of using it in a competition, why not try it in one of the many commercial photo competitions (not PSA or FIAP). Try those that are sponsored by art galleries, they are looking for images for their galleries, and may like a collection (ref Stephen's idea) of 4-6 of similar style. |
Oct 9th |
| 32 |
Oct 20 |
Comment |
I love this image. In mu opinion, to convert to mono was the only way to go. You did a good job clearing the background. And Jennifer's suggestion to lighten the face slightly further improved the image. |
Oct 9th |
| 32 |
Oct 20 |
Comment |
The sky looks fine to me. But I quickly noticed the wires, they distracted me, so I would have removed them.
Stephen suggested the "skew" function to straighten the perspective a bit. Admittedly, I have never used this tool before, I normally choose "Lens correction". But the skew function seems to be easier, so I appreciate the suggestion. Will use it in the future as a good alternative. |
Oct 9th |
| 32 |
Oct 20 |
Reply |
You did a good job with the spacing... And it helped a lot to darken the ropes on the bottom left. Looks like we all agree on that.
I am also a fan of the Canon G-series. I have had a couple of the previous models, but now I have had my G15 for quite a few years, and still enjoy using it. Like you say, it fits into your pocket and is a practical alternative to the much heavier Canon 5D Mark IV that I normally use.
By the way, I still have some of the decorative knots I made as a boy scout a few generations ago... |
Oct 9th |
| 32 |
Oct 20 |
Comment |
I think the original color version is pretty good as well. Perhaps it is my monitor, but the original looks quite yellowish, and reminds me of photos created 60-70 years back in time, or even older. The sepia version also works, as do the tight crop. |
Oct 9th |
| 32 |
Oct 20 |
Reply |
Thanks Stephen. The story: I have for quite a number of years been interested in learning about various minority groups in South East Asia and China. Many of them are on the verge of disappearing, or blended into the larger people groups and loosing their identity. Their history and customs are so interesting, so I feel it is worth while documenting this.
This image was made on a photography tour in Central Vietnam, to photograph the Muslim people there. It is one of very few areas in Vietnam where Muslim minority people live. This girl's family was making pottery for a living. So I photographed them at their work. They were proud to show off their work, and this was the oldest daughter. We had good eye contact, and she was easy to instruct to make a decent portrait. The image I submitted in August (an old woman) was made in the same village.
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Oct 9th |
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