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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 37 |
May 22 |
Reply |
Thanks for all the inputs on cropping the bottom, good points made by all. Here's what that looks like :-)
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May 27th |
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| 37 |
May 22 |
Reply |
Thanks for the good suggestion, Bob. For this composition I did leave the pilings in to indicate a firmer foundation to the more stressed 'higher world'. I've also considered a more selective crop as you suggest, but haven't settled on an approach yet. |
May 16th |
| 37 |
May 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Lee Ann, Not always successful, I do attempt focus on stories that can be told and feelings evoked. Those are very subjective intentions of course. Good technique is equally important as well. Still learning here at both. |
May 8th |
| 37 |
May 22 |
Comment |
Lee Ann, welcome to the group! I hope you find our commentaries and suggestions helpful...and enjoyable. Old tractors and equipment are great subjects that offer much to explore photographically. Since your intent was to take us back in time, here are two suggestions and an example modified using Silver Efex Pro 3 from the Nik Collection. Because there is a lot of vegetation, especially around the perimeter of the image, my eye isn't really drawn to the tractor, the central subject. So one suggestion is to use a vignetted border to reduce the unwanted veggies. The second suggestion is to 'age' the image by giving is a yellow cast characteristic of many old prints. Again welcome, and hope to see more of your explorations.
Cheers, Ham |
May 8th |
| 37 |
May 22 |
Comment |
Welcome Lee Ann! Hope you enjoy the group. Old tractors are great subjects and your intention of taking us back to the past is fun to follow. Even with good composition, sharpness, proper exposure, my eye didn't really settle on the tractor and your intention. I think there is too much distracting detail in the surrounding vegetation. One way to eliminate that is to use a vignette. For aging the image, giving it a yellow cast might help. I use Silver Efex Pro 3 from the Nik Collection for this kind of editing. Here's an example of the two suggestions. Hope this is helpful!
Cheers...looking forward to more of your images.
Ham |
May 8th |
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| 37 |
May 22 |
Comment |
Peter, this is one of he best images I've seen of Seattle! Just Magic. I agree with Lee Ann that cropping the dark blue off the bottom adds substantial impact. Great shot! |
May 8th |
| 37 |
May 22 |
Comment |
Peter, the repeating window and building patterns in the center and right side make for a very interesting and appealing tableau of texture and form. That feeling might be strengthened by tighter cropping, example attached. In my monitor, the shadows seem to have a purplish cast. Wondering if my monitor is off kilter.
The image certainly brings back enjoyable memories of past visits to SF. Thanks for presenting this! |
May 8th |
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| 37 |
May 22 |
Comment |
A feast for the eye, Bob! Perfect bokeh that suspends the Iris in space to great effect. To me, there seems to be a very strong beneficial symmetry or balance in the principal part of the flower. Perhaps that is distracted by the lesser dog-leg petal on the right. I'm wondering if removing that dog-leg would enhance the composition. Very enjoyable and tactile image! |
May 8th |
| 37 |
May 22 |
Comment |
Helen, an excellent bit of photo artistry! From the perspective of the contemplative mode, you've combined the elements of repeating light patterns, texture, form, and space. To my eye-mind, it is an elegant image, mysterious and engaging...Bravo! |
May 8th |
| 37 |
May 22 |
Comment |
Howard, Lovely image with high impact. The lighting and composition give a real feeling of depth and my eye-mind thinks it is standing right next to the wasp. To me this is really alive! A minor point: the green foliage on the perimeter is a tiny bit distracting to me. Wonderful and awesome! |
May 5th |
7 comments - 3 replies for Group 37
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