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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 20 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Shirley, I really like this image. The texture of the pears gives them visual presence and body. I agree with Fred and Sam as well on the background texture and framing. Nicely done! |
Jun 20th |
| 20 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
I also appreciate the story you are presenting and I think you are on the right track. The one suggestion I have is the principle subject, the burned/dead trees, would have more visual impact if they were closer/larger/more prominent. In the original, they are competing with the green forest and blue sky. I like Fred's approach of turning green to rust. It might be stretching the story, but it is effective. |
Jun 20th |
| 20 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Sam, I always look for the 'story' being presented. In my one visit to Jodhpur, I was overwhelmed by the visual complexity and depth of the environment. I think this image captures that brilliantly. The saturated colors, the strong perspective and the myriad details are all complementary in this composition. It sure pulled me back to my memories...Bravo! |
Jun 20th |
| 20 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Fred, et al. Thanks for your observations. In looking at the histogram for this image, it looks like the tonal range is over compressed. I expanded that compression and increased the contrast a bit. The black point are the foreground trees and the white point is the snow field on the mountain. I really appreciate the feedback and detailed comments...they are definitely helping me see things I missed! |
Jun 20th |
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| 20 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Bob, thanks for your thoughtful observations and additional possibilities! I had to sit with the original for a while...searching for the feeling I remembered when I captured the image. The compression, contrast and exposure possibilities are many...all conceptually valid...and this was seemed a best fit to my feelings. Not to worry about being first. That happens only once.
Looking forward to future dialogs on B&W conversions.
Ham |
Jun 13th |
| 20 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Fred, I think you met your happiness criteria! Your treatment of the petals is a perfect frame for the vibrant and detailed center of the flower. And to my eye, there's quite a 3D effect with the stamens that 'pops' even more with a little tighter cropping. Wonderful image! |
Jun 6th |
4 comments - 2 replies for Group 20
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| 37 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Wonderful detail and lighting. Your image has captured Winter's victory over the land, and yet from earth below and sky above, the promise of release from icy grip is given. A nicely imaged story! Love it! |
Jun 19th |
| 37 |
Jun 22 |
Reply |
Good suggestion, Bob. I was a bit baffled with that out of focus region. Given the rainy weather we were in, I suspect a rain drop on the lens may have produced some optical distortion. Here's a more tightly cropped version. More steam plume and less pipe. I like both versions :-) albeit the cropped version has more impact.
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Jun 12th |
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| 37 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Helen, The image is rich in color, texture and detail...Very engaging! Lucky is the person who shares this feast. The foreground and background seem to compete for my attention, so may I suggest the desserts get the nod. With a brush, I darkened the background a bit and cropped the top a smidge to put the emphasis on them. Very nice image and an excellent story! |
Jun 8th |
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| 37 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Hi Peter, Yellowstone NP is great for geothermal subjects. The mist over the reflective pool is entrancing. May, and there's still snow on the ground! I sense a blue cast...time of day, sun behind clouds...perhaps, and a slight shift in color balance adjusts that and brings out more of the red color in the pool. A wee crop at the top helps my eye settle on the misty pool as well. A lovely ethereal image...well done! |
Jun 6th |
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| 37 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Simply stunning color, detail and texture, Bob! Perfection :-) |
Jun 6th |
| 37 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Lee Ann, Very nice colors, exposure and tonal range! I agree there's an immense amount of detail, perhaps so much that the beauty and story of the central element, the altar, is understated. Tighter framing/cropping might help if that's your intention. I really like what you captured of the ceiling and altar canopy as well. |
Jun 6th |
| 37 |
Jun 22 |
Comment |
Howard, excellent monochrome HDR result. I really get that gritty, heavy industry feel from the image. I do find my eye pulled to the lower left away from the three gears on the right-center. I think those three make for an interesting composition on their own. Nice image...like it! |
Jun 6th |
6 comments - 1 reply for Group 37
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10 comments - 3 replies Total
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