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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 79 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
As you might well guess, I love your abstract treatment, Peter! I realize that all this is subjective, but I do find what you have done to be easier on the eye and great fun to ponder.
However, I am not much into architectural or urban photography and others may feel quite differently about it.
Chacun a son gout... |
Jan 26th |
| 79 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Fascinating discussion!
Why do you call this 'panning", Karl? The object of panning is to freeze motion, and I would say -by using the slow shutter speed of 1/4 sec- you were unequivocably blurring the subject. To me, this is ICM (Intentional Camera Movement).
It's a marvelous image! You have completely transformed the wheel(s), and created the impression of very fast motion. We now have a train flashing by, which is so much more interesting than the original still version.
I agree about your thought of a neutral density filter. I always use a variable ND filter when making ICM shots. The Freewell 2-5 stop version costs only $109. Knowing that I can use it at zero stops as well as 2-5 stops makes it an absolute bargain!! I almost always have it with me. |
Jan 22nd |
| 79 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Peter, I really like your interpretation; it's much cleaner and, I think, spookier with those cold colors.
Judith, the camera was a Fuji XT3 with an 18-135mm lens.
ISO 200, f.length 52mm, 1/400 sec, aperture f 13. No tripod.
Just as an aside, does the camera really make such a difference? Last night, I was looking at a friend's safari photographs; he did not take a camera with him, just his iPhone 14 PRO! His photographs were magnificent. Maybe, though, his iPhone was superior to many prosumer-level camera bodies??? |
Jan 22nd |
| 79 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Strangely enough, I wouldn't change anything in your final version, Gerard!
I see it as a subtle, minimalist piece which is beautifully composed. But then, I'm a simple kind of guy.
I can see this adorning an elegant bathroom or in a hospital setting to calm one's nerves. It's great! |
Jan 21st |
| 79 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Being a "blurry nut", I love this image! It is such fun. Yes, it does belong in a bar ( or the den of a horse-racing fan). Go for it!!
My only thought would be to perhaps saturate the colors of the "driver" on the left, because he really does matter!
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Jan 21st |
| 79 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
While I am fascinated by the subject and like the composition, the original is - for me - a bit restless and distracting. Karl's image works well, I think, especially as it darkens the somewhat messy background.
As already said, there appear to be many possible treatments of this very interesting image. |
Jan 21st |
| 79 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Thanks, Lynne! I guess, on balance, overtreating a realistic image perhaps demeans it whereas any degree of heavy manipulation is fair game if the image already starts out as an abstract one. Maybe, though, this is an oversimplification. |
Jan 16th |
| 79 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Wonderful! Your editing is marvelous!! The only thing that bothers me, and only slightly so, is the overlap between the vertical branch remnant and the flower; it takes me away from the flower a little bit. |
Jan 15th |
| 79 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
This is a fantastic image filled with suspense and fear of the unknown. Alfred Hitchcock would be proud of you! I look at this and start wondering about all kinds of scary scenarios. It's brilliant!
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Jan 15th |
| 79 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
I agree,Karl, that - in my zest - I overcooked the spookiness. I was searching for something between the real and the abstract, and likely went too far toward the latter!
I like your black and white treatment! |
Jan 15th |
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