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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks, Kieu-Hanh. Comments most appreciated.
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Jan 25th |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Joan. ….how often I have wished I could control what my subjects do in a street photography situation…. But then again, the mark of an outstanding street image vs one that is just good, is the photographer's patience and persistence to wait to capture the "perfect moment". Truthfully, I could have spent all day at the museum taking photographs, but, alas, I was with friends and had to keep up. I simply must get out solo more often so as not to be constrained by other people's schedules. |
Jan 23rd |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks, Joan. So fascinating what different people see in abstracts. |
Jan 23rd |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Ruth, thank you for your opinion. If you have time, would you elucidate a bit more on what draws you to one over the other. I often have difficulty deciding between images and your thoughts would be helpful. |
Jan 23rd |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hi Kieu-Hahn and Happy New Year!
I really like your image... and how remarkable that you were able to capture the beauty of the structure without the intrusion of a bunch of tourists into the frame! The monochrome conversion works particularly well for the subject. Your composition beautifully captures the magnificence of this iconic memorial and your camera angle, IMO, is perfect for accentuating the architectural elements. The strong verticals contrast nicely with the gentle curve of the walkway.
In looking at your image I see that the tones fall mostly in the middle of the Zone System scale. Personally speaking (and this is not a criticism), I like B & W images with a wider range of tonality and contrast. For my visual feedback I did some dodging and burning, along with various other tweaks to broaden the tonal range in your shot. I also brought down the exposure along the periphery of the walkway and brought up the exposure slightly in the center added a slight vignette to give the eye a subtle light path to follow.
You have a good eye for composition. Nicely done. |
Jan 9th |
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| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments, Ruth. It was fun experimenting. Here's another of my series that I particularly like. Curious what you think of this one compared with the other. |
Jan 9th |
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| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Ruth. It borderlines on an abstract and as such is open to all sorts of interpretations! |
Jan 9th |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Thanks you for your comments, Mary Ann. There are multiple apps available that will allow ICM / Long exposures. I use Slow Shutter and Spectre on my iPhone. (I checked the AppStore, but couldn't find Slow Shutter listed any more, but the ones listed seemed like they would do just fine). |
Jan 9th |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Happy New Year, LuAnn!
I see you've been having fun with your new camera! Your image shows a lot of creativity. You've managed to create an image that seems to be three dimensional and the double border adds an interesting effect.
Abstracts are 100% the prerogative of the maker and as such I offer not critique. It stands as a lovely, unique image. Well done. |
Jan 6th |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hi Ruth. Happy New Year!
I think the fact that you captured this shot proves you did an excellent job of "thinking on your feet"! I've never heard of this bird before and had to look it up. Your image tells a great story and has a lot of interest.
I like your crop and composition. Focus on the bird is sharp and the background nicely blurred. My only suggestion would be to bring down the highlights in the background and bring up the exposure a bit on the bird so it stands out more. It is a great capture. |
Jan 5th |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hi Mary Ann. Happy New Year.
I think this is a lovely still life. The lighting enhances your composition and the colors work well together. To my eye, the dryness of the cut rind and pulp of the lemon is a bit of a distraction. A fresh cut on the lemon I think would have improved the presentation. But….that said, perhaps you intentionally chose to display it this way to evoke a certain feeling? |
Jan 5th |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hi Ruth, and Happy New Year. What a beautiful, dramatic shot! You really captured the mood of that time and place. I love the cropped composition and I especially love what you did with your edits to bring out the nuances of shadow and light. There is only one thing I can critique: To my eye, the highlights in the tree in the center bottom appear significantly brighter than the adjacent trees, creating a minor distraction from an otherwise stunning capture. |
Jan 2nd |
| 3 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Thank you, LuAnn. I'm glad you like it. |
Jan 2nd |
6 comments - 7 replies for Group 3
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| 99 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Peter, thank you for your comments - and thanks to everyone in the group for their's as well. A dilemma with which I am always faced is the decision to present a particular image in its original color vs presenting it in monochrome. To help clarify my thinking, I asked Lance Lewin to chime in. I sent him a recent seascape rendered both in color and B&W. I also asked him to take a look at my image here. He pointed out how out-of-focus it is…something I didn't notice, and apparently neither did any of our group members. I point this out to call attention to my (our) blind spots and how important it is to really stop and ask a few questions about my/our own images prior to presentation or during evaluation. The experience reinforces for me how valuable my membership in PSA Digital Dialog has been and how much I value and appreciate all the thoughtful comments. I like to think my participation here has made me a better photographer. Thanks to all! |
Jan 13th |
| 99 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Peter, thank you for your comments - and thanks to everyone in the group for their's as well. A dilemma with which I am always faced is the decision to present a particular image in its original color vs presenting it in monochrome. To help clarify my thinking, I asked Lance Lewin to chime in. I sent him a recent seascape rendered both in color and B&W. I also asked him to take a look at my image here. He pointed out how out-of-focus it is…something I didn't notice, and apparently neither did any of our group members. I point this out to call attention to my (our) blind spots and how important it is to really stop and ask a few questions about my/our own images prior to presentation or during evaluation. The experience reinforces for me how valuable my membership in PSA Digital Dialog has been and how much I value and appreciate all the thoughtful comments. I like to think my participation here has made me a better photographer. Thanks to all! |
Jan 13th |
| 99 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hi Gerard. I like the simplicity of your composition. The Alstroemaria lend themselves particularly to monochrome as it emphasizes the patterns on the petals. I also like the lighting in your shot. Nice job.
Regarding the white band, I'm afraid I found it to be a major distraction that kept pulling my eye away from the flowers. By eliminating the band, my eye finds it easier to follow the stems upward where I can linger and appreciate all the fine detail you've captured in the blossoms. |
Jan 9th |
| 99 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Linda, you've captured a fine candid shot of this guy and you've done an exceptional job of isolating him from the distracting background. I also like your title and it makes me wonder what it is he's pondering. As for the cigarette... maybe a fraction brighter, but not as bright as in Linda's example. Very impressive and nicely done. |
Jan 9th |
| 99 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Peter, as usual your portraits are spot on and you have obviously become quite adept at compositing. I'm impressed. To my eye, the background is a smidge too bright, but I wouldn't go so far as Linda's example. I do like her suggestion of blurring the background, however. Nicely done. |
Jan 9th |
| 99 |
Jan 23 |
Comment |
Hi Barbara. I really like what you did with this image. You've taken "just a nice picture of a tree" and turned it into something much more powerful and emotional. I think the sepia tone combined with the +vignette and border all work together to make this image a success. I agree with the other group members that the main trunk is a bit too dark and lacking detail - I would have liked to see more texture in the trunk as in your original image. Very nicely done. |
Jan 9th |
| 99 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Hi Peter and thank you for your comments. In thinking about what you said, it occurred to me that the original "color" version could be looked at as a monochrome of sorts. Not B & W, but rather B & G(reen). |
Jan 9th |
| 99 |
Jan 23 |
Reply |
Gerard, thank you for your comments and alternate version. In an image like this, it is often easy to over-do the contrast. And, as you said, your version is a bit extreme and, IMO, loses some subtlety of tones as a result - but I get what you're saying. I appreciate your perspective. |
Jan 9th |
4 comments - 4 replies for Group 99
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10 comments - 11 replies Total
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