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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thanks, Robert. Happy New Year! |
Dec 27th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Kieu-Hanh, Thank you for your comments and questions. The image was taken in Anacortes, WA in the field behind our friends' house. The foreground trees are Alder and the background trees are Maple.
The saturated color: I love saturated colors and there was no attempt during post processing to create a smooth transition. I was after bold contrast.
Half-hidden chair: Not all things in a photograph need be shown in their entirety. Something hidden or partially hidden can create a sense of mystery. That was my intent for this image.
Additional info: The scene was on the other side of a low, split-rail fence. I shot the scene from several angles to get the right combination of tree trunk separation and chair visibility. In one composition, both chairs were fully visible but I didn't like how that angle caused the foreground tree trunks to overlap. I briefly thought about jumping the fence and rearranging the chairs but in the end, I decided I liked the composition with one chair partially hidden.
Thank you again for expressing your thoughts about my image. I have found when an artist explains their intention that it helps me understand what I'm looking at. I think it would be fantastic if everyone in the group would say something about their intention for every image they present. Wishing you a Happy New Year. |
Dec 27th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Mary Ann, I appreciate your comments! |
Dec 17th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Mary Ann, an absolutely beautiful capture of these remarkable birds in flight! Well done in every respect! I have no suggestions. |
Dec 17th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Robert, I rather like this crop better. More of a portrait vs a "wildlife" image. The square crop sacrifices context in favor of the compositional element of "Fill The Frame". Nicely done. |
Dec 17th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Hi Ruth. Overall I like the composition. There are some strong leading lines and you've brought out some nice contrast, especially in the sky. The photo documents the architecture well, but things seem to me to be somewhat askew and I can't tell if it's due to the focal length you used or if the structure is like that.
The sky, while interesting in and of itself, is the brightest part of the picture and draws my eye while the structure and foreground elements are in subdued light and appear rather flat to me. In Lr and ACR one has the ability to increase the luminosity of colors which, had you done, might have brought more attention to the main subject.
Not having ever been there, I can't relate to Lance's comments about the colors being "authentic" or not… I tend to like more saturated colors, while Lance's work is more frequently in monochrome which makes his comments understandable in that context. For fun, you might try a re-edit in monochrome.
Alternatively in lighting situations such as this, you might consider turning your lens to capture architectural details instead of capturing the structure as a whole. |
Dec 11th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
No argument there! |
Dec 11th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Lance, I think you would have to agree that flat light does not always make for a pleasing and/or interesting photograph regardless of subject and no matter how well composed it is. For example, a woodland scene on a dull, overcast day vs the same scene with some fog and sun beams shining through. I venture to say that most viewers would gravitate to the more brightly illuminated image.
The point I was trying to make is that sometimes if the light isn't cooperating, either come back on a different day or capture a composition where the lighting may not be quite as important. |
Dec 11th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Hi Ruth. Overall I like the composition. There are some strong leading lines and you've brought out some nice contrast, especially in the sky. The photo documents the architecture well, but things seem to me to be somewhat askew and I can't tell if it's due to the focal length you used or if the structure is like that.
The sky, while interesting in and of itself, is the brightest part of the picture and draws my eye while the structure and foreground elements are in subdued light and appear rather flat to me. In Lr and ACR one has the ability to increase the luminosity of colors which, had you done, might have brought more attention to the main subject.
Not having ever been there, I can't relate to Lance's comments about the colors being "authentic" or not… I tend to like more saturated colors, while Lance's work is more frequently in monochrome which makes his comments understandable in that context. For fun, you might try a re-edit in monochrome.
Alternatively in lighting situations such as this, you might consider turning your lens to capture architectural details instead of capturing the structure as a whole. |
Dec 11th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Hi Robert. Nice capture and nice edit! I love how the fox's face is tack-sharp and that he is looking right at you. I know you cropped quite substantially already, but I'm wondering if an even tighter crop (perhaps in 1:1?) would allow the viewer to better appreciate this remarkable animal. I disagree with Ruth's comments about wanting the branch to be sharper. IMO, that would be a greater distraction. As it is now, my eye passes over the blurry branch directly to the point of interest - the fox's face. I think a sharply focused branch would compete with the point of interest. |
Dec 11th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Hi Kiel-Hanh. Looks like you are traveling for the Holidays - how fun! Your image this month is a nice documentary / travel shot. You have captured the essence of people and place and in that sense it is well done.
I know the challenges of editing photos while traveling but that said, I have to agree with Ruth's comments. I'm wondering…is this a cell phone capture? |
Dec 11th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Hi Andres. Thank you for the disclosure of your use of AI to fix a few problems. Clearly the post processing helped the image. I like the tonal range and the camera angle but the composition bothers me. There are wonderful leading lines in your image but the amputated visitor stops my eye and I want to tell her to get out of the way. IMO, it would have been a cleaner composition and stronger story had you cloned out the visitor and left the guard. |
Dec 10th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Hi Andres. Thanks for your comments. This was a hand-held shot, bracing it against my body as I tipped the camera upwards during the exposure. |
Dec 5th |
| 3 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments, Ruth. I've only just begun to explore ICM and all of its iterations. Haven't yet tried what you are describing. |
Dec 5th |
7 comments - 7 replies for Group 3
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| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Don and Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing more of your images in 2025! |
Dec 27th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thanks, Clark and Happy New Year! |
Dec 27th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thanks, Michel. I love experimenting with different techniques. Frohes Silvester und viel Glück im neuen Jahr! |
Dec 27th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Hi Elise. I like the composition and how the pumpkin (it looks like a child's ball in the mono version) balances out the table. As to suggestions, I think Lances comments are spot on. Keep up the experimentation! |
Dec 19th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Clark, I've played around with this technique on several occasions and it always results in an engaging abstraction. Yours is no exception! Well done. |
Dec 17th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Adi, I'm a sucker for lone trees and your image really grabbed me. Good choice on the long exposure. Beautiful dark tones and the dramatic sky provides an intriguing backdrop that helps draw attention to the tree.
I often have a contrary opinion about a lot of things and in this case I have to say that I find the brush clump on the right distracting. It draws my eye away from the beautiful tree.
Brush clump or not, it is a beautiful image. |
Dec 17th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Michel, I appreciate what you've done with your composition and post processing. The perspective draws my eye into the image and the various repeating patterns create symmetry and balance. And ABSOLUTELY the pot should stay! Sehr gut gemacht! |
Dec 17th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Adi. |
Dec 17th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Lance. It's not your usual genre and I'm surprised and glad you like it! |
Dec 17th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Elsie. I'm glad you like it. I've been trying to think outside the box. |
Dec 17th |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Lance, ….seems we have common themes of alternate depictions of "reality" (whatever that is!). The distortions caused by the rippling reflections do create an engaging abstract, but not so abstracted that one cannot make out that which is reflected. But that is all on the surface. There is a second possibility I see…
…In science fiction movies, portals to other dimensions are often depicted as an area of bright, translucent rippling. When I look at your image I imagine myself jumping in and through it to come out on the other side - but to what I do not know. Intriguing to speculate. Nicely conceived. |
Dec 2nd |
| 83 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Don, another outstanding composition, expertly processed. I really appreciate your eye for composition. The fallen tree on the left forms a strong leading line to the mountain peak. The image has strong triangular elements, bold contrast and beautiful detail. The HDR treatment works beautifully here. I would hang a big print of this on my wall! |
Dec 2nd |
6 comments - 6 replies for Group 83
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13 comments - 13 replies Total
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