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| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
I got an idea! Maybe the sky is too bright and contrasty. And we know that light/white areas attract our attention. So, I selected the sky and lowered the Highlights a lot to give the clouds some detail instead of being huge white areas, reduced the Contrast a little (which re3duced the high degree of difference between the blue and white), and reduced the Saturation by only 10% All that seemed to make the sky a less distracting area while maintaining its integrity. I often reduce the highlights in clouds, as a general principle, because it brings out detail. On the other hand, I don't think doing this makes a truthful rendition of the sky as we see it in person in reality! I prefer the fake sky I make! Still pretty but slightly less distracting from the scene below. |
Jul 15th |
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| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Reply |
My very first digital camera in the 1990's was the very first Nikon Coolpix!!!! Its body twisted into two, in the middle. I loved that camera! |
Jul 15th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
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You're right about not reversing a well known scene. But your point is well taken about having the trees on the right. Actually, there are trees on the right. So, I could look for a right-to-left scene next time. Good point! |
Jul 15th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
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Yes, be sure to do the sunflower photo op. It'll be more satisfying than you expect! I recommend being there for different lighting situations. Early morning light is gorgeous on the plants and the whole scene. Evening light can lead to great sunset skies. Mid-day light is nice for flower close-ups and any butterflies, bees, etc. on the flowers. And take your macro and wide angle lenses to get a big variety of views. I took photos of the leaves with pollen, too! |
Jul 15th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Reply |
I like seeing the electricity poles because they give the image a "time" setting. They let me know this is a scene from modern days. The tea leaf pickers were probably working in these fields before electricity was invented. |
Jul 8th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Reply |
Visitors to Grinter's are welcome to walk directly in the fields among the flowers. I had envisioned this composition because I had seen it created by other photographers. I walked around until I found a flower that I could set apart from the masses. You are correct in that I was purposely trying to NOT make a snapshot. This composition is probably more of a pretty picture postcard view and therefore not really as creative as if I had thought of it myself. I'm happy to have accomplished my goal. |
Jul 8th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Reply |
How interesting that those trees are a kind of distraction! I never thought of that, because this is the iconic view at Grinter Farms! It's how we locals know THAT is Grinter's. Your fresh, untainted reaction has opened my eyes. I wonder if I can get that depth into the fields without those trees! I'll try! I like that concept. I'm surprised at myself for not thinking of it. This is what makes these study groups so worthwhile for me. I get new ideas from a fresh set of eyes! |
Jul 8th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
I was happy to see a photo from your part of the world. I especially like that it tells the story of tea leaf picking so clearly. I think the bright daylight is good for allowing me to clearly see the hillside scene and the workers. There are no shadows or dark areas blocking off my view. My eyes look at the lady first and then the rest of the pickers, and then I take in the entire scene as a beautiful hillside in a picturesque environment. I see 2 poles in the center of the photo. Are they for electricity or phone? |
Jul 7th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
Welcome to our group, Srijan! Now our group is international. We look forward to seeing your photos. |
Jul 7th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
Welcome to Group 12, Lisa! We look forward to seeing your photos and reading what you think of "our" photos! |
Jul 7th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
I was pleased to see agriculture used for something besides food! Such an interesting story about this farm and the reason for the lavender plants. When I saw the extraneous people, I immediately thought of easily removing them. I also removed a few tiny distractions, like the fence and posts and spots on the path. You can do it in Lightroom, too, but I used Photoshop's Remove tool. Just clicked on the items to remove them.
I noticed the girl's eyes looked closed, so I used Generative AI in Photoshop. I used the Lasso tool to select her eye area. I wrote, eyes young lady. It worked! Now she is looking at me instead of the plants. So fun although now she isn't a worker but rather a visitor enjoyed the "agriculture."
I think your choice of vertical format adds to the photo's impact. That path leads me to the girl and then to the silos and then back to the girl. This photo is easy to look at and understand. |
Jul 7th |
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| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
I like the way your photo conveys the agriculture story you described in words. The pumped-up green color looks good to me especially against that blue sky. Since the horizon cuts the image in two equal pieces, I find the white clouds at the top balance all that green land. The ploughed dirt lines lead my eye into the field and to the workers. Your story about the garden's location is a nice addition to your photo. |
Jul 6th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
I appreciate that you found a real crop in a field for our agriculture assigned subject. I like your chosen view of it, because it shows off the texture of the corn and its husk. They look especially sharp against the slightly out-of-focus background. I'm guessing that NIK's Darken/Lighten Center feature imitates a vignette. I always enjoy your story behind the photo. Makes it especially interesting! |
Jul 6th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
It was fun hunting for your little punkins in your garden photo! The play of shadows of the entire image is what caught my attention. I think the only way to emphasize the little pumpkins is to move the camera closer to its closest focusing distance. Then your picture won't seem like a snapshot to you.
Your camera can take just as good a photo as any "big" camera! |
Jul 6th |
| 12 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
I like your creative "non-vegetarian" interpretation of agriculture. I agree it is hard to take a rodeo photo that isn't filled with all sorts of interesting things to look at. Since your photo is about cattle branding, I tried cropping to get the branding iron near the center. Then I "removed" somebody in the background. Vignetting. Lightened the darks of the cattle to see it better. A long skinny picture might be too odd looking. But it was fun trying! |
Jul 6th |
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