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Apr 21 |
Comment |
Thanks all for your comments and editing tips on my image. I've used them to modify my original image submitted above and have now entered it in my local photo club's May competition in the "open - No Nature" category. I couldn't enter it in the Nature category due to the footprints in the sand. I'll let you know how it fares in that competition. |
Apr 22nd |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Well done, Shirley.
One of the things I like most about being an avid photographer, is that I've learned to "see" things differently. So, congratulations on being able to notice this view that most people would, likely, not give a second thought to. I love the combination of the older buildings and the new. The architectural styles are so significantly different that it makes a good study of lines, shapes, materials and colors. The geometry within this image is amazing! Great job on the sky, too. That adds a lot. |
Apr 8th |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Thank you for your re-editing effort, Martin. I like what you did, especially with the lightness and detail of the tree. I tried to bring the detail out as much as I knew how to do, but, like I said, I've still got a lot to learn about editing.
Regards. |
Apr 5th |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
ALL,
You comments have ALL been extrememly kind as well as beneficial to me. That's what were here for, right?
Future efforts of this type will include "focus stacking" to get both the foreground in sharp focus as well as the distant horizon/sun.
I attempted, with this shot(s), to get the hyperfocal distance correct so that it could all be captured in a single frame. I may have been just a touch too close to the tree to achieve that well.
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Apr 4th |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Thank you for your re-editing effort, Martin. I like what you did, especially with the lightness and detail of the tree. I tried to bring the detail out as much as I knew how to do, but, like I said, I've still got a lot to learn about editing.
Could you please describe the software you used and the tools within that to get the greater detail in the wood?
It would be appreciated.
Regards.
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Apr 4th |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Piers,
I'm truly honored to be able to actually introduce someone to a new "trick". I did a great deal of experimenting with various means to get light from the flash onto the backside of the branch, so I'm still learning, too.
Thanks for your comments. |
Apr 3rd |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
I have been to Marineland beach previously to see the only native bedrock along Floridas East coast. Sunrise images with the tidepools would be fun.
I've also been to Washinton Oaks SP down there, too.
I'm attaching an image I took at Princess Place Preserve. It's the porch of the Lodge. I just happend across an older couple enjoying the afternoon. There's a lot that I like about this image, but I'm not sure it's worthy of much more. What do you think? |
Apr 3rd |
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| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Karen,
Thank you for your comments. Please see my response to your bird image relating to Palm Coast.
The light I attempted to put on "my" side of the tree was to try to simulate what I was actually seeing at that time - knowing that the direct sun would try to render it as a silhouette in an image. My side of the tree was not very dark. I'll have to try the Graduated ND filter. |
Apr 2nd |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Karen,
Thank you for your comments. Please see my response to your bird image relating to Palm Coast.
The light I attempted to put on "my" side of the tree was to try to simulate what I was actually seeing at that time - knowing that the direct sun would try to render it as a silhouette in an image. My side of the tree was not very dark. I'll have to try the Graduated ND filter. |
Apr 2nd |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Karen,
I do like the edits you made removing some of the background so that the bird stands out - so much better - to my eye. My editing skills are limited such that I would have difficulty doing what you just did.
If you notice, my image submitted for this month was taken in St Augustine in February. I drove down A1A to Palm Coast to get over to Princess Place Preserve. That was a fun afternoon. Pretty area! |
Apr 2nd |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Reply |
Thank you for the comment, Larry. It was a labor of love - and learning! |
Apr 1st |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Martin,
I can't help but feel that the BW treatnent of this image seems to be a better fit for Marcie. The color image presented appears to bring out more detail in the skin that are not "flattering" to her. The BW version treats the skin differently, coupled with the black hood, to create more of a mood of mystique. |
Apr 1st |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Jaqueline, I just got through, earlier tonight, doing a color calibration on my monitor to make sure it is as close as possible to true colors and light values. So, there's a suggestion for you, if you've not done that lately.
For your image, It's a great capture. I can empathise with you regarding trying to tame the lights of a scene like this. The histogram would likely still show blown out highlights on the performers pants and shoulder of his jacket. Lurking in the shadow on the RH side is a face that is not distinct, so could easily be erased/cloned out to eliminate that distration.
What a great memory for you and your grandchildren! Well done.
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Apr 1st |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
Congratullations, Karen for getting this great capture. I'm just really starting to get into birding, and I've quickly discovered how difficult it can be.
Three quick observations are:
1) The right wing tip just overlaps a small tree branch making an important aspect of this image to be not distinct;
2) similar issue for the end of the tail feathers;
3) the Kingfishers eye is not readilly visible. Perhaps a bit of decreasing shadows with a Lightroom Brush (or similar software tool) would bring out the eye better and really make that pop. |
Apr 1st |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
This image tells quite a story. I like that the lady is offset to the right so that she is pushing the handicap bike INTO the image. Additional drama is created by the only puddle of water in the scene, and she's heading straight for it.
The motorscooter riders also add to the story.
I also like the texture of the brickwork on the lower left corner.
Well done! |
Apr 1st |
| 2 |
Apr 21 |
Comment |
I agree with Beverly. Despite the fact that I love the soft light on the sailboats and their subsequent reflection, there is conflict between the bare branches, which indicate Winter, and the joy of pleasure sailing in wonderfuly warm waters.
I might have tried to move away from the branches and attempted to put another element of interest in the foreground to add to create more of a story. |
Apr 1st |
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