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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 2 |
Nov 25 |
Comment |
I love all the comments!
I, too, like the more minimalist look without the wires. The sense of isolation is stark.
Again, well done.
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Nov 15th |
| 2 |
Nov 25 |
Comment |
Very nice image, Karen. Sorry to hear of your battle with Covid. Glad you're better.
I, too, prefer the original image to the processed image in that the processed image appears (to my liking) too soft and about 1/3rd to 2/3rd stops too bright. I also agree with you that your point of view should have been slightly different since 2 of the 3 tulip heads are in direct alignment with the busiest section of the background - the horizontal scrolling. There's not enough contrast between them to visually separate the flowers from the background.
I'm certain it was a fun day of still life photography. There certainly is a learning curve, but that's also the part of the joy of photography. |
Nov 15th |
| 2 |
Nov 25 |
Comment |
Very nice image, Stanley.
Like Piers pointed out, my first impression of this well posed young lady, is that the background nearly duplicated the colors of your subject's costume. Consequently, there is not enough contrast separating the two. She almost gets lost in the background.
Was the stringed instrument there only as a prop, or was it a meaningful instrument (to her) that she could play? It could be very interesting to see another image of her playing the instrument.
Thank you for the visual lesson in the Chinese culture. |
Nov 15th |
| 2 |
Nov 25 |
Comment |
Very Nice take on this beautiful bi-colored Tulip. The reds, yellows and greens work very well together. I like how you cropped and removed the background distractions, but I find that my eye keeps being drawn to the remaining spot of blurred red in the lower right corner. I do like the amount of texture that you left in the background greens. (I feel that Karen's treatment of the background was too flat.)
Very nice image, Shirley. |
Nov 15th |
| 2 |
Nov 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, for the comments, Tom. Glad you weighed in and liked the image.
Sorry we weren't able to connect a couple weekends ago. Hope your back has healed properly. |
Nov 5th |
| 2 |
Nov 25 |
Comment |
Hello Martin. So curious that you reference Edward Hopper in your description, since just yesterday, I was reading a new book that was written by a Brit who grew up in South Africa. He referenced Edward Hopper as one of his influencers for the type of photography that he likes to do: Heavy shadows, strong contrast with simplistic themes to the overall painted scene. How curious that you present your submission in the same vein.
I didn't look at your original image until after I read your description. You really did do a great deal of work in PS to get your end result. I think Mr. Hopper would be honored.
PS
The photographer/Author the I referenced is Sean Tucker. The book is called "The Meaning in the Making: The Why and How behind our Human Need to Create". He also has a YouTube presence. He's very interesting and articulate. |
Nov 3rd |
| 2 |
Nov 25 |
Comment |
Very Nice image, Piers.
Lucky you to be able to have such a patient subject such as this handsome fella. You've done a wonderful job at cropping and subduing the brightness of the original image. Your end result is a great portrait of the Barred Owl. The BW option is interesting, but my preference is the colored submission. It brings out all the wonderful tonal coloration in the owl.
Well done. |
Nov 3rd |
6 comments - 1 reply for Group 2
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| 21 |
Nov 25 |
Comment |
Very interesting coloration in the face, Tom. Thanks for the description and local link. I LOVE the sheen of the water off the birds back. That alone is beautiful.
Well done. |
Nov 15th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 21
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| 48 |
Nov 25 |
Comment |
Very nice image, Tom. Quite a contrast in environments between the crab and the cacti. I had to do a double-take when first seeing the thorns. Great detail. Was there a flash or external lighting involved? The shell is so much brighter that the rest of the image. You chose a great background. |
Nov 15th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 48
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8 comments - 1 reply Total
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