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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 36 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
Thanks Arne. I'm in the middle of transferring my work to a new computer but will go back and look at black and white options. |
Feb 16th |
| 36 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
Thanks Adi! |
Feb 16th |
| 36 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
Thanks Michael. Great idea about the black and white. I didn't consider it when editing but will do so now! |
Feb 16th |
| 36 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
Thanks for your feedback..will consider the birds. As much as I wish I could have viewed the scene from a different angle, I like the greatness of the tree in front of the dilapidated barn structure. Definitely will be going back roading again! |
Feb 16th |
| 36 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Interesting photo. The in camera double exposure at different times of the day is impressive. I'm curious, how long did you have to wait before capturing the second image so the camera could process the double exposure? For me, waiting to take the second photo probably wouldn't work unless I had a second camera with me. Too many beautiful birds to photograph at this location! Good job. |
Feb 16th |
| 36 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Hi Adi. I like how you captured this scene, and I found the information about the red haze interesting. It piqued my curiosity so I researched it a bit further..thanks for sharing. The layered, flat clouds and blue sky beautifully enhance the sea and salt formations creating a stunning visual. |
Feb 16th |
| 36 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Hi Bill. What a great location to photograph. The vibrant greens make the image pop for me. I like how the riverbed draws my eye into the scene but I agree with the other comments about the walkway. I generally like people in a landscape scene if they compliment the landscape or make a strong statement for the scene. As Adi mentioned, there is a purple fringe around the edge of the rock on the left. |
Feb 16th |
| 36 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Hi Arne. What a great location for capturing stormy weather. I like your decision to covert to black and white as it nicely highlights the rough water and waves. Unfortunately the seagull doesn't resonate with me. I also noticed some visible black and white banding in the sky, which could be due to my computer or possibly image compression. |
Feb 14th |
| 36 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Hi Michael. What a great image of the frozen lake! The diagonal bridge leading to the lighthouse effectively shows the vast expanse of the frozen water and guides my eye through the frame. The rough textures and ridges of ice are very interesting. To me, the wave-like formation appears as if the waves froze in an instant, suspended in time as they crashed the shoreline. The sunset has a nice warm tone, however for me, I always associate ice/cold temps with a cooler tone. I guess it's a psychological thing lol. Thanks for sharing. |
Feb 10th |
| 36 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Hi Larry. First and foremost, the absence of mosquitoes is a WIN! Regarding the photo, this is undoubtedly a great sunset fit for royalty. The striking contrast between the purple and yellow hues fascinated me with its depth and almost mystical ambiance. The addition of clouds gives the lighting a soft glow. Also, I like
how the trees, reflections, etc., frame the sunset. Well done! |
Feb 10th |
6 comments - 4 replies for Group 36
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| 47 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments and suggestion. I agree with you about the area mentioned. |
Feb 23rd |
| 47 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
Kirsti, thanks for your feedback. I'll take a look at the photo again to see if that area can be lightened a bit. |
Feb 16th |
| 47 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Al wasn't able to add my description when posted so here is the information that goes with the image.
Title - The Gentle Bow
This image of a yearling horse was taken last year at a ranch in Kentucky. Although I wanted an action shot, I ended up appreciating the horse's pose instead. To enhance the composition, I cropped the image into a vertical format since the hind legs were not separated in the original. The image was converted to B/W in LR, where I made changes in basic adjustments and tone curve. Additionally, I used a brush to dodge and burn.
In On1 Photo, I added a slight glow and in PS a stroke was added. (Canon R5, 70-200mm @200mm, f5.0, 1/3200 sec, ISO 800) |
Feb 16th |
| 47 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Hi Al. This photo has an abstract quality which is enhanced by the unique ice formations giving the scene a sculpted appearance. The cracks and ridges add interest and the soft lighting illuminates the ice, making the ice almost transparent in certain areas. I'm curious, is the shoreline interacting with the open water in the upper right hand corner, or is that area frozen as well?
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Feb 8th |
| 47 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Hi Ed. Without reading the description and being unfamiliar with Japanese swordsmanship, I had to take a closer look to fully understand the scene, which isn't a bad thing. For me, a clearer visual distinction between both ends of the tatami mat would have helped to emphasize the separation. Considering, it's an uposed, in the moment photojournalistic shot, it captures the moment effectively. Nice job! |
Feb 8th |
| 47 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Wonderful photo. Your choice of shutter speed effectively freezes the wave action, capturing the moment beautifully. The uneven layout of the logs in the foreground sets the scene nicely and the sun rays and choppy water adds a dynamic energy to the photo. I do like the use of the trees in the original photo as it adds texture however the lone lighthouse also works. I do agree with Kirsti about making the lighthouse a bit darker. For me, it would be more in line with the darker side of the cliff. I agree with Al's suggestion too. One thing I noticed was a halo-like effect along the edge of the cliff; it's not clear if it's an actual halo or just backlighting. |
Feb 8th |
| 47 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Hi Robert. Very nice capture. The photo of the Amish countryside is visually striking with the stark contrast between black and white. Compositionally, there is a nice balance of elements in the middle ground and background with a horse & buggy, a road, a farmstead, and trees. These elements tell a story about the community, its peacefulness, and simplicity. I understand your concern about the large white hillside. The large area of snow in the foreground lacks detail or variations and for me, it dominates the scene. If possible, consider bringing out more texture in the snow. Alternatively, try cropping to a point where small blades of grass are visible through the snow; it could add some depth and interest to the foreground. |
Feb 7th |
| 47 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
I fully understand a connection to those elements! Most importantly your vision and artistic choices reflect your perspective and that matters most when creating a photograph. |
Feb 5th |
| 47 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Hi Kirsti. I like your crazy experiments! Turning the zoom ring during exposure has some wonderful creative effects. Your idea of using the Mack truck as the subject and creating a ghostly effect is very cool. The trees exhibit a nice ghosting effect, and the white fog-like light compliments the truck. Additionally, the front grill of the truck has good texture. Some potential adjustments to consider include removing the very bright heptagon-shaped flare as it tends to draw my attention away from the rest of the image. Compositionally, the dark negative space on the left side of the frame seems to overwhelm the subject for me - possibly consider a square crop to place more emphasis on the subject. Also, consider enhancing the midtones of the truck as it could help to create more separation from the background. |
Feb 5th |
6 comments - 3 replies for Group 47
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12 comments - 7 replies Total
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