|
| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thanks, Charles. The version under Emil's comment is a different shot that I processed for a higher contrast. I worked on that version after I submitted my images here.
|
Aug 8th |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thanks, Emil. I tried it before I posted and felt that I lost the drama that the greater contrast created. In fact, I created another picture of the scene with more contrast and a wider view... |
Aug 7th |
 |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
The harsh mid-day light and the dark green vegetation made the scene difficult and not very interesting for a standard color photo. Mid-day light creates the nice glow in IR photography. The scene had only green and dark brown colors, so even in a better light, it would be better in monochrome.
|
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Henry. |
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Jack. |
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Melanie. My take on this controversial issue is that the photographer needs to make an image that goes beyond what the original maker created or intended. That can be as simple as capturing the subject in unique light, angle, exposure, composition, and/or condition or styling it in post work. I ran photography workshops in the Grounds for Sculpture, in NJ. I worked with the attendees and challenged them to create their own interpretations of the sculptures. In this case, the IR, composition with the vegetation, vignette, monochrome rendition, and local tonal adjustment made it my image. When I judge photo competitions, I look for the photographer's personal expression, whether the photo is of a sculpture, architecture, vehicle, bird, flower, or any other object. I do consider a straight photo of a piece of art a recording of someone else's art.
|
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Henry. Beautifully handled IR image of an interesting scene. I've been to the area in 1996 and will be there again next month. I'll be driving from NJ to WA and back over a 6-week period. Nicely done.
|
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Emil. This picture is beautiful. Yes, the removal of the white and the white point adjustment made it perfect. Very nicely seen and composed picture. I like the way you placed the large leaf with great details in the foreground and retained sharpness all the way to the back. |
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Charles. I like this picture as presented. I agree with Gary's comments. You took a creative approach to process a great picture. Nicely done.
|
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Jack. I think that the original composition is great with the longer log. I like the picture. Gary's processing works well with the increased contrast. Nicely done. |
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Melanie. Nicely composed and handled landscape IR image. While I usually go for warmer monochrome tones, I find your toning here to work well for this picture. You captured the beauty of this natural scene. I'm glad you had a great and productive trip. |
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Palli. Nicely seen and captured cloud abstract. I like the softness of the clouds, not making them grungy. Good handling of the tones, not losing highlight or shadow details. Simple and interesting image.
|
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Interesting post processing to create a very dramatic picture. I created a collection of skies and textures for standard and IR pictures. I often replace the sky when I have a good scene but boring sky. I like the texture and overall contrasty tones. A minor distraction is the black sky above the corner of the shack. It's a small area that has a sharp angle where it blends with the clouds. I do like the sky that you picked for this image. |
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thanks, Palli.
|
Aug 2nd |
| 66 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thanks, Gary. You could hardly see the sculpture with the naked eye. The sculpture was dark as was the dark green vegetation. The IR created the contrast by making the vegetation very light. I reduced the contrast in post, just to make the tones more balanced (see original). |
Aug 2nd |
7 comments - 8 replies for Group 66
|
7 comments - 8 replies Total
|
