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C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Sophie, I love the way that you describe in words your thoughts and feelings about the dahlia flower. You have such a wonderful way with words. Thank you for your wonderful thoughts. I am looking forward to seeing your images of the wild orchid flowers. |
Mar 27th |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Reply |
I can spend hours photographing dahlias and clematis and do different interpretations of them. I like the way you framed your image with color to match the flower. My eye is drawn right into the golden center and sweeps around the beautiful purple/white petals of the dahlia. You brought up a lot of good points on what to consider photographing/processing a floral image. Thank you for your thoughtful comments. |
Mar 27th |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Reply |
Just went to Adorama and they have a Kirk window mount. It is rated open box (OB) most like used for display and is listed for $149. If you click on the listing it opens up to a picture of the mount. |
Mar 15th |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Reply |
Hi Trey, The window mount is made by Kirk Enterprises. Website is kirkphoto.com. The model number on the bottom of my window mount is WM-2. There is even a phone number on the bottom of my window mount. It is 800-626-5074. I've had this window mount for several years so don't know if the number is still current. I copied the website address for the window mount on his website so it should take you directly to the window mount on Kirk's site. https://kirkphoto.com/supports-and-mounts/window-mount.htmlbhp. There is no price listing that I can find. I used to use a ballhead from my tripod that I just screwed onto the window mount that worked fine for me. The do sell a spacer that you can screw on instead and use a gimble head together but I think that would be awkward using that setup in your vehicle.
Window Mount
Window Mount
Turns your car into a tripod
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Machined from solid 6061 T6 Aluminum
Retractable front feet to add stability for ground use
All Aluminum knobs
Stainless and brass hardware
3/8-inch mounting stud for tripod head
All feet are rubber coated to avoid scratching
Weighs just 47 ounces
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Mar 15th |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Bravo for you to go out and photograph in the cold to show us this beautiful snowy scene. The edges of the branches show up very nice....sharp and showing nice texture. You really brought the image to life with decreasing the shadows and increasing the whiteness of the snow on the trees. The image is more impactful in its processed form. Did you actually take this image with a tripod outside or from you vehicle car? I have piece of photography equipment that you can place on the window frame and secure the camera/lens on it. This came in handy photographing at bird preserves so as not to disturb the birds. I think this piece of equipment would come in handy when it's very cold/snowy and you can get the scene you want (of course, with the heater running to keep you warm!) while sitting in the car. |
Mar 14th |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Under the circumstances you were in when you took this image you did quite well to get images that were pleasing to you. I like the three boats with the colorful sails and their placement in the images as my eye is drawn to them immediately. Cropping is nice, just enough sky at top and water at bottom. I understand that you were pushed for time this month but I suggest revisiting this image once again. I see possibilities such as selecting the sky (in Lightroom Classic) in the Masking category. I see some nice clouds in the sky that could be enhanced and provide a nice backdrop for the skiffs. |
Mar 13th |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
I look at this image and see many ways to post process this image. First I must say you made the right decision to take the image with the your cell phone. It reminds me of the old saying," it's the camera you have with you that is the best camera". It just amazes me how well images taken with the cell phone can, with post processing, turn into images that you are proud of. Nice element in the image with the triangular shapes of rocks, the sun rays and beautiful clouds. I agree with Sanford that you can crop down on clouds to focus in on the sun rays, water and rocks. I would crop down about 1/2 way on the clouds still maintaining the feelings of a pending storm. I do like the contrast between the peachy colors of the sky and the darkness of the clouds. Nice image, Sophie. |
Mar 13th |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
I like how the shape of the foreground rocks mimics the arc of the Northern Lights. You picked a difficult subject to photograph but from your image's description you gave a lot of thought from taking to processing this image. Quite a challenge but I give you credit for taking such a memorable image. The only things I might change would be to take out the two vehicles on the right, and if possible, tamp down the bright lights of the city lights. I once saw the aurora borealis at a research station outside of Churchill, Alaska. I was so excited that I took only one image spending the rest of the time admiring the aurora borealis. |
Mar 13th |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
I love the symmetry in this image as it draws the viewer right in to the image. The angle of view is quite nice from where you stood to take the image with the pathway and railings. Did you do HDR on this image as there is quite variance between highlights and shadows in the original image. You did a great job in opening up the shadows and toning down the highlights and you made this into a very pleasing image. Well done. |
Mar 13th |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Sanford, I can see by comparing the before and after image that you improved the image substantially from the original. The lighting is much better on the animals, straightening the horizon a plus and cropping the image a good choice. The only suggestion I have is to crop down on the sky as that would help direct the viewer's eye on the animals. Perhaps eliminating at the bottom right and left those two small distracting elements. Aside from those comments, a great action shot showing the natural world of wildlife in Africa. Lucky you to have witnessed this action. |
Mar 13th |
| 76 |
Mar 23 |
Reply |
At the time I processed this image I was using a program named Painter and my idea was to smooth out the edges and make the center of the flower give the appearance of being sharper then the rest of the image by softening the edges. My goal was to give a sort of "painterly" look to the image. I did, however, make a copy where all the edges of the flower are in sharp focus because I do like a flower that is sharp on the edges. I think your suggestion is a good one and will re-process this image to try and give a soft feel while retaining a bit more sharpness on the edges of the petals. Thanks for your comments Sanford. |
Mar 10th |
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