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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 14 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, Erin! |
Aug 23rd |
| 14 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, Tom! |
Aug 18th |
| 14 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, Greg! |
Aug 18th |
| 14 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, Darcy. I appreciate your positive comments!!! |
Aug 16th |
| 14 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Kamal. I absolutely love this scene, with the various layers creating a lovely layered landscape. The yellow light you have enhanced in the clouds and the reflection in the water really makes the image more dynamic and your crop on the bottom was a great decision. I think this image is a great candidate for a large metal print. I wouldn't change a thing! |
Aug 14th |
| 14 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Tom. This looks like a very interesting cave and worth visiting numerous times. I understand the difficulty of capturing such a place and I like the way you have added colorful bouncing light to the scene. Without the image's title, I probably wouldn't have understood what I'm looking at, but it still recognizes as an interesting layered abstract. Was it possible to explore any closeups of the ferns? I find their texture and shapes can make unique graphic images. |
Aug 14th |
| 14 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Greg. Your focus on this bird is outstanding and I love the angle you've captured - in between a profile and a direct frontal pose. I agree with Darcy about the branch going across the bird's beak. My only other suggestion would be to add a vignette, especially in the upper left corner which is very bright and distracts from the bird. Otherwise,I love the way the background colors complement the color of the bird. Thanks for sharing. |
Aug 14th |
| 14 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Darcy. This is a great composition! I love the lines of the climbing structure and the kids scrambling up in it, creating a nice S curve. I think it's especially effective because the boy by the pole is looking directly at you, making the viewer feel like they are on site. Your decision to convert to Black/White was also a great choice. I wouldn't change a thing! |
Aug 14th |
| 14 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Karen. This image definitely captures the excitement and action in this scene, as well as the amazing colors of the lights. I like the way the Saloon sign on the left defines the left edge, complemented by the Nudies sign on the right, and the fact that the cars on each edge are dark and don't draw the viewer's eye out of the scene. I agree with Darcy's comment about toning down the headlights hitting the cars in front of your truck to the right. The raindrops bokeh are an added bonus. It feels like I'm sitting with you in the Nashville traffic jam. Good luck with the competition! |
Aug 14th |
5 comments - 4 replies for Group 14
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| 80 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Thanks, Nadia. Flipping the image is a good idea and I'll try it! |
Aug 16th |
| 80 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, Doug. I thought about removing the buds, which would be fairly easy, but left them in for balance and the story. I guess if I'd taken them both out, there would be less controversy, but I appreciate your thoughts! |
Aug 16th |
| 80 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, Rich. I did wonder about the buds, but decided to leave them in. |
Aug 16th |
| 80 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, Marti. I did wonder about the two buds, but decided to leave them in to tell the whole story. I figured they were less distracting because of their darker color. Don't think I should take them both out? |
Aug 16th |
| 80 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Rich. This lovely lobelia was a perfect candidate for a light box treatment and you have captured it well. Although the oval of color adds interest to the composition, I do love the simplicity and graphic quality of your original. thanks for sharing this! |
Aug 11th |
| 80 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Kamal. I love the detail in the bloom of this marigold as it begins to open. My main suggestion would be to crop out some of the upper empty water space at the top, and to try to remove the blurry grasses behind the sharp leaves at the bottom. Also, since there is plenty of room in the original, I would not crop so close to the leaves at the edges but give them a little bit of space so the viewer's eye is not led off the edges. You selected a great angle and background to set this bloom apart from it's surroundings, |
Aug 11th |
| 80 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Doug. This is a very interesting treatment of this image and it has a lot of personality and a unique quality that is very engaging. I agree about darkening the lighter areas in the upper background. However, I must say that I really like your original as well. It has a nice botanical graphic quality to it! |
Aug 11th |
| 80 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
this is a beautiful Iris portrait and your handling of the background is very well done as always! I like the fact that you flipped the flower to lean to the right. Comparing the finished piece to the original, I think I prefer the tone and saturation of the original, but that's a nit pick. Great image! |
Aug 11th |
| 80 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
My 2 year old granddaughter is visiting us this week, and this image would be a perfect illustration for a book called the Busy Bee! The focus on the Bee and the center of the flower is excellent, and I love the bright color of the flower and bee against the neutral background. My only suggestion would be to darken the background in the right lower corner. It's luminance draws my eye away from the subject. Overall this is a wonderful capture. |
Aug 11th |
| 80 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
The water droplets on this bloom are beautiful and really give the image a unique quality. The complimentary colors of purple against green work well to set the flower apart from it's background. My only suggestion would be to boost the vibrance of the flower just a tad to see if it might add to the atmosphere and give the image more pop power. |
Aug 11th |
7 comments - 3 replies for Group 80
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12 comments - 7 replies Total
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