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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 1 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Neal, to me this is a very painterly image and I absolutely love it. It has GREAT visual impact and interest. Also has great color, sharpness and definition. Very striking! |
Feb 9th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 1
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| 11 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Sheldon, this image has tremendous visual impact and immediately captures the viewer's attention. It sparked my curiosity and compelled me to learn more about the prison and the tragic, inhumane events that took place there. As mentioned above, your choice of location was perfect for creating such a powerful photograph. I also appreciate the color version-it adds another compelling dimension. The image is exceptionally sharp, with outstanding clarity and definition. |
Feb 13th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 11
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| 16 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Mohanan, this is an outstanding image. Your model really pops and the flames are super. The lighting accentuates the story and you have sharpness where needed. The only object that drew my eye from the model was the tree or limb by her left shoulder. I removed it. Hope you don't mind. |
Feb 14th |
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1 comment - 0 replies for Group 16
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| 17 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Joe, great catch, perfect shadow and you were very lucky. Amazing panorama. Your image has great visual impact and interest. |
Feb 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 17
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| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Mike, the colors, sharpness, definition, and expression are all fantastic. For me, the only thing that wasn't quite working was the background - please don't shoot the messenger. I tried swapping it out for something more neutral to see how it felt overall. What do you think of it now as a complete piece? |
Feb 10th |
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| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks Leslie, This aviary had many spectacular birds plus fish and turtles. Hope to go back in the near future. |
Feb 8th |
| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Veysi, thank you for your comments. We have many great places, depending on season, for bird photography but I am sure your country has the same. This bird as I mentioned was taken in a huge zoo in Miami. The communications director is an avid photographer, as a result, this zoo is keep with the photographer in mind. As a result, no fences. The bird Aviary is huge and very natural. You can spend hours in it. You never know what will be coming out of the vegetation. We have another world traveler in our group and all of her bird photography is amazing (Leslie Larson). Our bird group actually has many outstanding bird photographers, yourself included. |
Feb 8th |
| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Jim, I am back looking at your Warbling Vireo. I am just amazed how sharp this image is! Also how in tune the background colors are with this bird. Very well done Jim. |
Feb 8th |
| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Jim, this is a National Geographic shot. Can't find anything I would change. I was in a bird/nature class years ago and they stressed never take a pure side profile shot. They said if you can catch a slight turn of the head, as you have in this image, that is exactly what you want. Awesome image. |
Feb 3rd |
| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Mike, it took shooting about 50 images to get a fair one. Thank you for your comments. |
Feb 3rd |
| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Nature is amazing isn't it Ted. Thank you for your comments. |
Feb 3rd |
| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Veysi, whole heartedly agree with Mike's comments. This image could have been a disaster but it is absolutely not. All the whites and light colors have very good detail. You certainly caught it at the peak of action and it has great impact and interest. Amazing image!!! |
Feb 3rd |
| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Ted, your African Fish Eagle hs sharpness in critical areas and is perfectly cropped. I do think Jim's adjustments made it pop a little more. Nicely caught. |
Feb 3rd |
| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Leslie, you are so lucky to be a world traveler. Your bird images from all over are amazing and this is no exception. Ted and Mike have mirrored my thoughts. The images cropped perfectly but the Hornbills head with its catch is the picture. Well done... |
Feb 3rd |
| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Outstanding image Michael. Great color, sharpness and definition but what really makes it exceptional is catching the image with a slight turn of the head towards you. |
Feb 3rd |
| 21 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thank you for your kind words Jim. I do agree with you that the background is distracting but I really didn't know what to do with it other than darken it. By the way Jim, if ou ever get a chance to go to Miami Zoo being a fellow photographer you would just love it. There are no fences. All the animals are surrounded by moats. Nothing to mess up your shots. |
Feb 2nd |
7 comments - 5 replies for Group 21
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| 42 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Jim, I agree with you totally! |
Feb 14th |
| 42 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Great documentary shot of some folks about to do what they really enjoy doing. Love the name of the "Not So OK Corral". Did feel it needed a little spa space on the bottom below his shoe. Wish you had some images of them firing black powder. Well done. |
Feb 9th |
 |
| 42 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Love this image, Tom - you've got a great eye. The symmetry really works here, and capturing a scene like this on a cruise ship makes it even more impressive. The image is sharp with excellent detail, and overall it's a lot of fun to look at with strong composition.
I made just a few minor tweaks: straightened some of the vertical and horizontal lines, lightened the chair and surrounding area a bit, and added a touch of sharpening to the carpet. Hopefully these small adjustments help enhance what was already a fantastic image! |
Feb 7th |
 |
| 42 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Absolutely a beautiful image Charles. I know you said you couldn't get the symmetry you wanted but this image is outstanding. This image has excellent tonality and is tack sharp. True technical proficiency. |
Feb 7th |
| 42 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Michael, outstanding monochrome image. I cannot add anything to the comments already posted. This is a near perfect image. It is a very strong composition with excellent sharpness and definition. |
Feb 7th |
| 42 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Terry, your image has great visual impact and interest. The hot background is unfortunately very distracting. I hope you don't mind, I took the liberty to play with your image. I tried just darkening but it just didn't look right. I tried some cloning of the candy apple red and because there are no definitive lines that was just impossible. I then took a quick selection of just the chrome, did inverse then darkened everything. Unfortunately, your beautiful candy apple red also went dark but it did make all the crome features pop. Please don't shoot the messenger. |
Feb 7th |
 |
| 42 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Sharlana, this is an outstanding landscape. I like that you centered it in the frame and directly above it is a beautiful blue/green forest. I too would have taken many of this image. This is very striking image and all technical aspects to me are super. |
Feb 7th |
| 42 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Michael, I think your are exactly right about the leaves. Is this better? |
Feb 3rd |
 |
| 42 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
That's the whole beauty of it: the old car, partially hidden, slowly reclaimed by time. Old Car City holds thousands of vehicles once fenced off and forgotten for more than forty years, until their quiet resting place was opened to photographers and wanderers. You can walk for hours among cars, buses, and trucks, each one softened by moss, vines, and rust-some with trees growing straight through their frames. It feels less like a junkyard and more like a living, breathing museum, where nature and memory intertwine. |
Feb 3rd |
6 comments - 3 replies for Group 42
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| 48 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Since everyone is letting their imagination run wild, here is a real off the wall addition . |
Feb 12th |
 |
| 48 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Sorry Jamie... |
Feb 6th |
 |
| 48 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Thomas, this is an outstanding image. It has great color, sharpness and definition. Waiting to have the Nun or girl walk thru was a stroke of genius. It has great visual impact and interest. |
Feb 5th |
| 48 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Bridget, this is a very interesting image. I do wish the silver bowl on the left wasn't cut off though. I think your creativity was super. I did try a crop but I honestly like before and after. |
Feb 5th |
 |
| 48 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Stewart, photographic expertise is excellent but your model does not look like a happy camper. My read with her expression is that she is cold and just wants to get this shoot over with. Image has good tonality and is sharp in critical areas. |
Feb 5th |
| 48 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Jamie, very interesting patterns along a perfectly exposed shoreline. Very surprised that your iPhone handled the sun as well as it did. Image has good visual impact and interest. |
Feb 5th |
| 48 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Donald , I really like this image. The background has some light spots but are not overpowering. Your little star burst is a nice touch. The ice on the little branch is very sharp and the lighting accentuates the story. Well taken! |
Feb 5th |
| 48 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Richard, to me it is a very flat image although it my be true to life coloring and detail. I put it in Aurora and to it made it pop. Maybe more like an artists rendition now but more interesting. What do you think? |
Feb 5th |
| 48 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Bev, I thought this image needed more separation from the background so put it in PS and added a little contrast and darkened the background. Didn't like it. Liked it best as presented. Excellent color, sharpness and detail. Wouldn't change a thing. |
Feb 5th |
8 comments - 1 reply for Group 48
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| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks Michele, the more I look at it, so do I. Going to try it in a competition in two weeks. |
Feb 26th |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Dennis, thank you for your insight and suggestion. I am torn between the expanse of the original and the tighter crop version. Please tell me what you think. |
Feb 26th |
 |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Michele, as far as toning down the sky in your reworked image it makes a huge difference and I like it much better but lookin at your original the sky was just plain brighter. |
Feb 19th |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thank you John for your comment. I really hope Cuba opens up again. I would love to go back. |
Feb 14th |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Excellent image John. I cannot add anything to the comments already posted. |
Feb 7th |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Michele, thank you for clarifying the speed to me. All makes more sense to me now. 1/60 of a sec normally doesn't smooth the water. Did you actually venture across that suspension bridge? |
Feb 7th |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Mike, I agree with Nigel to some extent. Your eye is drawn immediately to the opening and then up to the tower, which works well compositionally. The right-hand portion of the image doesn't feel necessary and could be cropped without losing impact. Exposure is spot on, and the colors read as true and natural. The lighting really helps tell the story. Honestly like both my version and your original. Well done. |
Feb 6th |
 |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
This image establishes a strong sense of visual calm. The lighting adjustments effectively enhance both the fine detail and overall tonal richness of the scene. The choice of a 1/60-second shutter speed suggests significant water movement, resulting in a smooth, flowing texture in the river. The sky appears well-exposed in the original capture and remains largely unaltered in the processed version, preserving its natural tonal balance. Successfully lifting the suspension bridge from the shadowed areas allows it to emerge as a clear focal point within the composition. |
Feb 6th |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Nigel, thank you for a little challenge. Here is my rendition, like it or hate it.
Process: Lightened the bridge, lightened the left bank, cloned out houses in upper left, sharpened large building, added sky, turned sky up side down and added to river as reflection, feathered reflection and other minor tweaks. What do you think? |
Feb 6th |
 |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Nigel, thank you for your comments. An artistic interpretation is exactly this image. It could look this way if the power plants were down on a clear day. Just a point of interest, the road closest to the seawall is called the Malecon and is actually 6 lanes wide and the seawall is in areas a hundred feet wide. Many many buildings are just skeletons. |
Feb 5th |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thank you for your comments Michele. The sky is real as is all the buildings and shoreline, just heavy with smog and smoke. On that day, the smoke was so heavy that the primary color was gray. The Cuban's love bright colored paint and I needed to bring some of that out. I have removed the large building on the left and the image seems to loose some impact. I left it so the the image would have three left to right areas, the building, the smoke and the city. I like your expression "an artistic interpretation of reality" because that is exactly what it is. The originals were very close to deletes. |
Feb 5th |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Dennis, monochrome was definitely the right choice. I have a different interpretation than Mike. To me, the fort reads as cold and uninviting, and that quality is effectively reinforced through the use of black and white. The lighting accentuates the mood. Well done. |
Feb 3rd |
| 71 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Mike, you are correct. I love the image but hated the blue tint. The sky was so thick with smoke it muted all the colors. Did a lot of work on this image. When these power plants were running the air quality was horrible. The city looks much the way you see it with many buildings 500 plus years old and crumbling. The city is cleaner than you would expect and the people are extremely friendly even though they have little or nothing. |
Feb 3rd |
7 comments - 6 replies for Group 71
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32 comments - 15 replies Total
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