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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 35 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
This was converted to monochrome in Silver Efex Pro 2. If my memory serves me correctly, I used the "Full Dynamic Range" recipe. |
Oct 23rd |
| 35 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
I've seen it without the fence too, but couldn't figure out from exactly where that was shot...The area around and in front is pretty level. I actually wondered if the fence has been added in recent years to keep people from getting too close to the structure. |
Oct 16th |
| 35 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
I am having a difficult time deciding what I think about this image. I don't want to rely on what the others have said, although I think they are IR experts. The architectural details are quite interesting and I can see why you wanted to capture it. I have told you before how much I like high key images, but this one feels a bit "washed out" to me. I also wish that the top of the arch on the left were not cut off. |
Oct 15th |
| 35 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
Wow! So much foliage! I think I would eliminate at least half of what is on the left side. The bright path toward the bunker works for me, leading my eye right up to the structure. I wonder why we were storing armaments there in WWII. Civil War would make more sense to me. So many things in the mid south are attacked and covered by these vines and will soon disappear from the landscape. Good that you captured this. I wonder if this image would be of interest to your local historical society? |
Oct 15th |
| 35 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
This makes me wish I could spend a quiet hour or two reading in this courtyard. The human figure adds interest for me. Too bad that trash can is there. I wonder if it would be difficult to remove. I always think your post processing is lovely and this image is no exception. |
Oct 15th |
| 35 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
I think the curve of the road is a strong visual element. This was apparently shot at a very wide angle resulting in distortion of the lamp post and tree. If it were my image i would use the Guided Upright tool in LR to correct the distortion. Otherwise, I think the tonal range and contrast are very nice. |
Oct 15th |
| 35 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
When I first looked at this image I thought there was a fire in the background. Then I realized it was an interestingly shaped cloud. I like the tonal range and contrast. If it were mine I would crop from the left - I am thinking that taking the tree and the vehicle out of the middle would add strength - and also remove the pole or tree trunk that is farthest to the right in the group to the left of the subject. |
Oct 15th |
| 35 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
I too wondered about the slanted appearance. I guess you have to be there to know for sure. For me, I like to try for a perspective that give a little more depth to the structure which might be achieved by moving to the left and shooting perhaps from a lower perspective. I like the texture in the foliage. If it were my image I would consider some selective dodging a burning of the trees to avoid a flat appearance. This is an interesting subject that hopefully you can shoot over and over. |
Oct 15th |
| 35 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
Thanks, Arnold. I especially appreciate the feedback about my attempts to separate the sky and the clouds...other than the fence that was my biggest challenge. I too wish the fence was not there, but human nature being what it is, it is probably a necessity to protect this historic site. |
Oct 15th |
6 comments - 3 replies for Group 35
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| 46 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
Gary, this takes me right back to my years in Michigan. There is just something about the light there in early fall that I find especially beautiful. I think you caught this at just the right time of day. The color to me is really pleasing, especially the blue and organge. I like the detail in the clouds as well. Nicely done. |
Oct 6th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 46
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| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
Thanks, Tom. You are correct of course. I have tried to use exposure compensation, increasing or decreasing as the light changes, but it is challenging. I am going to start the processing over again with the original to see if I can get any more detail in those bright areas.
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Oct 25th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
This is probably weird, but I like the distortion...it creates that vortex effect I was referring to. |
Oct 16th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
I think you are on to something, Judith. I often say that since green is the easiest color to see it can enhance an image to slightly desaturate and reduce the luminance of green. |
Oct 16th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
Oh my goodness, does that happen to you too? Where I live (Hot Springs Village) we call it a "SeniorMoment." |
Oct 16th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
I believe that what you are seeing that looks blue is the back of the wing. The white line that curves upward is the main wing bone. I am kind of torn as to what to do about the difference in color. Desaturating the blue completely makes it look weird to me because I know it is in shadow. |
Oct 16th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
Carol, did you loo at the revision I did after Mike's comment? I toned down the blue - which is a a shadow - and worked on getting more detail in the wing. However, i did not do anything with the tail feathers. I will consider that. |
Oct 16th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
Can I have your autograph? LOL When your stuff is selling for millions I will say I knew you back when. Seriously, you deserve this honor.
For this image you have used my favorite camera and favorite lens. I love the distortion that draws my eye right into the vortex. Your post processing is, in my opinion, spot on. I think you have captured the full dynamic range with one image even though I know that in these forests the lighting can be tricky. It looks to me to be tack sharp all the way through. |
Oct 15th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
In my opinion you made a fine capture of this hawk. First I notice that you have captured the catch light in his eye making him seem very real. Then I notice that you have the grass sharp right up to the bird then a fall off in sharpness behind him. in my opinion, this is the best possible depth of field for wildlife shots. I think Mike is right on about lightening the shadows. Good work. |
Oct 15th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
NOTE: The question mark symbols in your description are a result of double or triple spacing in your text. For some reason, the web site doesn't like that.
Nice diamond ring effect in this shot. I see you had some clouds which I believe add interest. We drove north to Missouri to get into the zone of totality for the eclipse, but had no clouds. I think yours is much better than what I as able to capture. I am curious about what kind of preparation you did. Did you have any special filters for your lens? The next opportunity is in 7 yrs. and it will go right over Hot Springs, Arkansas, so hopefully I will get to apply what learn from this one. |
Oct 15th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
To me this is a beautiful crystal clear reflection. I love the blues and greens. I would suggest using the PS clone tool o darken mode with a soft brush - just run it over that bright part above the tree line, and I think it will be gone. Also, you may want to consider cloning out the moon and the bright speck of cloud in the top right. I can't wait to see your shot of this with fall color. |
Oct 15th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Comment |
I think you have done a good job of bringing out the detail in the sky which for me adds interest. This looks to have been shot in rather bright light; personally, I try to avoid shadows on any portion of the animal, but especially on the face. I am amazed that you got it this sharp at 1/80 sec. With image stabilization turned on, I believe you could have gone to ISO 400 and opened it up to 6.3 - I only offer that info for future reference. (Hopefully, this will not be your last opportunity to capture an elk image!) BTW - they are antlers. |
Oct 15th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
Sadly, I could only do that by adding canvas at the bottom. I was really close to this bird and couldn't pull back any further to get it all in. |
Oct 5th |
| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
Well, what do you know? The color registered as blue in the HSL panel, but when I moved the slider a little more to the blue side I saw what you mean. I toned down that blue shadow in front of the wing and brought down the highlights on the brighter wing. Here is the new version. |
Oct 4th |
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| 52 |
Oct 17 |
Reply |
I don't see the green, but i do see what you mean about the shadow areas. Thanks for pointing that out. Those should be pretty easy fixes. In your opinion, would a judge take points away because the entire reflextion is not in the image? |
Oct 4th |
6 comments - 8 replies for Group 52
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13 comments - 11 replies Total
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