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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 2 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Just finding a red barn in good shape like this one in Arkansas is a challenge! I think you have made the colors if the barn and the grass pop nicely and you have fixed the damaged parts of the structure very effectively. In my opinion you are on the right track with the artistic effect you applied to the grasses in the foreground, but to my taste te effect is a little bit too pronounced. The rest of the image is realistic, so I find it disconcerting that the grass is so unrealistic. If you could go back and do it again I would lower the opacity on the artistic effect. |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 2
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| 3 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from Groups 35 and 52:
It is easy to see why you were drawn to the colorful houses and the curve of the street as it goes up the hill. For me, the modern high rise in the top right seems out of place. In my opinon, cropping just below it and presenting this image as a panorama view of the city would simplify it and eliminate the overcast sky. Another thought is that you may have several different images within this image. I would try some different crops and see if you come up with a composition that has more impact. I have long wanted to go to Chile and this image tells me that it would be a great place to visit. |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 3
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| 13 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
It looksto me like your technique produced an very interesting image. The diagonal lines are a strong composition element. It all feels kind of "other worldly" to me. This image is small, so it is hard to be sure, but you might want to brush in some more clarity along the bottom edge. As a trained crystalographer this could be your logo. |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 13
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| 35 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
Let me guess which one... |
Mar 19th |
| 35 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
Nelson, thanks for your positive comments. I am not sure what the future of this image is, but it is nice to know that others find it as amusing as I do. |
Mar 17th |
| 35 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
Thanks, John. Your feedback is important to me. |
Mar 17th |
| 35 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
Thanks, Stuart. I must have driven through this park a dozen times before I saw this little house. Once I discovered it I was fascinated and made up all kinds of stories about it. I don't think I will frame it and hang it on my wall but I may find a fun use for it some day. |
Mar 14th |
| 35 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
I always enjoy the color toning you use in your images, and this one is no exception. I agree with Beverly about removing the foreground elements, especially the one in the lower right corner. The image seems to work well in the more panoramic presentation and it allows me to focus on this interesting old crypt. |
Mar 14th |
| 35 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
This gives me a glimpse into a culture I have not - probably will not ever - experience personally, so I feel like I want to look at it carefully. The way you have toned the shadows makes the subject stand out from the background nicely. In my opinion a little more space at the top would help, as I would like to see what, if anyting, is at the top of that cone on he crown. That is a nit pick I know. The left side of the face appears to have some reflection which to me is unfortuante since the rest subject is in sharp detail. I hope you madea photo book or a slideshow of your trip to Tialand. You certainly aptured some interesting sights. |
Mar 14th |
| 35 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
I understand why you would have liked to get down to the water level, but for me it is still a lovely image. In my opinon the toning is perfect for the scene. I might suggest taking a look at the pile of large rocks near the center to see if decreaing teh sposure and adding structure there would be an improvement (it is so hard to tell when the images are so small). If this was mine I would print it and frame it. |
Mar 14th |
| 35 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
I like the layers in this image. It is interesting to look between the columns and explore the interior spaces and then finally go through the archway to the back . For me, the shadows of the branches in the foreground detract from my onverall ejoyent of the scene, so I am thinking to crop them out. Also, I know you have added contrast, but my thinking is that you could push that a little farther, if it doesn't cause a loss of detail in the shadows. |
Mar 14th |
4 comments - 4 replies for Group 35
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| 36 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from Groups 35 and 52:
I love the simplicity of this scene. Many people do not realize that all that green is wheat. When I see images of the Palouse I am always astounded by the bounty we have in this country. The color palette in this image looks restful to me and the entire image feels calm and pastoral. For me, Larry's suggested crop improves the image. |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 36
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| 45 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
I don't think I have ever seen a Jackal...thought at first it was a coyote. Something I really like about the way this is presented is that it is sharp up to the subject then the sharpness falls off behind it. I once heard one of the famous wildlife photographers (maybe Moose?) say that this was exactly what he aims for. You certainly got the sharp life-like eyes. Its great seeing your images. Keep up to good work. |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 45
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| 48 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Bentley look puzzled - or is he hoping to get the fish this guy is about to land? I think this is a fun image. Forme the colors work well and it tells a story. |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 48
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| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
I have been thinking about this. That "V" would be a nice element, but it would put more space behind the pelican than in front. To me, it seems like that would interfere with the sense of forward motion in the image. |
Mar 17th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
I love the action you captured here. I generally prefer smooth water, but for me the parallel lines seem to work in this image, and the reflection is lovely. I am curious about the brown vertical lines near the top. I was only at this location once, but I am thinking they a part of the boardwalk. If that is correct, the Nature folks would disqualify it from competition (that is why we started Nature Plus - oh those Nature rules are annoying!!!). I think this is a beautiful capture and I have no suggestions - you are a master. |
Mar 14th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
This is a lovely specimen - very similar to our Yellow Lady Slippers which grow in the wild. I photograph them every spring and understand the challenge you faced here. Mike's suggestions are exactly what I was thinking so I won't repeat them. One thought that occurred to me is to reduce the luminance of yellow in the HSL panel in LR. I am not certain this would work, but it is worth a try. For me it is cropped a tiny bit too close at the bottom - I feel like it needs a little more breathing room there. The only other suggestion I have would be to ad a dark vignette. |
Mar 14th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Since I was shooting these Painted Buntings a few days after you made this image and in the same location I know exactly what you were up against. You have great bokeh and the bird is tack sharp as usual. In my image I found that reducing the luminance for red and blue just a bit gave it a more natural appearance. Also, you conosider adding a slight dark vignette. I wish I could go back, but that isn't going to happen soon. |
Mar 14th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
The look in this goose's eye and his general attitude tell me to run. (I have always been a little bit afraid of geese!) But this is the first time I ever thought about their teeth - did not even think they had any. I think darkening the grassy area around the head would separate him from the background an dbring even more focus to that look he is giving us. |
Mar 14th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
This image takes me right back to the years I Iived on the shores of Lake Michigan. In my mind I hear the soothing sound of the waves coming ashore, and I almost feel the sand between my toes. I think you have done an excellent job of creating mood. The two bright areas to the far right seem a little distracting. If thye cannot be toned sown, it would be easy to clone them out. |
Mar 14th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
This is a very impressive creature, and in my opinon you have captured his regal appearance as well as his mood. I like the direction of the light which I think brings out all the detail in his face. Also, to me the image looks prefectly composed. I always think that since green is the easiest color for our eyes to see I should desaturate a bit and lower the luminance. I believe that helps make my subject pop. Try it and see what you think. |
Mar 14th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
You bet! We are so lucky to have opportunities to see and photograph so much nature and wildlife that we have to be thankful on a daily basis. |
Mar 14th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
I wish it wasn't quite so tight in front too, but I don't think this is an art image and if I add canvas it is not a suitable nature image either. So I will have to live with it I guess. |
Mar 14th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
Thanks, Jamie. I was doing a lot of burst shooting and I got lucky. |
Mar 14th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
I see your point, but in my opinion cropping more at the top would change the aspect ratio too dramatically and would detract from the image. |
Mar 13th |
6 comments - 5 replies for Group 52
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| 55 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
In my opinion this is a great action shot. I particularly like the way the horse is looking straight into the camera. It feel like it is a very intense moment - will they knock over the barrel, will the horse lose his footing, or will they make it? In my opinin the depth of field is perfect, miimizing the detail in the background which could be distracting if it were is sharp detail. For me, the filter effect is a bit too intense. I think it has somewhat diminished the sharpness of the horse's eyes. If you still have the original you might try applying it again and lowering the opacity. If that does not work, maybe try try radial filter in LR and increase the contrast, clarity and sharpness sliders a bit. |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 55
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| 88 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
In my opinion all the work you put into this image has paid off. I think removing some of the foliage resulted in the remaining green framing the scene nicely. I believe the water color treatment works well here. To me this is truly artistic. |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 88
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| 89 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Visiting form Groups 35 and 52:
The Great White Egret is a worthy subject and this image presents a nature story. It is difficult to be sure with such a small image, but you may want to sharpen the Egret's eye a bit. Try the radial filter in LR and move the contrast, clarity and sharpness sliders a little to the right. Also, you might try adding a slight dark vignette to draw teh viewer's eye right to the the subject. |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 89
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| 94 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
I think you got the exposure just right, Dan. I don't see any loss of detail in the white (so often I see images of white birds where the maker has exposed for the background which results in blowing out the whites). To me the eye looks tack sharp. I also like the fact that you left more space in front of teh bird than behind which gives me the feeling he is looking into the scene rather than out of it. |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 94
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