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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 46 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Xiao, thank you for your comment and suggestion, I will revisit my edition. |
Feb 25th |
| 46 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Sylvia, thank you very much for taking the time to edit the image, you did a fantastic job. I will definitely revisit my editing to compare the results.
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Feb 25th |
| 46 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Marilyn, thank you for your comment, I definitely would revisit my edition and see if I can recover the detail in the white feathers |
Feb 25th |
| 46 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Jack, I would definitely follow it, thank you for your comment. |
Feb 25th |
| 46 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Lisa, this is a white-face Heron. There is a small colony of five or six of them around the Long reef aquatic Reserve here in Sydney, and It is fascinating to watch their fishing technique and the accuracy of their catch. The exposure is always challenging due to the white feathers on their head
which tend to blow easily, resulting in a loss of detail. Thank you for your suggestion I will definitely follow it.
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Feb 25th |
| 46 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Marilyn, I commend your creativity in this image, skilfully blending the two photos and elevating your work to an artistic level. My only suggestion would be to slightly reduce the blue saturation around of its eye and carefully control the background colour that was introduced around the head feathers
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Feb 25th |
| 46 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Xiao, what a wonderful image of this beautiful bird! I commend your skill in isolating the bird by removing the distracting branches, and thank you for sharing your technique.
The almost transparent look of its feathers is captivating. however, I would suggest revisiting of your editing, as I noticed some color variation around the area where you cloned the stick that crossed the wing
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Feb 25th |
| 46 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Silvia, it seems that this Great blue heron is very busy building its nest!
Your have skilfully captured it in flight, carrying that sizeable stick, and the fantastic wing display adds to the overall appeal.
Your editing has enhanced the image effectively. My only suggestion would be to consider recovering the blue tonality in the sky for a more balanced and vibrant look.
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Feb 25th |
| 46 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Jack, what a great capture! You have succeeded in capturing the bird at the perfect moment with excellent detail, and the addition of the fish and water touch enhances the overall composition.
However the challenging light conditions appear to have caused overexposure in some areas of the white feathers, leading to a lost of detail. I appreciate your effort in recovering the highlights but unfortunately, it seems to have resulted in the white feathers appearing a bit grey. I face a similar problem often and I am still exploring ways to recover detail without compromising the whiteness.
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Feb 25th |
| 46 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Lisa, great capture of this short eared owl! you have achieved a very nice pose, capturing the owl with its prey in fly while keeping its eye clear and sharp. I appreciate your cropping, which emphasises the owl and fills the frame nicely. The tonality and soft background add to the beauty of the image.However, on my screen, it seems a bit over sharpened. If it were mine, I would consider reducing the sharpness on the owl
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Feb 25th |
5 comments - 5 replies for Group 46
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| 54 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Brad, this is another magnificent example of the well- compose image. All the elements seem to blend time together, except for the human figure.
The way that the vegetation is swallowing the church creates a moment where the past is being consumed by the future, and the mute tones and falling rocks add to the overall scene.
The human figure adds dimensionality and a reference to modern times versus the ancient building. I particularly like Peggy's version with more desaturate colours, it enhances the atmosphere beautifully
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Feb 25th |
| 54 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Alan, thank you for sharing all the details of the editing process to create this image, I really appreciate it and I will try to use it in the future.
You have created a visual pleasing image. The gradient of light and colour works very well, adding atmosphere to this dimensional and geometrical architecture. The inclusion of the figures on the balconies adds another layer to the story, and I find myself wondering why are they there or what are they guarding.
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Feb 25th |
| 54 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Kirsti, this image really caught my attention like a magnet. The strong lines of the alley and the stormy sky filled with vultures circulating over the princess's figure create a very interesting image despite the story it tells.
Regarding to the princess's figure I really like the textures and the expression as well as the placement in the image. However, I have some reservations about the colour and light treatment. Among all the versions presented here, I would choose Peggy's ones. I find it the most appealing to me. The others appear either too bright or too colourful, creating tension and a lack of integration with the rest of the image. But again, this is solely my opinion based on the visual aspect of the image, not the story you intend to convey. |
Feb 25th |
| 54 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Aavo, I congratulate to you on this image, a very creative approach to showing predator and prey in an unreal, dangerous world. I agree with Peggy about the woman's colour matching the scene, but apart from that, I find that the image works really well.
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Feb 25th |
| 54 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Peggy, you have a fantastic imagination! This image is a good proof of it. I really appreciate the placement of the bird, I can't find that other will work better than this. The different colours also contribute to enhancing the subject. The layers of lines in the background add the dinamic element to the image and make your imagination take flight, almost as if there are rays of light
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Feb 25th |
5 comments - 0 replies for Group 54
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| 65 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Melanie, Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it. |
Feb 25th |
| 65 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Barbara, Thank you for your thoughtful comment, I really appreciate it. |
Feb 25th |
| 65 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Dick, Tank you very much for your comment, I really appreciate it. |
Feb 25th |
| 65 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Melanie, your amaryllis is beautiful with vivid reds, nice detail and a complementing green background. I appreciate Dick's suggestion about the crop, removing the bud to center attention on the three flowers, which are three a good number indeed. Typically, we illuminate the center of the flower but in this case, I would follow the natural look of the flower with a slight dark center. This approach could enhance the light reds that faded towards the center of the flower.
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Feb 25th |
| 65 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Barbara, I love sunflowers, and I appreciate the nice details in your image along with your explanations about the lighting setup. It's my plan this year to gain more knowledge in artificial light to enhance my still life photography.
I also appreciate the editing suggestion from Dick about rotating the image; I agree that those petals can be a bit distracting. The overall detail is fine and showcases all the features of this flower. However, I would suggest lightening the yellow area between the petals and the greener center slightly.
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Feb 25th |
| 65 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Dick, Lovely image of these Tulips! The selective focus works in a very pleasant way, resulting in an appealing composition.
The degradation in the red tonality is well managed and complements the green background. However, I would suggest a different crop, leaving a slight more space on the top of the tulips. Additionally, a slight desaturation on the tulip that is down under in the background might be beneficial, as it tends to draw too much attention.
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Feb 25th |
3 comments - 3 replies for Group 65
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| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Barbara, Thank you for your comment, I am glad that you like the image. |
Feb 24th |
| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Adrian, I agree that presenting the two birds in different poses adds a point of interest, elevating a simple portrait to something more engaging. The next level could involve capturing some interaction between them, but it seems that nothing happened that particular moment. Thanks for your comment.
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Feb 24th |
| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Bruce, thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it |
Feb 24th |
| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Isaac, I share your approach to capturing birds at eye level, and I always try to position myself as low as possible. Those cormorants indeed have beautiful features, and I appreciate your comment. Thank you.
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Feb 24th |
| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Hi Mary, thanks for your comment, I also enjoy observing various birds from all around the world, and some of them I have never encounter before. It's truly enriching experience. |
Feb 24th |
| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Isaac, I have never seen a mongoose before. My initial thought was that they were a group of Meerkats, but upon closer inspection, I can appreciate the differences between them. This image captures the common behaviour of these animals, living in groups with one always alert while the others focus on finding food. The composition suits the image, and the colours provide us an idea of the aridness of their environment.
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Feb 24th |
| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Adrian, You captured a great moment that illustrates the behaviour and interaction between those two zebras. The warm colours and the surrounding vegetation provide context to their environment. The image is sharp and presents nice details throughout.The crop fully complements the overall composition Congratulations on your gold, well deserved!
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Feb 24th |
| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Lead, A warm welcome to the group!. This image now hold a special place in the history of that location, as you mentioned that this construction will never be seen again. It stands as a great record for the community of that town.
I truly appreciate the wintry atmosphere captured in the image, and the contrast of warm colours against the cool snowy landscape is striking. The presence of birds add a natural and compelling element to the story.
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Feb 24th |
| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Barbara, Nice portrait of this young flamingo, I appreciate the composition in this image, the S-curve of the flamingo's neck creates a visual path that circulates along the entire frame, allowing me to observe all the details and tonalities of its feathers. Good job in editing and recovering the image from this high ISO.
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Feb 24th |
| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Mary, Underwater photography seems like the door to an unknown world to me. Like the previous comment, I don't believe I will ever do this, but I deeply admire the images that others capture underwater. Your image is clear and well compose, and as you mentioned, finding the right exposure balance can be challenging. You did a great job recovering colours in your edit.
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Feb 24th |
| 72 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Hi Bruce, nice capture of this short-eared owl. The owl's warm colours contrast nicely with the cold background. The bird's pose displays all the details of its feathers, and the image is well complemented by the visual contact with the photographer. Great capture! My only suggestion aligns with the idea of placing it off-center to create more visual tension.
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Feb 24th |
6 comments - 5 replies for Group 72
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19 comments - 13 replies Total
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