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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Bob,
Thank you for visiting our group, you are always welcome to come and share your thoughts on our images. Your suggestions are great, and your version is also very appealing to me. |
Aug 29th |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Peggy,
Thank you for your nice comment. I agree with you, it could be very interesting to hear what story this image might inspire in a group of writers. |
Aug 14th |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Brad, thank you for your nice comment, I really appreciate it! |
Aug 14th |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Kirsti,
Thank you for your comment and wonderful suggestion. I'll try changing the bouquet to just one or two flowers, it could make all the difference. |
Aug 14th |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Matt,
Thank you for your nice comment and suggestions. The texture is from a photo of an abstract painting with great relief, which is why I chose to use it. I'll review the amount of it on the lower right, as you pointed out. |
Aug 14th |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Alan,
Thank you for your nice comment and your suggestions. She might end her run with some cuts on her feet, but who knows why she is running that way. Regarding the flowers, I agree with you - the second bunch is a later addition that feels a bit redundant and perhaps not necessary. |
Aug 14th |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Brad,
The elements in this image blend so well that it's almost impossible to distinguish where reality ends and fantasy begins. Your composition works well, creating a visual line from the fox to the man, with leading lines toward the end of the path.
However, I find myself drawn to the end of the path, wondering what lies beyond, while my eye is also pulled up to the man climbing the stairs. I wonder if the stairs might work better if their starting point were a little lower, to keep the eye from jumping straight to the end of the path. Another suggestion would be to include the fox's full shadow - it looks like the shadow of the lower legs is missing. |
Aug 14th |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Alan,
I always appreciate how you create a narrative in your images. The treatment of the house makes it truly unique, even more so if it has disappeared, making it a real treasure to keep in your library. The night-light conversion works very well, integrating all the elements and framing the story beautifully. And the way the man is outside, observing his shadow inside, is truly intriguing. |
Aug 14th |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Kirsti,
It is a wonderful image that really matches the title, you have created a dream with beautiful elements and a pleasing composition. I also like Peggy's version, as introducing some more detail and a different tonality reinforces the visual transition between the warm glow and the cool light of the shadows. The image has a strong visual line, with the girl and the crown in the foreground and the forest in the background, giving the scene a strong sense of place. |
Aug 14th |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Matt,
You have created an image with great visual impact due to the vibrant colours and the light. I like how you have managed to light-paint the scene, turning the room into a magical place. The idea of a chimney fire and you contemplating the flames really adds another layer to the visual story. My only suggestion, as others have already mentioned, is regarding the dark shadowed area behind you, perhaps the warm light of the fire could reach this area a little more. |
Aug 14th |
| 54 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Peggy,
What a lovely scene of the sea lion enjoying the full moon! I really love how you have blended the elements together, and how you can see the sea lion's legs under the water, you have managed the transparency of the water and its blending with the sea lion very well. The pose complements the story beautifully, with the incoming wave and the full moon in the sky.
I agree with the others that the moon could use a slight halo to blend more naturally into the scene. I also recommend paying attention to the light direction. since it's moonlight, I would suggest darkening some areas that are not exposed to the full moonlight, such as under the crest of the wave and the parts of the sea lion's body in shadow. I would also slightly darken the underwater portion of the sea lion's body. |
Aug 14th |
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6 comments - 5 replies for Group 54
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| 65 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Barbara,
I also like dry flowers. I find that the brown colours and rich textures elevate the beauty of the flower even after it dies. |
Aug 14th |
| 65 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Dick, thank you for your nice comment, I really appreciate it! |
Aug 14th |
| 65 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Mark,
Thank you for your comment and suggestion. I will try to recover more detail in the darker areas of the twist. |
Aug 14th |
| 65 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi David,
Thanks for your comment. I really like how the outline also accentuates the borders of the leaves. |
Aug 14th |
| 65 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Mark,
I really like the fine detail on the buds of this flower. You've captured it in a soft, flattering light that enhances both the flower and its details. The square crop works nicely, and the blurred background is beautiful. |
Aug 14th |
| 65 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi David,
I love dahlias, and I love your image! The centred composition is nicely framed by the twisted petals, offering great detail and beautiful patterns, which are complemented by the lovely play of colours in the flower. |
Aug 14th |
| 65 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Barbara,
What a lovely painterly soft effect you have in this image. I like how the dahlia stands out against the dark background, and the muted colours give the image the feeling of an antique and precious flower portrait. |
Aug 14th |
| 65 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Dick,
When I saw this image, I was blown away by the beauty and composition of the milkweed seed. I love every little detail - the lovely light, pleasing composition, beautiful patterns, and fine detail. Very well done! |
Aug 14th |
4 comments - 4 replies for Group 65
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| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Isaac,
I also like this crop! I agree that it makes the butterflies more prominent and beautiful. Thank you for your comment and suggestion. |
Aug 29th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Adrian, thank you for your nice comment much appreciated. I am glad you like the image. |
Aug 29th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Maria,
Thanks for your nice comment. I agree with you - it's not easy to capture these butterflies, as they move constantly, and you don't often find a mating couple. |
Aug 14th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Bruce,
Thank you for your comment. What I found most difficult in this image was isolating the butterflies against the busy background, as there were tall grasses everywhere, while at the same time trying to keep them nicely in sharp focus. |
Aug 14th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Karen, thank you for your nice comment. I really appreciate it! |
Aug 14th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Richard,
Thank you for your comment and suggestion. I usually shoot this kind of image at an aperture of f/6.3 or f/7.1, which is a compromise between depth of field and shutter speed. I don't like to raise the ISO too much, as it introduces noise and a loss of detail. Lately, I've been trying to do focus stacking in-camera to achieve more depth of field but it doesnt work well in windy days |
Aug 14th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Isaac,
Great shot of these penguins and their reflections! They have lovely colours on their heads, and you captured a nice pose. I also like how you included some of their environment, which helps illustrate their lives. |
Aug 14th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Adrian,
Surely you spent a wonderful day enjoying such a large variety of flowers all in the same place. I love the way you isolated the lilies against the background - lowering the exposure to darken it always pays off. The reflections in the water are as fabulous as the flowers themselves, and I have to agree with Bruce's suggestion about the crop; it helps focus attention and further enhance the beauty of these flowers. |
Aug 14th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Maria,
This is a very nice capture of the bee on the flower. The amount of detail and sharpness is excellent, and the crop enhances the image even more, showcasing the bee in all its grandeur. The beautifully blurred background complements the purple colour of the flower perfectly. A great image indeed! |
Aug 14th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Richard,
I love oystercatchers, but I've never been lucky enough to find one with a chick like you did. The image is well composed, centring attention on the chick while keeping the parent nicely blurred in the background. It's a pity you didn't have the opportunity to capture some interaction between them, it could have elevated the story in the image even more. |
Aug 14th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Karen,
This is a wonderful image of this spider. I love the detail in its eyes! It amazes me how much detail you've captured in the spider. Well done! As you said, patience pays off. |
Aug 14th |
| 72 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Bruce,
This is a beautiful capture of this group of humpback whales, with lovely detail in their fins. The colours and light in the water and on the rocks are wonderful, and the image tells the story.
My only suggestion is about the rocks at the top - perhaps removing them would help focus attention on the whales. I also agree about the cropped whale on the right; you could easily clone to give more room in that area. |
Aug 14th |
6 comments - 6 replies for Group 72
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| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Steve,
Thanks for your comment. I'm left-handed, so I suppose that makes it a bit easier for me to capture the movement. |
Aug 29th |
| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Adrian, thanks for your comment, I appreciate it very much. |
Aug 29th |
| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Cindy,
Thank you for your kind comment. I usually don't flip my images, but sometimes it makes a difference in the visual impact. In this case, I found that flipping the bird made it look better. |
Aug 15th |
| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, Bruce. I'm glad you like the image. |
Aug 15th |
| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Jerry,
Thank you for your kind comment and suggestions. I'll revisit the editing to try to bring out the best in this shot. |
Aug 15th |
| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Cindy,
I presume you were very happy after getting this shot-elusive birds are always a challenge to capture well. Congratulations on this one, as the birds are nicely posing for you with very sharp detail and a good storytelling element through the details in both the trunk and the birds. |
Aug 15th |
| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Adrian,
I like the way the owl has made eye contact with you while flying toward you. The bird is sharp and shows nice detail, including the catchlight in its eye. I agree with Bruce's crop, as it removes the empty green space that competes with the owl. |
Aug 15th |
| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Steve,
You've captured the action beautifully in this image, perfectly showcasing the moment through the slight movement at the tips of its wings. The sunrise light illuminates the mallard, giving her a lovely warmth and a catchlight in her eye. |
Aug 15th |
| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Sanat,
Mangala Jodi must be a paradise for bird photographers! You've captured this action moment of the egret flying away with its catch very nicely. The bird is sharp, and the exposure on the white feathers is good, with only a small area slightly blown out-perhaps you could recover the detail there by bringing back the highlights. The image showcases the bird in its environment without distracting from the main subject, as the background is nicely blurred. The blue in the sky looks a bit dark, so I might suggest brightening the blues or slightly desaturating them. Well done! |
Aug 15th |
| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Bruce,
If this image were mine, it would become my favourite too! I love every aspect of it, the pose, the colours, the clarity of the details. Everything is so beautiful that it feels like a perfect shot to me. |
Aug 15th |
| 91 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Jerry,
I like the abstract look of this image-it really catches my eye because of the shapes and patterns the fence offers. The inclusion of the three birds creates a narrative, bringing life to the structure. I might increase the contrast a bit more, pushing for pure whites and deep blacks to create even more visual impact. Nice approach to the creative side! |
Aug 15th |
7 comments - 4 replies for Group 91
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23 comments - 19 replies Total
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