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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 54 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Alan, thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it! |
Feb 16th |
| 54 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Brad, thank you for your comment, and I totally agree with you that the guardians might not be very encouraging or inviting, especially if the goal is to guide people to heaven alongside these charming angels. |
Feb 13th |
| 54 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Kirsti, thank you for your comment. I agree with you that the guardians could be more scary than inviting. I like their ethereal look, but the fact that they are missing eyes does not add a peaceful feeling, and I agree with you on that. |
Feb 13th |
| 54 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Brad, your elements blend so well together that they seem to come from a single, unified scene. The deer balance the composition beautifully with the fire on the other side and the river flowing in between. The three elements (earth, water, and fire ) are well guarded by the deer. |
Feb 13th |
| 54 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Alan, you have created a very appealing visual image with a strong composition, and the windows are beautifully designed and managed, creating a nice flow around the musicians and their instruments. I can really feel the music flowing from the instruments, and the colour treatment of the windows combined with the slightly desaturated environment works very well. I also agree that a bit of desaturation on the instruments could be an improvement for the image. |
Feb 13th |
| 54 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Kirsti, I find your project very interesting. Taking images of the interior of an egg is a fascinating idea, as so many interesting things happen inside it. I really like the story you have created by placing the workers inside, and I especially like Peggy's version, which in my opinion balances the story of working around the nucleus very well. You blended the elements beautifully, and the colour has strong visual impact, helping the viewer to focus on the image and on what is happening there. |
Feb 13th |
| 54 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Peggy, thank you for your detailed explanation of this image. I find it wonderfully made and very expressive. I especially like the subtle colour palette and the composition, with the tree exposed to the wind on top of the cliff. I also agree with Kirsti and Brad's suggestion about reinforcing the wind effect around the tree to integrate it even more. Well done! |
Feb 13th |
4 comments - 3 replies for Group 54
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| 65 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Mark, thank you for your comment and suggestion. I can see now that this small crop is the natural way to present the image. |
Feb 16th |
| 65 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Denise, thanks for your comment. They are amazing subjects to photograph - you fall in love with them instantly when you find them. |
Feb 16th |
| 65 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Barbara, thank you for your comment. To get the most out of the details, I usually use in-camera focus stacking. Sometimes I do it handheld, but the initial focus point has to be very precise. I find that using a tripod makes it much easier to achieve good results. |
Feb 16th |
| 65 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Dick, lichens are such an interesting subject to photograph. I recently created a folder with different kinds of them, and they are amazing not only for their colours but also for their shapes and textures. |
Feb 16th |
| 65 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi David, thank you for your feedback. I agree with you - a bit of vignetting really helps to concentrate the attention on the main lichen, as the other one already has enough protagonism through its colour. |
Feb 16th |
| 65 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Brad, you have managed well to capture all the details of this lily on the lightbox, preserving the texture and detail in the white areas of the flower. Personally, I find the original colour version richer in detail and contrast, but even so, the black and white version you have rendered is a nice beginning for exploring post-processing. I don't feel that the blurred stem and the borders of the flower add much to the image; however, if you like this effect, I would apply it more gradually, with the intensity decreasing as it approaches the flower. |
Feb 16th |
| 65 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi David, how beautifully this frozen mum stands out in the snow. The position of the leaves creates a sense of gentle movement, almost like dancing, which makes the image more dynamic. The colour tones make the flower stand out, and the blue cast of the snow beautifully complements the orange hues. |
Feb 16th |
| 65 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Denise, dying flowers always offer a very interesting subject to photograph. I like how you have used the soft window light to your advantage to reveal the texture of the almost dry petals of this rose. The frontal composition and the good separation from the background concentrate all the attention on the fine details. I always try shots from different angles to see how slight changes in composition affect the final result. Beautifully done! |
Feb 16th |
| 65 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Barbara, you have taken advantage of the light to create an interesting image of these leaves, creating a relationship between them. The shadow helps them to fuse into one, unifying them, but at the same time it creates a strong black space between them. It feels as if they are one, yet also strongly separated. This is my interpretation of the story. |
Feb 16th |
| 65 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Dick, this image conveys in a fantastic way the feeling of winter in the garden. The background is beautiful, and the soft tones help to enhance the colours of the flower. Lovely work! |
Feb 16th |
5 comments - 5 replies for Group 65
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| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Isaac, thank you for your comment and suggestion. A tighter crop would further emphasize the subject, making it the undisputed focus of the image. |
Feb 16th |
| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Adrian, thank you for your comment. I would have loved to find it in its natural environment, but even so, I found it quite cute and nice to photograph. |
Feb 16th |
| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Cindy, thank you for your nice comment. Shooting through glass is always a challenge, as the glass usually reduces sharpness and can create mirror effects, reflecting people and light. You need to move around to find the right spot where you can minimize these reflections. |
Feb 16th |
| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Maria, thank you for your comment. I was really happy when I found this one, capturing it in relatively sharp detail while showing some of its behavior. I had to discard some images because they were too blurred due to movement. |
Feb 16th |
| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Karen, thank you for your comment. I don't like to raise the ISO too high, as in my opinion the image loses a lot of definition and fine detail. I usually compromise with my shutter speed depending on the aperture of my lens. It's a tricky balance to get sharp focus and fine detail in moving animals when the camera's speed isn't very high. |
Feb 16th |
| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Richard, thank you for your comment and suggestion. I cropped it to emphasize the little mouse, and since they are in a cage, I feel the environment is still well represented even with a tight crop. |
Feb 16th |
| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Isaac, you captured this incredible moment beautifully! Every drop of water is visible in remarkable detail. My only suggestion concerns the background luminosity, slightly darkening it could create more separation between the bear and its surroundings, helping to emphasize the special moment and the fine details of the bear. |
Feb 16th |
 |
| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Adrian, what a nice capture of this albatross! I like how it is almost touching the water, and its fully spread wings, combined with the angle of its flight, create a strong sense of movement. The blue water contrasts beautifully with the bird, adding a strong visual impact. Well captured! |
Feb 16th |
| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Maria, you did an excellent job capturing these little bugs with such fine detail. I appreciate how you cropped the image to eliminate distractions, allowing the viewer to fully concentrate on the moment with the bugs. My only suggestion is to slightly reduce the luminosity in the bright area beneath the lower bug, as it draws the eye a little too much. |
Feb 16th |
| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Richard, what a wonderful encounter with this beautiful bird! Two years ago, a pair of Nival owls arrived in the north of Spain, creating a huge buzz in the photography community, with photographers travelling hundreds of kilometres to capture them. Sadly, after some time, one of them was found dead. Encounters like this are extremely rare here, as this is not their natural habitat. I agree with Isaac about the cropping and the luminosity of the image. |
Feb 16th |
| 72 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Karen, what a wonderful bird! It's my first time seeing one like this, unfortunately, we don't have any similar birds here in Spain. You did very well with the editing, making the most of the image. My only comment, as others have mentioned, is the cropping: leaving a bit more space in front would improve the composition. |
Feb 16th |
6 comments - 5 replies for Group 72
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| 91 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Adrian,
Please don't be sorry, we're all here to freely express our opinions with the aim of helping each other grow and learn on our photography journey. I understand what you're saying, and I agree with you. Colour is a powerful tool, and in this case, it can eclipse the main subject, just as you pointed out. Thanks for your comment |
Feb 24th |
| 91 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Cindy, thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it! |
Feb 16th |
| 91 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Hi Jerry, thank you for your comment and suggestion. I will try to apply it, but the eye is naturally very dark, so there is limited detail that can be recovered. |
Feb 16th |
| 91 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Cindy, what a lovely couple of crested grebes with their babies! You also captured the behaviour of the father offering a feather to them. These birds have an extraordinary behaviour when it comes to protecting and feeding their chicks, and you have captured this beautifully, without distractions and with great detail. Well done! |
Feb 16th |
| 91 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Adrian, you have captured this albatross beautifully in its natural environment, and the inclusion of the waves adds an extra layer of interest, conveying the harshness of the sea. The bird is rendered in excellent detail, and the expression in its eye is priceless. |
Feb 16th |
| 91 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Sanat, you captured this group of pochards nicely, without any distractions and with good sharp detail. You also complemented the image well in editing by reducing noise and improving clarity. The group stands out nicely against the blue water, and my only suggestion is the same one that Jerry has already mentioned about the reflections. |
Feb 16th |
| 91 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Hi Jerry, nice to see you trying different paths and exploring new possibilities for your image. The mosaic works well because your choice of image has strong visual impact, and the eyes act like magnets that attach the viewer to the image. |
Feb 16th |
4 comments - 3 replies for Group 91
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19 comments - 16 replies Total
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