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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Reply |
Thank you for your thoughts, Leo. I like to zoom in on the subject to show as much detail as I can, but I think you're right. I should have left a little extra space for them to run into on the left edge. I appreciate your observation! |
Mar 26th |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Reply |
Thanks, Bruce. The photojournalist in me wants to accurately record what's going on, but the artistic nutjob in me wants to play with the scene and push the envelope. I was monitoring an art show at a local studio and the painter who owns the space was watching over my shoulder and recommended the sepia. I really like how it turned out! |
Mar 26th |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Reply |
Thanks, Harley. I played with different shutter speeds to find the happy medium between completely blurred, not enough blur to show the movement, and the sweet spot to maintain detail yet adequately show the motion. It's a fun technique to practice. |
Mar 26th |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Reply |
Thanks, Bruce. There was a lot going on here, and it was fun to put all the elements together. I love going out with the "what if I....?" mindset in photographing an event. |
Mar 26th |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Reply |
Hey, Bunny. Thank you for your thoughts. I have let the subject blur through the frame of a still camera. I love how the two techniques both provide really interesting presentations. It makes it fun to go out and try different things. |
Mar 26th |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Comment |
Great job on being persistent, Bruce. I'd say your chase paid off. There's wonderful detail in the bird. You've presented a realistic view of wildlife, rather than portray a symbolic caricature. It kind of portrays a unique presentation of the bird. I like the branches in the background with a little bit of detail. Paired with the limb our friend is sitting on, it gives information about the environment and is a framing element. Be careful you don't overcook the processing. There's still a little bit of haloing around the bird, especially in the lower right corner. Other than that, I love the scene you've presented here. |
Mar 26th |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Comment |
Great detail, Harley. I've been playing a little with macro photography, even getting a new lens, and I've learned just enough to be wowed by the work you've done here. The background is just inclusive enough to give us the feeling for the environment, but blurry enough to make the subject really stand out. The lighting really enhances the tomato and stem. I think you nailed your macro experiment! |
Mar 26th |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Comment |
Great job, Mark. I love going to these events and getting portraits of the characters in candid moments. You've captured this gentleman in a peaceful, pensive moment. I like the cord on his hat, and how that lighter blue works with the rest of his uniform. Great job in the selection of a shallow depth of field. I like the bokeh of the branches against the sky behind him. |
Mar 26th |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Comment |
Great image, Lane. I think the crop has been covered, so we'll move on. I love the texture you've captured throughout the scene. The orange and green work very well together. There's even a little bit of the orange in the lichen/moss (?) on the right side of the frame. It balances the frame with the subject. Along with the crop, I'd also be tempted to give the frame a slight vignette effect to darken the edge. The brightness of the grasses on the left draws my eye away from the fungi. You've captured a very pleasing scene and presented it well. |
Mar 26th |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Comment |
I love the imagination you showed here, Bunny. Good for you for being observant and seeing a scene that was not on your list for the day. I like the addition of the wine glass. It kind of adds a whimsical element to the scene. The only recommendations I'd make would be because the wine was added later. If it was something you did while you were there, this is still a strong image, but because you added the glass in post, it gives you an opportunity to make it better. The first thing I'd do is to make the glass a little smaller in the frame. It feels a little out of scale for how far away it seems to be on the rail. The other suggestion I have is to warm up and darken the color in the liquid itself. It feels out of place for the color palette for the rest of the scene. Perhaps a darker burgundy?
Other than those, I love this. The use of the leading lines taking us to a point in the rule of thirds, the position of the horizon, and the texture and squiggly lines in the rail make this a very strong image. |
Mar 26th |
| 43 |
Mar 24 |
Comment |
I love the energy you're providing with this image, Leo. There is so much going on in this scene and it tells a wonderful story. The expressions on the balloons' faces match the mood perfectly. The hand on the left side of the frame works perfectly with the angle of the balloon in the center. It looks like the two are reaching out to each other for a high five. The depth of field you chose provides insight into the entire scene, helping us feel the emotion of the event. The leading lines on the street and the barricades in front of the crowd lead my eye further into the frame and I become more engrossed in the festivities. Great job and thank you for sharing the celebration with us! |
Mar 26th |
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