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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 41 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Thanks Brian, you've done a better job than I. I didn't use the clone tool and shall go back. Thanks |
Apr 23rd |
| 41 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Hi Lisa, what lovely tones you've created in this image, I really like those earthy brown, red and grey colours. I believe that you can improve on your image by making your model to be more in proportion to the overall scene. Although she's in the foreground, her stature is out of proportion to the railway tracks in the foreground and the bridge in the background. The horizon would be at the vanishing point of the railway tracks and that's what I would use as a guide. |
Apr 21st |
| 41 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Brian, what a beautiful and simple abstract image. I'm with Hazel, it reminds me of an owl and that's the first thought that came to mind when I saw it. I think when an abstract image conjures up the appearance of living thing, then it's done its job very well. |
Apr 21st |
| 41 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Hi Brad, thanks for your feedback and noticing the bollard. I've used the remove tool and unfortunately, it was unsuccessful leaving a large black blotch as not only do I have to remove the post but also the shadow. I think if I had noticed its distraction in the beginning of the post processing, I would have been more successful in taking it out. At this stage, I'm afraid I have to leave it in. |
Apr 21st |
| 41 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Hi Brian, thank you for your feedback, it's very much appreciated. |
Apr 21st |
| 41 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Hi Tom, a very pleasant image with a strong story of a lover's stroll. The vertical motion blur is done really well and the colours set the scene. I do share Brian's cropped version and the increased contrast. |
Apr 21st |
| 41 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Agree with Brad Hazel, really nice work in colour tone and cropping. I don't have any suggestions that would make a difference to what you've done. Well done. |
Apr 18th |
| 41 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Brad, what a lovely concept and I like how your son is more in the distance giving the impression that he's already walked the journey from childhood into adulthood. Just a thought you might consider selecting the sky of your original image and placing it over the final image to blend the elements and the colours of your composite. As it is, the road is bright for the scene. With that minor adjustment, the viewer is drawn directly to your son and the lens flare. I've taken the liberty of showing what I'm suggesting. I've used the multiply blend mode in PS and reduced the opacity to 60%. I've also masked out the flare by 40% opacity. |
Apr 17th |
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5 comments - 3 replies for Group 41
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| 54 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Hi Alan, I admire this scene; it has a delightful surreal feel to it. The man absorbed in his own digital world, totally disconnected from his surroundings. What makes this image stand out for me is the bleakness of it all. No vegetation, no clouds, dry listless land and what appears to be bare mountains. My comment is to turn it into monochrome, it would emphasise the starkness of it all. Well done. |
Apr 11th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 54
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| 80 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Hi Rich, in my humble opinion, this is a very creative way of showcasing the stamen of the hellebore, they stand out, sharp and the background is beautifully blurred. I like the way they come from the bottom right and reach out to the top left of the frame, a very pleasing image. Just a thought, you might consider retaining the more muted yellow in the background of the original image as it doesn't compete with the yellow of the stamen. Lovely work. |
Apr 17th |
| 80 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Ingrid, I do agree with the others, it's a beautiful shot, sharp and great colours. I like the angle of the center part of the flower, it's a pleasing aspect, especially as it's surrounded by the inner petals. Lovely work. |
Apr 17th |
| 80 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Hi Kamal, again a lovely water lily surrounded by beautiful water leaves. I like showing the leaves of flowers, for me it's part of their beauty. And from that perspective, I think you've done a wonderful job in showcasing the leaves, which in my view are just as attractive as the flower. The flower in the center surrounded by its leaves works for me. Overall a good job in capturing this beauty. |
Apr 16th |
| 80 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Doug, I agree with Rich, this is a lovely flower and the colours are just divine, yellow, orange and green. The black background suits it well and make the flowers stand out. I don't have any comments for improvements, well done. |
Apr 16th |
| 80 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Hi Marti, you've done an excellent job in post processing to bring out the flower's colours. For me the larger dark spots are distracting and would suggest removing them. Once removed, the smaller spots are not as noticeable. |
Apr 16th |
| 80 |
Apr 24 |
Comment |
Bob, I like your second version best, it's certainly an abstract. The the colours are striking and the fact that the flower is in focus makes it more interesting. Would you consider flipping the image horizontally so that the flower comes from the left side of the frame? |
Apr 16th |
| 80 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments Rich, it is one of my favourite flowers and bought the bulb at an Horticultural Show some years ago. They had it on display and it looked stunning. Here is the revised version with spots removed and texture on the leaf in the foreground. |
Apr 16th |
 |
| 80 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Hi Ingrid, welcome to our group and thank you for your kind comments. I take your point about the leaf in the foreground. I have edited the image, removed the spots and put the texture over the leaf. I do agree, the small detail has improved the image. |
Apr 16th |
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| 80 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Welcome to our group Marti and thank you for your comments. The spots are part of the texture and so have removed them as well as I have placed the bottom green leaf in the background. |
Apr 16th |
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| 80 |
Apr 24 |
Reply |
Bab, thanks for your feedback very much appreciated. I didn't notice those dark spots, they are part of the texture and can be easily removed.
I'm not good at remembering the Latin names of flowers and plants and so rely heavily on the common name. The Aztec Lily is also known as the Jacobean lily. It's Latin name is Sprekelia (Sprekelia formosissima) thanks to Professor Google! Yes, it can be grown in your part of the world, it can also be grown inside but it needs a fair bit of sunlight. |
Apr 11th |
6 comments - 4 replies for Group 80
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12 comments - 7 replies Total
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