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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Peter - The first thing I notice about this image is the stripes of light and shade from the blinds. I really like the effect on the jacket because it adds to the mystery. I find myself wishing the hat didn't come down so close to the eyes because the eyes are very expressive and I want them featured more. Just a thought! A very interesting image. |
Aug 7th |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Barbara - the first thing that drew my eye was the large bright triangle on the right. It competes with the flower for attention and the flower seems diminished. I like the three stripes of light and agree with Gerard's crop. That version really shows off the structure of the flower. Nice work! |
Aug 7th |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
I've been thinking about this ever since I replied to Michael. Thanks for your take on it, Gerard. I think of flipping as turning the image over, like you would turn a negative over in the enlarger to make a mirror image of the original orientation. I think of what I did as just a rotation; the bottom becomes the top. If I flipped it the name on the boat would not be backwards. It's backwards in the original because it's a picture of a reflection. I think this stuff is interesting! |
Aug 7th |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Michael -- I love this image! I was at this exact location just last week only it was hot and glaringly bright. I like your cool silvery atmosphere and the rocks seem timeless. Beautiful! |
Aug 4th |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Hi Michael -- We are practically neighbors; I live in NE Seattle and I worked In downtown Edmonds for a number of years. Thanks for your nice comments.
I am not sure what you mean by "flipped" the image, though. I'm pretty sure I know what flipped means and I did not flip it. The reason the boat name is reversed is because it's a reflection (so I guess it is flipped in that sense).
Thanks for mentioning Lance's mentorship program. I am thinking about doing it and your comment makes it even more likely I will. |
Aug 4th |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Randy - I'm a new member of PSA and Group 99. I like your image because of its "blasted out" look. I'm not familiar with the sketching tool you used but it creates an interesting effect. I like the original as well because it looks so drenched in light. Sometimes these "accidents" can lead to unexpected but still worthwhile results. |
Aug 3rd |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Peter, thanks for your enthusiastic comment. Cracking is a marvelous word and I accept it with gratitude. |
Aug 3rd |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thank you so much, Barbara. I really liked to hear that it held your interest. That's what I want! |
Aug 3rd |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Thank you so much, Linda. It's fun and very interesting to get everyone's feedback. I really appreciate your kind words. |
Aug 3rd |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Hi again Lance -- I figured out DD-87 and looked at the three images. I like the un-reality of reflections and your images seem dream-like. |
Aug 2nd |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Hi Linda! I realy like this image. I like movement in a photograph and you've really presented this action well by isolating the figure against a light background. He really looks like he's flying - and having a great time doing it! Very nice image that's fun to look at.
This is my first month with Group 99 and it's great to meet everyone. |
Aug 2nd |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Hello Lance! Thank you for commenting on my image. You reference DD-87 for some examples and I want to look at them but I'm so new at this I don't know what DD-87 is. You're talking a really green PSA member, but I'm learning. Could you explain DD-87, please?
I'd be interested in hearing you expand on the "classic traditional" principles you mentioned. What does that refer to, exactly? Also, what do you mean by "mind-dependent actions"?
I am finding that having other eyes see and respond to my images is very enlightening. I think I am too close to the image and the subject matter sometimes and need to be more objective about my cropping choices. I thought I wanted to show more of the "real" people to contrast with the "surreal" reflection. But I really prefer Gerard's tighter crop. A good lesson.
When I was primarily shooting 35mm slides I made all my composition/cropping decisions in the camera viewfinder. I love digital's flexibility, but I think I have vestiges of old film habits still lingering.
Thanks again for you very interesting comments.
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Aug 2nd |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Gerard -- I like this image every much because of the simplicity, minimalism, and tranquility. I shoot lots of plant "portraits" because I find the architecture of plants interesting. I usually prefer them in monochrome for the same reason and you show this plant's delicate structure beautifully with the simple but not plain background. Bravo! |
Aug 1st |
| 99 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Gerard -- Thank you for being my very first "critic"! I appreciate both your suggestions and I agree, paricularly on the bottom edge crop for exactly the reason you say. The upside down legs don't add anything to the narative or composition. I also see your point about the guy on the right. He doesn't really add any benefit and the overall composition is stronger with your suggested crop. Great feedback! I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone's images. |
Aug 1st |
6 comments - 8 replies for Group 99
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6 comments - 8 replies Total
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