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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 2 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
This is a very interesting image. Love the colors on the doors but am not happy with the blue wall on the left. You might try toning it down, or putting a texture over it to take away from the extreme brightness attracting the eye away from the doors. |
May 20th |
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| 2 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I've done very well in club competitions with images like this of doors. This one is a beauty. I do agree with cropping off the right side. That will also add somewhat of an illusion of height to the door. Extremely well done. |
May 20th |
| 2 |
May 20 |
Comment |
A man of my own heart! |
May 2nd |
| 2 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Love this image. The composition and contrast of the silhouette against the orange sky are outstanding.
And, Martin, Ospreys are birds native to Florida and an Osprey shoot is when a group of photographers rent boats and go out over the waters they inhabit to photograph the birds. Did it a couple of years ago an if you're up to very early morning shoots, it can be a really fun day. |
May 2nd |
4 comments - 0 replies for Group 2
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| 3 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Very well done. I'm just starting to concentrate on texture backgrounds and having a lot of fun doing so. On this one I do see traces of the flower color in your background but think I'd like to see those enhanced just a bit more. Otherwise a 10 in my estimation. |
May 2nd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 3
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| 4 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48& 80
I've seen these legs before and they always fascinate me. This is a well done image. |
May 20th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 4
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| 5 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Great image Barbara. |
May 20th |
| 5 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Love this image. Having done a lot of traveling around the world, I have a very soft spot for every image of our flag and this one for me is a winner. Nothing here to change. Very well done. |
May 2nd |
| 5 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I often cannot believe the extent of creative ingenuity some of us (not me) have and the ability to put it into "reality" Fabulous image! |
May 2nd |
3 comments - 0 replies for Group 5
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| 6 |
May 20 |
Comment |
If I get them to stay alive for the second year, I will send you pictures. Thanks. |
May 3rd |
| 6 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Thanks so much. I'd love to give it a try but I'm not optimistic. The older I get the more I think of an old story I often tell. My mother in law had a very green thumb and I often say that she could grow a tree from a toothpick and I could make a toothpick from a tree in 2 days. However if you still have faith, I'm at 9869 C Summerbrook Terrace, Boynon Beach FL 33437.. and once again Thanks. |
May 3rd |
| 6 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Is this what I used to grow that we called the dollar plants that wound up with white circular discs after flowering? This image is a winner and if I didn't have a black thumb I'd consider trying it again.
Very well done. |
May 2nd |
3 comments - 0 replies for Group 6
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| 9 |
May 20 |
Comment |
We didn't plan the conference this year either but in the end I thought I saw that they cancelled it. Stay well. Let's hope that next year is better |
May 22nd |
| 9 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Great image as usual. Stay Well and keep shooting. I look forward to seeing your work every month |
May 20th |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 9
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| 16 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Phenomenal result. I wouldn't want to run into this on a dark night. |
May 2nd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 16
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| 17 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Although a bit of tweaking might be a bonus, I do like the image as is and love the star effect on the lights. I would just consider content aware fill the one on the extreme left light since that one keeps calling my eye. |
May 20th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 17
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| 22 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80. Overall a excellent very creative image. My take on the "water'" was that we were seeing the results of a horrendous rainfall "joining hands" and heading to the nearest New York sewer. |
May 20th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 22
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| 30 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
What a novel idea. Here's a thought for an addition..put a tiny toy car on the street, silver would be perfect, but white could probably work well.
I said this in an earlier comment in another group, I never cease to be amazed at the imagination in the digital dialogue groups. Well done! |
May 3rd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 30
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| 33 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Just beautiful. One of the places I'd love to get to some day. |
May 3rd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 33
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| 34 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
This is a super image and the work you put into it was well rewarded. Congrats not only on the work and result but the imagination that created it. |
May 3rd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 34
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| 36 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
The image is super. Your story reminds me of what I used to tell my husband before I got into photography. We were planning our 20th anniversary trip to Europe and I admonished him that if he tripped over one more bench trying to get a picture I would leave him there. Motto, no that I am a photographer as well, I can say with a smile that all photographers, including myself, are absolutely nuts! |
May 3rd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 36
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| 38 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Nice image Art |
May 3rd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 38
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| 39 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Well done photo and so appropriate for the times. |
May 3rd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 39
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| 40 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I like this image. I have often played with this result in Topaz but never quite found one that I thought would be favorably viewed by a judge. I don't know how it would go in a competition, but I would certainly give it a shot, particularly if you entered it in a creative division. |
May 3rd |
| 40 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I like this image. I have often played with this result in Topaz but never quite found one that I thought would be favorably viewed by a judge. I don't know how it would go in a competition, but I would certainly give it a shot, particularly if you entered it in a creative division. |
May 3rd |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 40
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| 42 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Michael, if you can find a webinar by Matt Kloskowski online it will open up a whole new world of creating stunning backgrounds like this one |
May 3rd |
| 42 |
May 20 |
Comment |
The bird is very well done. I like the background colors but find them competing with the bird. I would suggest trying a non destructive layer mask to tone them down a bit which would also make the bird stand out a bit. I agree with Keith's comments re the tail feathers. |
May 2nd |
| 42 |
May 20 |
Comment |
The bird is very well done. I like the background colors but find them competing with the bird. I would suggest trying a non destructive layer mask to tone them down a bit which would also make the bird stand out a bit. I agree with Keith's comments re the tail feathers. |
May 2nd |
| 42 |
May 20 |
Comment |
This photograph is phenomenal. Saw your comment to Stu....contact Robert Vanelli, the Education Director of Luminar and he will be most helpful. His email is robertvanelli@gmail.com and don't hesitate to tell him I gave you his address.
Did you use a texture background for this image? If you are using textures, research Matt Koslowski's texture blending online tutorials. They are fascinating and extremely informative. Although producing an image like this one, you could probably do your own tutorials. |
May 2nd |
| 42 |
May 20 |
Comment |
This photograph is phenomenal. Saw your comment to Stu....contact Robert Vanelli, the Education Director of Luminar and he will be most helpful. His email is robertvanelli@gmail.com and don't hesitate to tell him I gave you his address.
Did you use a texture background for this image? If you are using textures, research Matt Koslowski's texture blending online tutorials. They are fascinating and extremely informative. Although producing an image like this one, you could probably do your own tutorials. |
May 2nd |
5 comments - 0 replies for Group 42
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| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Very nice image. I have done a lot of flowers on black backgrounds over the years but have recently started playing with textures which creates a whole different feel. I will probably submit one next month, What I would suggest is a one or two pixel frame to separate the image from the background. |
May 20th |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Very nice image. I have done a lot of flowers on black backgrounds over the years but have recently started playing with textures which creates a whole different feel. I will probably submit one next month, What I would suggest is a one or two pixel frame to separate the image from the background. |
May 20th |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
I really like Marti's enhancement. The cropping brings more emphasis on the beach and the added emphasis on the greenery works very well. |
May 20th |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Reply |
Thanks to both of you. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated. |
May 20th |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Jean, there's so much in this image that I didn't even see the bee till Barbara mentioned it. I believe that Barbara's comments re the image are right on so I won't elaborate further. |
May 13th |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Neither did I see orange before which is what attracted me to it |
May 13th |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Reply |
I thought about that, but thought Neil might have favored having the window |
May 13th |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Reply |
Wish I understood focus stacking but thanks for the input |
May 10th |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Neil, looks like you neglected to attach your suggested improvement but since my own computer is back to snuff, I decided to give it a try and came up with the following. I selected the window, adjusted the brightness, and as a final touch penciled in the lines to suggest framing as the gray looked kind of funny by itself. What's your take on the result. |
May 10th |
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| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Topaz is the absolute arsenal I have when it comes to considering being creative and moving from good to WOW! |
May 6th |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Since the layer is duplicated before applying the sky, the opacity can be adjusted to your liking. |
May 3rd |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
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May 3rd |
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| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Got my computer up and running. First went into Topaz Studio 2 and chose a look that I thought was a bit more striking. Then I wanted to enhance the sky a bit so used Luminar 4. Tell me what you think of this result. |
May 3rd |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Reply |
no Mass. but logs in and does everything. Just a question of catching and tomorrow I'm on the hunt |
May 2nd |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
You did well with the portrait but I do find the window light a bit distracting. You might try a non-destructive layer mask to tone it down a bit so it is not quite so glaring among the darkness of the rest of the image which works so well. |
May 2nd |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
I understand what you were trying to achieve, but I find the result a bit confusing. I'm actually at a loss as to how to suggest any changes and will look forward to comments from others in the group |
May 2nd |
| 48 |
May 20 |
Comment |
I like the composition and love these ancient "constructions". They provide so many photo ops. This is well done, the curved walk and textures are a real plus. I'd like to play with it a bit in Topaz and see if I can pump it up a bit but I'm waiting for my grandson to install a new graphics card in my desktop so it doesn't kick me out every time I go into photoshop. If I can get that set up I'll be back later in the month with an update. Overall well done. |
May 2nd |
13 comments - 4 replies for Group 48
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| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Here's another suggestion for you...not my finest editing, but just a quick idea for another thought. |
May 20th |
 |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Thanks Bill. I had mixed emotions when I took this. It was pretty bright day and for some reason, the original was so very dark. When I brightened it up, I was disappointed in the result so I looked to Topaz for ideas and this one just caught my eye. At the very least, I accomplished very active discussion and obviously very varied opinions. |
May 19th |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Reply |
I appreciate your comments. I do use Topaz quite a bit but not quite to this extreme. |
May 11th |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Victor, thank you so much. At the very least I seem to have evoked some controversy over this image which was not my intention. I felt that this was just so typical of the time when I shot it that it was worth stretching the limits of "street" photography. |
May 10th |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
The monochrome is far superior to the color. The subjects are well placed. Overall an excellent image that tells the story of today. Well Done |
May 8th |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Interesting image. My only suggestion would be to darken those trees a bit. They are a bit too bright and drawing the eye there. See my suggestion attached. |
May 8th |
 |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
This is a very sweet scene. However, the beautiful work on the building takes away from your subject, and yes, I would definitely remove the leg on the bench. I find myself looking at the beautiful wrought iron work on the upper level and admiring the painting on the lower level with the young lovers almost as the last thing I seek out. Sorry to be a downer but I think that cropping at least the upper level of the building might have been a better option. |
May 8th |
 |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
I like the overall image but find the "netting" extremely distracting. If there was any way for you to get inside the enclosed area to bypass the netting you would have an image improved by 1000% |
May 8th |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
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May 8th |
 |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
I, too, much prefer the monochrome. I am assuming from your commentary that the artist is the subject. Based on that, I feel that the building is overpowering the subject. Technically the image is very well done, just a couple of takes on the artistic result. I am going to offer two different tweaks for your consideration. |
May 8th |
 |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Reply |
thanks. How are you surviving solitude? |
May 6th |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Actually it was shot with my Lumix and I don't think it was in raw. I'll have to pull it out again and see what I can do with it. Thanks. |
May 4th |
| 80 |
May 20 |
Comment |
Interesting image but to be honest, I prefer the composition of the original and feel that with proper cropping you would have a whole other image. |
May 2nd |
11 comments - 2 replies for Group 80
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54 comments - 6 replies Total
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