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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 1 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Great capture. The image is tack sharp and your choice of background enhances the overall image. |
Aug 8th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 1
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| 2 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
This is a beautifully well done image. It truly brings the past to life and to me her position in sort of staring at the tombstone elicits a tone of remembrance combined with the sadness of a loss. |
Aug 8th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 2
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| 3 |
Aug 20 |
Reply |
You are most welcome. |
Aug 8th |
| 3 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
You did a great job of bringing back the color to the image, but in my opinion it is a bit overdone losing some of the contrast. In my image feedback, I took the image into photoshop/adjustments/brightness and just tuned down the overall brightness which brings out the colors in the windows, etc. |
Aug 8th |
 |
| 3 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I love this flower. The contrast between the flower and the background works well, but I would like to see a comparison with the background softened just a bit, which would enhance the sharpness of the flower. Overall, very well done. |
Aug 8th |
2 comments - 1 reply for Group 3
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| 5 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Brings me back to our wonderful trip to Japan many years ago. I think your idea of enhancing the sky with Luminar is excellent. I also find that the enhancement of the temple that Stu did is a real plus, but I find his choice of sky a bit to dark for my taste with the brightened temple. |
Aug 8th |
| 5 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
This is a great image, but I would consider toning down the dog just a bit. He's a tad to contrasty for my taste. |
Aug 8th |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 5
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| 8 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
I know I can always count on you for something unusual. This one is a beauty |
Aug 8th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 8
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| 9 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Shaikh, this is a beautiful flower but on my screen it's a bit soft. If you don't have it, I suggest taking into Topaz Sharpen AI. That filter works wonders and as it happens I received a discount link so here it is:
http://topazlabs.refr.cc/beverlycaine |
Aug 13th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 9
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| 17 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
You won! I wouldn't want the building either |
Aug 13th |
| 17 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Tells the story very well, but I wonder if the result would have been better if it was shot from another angle without that big tree in the background. Image, itself is well done. |
Aug 13th |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 17
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| 20 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Great, just I will do that |
Aug 13th |
| 20 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I used to have instructions to create these beauties from scratch but can't find them. This is gorgeous. |
Aug 13th |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 20
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| 21 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I think the image is well done but I prefer Brian's suggestion with the black rather than the blue which I feel takes away from the subject.
As an aside, the comments re duplicating last month's image had me curious so I went back and see a different image in both July and June. Am I missing something? |
Aug 13th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 21
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| 24 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
This image should be a winner but more importantly I admire the creativity and execution that the final result required. |
Aug 13th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 24
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| 32 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
This is so wonderful. Brings me back to one of the few regrets I have in life. We were invited to JFK's inauguration and had to turn it down as my son was not even a year old, money issues, babysitting issues, etc. But I promised my friend who was our committee woman and issued that comer hell or high water, we'd make it for 1964. So much for not jumping on the opportunity. I don't think I ever really forgave myself for that one. |
Aug 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 32
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| 33 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Thank you. I don't worry. My house is always open to guests and especially fellow photographers. |
Aug 22nd |
| 33 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I'm on the east coast and we do get some beautiful sunsets, but nothing compares to this. Very well done. |
Aug 14th |
| 33 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
visiting from 48 & 80
Beautiful image. I just watched a webinar by Sergio Ramelli and this is exactly what he was talking about. |
Aug 14th |
3 comments - 0 replies for Group 33
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| 36 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
The textures and shading in themselves are a beautiful abstract, but the overall with the farm is such a wonderful plus. |
Aug 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 36
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| 42 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
I am Stu's wife and regularly visit all the groups. You are lucky to have been assigned to an active group with some very talented photographers.
As to the softness issue, I brought your beautiful rose into photoshop and applied the Topaz Sharpen AI which I believe has improved your result. If you don't already have the Topaz filters, you might want to view some of their tutorials online with an eye to expanding your library. I find each one is better than the next.
Happy Shooting |
Aug 8th |
| 42 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Beautiful image. Wish I could get my husband back to Las Vegas, not only for the casinos (which he despises) but for the photo ops both on and off the strip. |
Aug 8th |
| 42 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
I agree with Michael's comments so I brought it into Photoshop and made some changes.
I first brought it into photoshop and went to transform. Using the option to skew, I straightened the minarets a bit.
I then added a nondestructive layer mask and brightened the towers just a bit.
Followed that by adding a sky in Luminar and for a bit of interest added a few birds to the sky.
Went to Topaz Sharpen AI and sharpened the entire image. And then went to Topaz Studio 2 and added the Travel to Tortuga image.
Hope you like the final result.
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Aug 8th |
 |
| 42 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
I agree with Michael's comments so I brought it into Photoshop and made some changes.
I first brought it into photoshop and went to transform. Using the option to skew, I straightened the minarets a bit. I then removed what was either a bush of some kind or a parking meter with a content aware fill.
I then added a nondestructive layer mask and brightened the towers just a bit.
Followed that by adding a sky in Luminar and for a bit of interest added a few birds to the sky.
Went to Topaz Sharpen AI and sharpened the entire image. And then went to Topaz Studio 2 and added the Travel to Tortuga image.
Hope you like the final result.
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Aug 8th |
 |
4 comments - 0 replies for Group 42
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| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
You are so right, they are different. Apparently they were next to each other in the file and I grabbed the wrong one. My eyes must be joining all the other effects of self-quarantine. Actually this was the only texture I tried because I liked the different shading when I first looked at it. Is this flower showing up as pink on your screen? It is definitely shades of purple which brought me to the colors on the upper left of the texture with a touch of brightness on the lower right.
Thanks so much for visiting and for your valuable input. |
Aug 9th |
| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Reply |
If you are looking for backgrounds and texts take a look at a website called Design Cuts. I've gotten probably 100 or more free texts from them and would be happy to pass some of them on. Just let me know. |
Aug 9th |
| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Thank you |
Aug 8th |
| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Reply |
I had hoped my explanation was clear. Any time you want to try it, touch base with me and I'll be happy to walk you through. |
Aug 7th |
| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Not only is this beautiful, but it was a perfect assignment for self-quarantine and a perfect result. Very well done. Would you care to expand a bit on how you created the background for those of us who are constantly struggling with that process? |
Aug 7th |
| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Reply |
I have all of the Topaz filters and rely very heavily on them. I am sorry but I should have noted at the time which one I used. Chances are it was Adjust AI. May I suggest that you view some of the online tutorials for the different filters in Studio 2. You will find them fascinating. Also, if you didn't see the Luminar webinar you might want to see that one as well as they also have some amazing "stuff". |
Aug 7th |
| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
First, let me wish you the best of luck on your surgery. If you have a problem sending an image next month, don't hesitate to let me know.
As to this image....I absolutely love peonies and this one is beautiful. The center is sharp and the petals provide a beautiful background. Overall very well done. |
Aug 7th |
| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Emily, I do have some issues with this image, but I hope that you will accept my comments strictly as an attempt at constructive suggestions and understand that they are in no way meant to be demeaning. I agree that a crop might be better. That said, the first thing I see is the bright tree in the foreground which takes away from the subjects. Secondly, I find the new building looks like it's floating in the sky. You also mention the original but did not provide it for comparison. I do very much like the old building with it's textures and construction features. |
Aug 7th |
| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
I like the image, but I feel there's a bit too much dead space in the foreground so in my feedback, I cropped a bit off the foreground and to add a bit of punch, I went into Topaz Studio 2 and used the Travel to Tortuga look to kick it up. What do you think. |
Aug 2nd |
 |
| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
This is a well chosen location and a very interesting view. However, it's lacking a bit of "oomph". I've taken the liberty of playing with it a bit using Topaz and wonder what you think. |
Aug 2nd |
 |
| 48 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
What an interesting subject. Why do they call it Split Rocker? It look more like a dog to me. The image is very well done, good contrast and appropriate brightness for a sunny day. My only suggestion would be to try moving it a bit of center by cropping off a bit more of the left side. |
Aug 2nd |
 |
8 comments - 3 replies for Group 48
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| 50 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
This is a beautiful image. I must admit, though, David's feedback image offers a tremendous improvement re the cropping. I don't, however, feel that sharpening the back flower was necessary as the bit of softness somewhat emphasizes the "depth" of the image.
Well done. |
Aug 21st |
| 50 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
This is a wonderful shot Choice of gray or sepia is really a matter of personal preference. I like both but as to the sepia, I prefer Jeffrey's toned down one a bit better. |
Aug 21st |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 50
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| 51 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Beautiful result. Excellent coloring, wonderful depth of field. Overall a beautiful image. |
Aug 21st |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 51
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| 52 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
Fabulous image. I did try lightening the butterfly's head a bit but it was very difficult as it is so dark. I did however brighten his antenna just a touch which I think may be an improvement. Overall, just catching that bee at the same time the butterfly is feeding is a real stroke of luck.
Well done. |
Aug 21st |
 |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 52
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| 53 |
Aug 20 |
Reply |
Tom, if you visit 48 in September, you will see the image I photographed from a print that I love although it's not perfect it's a wonderful memory. |
Aug 28th |
| 53 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Tom, this is beautiful. Reminds me of an image I have on my wall with a seagull and this kind of sky. One of these days, since I shot it, I will photograph it as I no longer have the negative and submit it. Love the effect. |
Aug 21st |
1 comment - 1 reply for Group 53
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| 56 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I've spent more hours than I can count trying to get this kind of result, but am never satisfied enough to keep it. Gorgeous! |
Aug 21st |
| 56 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I've spent more hours than I can count trying to get this kind of result, but am never satisfied enough to keep it. Gorgeous! |
Aug 21st |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 56
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| 58 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I am assuming that this was shot in India which makes me very jealous. A place I always wanted to visit but never got to. In reading Gloria's comment re the content aware fill option, I must say she is right on! That tool can sometimes work wonders. Overall an excellent story telling image. |
Aug 21st |
| 58 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Visiting from 48 & 80
I was in Cuba a few years ago and it was wonderful. This image, because of her surroundings is so very typical of Cuba. Wonderfully done. l I don't think there is any real difference in the way she is facing, but if I had to make a choice I would choose the original. |
Aug 21st |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 58
|
| 80 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
He has quite a pensive expression and I wondered whether the effect would be improved in monochrome, so I gave it a shot and attached it here. I think it accentuates his pensive move undistracted by the colors. |
Aug 23rd |
 |
| 80 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Great capture and a typical story of our times. She appears to be engrossed in whatever she may be reading which to me gives the impression of " please do not disturb". Colors are lovely. Overall very pleasing. |
Aug 23rd |
| 80 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
I tried playing with this image in photoshop to see if I could produce better leading lines without distorting it. My result wasn't great but it can probably be done if you want to salvage. The biggest problem was the floor. What I did was create a new image same with greater height; pasted the old one onto it, and then selectively copied, pasted and distorted portions of the bar wall, etc. onto the blank space created by the new canvas size. If you have more than one shot you would probably be a lot more successful thn I was. |
Aug 23rd |
| 80 |
Aug 20 |
Reply |
Thank you so much |
Aug 15th |
| 80 |
Aug 20 |
Reply |
When I got CC it included Lightroom, which I would love to learn, but the online courses seem to be running anywhere from $ 350 and up and right now that's beyond my budget, so I'm plugging along with Photoshop, Topaz and Luminar. The sky was so white I added the blue because I thought it looked better than empty space I guess I certainly could have tuned it down. It was actually not a very bright day as it was heading into winter at the time, if I remember correctly. Part of the problem in grabbing reflections is that the canals are narrow and the buildings overshadow everything even though they are not very tall.
Thanks for your input. I am going to print it out and see if I can get some of those changes made. |
Aug 15th |
| 80 |
Aug 20 |
Reply |
I can't disagree re the travel image comment but not having gone anywhere in months except to doctors, I had to "stretch the envelope" a bit in researching old images. I do appreciate your comments on the image itself. |
Aug 7th |
| 80 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Good catch. Leaves me questioning whether this is a random conversation or if he's trying to sell her something. The only thing I might have done at the time was try moving around a bit to eliminate that fellow in the background. |
Aug 2nd |
| 80 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Well done image. I appreciate your explanation for the lower left corner; however, I think I would have removed (or at the very least toned down) the one white tissue (?) on the sidewalk so sit doesn't call me eye to it every time I open the image. Nice job |
Aug 2nd |
| 80 |
Aug 20 |
Comment |
Very timely subject. I think that the conversion to b&w is a plus but I would also consider cropping it in a bit closer which would move her a bit more of dead center. |
Aug 2nd |
 |
6 comments - 3 replies for Group 80
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46 comments - 8 replies Total
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