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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Reply |
Linda, I think that your images in particular often leave room for interpretation. At first you only see shadows and two people, then I think, what about these people? As you see them walking side by side, they belong together, their clothes reveal that they are young, but where are they going?
Home? Or do they want to spend a nice evening together having dinner? There are so many inspirations, perhaps to think about myself too.
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Mar 27th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Reply |
Tom, thank you very much for your kind words.
Interesting that the kingfisher looks different in North America. |
Mar 14th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Reply |
A lone fisher, in any case, defending his territory.
I would definitely be patient enough to take the photos a second time and endure the cold, although patience is not necessarily one of my strengths. |
Mar 14th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Reply |
The tent really saved us from the cold - at least for a while. Sitting in it was comfortable for many hours and, above all, it didn't disturb the kingfisher in the slightest! |
Mar 14th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Reply |
Linda, You can find the "Editing Guidelines for Nature and Photo Travel Divisions" under the PSA website Divisions -
https://psaphotoworldwide.org/page/division-definitions
These are not image editing techniques, just the rules.
For a submission in the Color division of competitions, you may darken parts of the image, but not for the Nature division.
Thanks a lot for your detailed comment. |
Mar 14th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Reply |
Jim, Thank you for your comment and your suggestion to crop the image to remove distracting elements. I will definitely consider your idea.
As I have already described, I have only made a few changes in the image processing.
To be honest, I wouldn't have done any more as I already liked the original image.
You should just know the rules when you take part in PSA nature photo competitions.
They are much stricter than those of the FIAP.
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Mar 14th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
Randy, I can't quite decide which image I like better. As others have already written, the black and white version looks rather dramatic, you can't imagine who or what might be living there.
The original with the blue sky and the green areas looks more inviting and friendly. I like Jim's cropping of the image. It looks balanced in the composition. I would crop the sky a little more, but then the wonderful clouds disappear.
It's probably a choice, clouds or mountains.
Overall these mountains are a great photographic object , which you have seen and staged well.
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Mar 14th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
Jim, You're really asking for suggestions to improve your image? My answer, from my point of view there are none.
You've edited it beautifully, turning the original into a Japanese ink drawing that radiates calm and invites you to look at it again and again.
You have really succeeded in leaving your comfort zone and trying out something new. Carry on like this! |
Mar 14th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
Sylvia, Even without a title, the viewer knows exactly what it's about. I think that's good and means you've captured the scene perfectly.
I like the two men, the different postures, clothes, looks and gaze make the image interesting. I wondered whether the man on the bike really wants to take the bus or is he just taking a break?
Not really important, but this makes an image more than just a pure depiction of what is happening.
The framing by the bus stop brings the two of them into focus, but there is still space on the left. Great!
As Linda has already written, I would also lighten the faces of the two men to see their expressions more clearly.
It was worth getting up and taking this photo although you were ill. |
Mar 14th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
Linda, I am always amazed at the images you take from above! You have a good eye for these situations and the little post processing shows that you have your finished image in mind.
The different shapes, the different toning as well as the shadows make the image extremely interesting.
What would happen if the people weren't walking straight ahead? Caught in the circle/cycle of life?
As you can see, your image is much more than just a photo for me! |
Mar 14th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
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Mar 13th |
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| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
Douglas, What a fantastic scene! The light, the moon, the reflections in the water, the splashing water of the boat! Great capture! Worth hanging!
I've been thinking about how to bring this moon into even better focus. That's what makes this image so special, at least for me. I tried an upright crop, but then important elements are missing. Not so good!
Then I flipped the image horizontally. So the view first goes to the boat and then to this shining full moon.
Finally, I changed the tonal values in Photoshop.
Maybe you like my editing. |
Mar 13th |
| 9 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
Yvonne, My first glance falls on the phone booth and I wonder about 2 things:
First, why is there a phone booth there, do they even still exist in America? Secondly, what is the person doing there?
Then my gaze wanders to the left and right, I read and slowly a story emerges in my head. I can let my imagination run wild! That's great!
I also like the colors, the color of the cape can be found in the writing on the wall, the color of the wall on the left can be found on the right.
The colors are very harmonious.
Personally, I would straighten the phone booth. One small detail that bothers me. But that's just my opinion. |
Mar 13th |
7 comments - 6 replies for Group 9
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7 comments - 6 replies Total
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