Activity for User 1716 - Douglas Gerdts - douggerdts@gmail.com

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9 May 25 Comment It appears our group is composed of numerous bridge fans! I include myself in that. I spend a lot of time in (on?) Manhattan and could stare at the Brooklyn Bridge for hours. Your bridge has hit the "sweet spot" of majesty and grace - it's a magnificent span and yet evokes a strength that pervades the image.

The decision to go monochrome is perfect!
May 22nd
9 May 25 Comment Really like your photo - and flipping it made a huge difference! The color of the water is gorgeous and shows how well your post processing skills are becoming!

Have to say, I almost miss the lamppost!
May 22nd
9 May 25 Comment HI Sylvia,

I also made an attempt at a new crop and frankly did not make any improvements! There's a lot in your photo - and in your description - and I wanted to see/know more about the shrine!

Like the others said, looks like an amazing trip!

Doug
May 22nd
9 May 25 Comment Wow - the post-processing completely "makes" this photo - classic example of "less is more!" You really did a great job of removing the distractions and letting the 3 subjects speak for themselves. I keep looking at the footprint or shoe in the very center of image - that's the thing, to me, that's telling a story! May 9th
9 May 25 Comment Hi Yvonne!

You've demonstrated the joy of post-processing! Taking a very fine original image and then creating art with your personal choice of colors and feathering. Very nice!
May 9th
9 May 25 Comment Stunning job in Photoshop! As Linda said, the vibrancy of the photo is gorgeous and the ceiling detail takes on new life.

Well done - and it's another place I want to experience!
May 9th

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47 May 25 Comment The transition from original to final is pure artistry! What a lesson in the majesty of post-production! Final is remarkable and the addition of the sky adds a whole new dimension to the photo and story!

Thank you!
May 25th
47 May 25 Comment I like all of the comments about the interaction between the two of them -- especially having full face contrasted with side-view. I didn't notice a lot of difference between the original and final and not sure about the texture of the lions' coats.

Appears to be an amazing trip!
May 25th
47 May 25 Comment I think this is a great example of the artistry of monochrome photography: in color, it's obvious that the snake is a toy (even "garish") but in monochrome it's ambiguous. Maybe I'm the only one who thought the snake was real when I looked at the photo!

Not sure about the cropping -- I like Barbara's comments and perhaps darkening the shadow post would help with balance.

Very fun photo!
May 25th
47 May 25 Comment I was drawn to the movement and high level of energy -- from the clouds to the brush to dunes -- lots of activity and turmoil.

Great shot and truly awesome locale!
May 25th
47 May 25 Comment Hi Robert,

Huge photo! So much to take in and visually explore! The composition is quite nice and the clouds agreed to create a gorgeous wisp that directs the viewer!

Very nice!
May 23rd
47 May 25 Comment Thank you all for your comments.

I only use Lightroom Classic for post processing and used the blurring tool for the background and also conversion to monochrome.

I learned that trying to be "cute" with a little sliver of the photographer wasn't a great decision. I wish I had included all of him - but might redo this and completely remove.

Again, thank you!
May 22nd

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