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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 99 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Ooof. Another one where I commented then reset the dialog box.
I really like the side light and textures. The cat toy and pillows help us discern what this otherwise abstract image is. The tones and gradations in the fabric are wonderful, this is a very cool study of light, shadow and textures for sure.
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Aug 12th |
| 99 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Apparently, I tapped on "reset" more than once! Ooof. Starting again...
I really like the worn and weathered boards of the barn and how they appear to be a bit haphazard; vertical here, horizontal there and diagonal in a few places. On my monitor at least, it is difficult to see the barn for the trees, so to speak. So, I might have gone the other way and left the sky light and darkened only the barn to increase the contrast between it and the surroundings. Not sure how you convert to black and white, but if there was an option to add a green filter, that might help make the surroundings lighter. But, you mentioned you like it crunchy, so that might not be to your liking. I love old barns too, and I live in an area where they are somewhat easy to find. You have inspired me to see them out! |
Aug 9th |
| 99 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
This is a great storytelling image with foreground, middle ground and background interest. I really like the juxtaposition of the all the cracks in the road (seasoned, long-serving) with the veteran on the motorcycle. The rider's chin seems a little bit up, giving him an air of strength and daring. I like the motion in the flags and that little bit in the front wheel, so yes, not at all static. And of course, the background gives us a sense of place and a dramatic sky. I think both the white line and the dark sky at the top keep us right where you want us, on the motorcyclist. Well done! |
Aug 8th |
| 99 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Ugh! I just typed out the most brilliant response and then clicked "Reset" instead of "Submit"! :)
I don't remember exactly what I said now, but I like your image, the softness doesn't bother me and in fact there are some sharp places to land that are important elements in your photo (like the word POLICE on the back of the left-most policeman). I think I also said something along the lines of I like your crop, but I also think the uncropped image has more information/context; more people, the crosswalk, the third policeman with whom the main subject seems to be talking with. Black and white is a good choice because it keeps all of our focus on the policemen and their environment.
I also said that I don't think sharpness, or any other technical aspect of photography are measurements of "good". I recently read a book that inspired me to not ask "Is it good?" but "Is it mine?" and then there are a whole lot of other questions to consider when I ask, "Is it mine?". I completely agree with Linda - making images from your heart and not for the rules is what matters. Well done! |
Aug 8th |
| 99 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
I REALLY like this! I love the gradation of tones from the bottom to the top, all in pretty much a high key except for the person and the poles. This reads brilliantly from left to right (though I am not opposed to read right to left) and I really like how the poles recede into the distance. The man in silhouette provides the perfect contrast of light/dark to make such a small figure the main subject. I really like the light sky too; enough detail to see the clouds, but the light is hazy and soft and is very representative of a warm (ish?) summer day. Well done.
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Aug 8th |
| 99 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
This is a really neat study in light and shadow and contrasts. I like the texture in the eggshell and how the reflection shows us the side we wouldn't see, so your side lighting highlights the textures in two places. There are two spots as Linda mentioned, but I can see how this photo would work with and without them. Well done!
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Aug 8th |
| 99 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Barbara. |
Aug 8th |
| 99 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Linda. I like the black background. I actually have some already with black or nearly black backgrounds, so was curious if showing more of the environment was interesting. |
Aug 8th |
| 99 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thanks, Tom. I have a series of these now (took multiple spring visits!), so I do think I will print and frame some. |
Aug 8th |
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