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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 26 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
It pays to do your homework! You got a very dynamic and beautifully composed picture. The curve of the rails flows perfectly from top to bottom and the black of the engine complements the yellow of the cars, plus the steam. I'm not so crazy about cropping from the bottom, but perhaps taking around 10% could improve the image. I do agree that you should clone out the horizontal sticks on the right. |
Jul 13th |
| 26 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
The B&W version is a stronger image, which does transmit a feeling of peace. It is interesting how the different elements, including the clouds and the sun, are placed in the frame providing an equilibrium to the whole picture. Beyond the observation to level the horizon, I would eliminate the halo around the artifact (buoy?) where the water touches the sky; it looks over sharpened to me. I have mixed feelings about the large black triangle at the bottom: you need it if you want to have all the elements in the photo; however, it creates a lot of negative space that occupies around one fourth of the picture. I don't see how you can solve this dilemma. |
Jul 13th |
| 26 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
The image tells an interesting and funny story, especially the contrast between the almost naked statue and the warm-clothed people looking at it. I like the B&W treatment. My first comment is that I find the photo oversharpened, something that can easily be corrected. My second comment is the advertisement board behind the statue: what most annoy me is the board's leg showing behind the statue's left leg; I would at least erase it, and if possible the whole board behind the statue. |
Jul 9th |
| 26 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
You are right, looking at the spots in the front it seems to be an angry bug! You capture it very sharp, and got a nice contrast between the red of the bug and the yellow of the flower. The out of focus petals complete the whole picture, and I'm not bothered by the out of focus petals in the foreground. I wouldn't change anything. |
Jul 9th |
| 26 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
A very nice geometric composition with curves, diagonals, and rectangles. I don't have anything to suggest in term of composition, but I agree with Bob that the lower left corner should be darkened. Not only the lighter tones deviate the attention of the viewer, but also the text on the wall is a distracting element. I'm not so sure about the person in the middle of the stairs: normally a subject adds interest to this kind of images, but I find her too static; try cloning her and see if the image improves.Also, you can clone out the light spots showing between the rails. |
Jul 9th |
| 26 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
Following your advice, I was also there when in Chicago in summer 2015, but in the morning. It is a very photogenic structure, and you captured it extremely well in terms of composition and tonalities. The B&W treatment enhances the image. I think that the reflection on the drained pool is just enough to add interest to the image without distracting from the main subject. Two observations: (1) you added some "real estate" on the right, but I would eliminate the (very small and barely noticeable) light area above the trees. (2) you cannot do anything against it, but I find the shadow of the center right column somewhat distracting. |
Jul 9th |
| 26 |
Jul 17 |
Reply |
Thanks for the comments. Actually, I do have another picture where the rainbow is touching the mountains on the right. I will try to stitch them together. |
Jul 8th |
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