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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 14 |
Jun 18 |
Comment |
Oops, I wrote out an elegant critiques, then managed to lose it somewhere in internet ether & then assumed I had sent it. Can't recall what I said other than it was gorgeous. I think my main concerns were so much featureless black, esp in upper left and the little tree tableau in mid-ground seemed a bit too bright when in the sun and a bit too dark when it wasn't. Terry's playing with filters inspires m to try the same in a future submission--haven't done that in a while. |
Jun 24th |
| 14 |
Jun 18 |
Comment |
Oops, I wrote out an elegant critiques, then managed to lose it somewhere in internet ether & then assumed I had sent it. Can't recall what I said other than it was gorgeous. I think my main concerns were so much featureless black, esp in upper left and the little tree tableau in mid-ground seemed a bit too bright when in the sun and a bit too dark when it wasn't. Terry's playing with filters inspires m to try the same in a future submission--haven't done that in a while. |
Jun 24th |
| 14 |
Jun 18 |
Comment |
Stunning! I see the reference to the African plains, or at least a Botswanan sunset, that being the only example I know. I wonder about your title--does it refer to the Art Museum on Long Island? Or one of several HECKSCHERs that Google and Wikipedia have articles on. As for your image, the shrubs or trees on the lower left are so dark they do not bother me. The only thing that does, sort of, is the "burning" treasure chest in the lower middle. I suppose it is a hillside caught by the sun's rays. Conclusion: don't do a thing! |
Jun 24th |
| 14 |
Jun 18 |
Comment |
Certainly a very personable owl. I agree with all the rest: crop severely and make it vertical (as is the owl and perch). Then clone out the out of focus second persch. |
Jun 24th |
| 14 |
Jun 18 |
Comment |
It is interesting that three of us submitted flowers for this round--Charissa's glad, Terry's magnolia and my bromeliad. I believe Terry's is a Southern magnolia, an evergreen. In NE Ohio we have, I think, unrelated tulip magnolia which is deciduous.
Each of us did differing treatment. I think the strongest part of Terry's magnolia is the really sharp stamens and their configuration (fascinating to this former biology major). Then that is reflected in the detritus of fallen stamens nestled at the base of the petal. The rest of the composition also nicely shown. There is a reddish-brown leaf (?) in the upper left background that should be darkened as is the rest of the background. Perhaps also a round-ish reddish brown blob to the right of the flower that also should be darkened. But great complision! |
Jun 23rd |
| 14 |
Jun 18 |
Comment |
I agree with Terry that the softness and definition balance is great and you certainly directed my attnetion to the stamens. I love the soft apricot color!
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Jun 23rd |
| 14 |
Jun 18 |
Comment |
I agree with Pat and Charissa that more definition in the petals would have been preferable. I did not want to decrease saturation because that was what drew me to photograph this flower in the first place. I think I toyed with the idea of increasing contrast but either it didn't improve things or I didn't try (!). I did note the decapitated petal but the plant was squished into a wide window sill with close-in walls required shooting in a narrow space at an angle. I toyed with the idea of adding to the canvas and cloning leaves, flower and background on new canvas. My skills and hand with tremor discouraged me from that idea. |
Jun 23rd |
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