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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 26 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Those who have known me longest in this group can tell you I present right-to-left images all the time. Dyslexia maybe ? but I also love when breaking the rules works. The cycle seems a bit tight in its location, to me, but if you flip it, the lack of space is less noticeable. Regardless, it's always the artist's choice... |
Mar 10th |
| 26 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Makes us similar in age :-) Love the peacock! |
Mar 8th |
| 26 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
I felt the same about the bottom left and tested straightening. It didn't work. The board is more worn at the bottom than the top. I think it causes an illusion (?) |
Mar 8th |
| 26 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
It's great! Very nice edits, and on the sky, too. You were fast to see the colors, lines/angles, and action. Your edits created a more brilliant and interesting image. I personally would flip the image. Seeing the rider going in the other direction seems more natural to me. I go back-and-forth on cropping up to the bench, or removing the bench which I find a little distracting. |
Mar 7th |
| 26 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
I may have made extra adjustments to the b/w. I tried adjusting the lighting on that part of the door but couldn't get it right. I'll go back. I thought it would be neat to get more of the shadow across the door too. Thanks! |
Mar 4th |
| 26 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Poor fellow! It is a nice composition making one wonder what happened. I like the way you handled the background. If anything could be different, I think keeping the top of the hat might help. |
Mar 4th |
| 26 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
We're in that boat, too, and wanting out! Better days ahead we hope. Without the explanation for the image, I was not sure what had happened to cause the overall pink tint and haze. I can relate to fogged lens and it is maddening. The results are interesting and very appropriate to the subject and will bring lots of memories. |
Mar 4th |
| 26 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Wow! That these are separate is amazing. I had to look hard to understand what it might be. At first, I thought the building on the right might be a train engine. I love the art piece you created and can see it on a wall drawing great attention. |
Mar 4th |
| 26 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
This is a fun project! I discovered my laundry room is a good place for this experiment. Your lighting is perfectly dispersed. I'm partial to blue and your colors are beautiful. I especially like the glow of light behind and through the three, and the arch of light in the top reflected perfectly. Nice job! |
Mar 4th |
| 26 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Spring! I love the backlight through flowers. You captured the light and the edits created an explosion of color. It reminds me of fireworks and makes for a great abstract! The only thing I would like to see is more detail in the dark stamens. On an aside, my first thought was to 'rib' you to be careful of getting hooked on the phone camera! But, there are times I wish I had my regular camera. It needs repairs, as do my eyes, so I'm happy to have the phone and all it offers. |
Mar 4th |
6 comments - 4 replies for Group 26
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| 32 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Stephen-- returning the favor of your visit to my image! I'm not experienced critiquing B/W but yours is a beautiful image. Much prefer the conversion. I prefer your edits, too, as the brightness draws the eye to details of the flowing veils on the heads, which I feel are very important to the image. My only suggestion is to crop the top row through the robes just to below the folded hands, and do test using a vignette as others suggest (a light one, not too heavy). Very nice! |
Mar 10th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 32
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| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Thank you, Pat. Yes, as mentioned, I was learning the phone. It was quickly snapped and the idea came later. |
Mar 17th |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Stephen, any PSA member is welcome to see this through Select Another Round, March 2021, saved for Group 86. The "S" is the focus, and there are many edits to the surrounding building. I didn't have a plan and didn't care that it was ground-level. I was learning the phone. My general approach is not the same as others, as I'm not greatly interested in detailed technical aspects and don't always stick to rules. It's the beauty of PSA-- There's something for everyone! |
Mar 13th |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
The architect had to be very proud of his grand landmark at the center of the city. The word is from Greek (2 parts, mother and city) which, according to Wiki, is how they referred to their original cities. Everything grew from the center, or in Greek, from the mother. |
Mar 12th |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Thanks for looking and for your kind comments! I know you enjoy mono and B/W, and I too love Walker Evans! This was late afternoon, and I saw the light you mention. The building is blocked by other buildings preventing good rays across the front. I did take this from ground level. If it's not too far for either of my cameras, I'll go back and try for a more straight-on shot from a parking garage across the street. Thanks for your tips! |
Mar 10th |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
It's a beautiful architectural piece of art with so many intricate pieces to see. I believe the image becomes very special with the reflection captured. Without it, the image becomes a nice record image. You might try enhancing the reflection a bit more unless it interferes too much across the dome. About image data, I often cannot find it, especially ifcI have edited with more than one program. For people who really need it, I use an Exif data app. |
Mar 7th |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Glad things are ok! I know the computer battles well, and it's frustrating! Your little cat is precious and almost as if she's posing for you, or pointing something out in the paper.Your edits are nicely done. I especially like the details in the fur and the catchlight in her eye. I had to look hard to see where you used the 'expand' tool. It can be hard to work with sometimes. I believe you turned her into a regal looking lady! |
Mar 7th |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Your edits turned this into a brilliant abstract with lovely colors and lines. For perfect symmetry, I'd crop a bit from the right side, then smooth the crinkle in the one leaf. This makes a great abstract. For Jack's question, I'd like it either way, but the brown seems to give me a point of reference, a place for my eyes to start/stop looking --if that makes sense. |
Mar 7th |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Go for it! Sending smiles to you :-) |
Mar 4th |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
The details picked up with phone cameras are amazing. I like your idea, and the red filter can create some interesting results. If more of the color could be left behind the butterfly it would help separate the body from the background. |
Mar 4th |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
I see. You could crop across the top down to the tip of the right leaf and maybe have enough room, but I think you really need more on the right optimally. If you crop the bottom, it might be too tedious, but how about shortening and moving the reflection over or recreate it. Clone or superimpose? |
Mar 3rd |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
It's a lovely, peaceful scene and so nice to see new spring growth in the vineyards. Spring is coming! I don't see how this could be better. You have nice leading lines, and the tree and clouds offer nice framing. Your edits enhanced the dappled light and created an inviting, warmer image. Nicely done! Makes me want to go walking there. |
Mar 2nd |
| 86 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
It is beautiful both ways, but your edits took it to a much higher level, and it still looks very natural. Brilliant colors! My only suggestion is to crop the foreground leaving just a little of the leaf edge on bottom left, then remove the bit of debris that will result on the right in the water. Is this a pond at your home? It's very pretty. |
Mar 2nd |
6 comments - 6 replies for Group 86
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13 comments - 10 replies Total
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