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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 32 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
I like the brighter polar bear as you've presented it, particularly in this image where you already have the rocks, tracks and brush to add contrast. As for the differences with polar bear images in the Internationals, I found judges often went more for images where there was some action or interaction occurring, or if the image was a portrait of the animal, it needed to be close in and very sharp. Images like this one, no matter how well done, seemed to get marked down for not showing enough action. Of course, as you and Tom already mentioned, there certainly is a subjective element to it, too. Also, having exhibitions with separate "polar" categories or awards likely makes a difference. |
Mar 31st |
| 32 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
I was not familiar with these "painted churches", so thank you for telling us about them. I, too, like the symmetry in your composition, and Ed's suggestion helps with the overly bright windows on the right side. While it's a bit of a shame to lose some of the color details in the stained glass and the figures on the altars, conversion of this image to monochrome is helpful to eliminate the distraction from the carpet and warm color cast, and was a good idea. |
Mar 31st |
| 32 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
This is a beautifully composed image of the artisan at work, and I really like how you've included some of the spoons beside and behind him. The monochrome conversion was a good idea, as I find the green shirt in the color image somewhat distracting. While the back wall is very bright in your image, I agree with you that it's important not to darken the subject's face/beard when darkening the wall behind him. |
Mar 31st |
| 32 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
As others already mentioned, this is a nice pattern image. I, too, would not have known what it was without your title. However, since you're not entering the PSA exhibitions, that may be less of a concern here. I'm drawn to the left side with the multiple knotholes. Have you tried a vertical image just on that section? |
Mar 31st |
| 32 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
I like how you've captured this image with your subject going about her work and seemingly not paying you any attention. It seems to me that so many people stop behaving so naturally when the camera is present. Is there some reason that you've intentionally presented the left knee so brightly? I find that it competes with her face for my attention, which I think would be less of an issue if it were a bit darker. Your reworked image does help separate your subject more from the background, which I also like better than the darker image. |
Mar 31st |
| 32 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
Welcome to Group 32 Ed. As others already have mentioned, you did a nice job with the contrast and composition in this image. I also like how the square structures create a nice receding feeling throughout the image. While it's something of a matter of personal taste, I think I'd prefer the image without the portion of the car, which, to me, disrupts the open feeling of the alley. I spend so much time trying to find compositions that don't include unsightly utility poles and wires, so I'd likely have walked right by this, but I'm glad you didn't. It's an interesting subject. |
Mar 31st |
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