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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 32 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
Late to the party..... and reading Carol's comments, I was going to rec that you straighten the door frame. The revised tonalities are a big improvement.
To reduce the large impact of the black open space, and since you don't have his entire arm, you might consider a much tighter crop on both left and right sides, making the result a "portrait format." After all, teh main center of interest in the photo is the man's face. As "they say" get in as close as you can, and then get in closer. I didn't try it, but it might create an introspective of the gentleman. |
Jun 23rd |
| 32 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
Your black and white points are good, the detail in the feathers is there without being blown out. All in all a nice bird book picture of the mallard and it seems to achieve your objective of learning to take bird photos. The other comments about no motion etc., are where you will be spending your time as you go on.
You're doing it right: start slow, get it right, then move up the learning ladder |
Jun 23rd |
| 32 |
Jun 17 |
Reply |
Yep, I know. Have experienced the same thing before.
Try dynamite. |
Jun 11th |
| 32 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
Darn cowboys and how and where they park their pick up trucks right in the way. It'd be too much for them to park away and walk 50 feet.
All else is just great.
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Jun 10th |
| 32 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
To me, the child is the primary subject and she/he stands out appropriately including her eyes that are right on the lens. The mother is the supporting subject and as such could even be toned down just a wee bit to provide more emphasis on the baby. Lots of things that could be done, but you've got a great image as it is.
I like how the mother's right arm frames the baby.
Excellent directional lighting on both faces. |
Jun 10th |
| 32 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
How long did you have to wait to get the clouds to form a V over teh primary subject? Same question re waiting to get all the people out of the scene? Or have they all gone to the South of France?
Very well done work on the grey (BW) tones and composition. |
Jun 10th |
| 32 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
1/100 sec, f/1.8, ISO 400 focal length 32mm on a 18-35 mm Sigma A. |
Jun 1st |
6 comments - 1 reply for Group 32
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| 55 |
Jun 17 |
Reply |
No stacking..... I didn't have the software at the time.
Probably on a white backing, a tripod and small aperture. |
Jun 26th |
| 55 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
BTW: Three friends and I had a ph'y exhibit at the local Library this month. The camera was used in the advertisement poster. Enjoy. |
Jun 25th |
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| 55 |
Jun 17 |
Reply |
Another look and observation: The quantity of (number of) "V's" in the frame is huge, providing a nice effect. |
Jun 25th |
| 55 |
Jun 17 |
Reply |
Thanks. Regarding the detail you mention, I can see the braid on the metal cable all the way from end to end on the image I sent and on my monitor, whereas opening the image from DD55 shows the braided cable to be a bit soft. This anomaly is pervasive in the Study Groups handling and always has been. The same is the case for all of the details. |
Jun 11th |
| 55 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
You never seem to get your colors wrong no matter the time of day or lighting conditions. You're the expert.
I agree with your compositional structure and alignment.
Super. |
Jun 10th |
| 55 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
The direction of the light creates a wonderful "rim light" around the bird's neck and makes the bill glow. Your patience paid off. |
Jun 10th |
| 55 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
There is a strong compositional element, a curve, starting at bottom left in the leaves, then moving up thru the shadow to the leaves at mid right.....that is very effective. The head is well lit and removes any doubt as to what is the key element of the image. Very well executed vis a vis exposure, sharpness, and coloration.
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Jun 10th |
| 55 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
We see a lot of this type dancing here in Central Texas, usually associated with a "ballet Folklorico" dance troupe or club, but the composition with three images is a nice touch that I haven't seen.
Have you tried to lighten or brighten the dancer's face? I think it would make for a stronger story. It is very nicely executed. |
Jun 10th |
| 55 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
If it was as shady as it now appears, then you got the exposure right on. Probably done just right for the environment.
My understanding of PsA type judging is that it might be considered "muddy" meaning too many mid tone greys. All depends on how you intend to use the image.
It is appropriately sharp, well composed, and tells a nice story. |
Jun 10th |
| 55 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
Subject well placed, sharp, good exposure all around, plus teh treatment with shutter on propellors is effective |
Jun 10th |
7 comments - 3 replies for Group 55
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13 comments - 4 replies Total
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