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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 64 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
I use Gaussian primarily to simulate depth. My non-PS advanced /pro filter preference is Luminar Neo. I was never impressed with NIK, but that was over 10 years ago. Neo's filters are very comprehensive and easy to use with real-time preview and works seamlessly as a PS plugin. I used the chiaroscuro background because I wanted the flower to "emerge" in order to enhance the bizarre shape of the flower.
Luminar Neo free trial here if you're interested:
https://skylum.com/luminar?clickid=22FSJwXf2xyKW1XWAR1v02SrUkszqTx8KVfBTE0&irpid=2456795&aclid=&platform=IR |
Feb 17th |
| 64 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
"It is difficult to limit depth of field with these "cameras" There are apps to simulate it."
No wonder. In these days when no knowledge of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO interaction is required to capture images with a digital version of an Instamatic that simulates said interactions, what would Stieglitz think? :)
I confess I am a purist, and miss the smell of fixer on my fingers. |
Feb 10th |
| 64 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Great image capture! I would have captured the same subject, but would have kept it color because I'm weird and interpret the rust as blood. Consider using a red filter in your conversion app to make the red slightly darker, adding a contrast with the lighter gray metal to make the rust more obvious. It's a little "flat" to me.
The small metal piece middle right is unidentifiable and distracts me.
Showing the color original is a nice touch. Thanks for that! And again, for me, the color version has more impact.
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Feb 10th |
| 64 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Unless your phone has a focus stacking app, I see no way, even using a wide angle focal length, that you were able to achieve that "deep" of a depth of focus at f/1.8!
I personally have an aversion for vertical line convergence in architecture photography. The leaning wall on the right seems out of place and distracts. But that's just me.
Otherwise, great image. |
Feb 10th |
| 64 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
I agree with Stuart regarding the bottom left burnt area being "blocked", but feel the gamma overall needs lightening. What is your main subject, the smoke or the trees? Since humans view from left to right, the composition is bothersome for me and unbalanced, unless your intention was to lead the viewer past the trees to the smoke and show the direction the fire is traveling. |
Feb 9th |
| 64 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Very good natural light portrait. Good use of RoT (Rule of Thirds). No suggestions necessary. |
Feb 9th |
| 64 |
Feb 25 |
Comment |
Good composition. The viewer's eye is drawn by the white walkway and the fence pattern of the railing. You stated that you purposely used a slower shutter speed to show static versus moving elements. I would have liked the shutter speed to be even slower, but I'm weird and appreciate the abnormal and less mundane. |
Feb 9th |
| 64 |
Feb 25 |
Reply |
Being new here, I was remiss in stating the effect I wanted. I used a "smoothing" filter for a softer look. I use this filter on most florals and automotive images for a more "glam" look, just as one would on a portrait. I often apply a glow filter to accomplish the same goal depending on the subject. I am an adherent of Ansel Adam's Zone System, whereby most of the time, there is still detail in the highlights and shadows, unless I intend the image the be otherwise. |
Feb 9th |
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