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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 52 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
That's a tough question-I take many photographs of lovely scenes and make them just for my own pleasure. Pick one element and put your focus there? Try to avoid too much out of focus in the foreground as it's uncomfortable to most viewers. Watch where you place your focus in landscapes and do good border control. What if you had done a vertical using the tree as the focal point? |
Apr 19th |
| 52 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
Interesting info, I use manual, and try to keep my ISO as low as possible. I will try these suggested settings. I have to admit, I'm a purist about environmental elements including camouflage and context. |
Apr 19th |
| 52 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
This is a very cool image. Since you didn't provide additional detail, may I ask how you treated it in post-processing? It looks like a creative treatment, but I don't want to assume since you didn't mention it. Not only a beautiful capture of the bird itself, but also I love it being the only subject against the white. I've been doing some creative manipulations lately, and really like placing a single subject against a white background. There's a local artist who does her watercolors that way, and I find it very soothing to view. |
Apr 15th |
| 52 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
Very beautiful image! Everything works together to enhance what is already quite a feat. I find the little star of light very appealing, as well as the juxtaposition of the two pieces. There isn't anything I would change. |
Apr 15th |
| 52 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
Did you mean to say you shot this at 1/100 sec? I'm astounded at how sharp and clear this is! It has strong and immediate impact, with the subject clear and isolated perfectly against the background. This is very competition-worthy. Your capture has a beautiful texture to it, along with subtle color variations. One thing I would be careful of...the back line of the bird is a little oversharp, coming down from his head. I didn't see that it needed any extra sharpening there, so not sure what I'm seeing? This is a beautiful image, though! |
Apr 15th |
| 52 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
The clarity of the eagle's eyes is magnificent. You've also caught the details of his feathers very well. I like the background of the blue sky with just a hint of trees and the color balance of blues, oranges and kind of a burnt sienna. Unfortunately, the trees around him are close in and very busy, sticking up and out from all around him, and occluding a clear view of his feet. I know any kind of capture from a boat is hard, so kudos on the sharpness of this capture. |
Apr 15th |
| 52 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
I did mean to also add, though, that you captured the lighting wonderfully--that is where the true impact is coming from for me.
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Apr 15th |
| 52 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
I agree with Mike's comments; there is so much activity in the image that it is difficult for me to see it as a single subject. The downed trees and the cut of the road in the tree line are probably the most distracting elements. I also feel that I have to look too far into the scene to be in the midst of the flowers--leaving me viewing it from just in front of a sea of green leaves. I'd like to become part of the scene somehow. Maybe a change of perspective? |
Apr 15th |
| 52 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
This image is aesthetically appealing, but it lacks the impact that I normally feel from your images. The uneven shadows on the petals, particularly in the top two flowers, was distracting to me, but more than that, all the busy stems at the bottom gave it an unbalanced feeling to my eye. On the plus side, the glow of the flowers against the black background, as well as the beautiful sharpness of the flowers themselves, really contribute to the beauty of this capture. Its a good image, but I am not sure I find this one to be one of gallery potential; even though 90% of your images certainly are! |
Apr 15th |
9 comments - 0 replies for Group 52
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| 60 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
Thanks for your feedback. Jennifer, I will try your suggestion. I now see that the focus isn't spot on. I will try using grey as the background. |
Apr 18th |
| 60 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
This is a fine art image that I would be proud to hang in my home, and I think it could also be entered into a Monochrome competition. The subtle curves and gentle transitions in light and shadow work well together, but your capture is sharp and clear. How you ever hand-haled this at 1/100 sec is a miracle! I especially found it appealing that you can still see the subtle lines of the flower petal, along with a minor pop to the one piece (I don't know the name either, sadly!). Your composition works so well for this; I wouldn't change anything about it. Great image! |
Apr 15th |
| 60 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
You've done a fantastic job with this, and I love that you photographed it before it was fully open. I find so many flowers to be more appealing when they are not quite full. Your processing of it is perfect....it has a great vibrancy and contrast, with a subtle background that doesn't compete. Wonderful image, Jennifer! |
Apr 15th |
| 60 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
Very magical looking--you've got the ethereal feel of the feather against a background that evokes starlight and dusk. Your exposure gives the feather a feeling of pearliness and glowing softness. I also like the composition, with an angled feather that doesn't sit in the middle of the background. You've cut it at a comfortable place. Beautiful image, and a great capture of a difficult subject. I wouldn't remove the dust--again, it feels like fairy dust or starlight! |
Apr 15th |
| 60 |
Apr 19 |
Comment |
Your capture of the lighting on this is wonderful...all the subtle variations in the bark, including the texture. Great image, and nothing I would change. I do like the orientation. I also like that it almost feels like it is in sections of three, with subtle leading lines throughout. |
Apr 15th |
5 comments - 0 replies for Group 60
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