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Round |
C/R |
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Date |
Image |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Thanks everyone for sharing your panning shots and your technique! I think that there are various ways to capture the movement, and practice makes perfect.
Some people might think that the motion can be done at post processing, such as using Photoshop. I think that creating a motion blur for the bicycle (for ex, to blur the tires to create motion) could be harder than to do so for the car at the post processing.
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Jul 24th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Lisa, Great shot! I love the biker's face expression! He seems to tease you when he saw your camera pointing at him. |
Jul 24th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Thanks LuAnn for providing the references for panning technique, and thanks everyone for joining the discussion.
For my image, I usually set my camera in Manual mode, AI Servo for focus mode. I tested some shots and found that at speed 1/40 for my lens, I can get the motion blur of the race but the rider's face is quite clear. I panned my camera slowly following the direction of the racer. In this case, it's from right to left.
I like to experiment with different techniques. Sometimes, I captured the freeze motion with high speed, sometimes I used panning technique with slower speed, and sometimes I used zoom burst by turning my lens while shooting when the whole group of racers coming out at starting point. It's kind of fun to do so!
I did bring my tripod but I cannot use it because there are fences or barricades at the race area, and there are a lot of people around too. |
Jul 24th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
LuAnn, Thanks for your comments! For sport shooting, I don't use exposure meter. It's just a "hit or miss" type of shooting because each racer's speed is different.
I'd want to see your panning images to learn more on this technique. |
Jul 22nd |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Most countries that have made their flags changes, are often resulted from their constitutional or revolutionary change; therefore, they also totally changed the shapes and designs of their new flags. For the U.S, it's quite interesting to know that each new flag remains almost the same since the Independence Day in 1776, except the display of the stars to represent the addition of one or more states. |
Jul 22nd |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
I just learned that since the founding of the United States in 1776, there have been 27 different versions of the flag featuring the stars and stripes. |
Jul 18th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
The mansion has a beautiful staircase, and the big tapestry frame on the wall has made it more elegant! It's a real challenge for you to capture its beauty when the tour does not allow you to access the second floor. Although the perspective has made the frame, the door, and the window leaning inwards, but I think it conveys the sense of a curvy staircase more than your edited version. |
Jul 16th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
I like this! To me, the rule of thirds in composition is only the guidance, and we don't have to follow that rule all the time. In this case, the symmetry of both sides of the boat makes it more balance, and the darker lighting on the right hand side has made it distinctive. The previous crop with 1/3 placement has made the boat lopsided. |
Jul 16th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Lisa, it's a nice photojournalism image! I love the different facial expression of those kids and their patriotic outfits. I agree with Mary Ann that darken the lower area of the image will make the children stand out more.
I have learned from your image that the original U.S. flag has a ring of 13 stars (and many other variations also existed). Thanks, Lisa for making me study more on that! |
Jul 15th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
It's a fun image! You were able to observe and capture the beauty of everyday life around you nicely. It's interesting that you found the swan in your neighbor's hot tub and captured it through the locked gate. The swan is quite sharp and the composition works well with all the pool settings for your image. The robe on the lounge chair, and lotion or drink on the table indicated that someone just sat there. Hope that they understand that you are not a paparazzi! |
Jul 15th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
The sky blue columbines are beautiful! To what I learn, the blue columbine is the state flower of Colorado, and it is sometimes called "Rocky Mountain columbine." I only have lavender and white columbines in my back yard.
Your composite gives the image an artistic feeling. The small flower reaches out to the big one like a mother-child connection. I'd prefer to sharpen the yellow stamens a bit more. For some reasons, I feel that the angle you captured the big columbine flower has created an empty space at the right bottom corner of the image. |
Jul 15th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Great abstract image! The colors are beautiful and the waves make it like an Andy Warhol's painting.
When I look at your original image, I'd prefer to re-crop it to make the image more balance. The reflection of the pointing line of the boat has interesting symmetrical elements on both sides. Breaking the composition in this case could make your image stronger. |
Jul 13th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
LuAnn, You have captured a beautiful butterfly! Its wings have large "eyespots" like an owl, to scare away its predators. The butterfly is very sharp and the lighting works well.
I'd prefer the natural background for the butterfly rather than the black background. Michael's edits and crop work nicely to eliminate the distraction on the leaves at both sides, especially to make the head of the butterfly more visible. |
Jul 13th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Thanks everyone in our group for your comments.
Ruth,
It's interesting to know that making a high key image can lighten the background in this case. I will definitely try it. Thanks! |
Jul 13th |
| 3 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Your edits made the background look nicer. I should enhance the saturation in each separate color as you did instead of doing it globally. I really like it! Thanks, Michael for your tips! |
Jul 6th |
8 comments - 7 replies for Group 3
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| 5 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Wow! Great shot, Barbara! This is a powerful visual storytelling image! No explanation is necessary, and the impact outweighs all technical matters. |
Jul 27th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 5
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| 86 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Here is the flipped version. |
Jul 24th |
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| 86 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Thanks everyone for your comments.
Gene,
I flipped it horizontally, as you suggested. In my personal opinion, I visited this museum several times and remember well its design. Flipping horizontally could be compositionally better but I totally lost the good feeling about it. I feel like seeing a fake version of it. I'd want to know everyone's opinion about the flip version. |
Jul 23rd |
| 86 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
The cloning some green leaves and adding pink shade to the flowers work well. The post processing makes the dogwood cluster stand out. I'd prefer to remove some dark spots on the flowers before enhancing the color saturation in HDRScape since it make them more visible. |
Jul 18th |
| 86 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
The composition with the building in diagonal line at ocean front and at golden hour works very well. All the white buildings with orange roofs look so neat. It makes me want to travel there.
I agree with Belinda's suggestion about the tighter crop to eliminate the 2 poles with the long, white sign boards. |
Jul 18th |
| 86 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Welcome to the group, Gene! Your image with the panoramic stormy clouds has a strong impact. The storm seem to be a big threat to the sailing boats at the port. Since the clouds are the main subject of your image, I'd prefer to crop tighter to show more of the clouds. I also like your original image that includes the big boat on the left side. |
Jul 18th |
| 86 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
I am glad that you were able to capture the snail on the vase of flowers. The color of its shell and its antenna stands out from the white flowers. I agree with Jack that the tighter crop might make the viewer focus more on the snail. |
Jul 18th |
4 comments - 2 replies for Group 86
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13 comments - 9 replies Total
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