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Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi Ruth, Thanks for your responses. Sorry that my guess that the footprints were made by your husband is wrong this time. In some previous months, he has participated in some of your creative photography ideas. |
Jul 29th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi LuAnn,
Thanks a lot for your research and for sharing the information. |
Jul 27th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Michael for your comments and your suggestion. I have seen your edited images using Topaz Sharpen AI and Gigapixel, and they are so beautiful. I would love to give it a try in a near future. |
Jul 27th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi John,
Thank you for your comments and your kind words. The American flag has been the inspiration for holidays, songs, poems, books, artwork and so much more. Lisa's image depicting the original American flag, submitted for comments in July last year, has inspired me to research more on the history and the meaning of the American flag. There is so much for me to learn, and I am always interested in historical research of my adopted country, the country I have chosen to live in. I appreciate you for sharing your thoughts. |
Jul 27th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi Bev,
Thanks for visiting our group and for your comments. I agree that LuAnn's edits has put the punch in it.
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Jul 27th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi LuAnn,
I have tried to take macro photos with my cell phone using the app Camera +2 installed to my phone. I don't use macro clip lens. The challenge for me is: I have not figured out which image was specifically taken with Camera +2 since all the images are saved in the same "photos" folder. 😆|
Jul 15th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi Mary Ann,
Thanks for your comments and suggestion. Removing the handle of the spoon gives me the feeling of a truncated/missing part. |
Jul 14th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Thanks for your input, LuAnn! |
Jul 14th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi LuAnn,
I appreciate the time you committed to provide me with detailed and constructive feedback. Your comments will help me greatly in my next project.
Usually, I don't submit the original image for comments for several reasons: 1) The original image is a very large file, it will cause more work to me if I need to resize it for submission; 2) Only the visual design and the overall artistic impression of the final image are important to me. Nowadays, people tend to process the original image through various steps or various softwares. So, I don't think that the inclusion of the original image might help us in providing comments. It might distract us from exploring ourselves instead. |
Jul 14th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi John,
I like this image more. Please see my comments below. |
Jul 7th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi John,
At first, I think that the image you submitted for critique above is a nice image, but when you posted another image in your comments on 07/01/22, I love that image more.
The image in your comments includes the high rise buildings on the right with a different designs and it gives a better feeling to look at. The buildings on the left are mostly in vertical lines (taller skyscapes) while the ones on the right have more horizontal lines (larger buildings). It has a taller building next to the street to make the transition between two parts smoothly, and it has the building with red roof like a canopy and a dark grey building stands out among them that adds an artsy taste. The street in a diagonal line between those two blocks also adds a nice view to the scene.
The only suggestion I had for that image is to reduce the intensity of the cloudy sky above those two blocks a tad so that it won't compete with the buildings below. It's an excellent view of Louisville KY cityscape and I vote for the image in your comments posted. |
Jul 7th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi John,
It's a fun street photography! The tight crop works for me because the main subject stands out. The dark tree behind the man makes the banana stand out.
I found that the white spot of sunrays in his shirt is a bit distracting. Since you have made a tight crop and you were not close to him when you captured this image, the overall image is a bit soft.
I'd prefer to see more of his mouth and his facial expression while he was performing a fun thing in the street. |
Jul 6th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi Ruth,
Your image is intriguing! This image triggers the viewers to think further than seeing the normal scene. The footprints on the sand lead the viewers' eyes traverse from the foreground to the hills and mountains in the far distance. The ripples of the white sand in the diagonal lines constrast but add the beauty to the dark layers of the hills.
Based on the large footprints and big gaps between them, I guess they belong to a tall man. The top of the footprints goes deeper in the sand also indicated that he was pensive while walking (not a leisure walk to enjoy the nature). He might try to finish his task. I guess that your husband is your model and he did that for your image.
The B&W works very well in this mystery scene. I'd prefer to crop off the footprint on the baseline since it's not in full. |
Jul 6th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi Mary Ann,
Nice capture of bird in flight! It's a very sharp image. I love the curve of its left wing with all the details. The sky replacement of PS is also flawless, and I did not see the halo on the edges around the bird as I found in some cases. The selection of the cloudy sky works well.
I especially like the direction from right to left of the bird flight. It gives me the impression of its coming home.
Do you like your Tamron lens 150-600 mm? |
Jul 6th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Very interesting to know his way of taking off. Thanks, Michael for a great discussion! |
Jul 5th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi Michael,
I totally agree with you that bird photography requires a lot of patience. Not only that, people who are serious bird photographers usually need good lenses (expensive), and a lot of travel to exotic areas. Although I am not a bird photographer, I like to attend presentations about bird photography to learn about their tips.
For this image, the bird is very sharp, facing towards your camera. I especially like the position of its wings. It shows the motion and it's like the gesture of the traffic control guard at a busy street intersection. I agree with LuAnn to correct the bright spots below the bird's feet. Your edited version works well.
I'd prefer to use the bokeh pattern of the top part in the background to apply to the bright spots because it looks more natural.
My question is: Since the tree is right in front of the bird and the title of your image is "Tree Swallow Taking Off", did the bird take off by flying backwards?
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Jul 5th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi LuAnn,
The soft focus has rendered this flower a beautiful look and it pleases to the viewers' eyes. I think that the pink and green color of the flower also help to achieve this feeling.
I have heard about the Lensbaby lenses several years ago and some folks of my camera club have used them. I think that shooting the small subject with this lens creates better result than the larger scene.
Your subject selection is great, and your post processing works very well, especially it diminishes the dark green stem next to the main stem. The image is very nice, and I don't have any suggestion for improvement.
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Jul 5th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi Ruth,
Thanks for your comments and suggestion. I cannot imagine how the table knife can be added. As I explained to John, I captured this image by myself, without any help. Could you tell me more. It might be another fun project for me.
Another fun thing to consider is: I give the title of this image as "Scooping Up the Stars" (positive expression) If I add a knife, the title might be "Cut Off the Stars" (negative expression) ?😆|
Jul 5th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi John,
Thanks for your comments. I love to be creative, and I feel fun to do so when travel is limited during the pandemic.
Yes, I have a vision in mind to create this image. I hold the spoon with my right hand and press the button of my phone using my left hand. No tripod and no help is needed. |
Jul 5th |
| 3 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi LuAnn,
Your edits with Silver Efex Pro is beautiful! It gives a boost to the strong B&W color. I appreciate you for doing that, and I really like to see different points of view.
To be honest, I have acquired some good skills in post processing, but since my job requires me to work on computer all day long, I try not to use much of computer in photography. One day when I retire, I might change my mind to play with those tools.
Since I captured this image using my cell phone, the file is quite small. Also, the iCloud seems to compress more. One time, I set up my phone using RAW but I give up because it uses so much memory of my phone.
For your edited version, I'd prefer a thinner frame since it could dominate the main subject. What's your opinion about this?
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Jul 5th |
6 comments - 14 replies for Group 3
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| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Pat for your feedback! |
Jul 28th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi Quang,
Thanks for your responses. Wow! I did not realize that it was a crowded place when you made this shot. Turn around, tilt up your phone, and shoot away are indeed your best choice in this situation.
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Jul 28th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi Bob,
I love to be creative, and you got my vote on this image! Similar to you, I also transformed my image "Chasing Autumn" into a sketchy look using the app Tangled FX, submitted to this group for comments back in December 2021. Please check it out! |
Jul 15th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Thanks, Ruth! |
Jul 15th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Gene for your comments. You help me discover more interesting elements than I see at the scene. |
Jul 15th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Bob for your comments. I always like to see the presence of human being in my scene, and I was lucky to have the treasure hunter at the horizon. |
Jul 15th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Quang for your comments and for your suggestion to correct lens distortion. |
Jul 15th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Hi Jack,
Thanks for your nice comments! I was pretty lucky to get up early to enjoy the sunrise at the beach. I just look to the right side to see the waves coming, and being able to capture all of this in a single shot of the phone is just so rewarding. |
Jul 15th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi Pat,
You have found a nice pose of the anhinga. The S-shaped of the broken tree seems to elongate the bird's tail and it makes its appearance more graceful. The green bush in the background makes the bird stand out.
I agree with you that the phone app is hard to achieve the post processing you want since it's only a quick fix with global adjustment, not like PS that has different layers to allow you to make adjustments to specific areas.
I agree with others' comments on their suggestions to crop tighter on the left side to eliminate the dark area behind the bird and to put the bird off center for better visual impact. Nice capture!
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Jul 15th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi Gene,
I agree with Jack that this image is an abtract one. It has a pastel look, and the wavy petals look like the red lips. It seems that a vignette was added around the edges of the image that draw the viewer's attention to the center.
I'd prefer to lighten the center a bit to make the petals more stand out. |
Jul 14th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi Quang,
Welcome aboard! Your image is very interesting! You have captured the interior of this Catholic church in a creative way. The vertical lines of the structure look diagonal and converge towards the top of the image. I can see that you purposedly moved back in this shot (more space is included before the first rows) so that the vertical lines of the structure are tilted slightly for artistic purposes. The converging verticals do not bother me at all. The image is quite sharp with all the colorful details. The person also gives a sense of scale to your image.
I'd prefer to crop tighter on the foreground to eliminate the blue sticker of social distance reminder on the floor, and also the dome (?) on the top part that seems to be disjointed to the lower part of the image.
My question is: Why do you face towards the door to capture this image (that the light at the door could be distracting?), instead of facing towards the altar which might include interesting decoration? I also feel reluctant to capture the person's face when he/she is praying.
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Jul 14th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi Bob,
I really like the sketched look of this image, especially the conversion to B&W that accentuates the highlights/shadows. In my personal opinion, I try not to compare with the original image since I understand that the final product has been deliberately processed into another form. The included original image might satisfy our curiosity, but I think that we do not need the original image for comments. The visual design and the overall artistic impression are more important to me.
The setting of your phone in Raw file contains a wider dynamic range than .jpg images, and all the details are very well seen. (I have set up Raw files in my phone once but I give up since it uses up my phone memory card very fast). The Prisma app has also increased the wavy water. The angle you shot with the tree branches across the lake (?) help frame the facility nicely. My only suggestion is to crop half of the water at the bottom to put the facility off center and to make the composition stronger. Very nice image! |
Jul 12th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi Jack,
The wild flowers are beautiful. It makes me think of Claude Monet's painting "The Poppy Field". The color of the wild flowers are vivid and the diagonal line of the flowers creates visual excitement as opposed to the horizontal line. The different layers of flowers,trees, and hills created the depth of field to the scene. The image is sharp, and the composition works well. I don't have any suggestion for improvement.
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Jul 6th |
| 86 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi Ruth,
You have captured a beautiful portrait of your cat. It's very sharp, with all the details of her facial hair.
I like her sweet and pensive expression. The white, brown, and green color around her make her stand out from the background and create a dimensional frame. The angle you shot is very nice too. The catchlights in her eyes are also interesting. I don't have any suggestion for improvement. |
Jul 5th |
6 comments - 8 replies for Group 86
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12 comments - 22 replies Total
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