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Sep 22 |
Reply |
Hi LuAnn,
So sorry to catch you off guard on my image! I just want to be creative as other people in our group often do.
'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. So, what one person perceives the image as flawless or captivating might be ordinary or unappealing to another. I'd prefer to let people discover it on their own and provide me their true feelings (instead of my spelling it out). All positive or negative comments are appreciated (because that's also the reason why I join the study groups).
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Sep 28th |
| 3 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Michael,
I also have one question: Have you considered saving each of your flowers under .PNG format? This type of image format supports transparent backgrounds and/or semi-transparent images that might be useful for creativity. |
Sep 21st |
| 3 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Hi LuAnn,
Thanks for your comments and for your suggestion to correct the perspective. However, in this image, I purposely wants to present a different view than the perfect shot we normally see in the postcard. Please also see my responses to Michael and Joan. I do appreciate your constructive discussion. |
Sep 21st |
| 3 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Mary Ann and Ruth for your comments. |
Sep 21st |
| 3 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Hi Joan,
Welcome to our group and thanks for your comments! I agree with you that the keystoning (type of distortion) works better in this case. For the Brooklyn Bridge, the suspension tower is at the near highest point of the bridge. I can only shoot it straight if I was very far away, and it's not my intention to present in this image. |
Sep 21st |
| 3 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Hi Michael,
Thanks for your comments!
Yes, I purposely use the perspective distortion of wide angle to capture both the diagonal wire cables and the suspension tower, and at the same time to create the illusion that the two persons are heading to the top of the tower.
I am glad that you don't suggest me to straighten the tower. 🤪 |
Sep 21st |
| 3 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Mary Ann,
Your experiment with the intentional camera movement during the shot seems to have a lot of fun and successful! The resulting image conveys some creative and artistic effects that we don't see in the regular still photos.
For this image, the camera rotation creates some concentric circles that lead my eyes to the center area. I'd prefer to see the scene (trees, flowers, and the water reflection?) at the center a bit more clearer. Probably, the brighter and/or colorful scene might produce a more striking effect. I enjoy seeing your creativity in this shot! |
Sep 21st |
| 3 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Ruth,
You've got a candid shot of Owen! His eyes are bright, his smile is sweet and his skin tone is beautiful too! It's a nice family photo! I can understand that it's hard to set up a good portrait shot for a kid. (My young nieces always covered my camera with their hands when I tried to capture their photos.)
Since you ask for suggestion, I think that if you want to get a perfect shot like a model is a different story. I have attended a few model shoots in the past. The models need to spend a lot of time to do makeup to brighten their skins (and even put eyedrops to brighten their eyes). I normally use telephoto lens or nifty fifty lens for the portrait shoot. For this image, the lighting is side lit that poses a light shadow on Owen's nose, but it's still a good portrait shot!
I'd suggest to use a large aperture for portrait to get a smooth skin and blurred the background more (your aperture in this image is F/8). |
Sep 21st |
| 3 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Christine,
The sunrise at the Grand Canal of Milan looks so peaceful with not much people there. I guess that you captured this image from the bridge parallel to the one in the distance. The canal in the center and the 2 symmetrical sides with a lot of restaurants (with big umbrellas and tables) and shops still sleeping offer an amazing view.
I agree with Ruth that the big frame with car advertisement on the top left conflicts with the historic scene. I'd prefer to crop tighter to eliminate that board. |
Sep 21st |
| 3 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Michael,
You have gained more expertise in post processing via the image you submitted this month! Your skills have shown through the qualities of these flowers. You inspired me to work more on my images (and hopefully I can find time to do it!). These flowers are excellent in many levels.
You have also chosen the flowers with a lot of fine details and are very difficult to invert: the dandellion flower head composes of numerous small florets; the prickly sea holly flower with spiny foliage; and the clematis seed pod with feathery tails. Hats off to you, and keep up your good work, Michael!
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Sep 20th |
| 3 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi LuAnn,
Your decision to convert the image into monochrome and sepia tone is a nice choice. It totally transforms a regular sunflower into an artwork.
I especially like the profile shot of this sunflower versus its center disk one. The flower is facing down is also different than the norm. All of the facts in this process amazed me. The final image is very beautiful!
One question comes to my mind is: Why do you need a water droplet in this sepia look of the flower (since I did not see it in the original image, and the sepia tone also gives the feeling of an antique)? |
Sep 20th |
6 comments - 5 replies for Group 3
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| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Thanks Pat for your comments. Yes, this exhibit always draws a huge crowd. In 2017, it also had a room allowing visitors to experiment by adding the dots to the white walls or any objects inside. All the objects (piano, table, shelves, wall decoration) became physically invisible then. |
Sep 21st |
| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Pat,
I have seen this passion flower in a Smithsonian garden a few years ago and did not have a chance to capture any pictures because it has passed its peak bloom time. The color and the details of the flower really grab my attention, and it's a rare flower here.
For this image, I appreciate you to include the fruit to the flower since I never see it before. The light at 3 pm seems a bit harsh for the image, and the details of the flower are lost. I'd prefer to convert it into a B&W image to make it a stronger one. |
Sep 20th |
| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Thanks everyone for your comments. |
Sep 19th |
| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Hi Ruth,
Ha ha! It took me 3 times to get to the Yayoi Kusama exhibition in 2017. This year, it has a smaller scale of different exhibition, and I still desire to come back to discover more.
Learning from my first trip, I can now capture images quickly using my phone without including a whole bunch of myself in there since the exhibition room is installed with mutiple mirrors.
Thanks for your comments. |
Sep 19th |
| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Hi Gene,
I am glad that you had a chance to visit the Yayoi Kusama's exhibition and understand more my image description. |
Sep 19th |
| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Reply |
Hi Marti,
Thanks for visiting our group and your comments. Although the 3D balls seem to be within our reach but I am not sure where the real objects are. The changing lights create the illusion to the viewers and give them the impression that there are infinity objects in the room. This makes the exhibition unique and stand out from the norm. |
Sep 19th |
| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Jack,
I really like the concept of minimalist in this image. The little plants at the lower right corner anchor my view. The light on the top left is beautiful. It separates the lavender sky and enhances the curve of the white sand dunes. The beautiful scene contains no other elements that could distract us from it. Well done! |
Sep 19th |
| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Ruth,
In this image, I can see your intention to use the trees to frame the beautiful clouds in the distance. The formation of the clouds also interests me.
In my personal opinion, I'd prefer to totally crop off the tree on the right side (since only a few branches of it can be seen while the tree on the left is more visible with its trunk) to make the cloudy sky stand out more.
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Sep 19th |
| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Gene,
The image is sharp with all the details of the formation of the rocks. The composition works well with the iconic sandstone spire that rises high from the floor of the canyon, and the rocks in the foreground borders that make the view deeper. The blue cloudy sky in the background adds more beauty to the scene. Nice shot! |
Sep 19th |
| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Quang,
Your image has a strong impact to the viewers! The cloudy sky shows the offshore storm is coming. By looking at the scene, I can even hear and feel the strong ocean waves crashing up the rocks. Your HDR processing is great and it's not overdone!
My only suggestion is to crop a bit tighter on the top to eliminate the part of an empty sky and it helps the viewers focus more on the crashing waves.
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Sep 19th |
| 86 |
Sep 22 |
Comment |
Hi Bob,
You have taken a beautiful panoramic photo with your iphone camera. I am impressed that you were able to keep your phone steady on the same level the entire time when you panned the scene. I am curious to know how many attempts you made to achieve this photo?
Your choice of pano mode helps to fit a large scenic view into one photo. The inclusion of the little girl in a dress (not a swimming suit), who is trying to test the waters, makes the scene more lively. I especially like the water reflection and the concentic waves around the girl. Great shot! |
Sep 19th |
7 comments - 4 replies for Group 86
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13 comments - 9 replies Total
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