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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 3 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
This rendition has the problem of merging the head of the man with the enhanced background out of the window, which detracts from the clean lines of the person against a light background. The color idea would help hold the separation, provided the window is the only colored part, like in OZ. |
Apr 16th |
| 3 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Mary Ann, Amazing that this received such an award. I find it looking so much like the inside of a business office. Perhaps it was too big to be able to really show the pews so you could tell what they are. The photo is great even if the architecture, int my opinion is not. Too modern to look like a church. We're so used to seeing the complex details of the older basilicas throughout Europe, that this one throws me. I think the wide angle lens that you used compressed the pews so they look like office cubical to my bad eyes. The strength of the photo is in the strong leading lines which drive us to the altar and the people. Very three-dimensional. |
Apr 7th |
| 3 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
To add one more thing. The lower windows which we can see in your other photo are so interesting, it was too bad that you couldn't include then on the lighted segment you sent us. This must be an iconic place for tourists in Jaipur. |
Apr 7th |
| 3 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
What an interesting history. Not many buildings still survive from the 18th century and this one is extremely interesting architecturally. I like how there seems to be light shining on the structure and that you changed the BG to black. Really makes it stand out. My first reaction was the tilt of the building, but you explained why you had to do that. The tilt does give it a dynamism that otherwise would be missing. I like the way you really filled the frame and make our eyes appreciate its splendor. |
Apr 7th |
| 3 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Ruth, Good idea to photograph your grandson, braving the waves. He is clearly trying to avoid getting his feet wet, but it is probably too late. The cropping is good and the position is priceless. I suggest that you try to lighten his face and chest ares so we can enjoy the look on his face a bit moore. I usually either use a mask and Levels in PS or the dodge toll also in Photoshop to do that. I set it at a low opacity so that one can control the amount of lightening to prevent it looking fake. Really good idea to wait for the Cartier-Bresson moment. |
Apr 7th |
| 3 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Robert,
This reminds me of an abstract piece of art because of the streaks of color and macro aspects the image. I see the head and neck of the mantis from the drop of liquid hanging from he pistol(?) . The stamens might be the feet, not sure. To make it more like a praying mantis, I suggest that the background be blurred and lightned. That may make the head and neck stand out more. And I do prefer the original color to the purple one suggested, as it may make the mantis even less likely. I think it is wonderful that when you take a shot of something, your find something elese located there. It's sign of creativity. Nice work, Robert. |
Apr 7th |
| 3 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
I love the picture as is, even with the whitish glow on both the outdoors and the table. The use of black and white is perfect for this kind of photo and I congratulate you on your surreptitious capture. The only suggestion, not a necessary one, but maybe fun, would be to replace the rather peaceful out the window scene with a beautiful color scene of a landscape to make his oblivion to the outdoors all the more incredible. Good work and seeing. |
Apr 6th |
| 3 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Andres,
Kudos ons urging yourself to learn Photoshop. I've used it over the years since I first started in 1993, one of the initial users. I have forgotten more than I learned, unfortunately. Your composite is lovely with a very unusual set of angels. I wonder what happened to the couple originally. You look like your extraction method worked well and the cracked glass is a wonderful choice for background. The bluish color you chose worked well with this concept and I, like Ruth, ask what artistic filter you used, so maybe you could tell us. This worked very well altogether. I have no suggestions for improvement, so thank you teacher again. Nice job. |
Apr 6th |
| 3 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Just a note to apologize for all of the typos. Maximum ISO 2as 3200. And,
not importantly, should have been, most importantly. The rest I hope you can guess what they should be. |
Apr 2nd |
8 comments - 1 reply for Group 3
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| 18 |
Apr 25 |
Reply |
Should be Bison, ny bad typing, sorry, |
Apr 16th |
| 18 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Robin, This looks like a boat that is on ice with a glacier in the background the is maybe calving or breaking up. Using ICM is always a good idea to see how it looks. You might try reducing the brightness of the lower right which tends to distract from the boat a bi. I really like the feeling of the ice as a background, especially against the clear blue sky. Keep working at this ICM concept on many objects to see what works best. You might check out Jam Lightfoot's website, just go to her name as she is an expert and can give you lots of ideas. |
Apr 13th |
| 18 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Ian, I like what you did with the original. The sketchiness makes the turmoil of branches and vines look much more interesting and conversion to monochrome also help make this image more appealing. Goodjob. |
Apr 12th |
| 18 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Bob,
The final composite has one really good thing going for it. The texture that you have a sieved reminds me of a picture of the bubisdon drawn on a sling of an animal, giving it a strong Western influence. The size of Old Faithful is to me was too small, looking froore like th smoke coming out of a campfire. I would try this with a much smaller bison and a big Old Faithful or pic some other Yellowstone objects that could go closer in size to the bison. The concept is a good one, but needs some more thought, perhaps. There's a hot spring that's a lot smaller that might go well with the bison zin front of it. I think it's near Old Faithful. Other thoughts are maybe some elk, some other hot springs like Grand Prismatic Springs, Mammoth Hot Springs, and so on. |
Apr 12th |
| 18 |
Apr 25 |
Comment |
Sorry for the many typos. Corrections: corn every day. There was not enough symmetry, so I decided t o outline half of the swan, so it could achieve total symmetry.I then thought |
Apr 7th |
4 comments - 1 reply for Group 18
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12 comments - 2 replies Total
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