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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 31 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
Hi Paul, a well composed and well executed image of this waterfall in which the choice of shutter speed is spot on. I agree with Ian that a slight adjustment to the highlights of the right hand fall would be beneficial. The vignetting concentrates the eye on the falls and I do like the reflection in the foreground water. |
Jul 12th |
| 31 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
Hi Rashid, a good straightforward portrait of the young man, but for me not very exciting! |
Jul 12th |
| 31 |
Jul 17 |
Reply |
Hi Rashid, see my reply to Paul above regarding the composition. In addition the image has been flipped horizontally (original below) as it seemed to work better that way round with the mountain acting as a stopper - all very subjective of course! |
Jul 12th |
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| 31 |
Jul 17 |
Reply |
Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to 'investigate' my image! As you no doubt guessed the central positioning of the tree was deliberate and followed the formula used in previous images of this tree which were very successful in exhibitions. We all know the rules, but rules are there to be broken if indeed there are any rules! Admittedly some work, but not necessarily all - composition is always subjective!
Looking back over the production of the jpeg above the sharpening applied was minimal, but at the last moment I applied an increase in contrast - on reflection it might have been better to have masked out the grasses. |
Jul 12th |
| 31 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
Ian - a fine image of this grand old car which has been handled very well (so far!) - great quality with good shape, form and texture and the feeling of the gloss paintwork comes over just right.The light sepia warm tone gives the image atmosphere and feeling.
You have already mentioned the need to remove the person in the reflect - straightforward. The other areas which require attention are, IMO, a reduction in the brightness of the windscreen which is lighter than the wall behind it, removal of the highlights above the front of the bonnet and, less important, removal of the piece of wood/stone protruding into the base of the image.
O'all a great shot which just requires finessing and it appeals to me - I avidly watch Chasing Classic Cars on Quest TV - many of which have far more character than today's models.
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Jul 5th |
| 31 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
John - this image ably demonstrates what photography is all about - light. Without that patch of light the image would be very flat and uninteresting. As it stands the lighting brings the image to life and adds depth.I like your composition which lets the eye wander unhindered through to the partly lit tree in the background.
A minor criticism is the tone of the branches on the ground in the lower left corner. I feel that they or that corner could be marginally darkened. No big deal, but maybe less of a distraction? |
Jul 4th |
| 31 |
Jul 17 |
Comment |
Ella - A strong portrait oozing quality and detail. I particularly like the slight angle to the body - inclined a little to his right and the lighting is spot on.
However I regret to say that IMHO the addition of the shadow, far from creating a sense of depth creates a visual distraction.If you were photographing this in a studio a shadow on the backdrop would be the last thing that you would want. With your plain background you have simulated a lit backdrop which would show no shadows. Just my 2 cents worth! |
Jul 4th |
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5 comments - 2 replies Total
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