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3 Jun 21 Comment Lisa, even from this close-up portrait, I see the influence of a difference culture. The face painting reminds me of the face painting from a Maori festival I attended in New Zealand. Giving us a fuller view that included her necklace, hair style, and clothing would let us see more details of her look. I think the smoke in the air also interferes with the clarity of the scene. It sounds like the cultural show was memorable. Jun 24th
3 Jun 21 Comment Mary Ann, the darkness of the original scene is certainly a challenge. I like how LuAnn's techniques lightened the background around the cormorant and cropped out the tail of the second bird. The radial filter worked well for this purpose. What a wonderful experience to see the nesting cormorants!

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3 Jun 21 Comment Kieu-Hahn, I find your close-up fascinating. We don't have cicadas in Colorado (it's too dry), but I heard them in my childhood. The red eye and mouth look menacing. The single, diagonal leaf and blurred background works well to help me focus on the insect. More sharpness would help, but I understand your difficulties with resizing. Jun 19th
3 Jun 21 Comment Randolph, I agree that the more closely cropped image that Michael suggested helps me focus on the process of shelling the peas. The colors of red and blue in the clothing make a pleasing contrast to the green of the peas. The angle of the legs and circles of the basket and bags add to the composition. Interesting journalistic photo. Jun 19th
3 Jun 21 Comment Michael, I like your columbine image and agree that it's natural angle is usually hanging done. We have lots of columbines in Colorado (it's our state flower), but a yellow one in the wild is noteworthy. I find the flip of the flower works well and think the darkening of the background looks natural. I had to smile with the discussion of fuzz on the blossoms. Last year, I found wonderful clumps of columbines, but almost all of them had fuzz from nearby trees. I'll have to remember Dick's hint about pipe cleaners. Jun 15th
3 Jun 21 Comment I like the warm tones of rose, bronze, and tan in your image. I agree with Randy that the handle of the vase coordinates well with the ing string. The fallen blossoms lead my eye into the photo nicely. Your comment about lowering the top of the image is interesting, and I agree that it would strengthen the image for me. Like Kieu-Hanh, I question the need for the green vase in the background. For me, that green vase is more in balance with the image if the top is cropped to just above the hydrangeas. Jun 15th
3 Jun 21 Reply The trail is West Fork of Oak Creek. It's just outside of Sedona. Jun 15th
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