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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Reply |
Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you too! |
Nov 18th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Reply |
Mary Ann, thanks for your comments. You're right that I did brighten the trees a lot, maybe too much. When we left, the trees just glowed in the light. However, by then some of the clouds had disappeared. I was trying for dramatic. But probably not entirely realistic. |
Nov 18th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Reply |
Randolph, thanks for comments. It was indeed cold on the dunes. I agree that the dunes look like waves. The side lighting really emphasized the shadows and light. |
Nov 18th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Reply |
Kieu-Hanh, I appreciate your encouraging comments. Thanks for pointing out the drawbacks of losing detail with too much dodging of the dunes. It was a fabulous morning to visit the dunes, inspire of the 40 degree temperatures. |
Nov 18th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Reply |
Michael, thanks for your comments. The Great Sand Dunes and White Sands (in New Mexico) are both amazing places to photograph the waves of the dunes. The color of the sand on the dunes in your version is the typical color of the dunes. However, the morning I took the shot, the clouds and moisture on the sand gave the dunes as well as the sky a bluish cast. I'm used to the mountains in Colorado having a bluish cast. So for those reasons, I prefer the complementary colors of oranges in the trees and blues in the mountains. However, I greatly appreciate you showing me the options. |
Nov 18th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Reply |
Thanks, LuAnn. I think we got lucky to see the snow swept over the dunes. |
Nov 18th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
Lisa, what a strong image of the pyramid and the Louvre. I like how you've lined up the point of the Pyramid and the point of the fountain's pond border. In your b&w version the structure lines of the Pyramid really stand out, adding to the image's appeal. The starbursts of light on the left side bring an element of glitter to the night scene. My preference is to keep the Louvre in the background, but include the entire roof front. What a lovely memory of Paris! |
Nov 18th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
Mary Ann, I think you have a clever idea of conveying the passage of time with a composite including a pocket watch. The concept has a lot of possibilities. I'd encourage you to play around with originals taken at different angles. The other variable is the opacity of the overlaying image. In my opinion, you could adjust the opacity to make the composite more subtle or apply the composite layer in just certain areas. Have fun with your exploring! |
Nov 16th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
I find the drummer's stance works well with the angle of his drum sticks and triangular angles in the door frame. The drummer's outstretched leg moves my eye to his tattooed back and on to the drum. I prefer the darkening of the door frame and background behind the drum (such as LuAnn shows) to focus on the drum and drummer. However, your comment reflects that your preference is to keep the scene more realistic, which certainly works too. |
Nov 16th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
Randolph, you've taken an interesting candid shot of your wife. I like that you have captured some of the detail in the tree blossoms. The yellow flowers and your wife's red cap add upbeat color to the scene. I prefer the tighter crop that LuAnn shows, since it minimizes the dark area. Plus, cropping more off the right side moves your wife in the frame, so she is looking towards more space in proportion to the rest of the image.
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Nov 16th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
Michael, you've taken an interesting front yard photo and enhanced it into a fascinating image. The cropping and vignette work well to focus my attention. The dew drops on the web and sharp view of the spider make this a strong photo. Well done, Michael! |
Nov 16th |
| 3 |
Nov 21 |
Comment |
I find the contrast between the red of the apple and bright green creates a pleasing combination. The photo stacking has allowed you to keep the whole apple in focus. Your comment about taking 280 images reminds me of my experience with still life photography. It's hard to keep the areas I want sharp (what you have corrected for with the photo stacking) and to create a composition that is compelling. To me, the placement of multiple leaves is better than just one leaf on top of the stem. It seems to me that with your focus on still life photography, you are grappling with the question of how to compose a pleasing arrangement as well creating a technically strong image. Best wishes in your pursuit of this goal! |
Nov 16th |
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