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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 3 |
Mar 23 |
Reply |
Mary Ann, thanks for your comments and suggestions. It is helpful to look at another version of b&w editing. I purposely lightened the building and water a lot to draw attention there. Additionally, I darkened the leaves (which are such an attention-getter in color) to keep them as part of the background. |
Mar 20th |
| 3 |
Mar 23 |
Reply |
Kieu-Hanh, thank you for your comments, especially about the angle of the shot. The location of the power station is so unique, at the top of a steep cliff. I kept the top left a bit bright to create a diagonal with the white building and water. But of course if it's too bright, it's distracting. |
Mar 20th |
| 3 |
Mar 23 |
Reply |
Joan, you are correct that often simplicity works well for b&w images. That's why I darkened the details so much, in order that the eye goes to the white building and water. However, I too love the original fall colors of the original. Your version does justice to the beautiful autumn colors of that day. |
Mar 20th |
| 3 |
Mar 23 |
Reply |
LuAnn, thank you for your insightful comments! You are correct that I was looking at this image differently because of my desire to use it in a monochrome competition. The scale was important as was the focus on the white building and waterfall (which I enhanced by lightening it). After reading the earlier comments, I thought "Oh, no. I chose the wrong image to convert to b&w for this competition." But surprise! My image got a "Best of Show" recognition. |
Mar 20th |
| 3 |
Mar 23 |
Reply |
Stuart, thanks for visiting our group! I appreciate your comments about cropping. You're right that not as much of the top and bottom trees are needed when the image is in black and white. I'll have to consider how much of the background to keep, since the precarious cliff is part of the image that I wanted to capture. |
Mar 20th |
| 3 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Joan, I enjoy your experimentation with photo effects on this image. The contrasting colors of purple and golds are lovely. The outlining of the petals works well to create an interesting abstract look. Very pretty! |
Mar 20th |
| 3 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Mary Ann, what a pretty winter scene. I appreciate how your cropping has eliminated much of the overly bright sky and dry branches. The dark curve of the stream is a pleasant contrast to the white snow. A little more saturation can help the scene, but a balance of how much is needed or the scene looks like springtime. I had to laugh about your comment of the moose or deer. An animal in a key position is such a plus! Hope you enjoyed your class! |
Mar 20th |
| 3 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Kieu-Hanh, the beautiful colors of the tree contrasted with the bright kayaks makes a beautiful fall scene. The arched bridge in the background is a nice detail too. I'd prefer that the beach sand and leaves under the tree were darker, so my eye wasn't drawn there. It's amazing how good cell phone photos are these days! |
Mar 20th |
| 3 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
Michael, what a beautiful image! The light painting works well to make the tree stand out against the gorgeous, starred sky. The reflection of the tree adds a lot to the scene. Like Joan, I originally thought a bit of cropping of the sky would help. However with your explanation of capturing the vast sky, I honor your decision to try something different with a view of a fuller night sky. So glad to hear that the Wanaka tree is still standing, even if all the tourists can be a nuisance. Hope you have a great time in New Zealand! It's an amazing place to visit! |
Mar 20th |
| 3 |
Mar 23 |
Comment |
LuAnn, I especially like the rich pink color that the cyclamen has. The detail and sharpness of the petals are lovely. In contrast to the greens of the leaves, the pink really stands out. I do find the bright pink of the blurred flowers in the background a bit distracting. I'd prefer that the background flowers be darkened to provide more distinction from the blossoms that are your focus. |
Mar 20th |
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