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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
I just saw the term "high-key" a few days ago. A term I've seen street photographers use is "exposing for highlights". I like both of those better than blown-out. |
Aug 8th |
| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
It is a nice scene with people going in both directions on a beautiful bridge. I like the composition but I'll join the chorus for eliminating whatever that is on the right and adding some contrast. |
Aug 7th |
| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
I like this shot a lot. Particularly the silhouetted family, which was definitely worth waiting for. I like Bob's crop, but it seems a little severe to me. I would like to see more of the top area. |
Aug 7th |
| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Really nice shot Judy. Razor sharp. Love the lighting and the colors. So much "stuff" to look at in this church. I like Karen's correction. |
Aug 7th |
| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Hi Stephan,
Welcome to a GREAT group!
I see the same highlighted background that everyone's mention, but only when I look for it. The red is so eye-catching that it's just a light background to me. Nice composition, great color and sharpness, interesting addition of the shade.
About the background. I have been doing a lot of street photography and following some folks on Instagram whose work I really like. One of them has a saying, "Protect your highlights". If you pay attention to TV shows & movies, they're replete with blown highlights which no one notices or cares about because they're focused on the characters who may be just barely recognizable because they're so shaded. If it works in that environment, why not photography. Think about the next time your watching TV or sitting in a theater. It's why the background doesn't bother me in this shot.
The shot I've posted here was submitted to my SG group last month. Every comment mentioned the background, and not favorably. |
Aug 7th |
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| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Another lighthouse chaser here! Have driven way off my intended route when I've learned about a lighthouse in the area.
I like this shot. I like your "loop", the people and the gull are definite enhancements. I, too, see the green area of the sky and windows. Think you should 86 the haystack, it isn't identifiable on it's own.
Gotta get to the NW, it's the only area of the country I've never explored. |
Aug 7th |
| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
I like this part of DD - the back-and-forth - better than SG. I like the critique part of both - it's how I learn where I need to put effort.
With street, I never ask. I'm pretty good with clandestine photography when I'm walking the streets or hanging on a corner. I've seen a couple of Valarie Jardin's videos and have attempted to listen to her podcasts but it's kind of difficult with the implant. There are a TON of street photographers who have online sites, are on Instagram, etc. I'm always looking at what other folks do.
My other love at the moment is macro (group 60). I find that as challenging as street, particularly with insects which is something that really interests me.
One of these days I'm going to start exploring what seems to be your favorite - travel. |
Aug 6th |
| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
I admin group 25 in DSG, so I know how that works. The new group is a Street Scenes group and will probably start this month as DD80. It will begin with 4 members and we'll be looking to add 3 more. I'm going to admin that group. I should mention that I'm also waiting for a new monochrome group to be formed in DD, which I won't admin. |
Aug 5th |
| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Thanks, Karen. |
Aug 5th |
| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Judy,
As you might expect I probably have about a dozen shots of this girl walking through the scene. A guy on a bicycle is in one. A car's front is in another. I happen to like this one best, which is why it's the one I submitted. See my reply above to Stephen about the B&W. |
Aug 5th |
| 29 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Hi Stephen,
I do like it. In fact, I have a B&W copy of the shot that I'm saving for a new group that's forming within PSA. Look for it there! |
Aug 5th |
5 comments - 6 replies for Group 29
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| 58 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Beautiful shot Isaac. Nice composition (the chair was a good idea), great colors and leading lines (both high & low). Interesting how the people appear to be split down the middle. |
Aug 18th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 58
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| 60 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Hi Nadia, thanks for the comments. I agree about the area in front of the eyes but, unfortunately, I don't have an image where it's possible to provide that. I think you're right about the whites in the background flower. |
Aug 21st |
| 60 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Thanks Carol. Have to tell you that I've never entered an image in a contest of any kind. I've been to a few photo club meetings and have been completely unimpressed with the judging. Don't think I want to subject myself to that. I agree with you about the eyes. It's not what attracted me - just the idea of having a chance to get a decent image of wasp was enough for me to pursue the insect. But, when I looked at the image on my monitor, I was really drawn in by the eyes. So yes, I think "the eyes have it". |
Aug 21st |
| 60 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Thanks Bob. You didn't hear about the bonus third hand when you join a macro group???? |
Aug 11th |
| 60 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Keep working those car show images - I think you have a knack for handling them. I don't know that I've ever seen a decomposing, rust-laden car at a show? Seems counter-intuitive to me.
Interesting that the only thing that seems to be resisting decomposition is the Plymouth logo piece. I like the composition. It shows the pitting of hood and ornament. Good idea to go to B&W. |
Aug 9th |
| 60 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Welcome Bob! Hope you enjoy this group as much as I do.
Rather unique way to present a sunflower! Nicely composed, very sharp, with good handling of the greens/whites. You could bring out bee more with a diffused flash on a low setting. Very nice shot! |
Aug 9th |
| 60 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
I would be very happy with this shot. I chase insects all the time and you've got a very good capture with this bee. Nice composition, very sharp, good colors, good bokeh. There is nothing not to like about this image. |
Aug 9th |
| 60 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
First, I think your choice for the title is great.
You're right about the composition. Too bad it didn't hum it's way in from the other side. I like the watercolor look. The only adjustment I would make would be to the part of the perch that directly in front of the viewer. I think it needs to be darkened a bit. It keeps pulling my eyes away from the bird. |
Aug 9th |
5 comments - 2 replies for Group 60
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| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
I, too, like your viewpoint for this image. I think the colors are very interesting.
The image seems distorted to me, and very grainy. I think this is due to the severe resizing. Most images on PSA sites are 1024x768, your image is 640x427, very small.
I copied the image and cropped it to make it a portrait setting, which eliminated a lot of the surrounding area and left the food stall. I think there's too much going on beyond the food stall and I find it distracting. See if you like it? I agree with Colin about waiting for some customer(s) to arrive to enhance the interest level.
Also, it would be helpful to us if you would include your camera settings with your image - shutter speed, f-stop, ISO, program modes you're using, etc. |
Aug 18th |
 |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Thanks, Hattie. I usually like to set the shutter at 1/250, but was having really boost the ISO that day, so I opted for the slower speed. |
Aug 18th |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Colin, I, mostly, agree with you about manipulation of an image. Pictures that are "photoshoped" generally do not appeal to me. And, if you're planning on submitting images for competitions there are some pretty strict rules about manipulation. Where I stray from your strict discipline is with things like small bits of litter, shadows of objects that aren't in the frame, and lines (such as the leash in Rich's image this month). I don't remember ever adding anything to an image. |
Aug 9th |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
I'm not sure about the crop. However, I think if you like the crop, one more step - removing the remaining portion of the leash - is needed to eliminate all those distractions on the left. |
Aug 9th |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Very good capture. My story is: she's got something clenched in her left hand and he's trying to get it, a game that's probably played every day all over the world. I agree with Colin that your choice of B&W is a good one. A nicely composed and sharp image. Good work! |
Aug 9th |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Just read an article about keeping costs down while visiting London and Borough Market was recommended for an economical meal.
I like your composition. The colors are good and the image is sharp with very nice leading lines from the lady to the player. Like that you got low for the shot. So many people are reluctant to do that. |
Aug 7th |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
I like that it's only the light-enveloped dog that's looking at you. It really makes the dog the focal point of the image and the rest, at least for me, is "background noise". Good choice for B&W conversion. |
Aug 7th |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Thanks Colin, I never gave vignetting to darken the TV a thought. Hopefully, I'll remember that if a similar situation falls in front of my lens. |
Aug 7th |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Barbara, thanks for visiting. I know that not everyone likes this technique and I'm perfectly fine with that. Come back and visit us often! |
Aug 7th |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Thanks Rich. If you check my "How I Did It:" you'll see I always include camera settings at the end. So for this one - it was Pattern metering and Manual exposure. The truth is, when I'm making a image of a store from outside I'm not really concerned with the focal point. Wherever the camera focus is will be fine with me. There are usually people moving around, spots on the windows, etc. that can grab the focus. I'm more interested in the layers and movement capture. I know that leaves me open to critique regarding focus but that's OK because there's ALWAYS something in focus. |
Aug 7th |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
So maybe it's these old tired eyes? I think I see minimal distortion in the white letters, but how about the Hotel Knickerbocker sign out on the edge? That appears pretty sharp to me. |
Aug 7th |
| 80 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Couple of questions-
Is it camera shake or is it window distortion. If you look at the reflections of the people who are outside they appear pretty sharp to me, particularly my granddaughter.
Why would you have flipped the image?
Answering your lighter sense question (which I like), I wasn't spying on my granddaughter. I was surprised that she was in the image. |
Aug 7th |
5 comments - 7 replies for Group 80
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16 comments - 15 replies Total
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