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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 1 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Joey, good capture, sharp, nice composition with the blurred foreground framing the squirrel, and the blurred background which looks like moving water with waves. Now, the way you cropped the image, the wood stumps on the left take almost 50 % of the real state overpowering the squirrel. I would probably crop it in a landscape fashion just above the head, and probably would clone out the twig in front of his nose. If you want to see another squirrel image visit my group 72. |
Jul 9th |
| 1 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Sol, very good end result. Great and realistic Composite. Well thought. |
Jul 9th |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 1
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| 4 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Here is the completed image. |
Jul 10th |
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| 4 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Guy, thank you very much. It really looks 100 % better. Great "Reconstructive surgery" indeed. I will fill the blanks...... |
Jul 9th |
| 4 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Vella, indeed this image is very busy. Obviously it is a seashore town. So many things to look at, leading lines up and down, and at least one person to include the human component for dimension. I guess we could consider the main subject of the image the large sailboat on the right lower corner. Lots of color. Sharp. |
Jul 7th |
| 4 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Erik, anytime we see a bald eagle in the wilderness and we are able to create a few images we call the day. OMG, I have never seen so many eagles together even in Alaska (Fairbanks and Juneau in the winter). This image is more about you and your fellow photographer friend. The group image speaks and tells the story by itself. I got to see "The Eagles Lady's" face. |
Jul 7th |
| 4 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Ian, very good long exposure smoothing the water and the clouds on the sky. The barrier of rocks creates a leading line towards the fort main entrance.The presence of the people gives dimension to the fort. The lighthouse in the background here looks harmless compared to your previous image of the rough waters. I tend to agree with Vella with respect of making the crop tighter since those ships in the horizon are so small that really are insignificant. It is sharp. Good composition. |
Jul 7th |
| 4 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Guy, I think Joe has a good eye. It really looks like a dancing woman with a very large veil covering her head. Actually, to me looks an aerial image of the delta of a large river on a very dry land. Again, this image is subjected to the eyes and interpretation of the viewers. |
Jul 7th |
| 4 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Bill, I would work on the window with the clown. Indeed a creepy image, augmented by the funeral vehicle (I think Cadillac is the only manufacturer of this type of Vans). Overall, your PP/creation is outstanding. I kind of agree with Vella about making the moon less blue. |
Jul 7th |
| 4 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Joe, I think this image is more about the staircase rather the vases, which in fact are very interesting. The staircase rail looks more like the vertebraes of the spinal column (the doctor in me again) and frame the vases. Obviously, the light conditions very very poor giving this unusual colors. The grain is expected at ISO 8000. Once again, Gaudi was ahead of his time with his creations. |
Jul 7th |
6 comments - 2 replies for Group 4
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| 5 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Nick, very good imagination indeed. Your "hybrid" bird should be included in the National Geographic Complete Birds of the World book. Well done. |
Jul 9th |
| 5 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Oliver, I have images of the same house and lock but taken from the other side of the canal. I like Richard's adjustment, which are consistent with the direction of the light. It is sharp. |
Jul 9th |
1 comment - 1 reply for Group 5
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| 31 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Ian, great composition with the crocked tree on the left dominating the image and the other two on the right being the subdites, all of them framed by the branches. The main subject has a resemblance to the pines in the crooked forest in Poland. Agree that the tree trunks need a little more light to see detail. |
Jul 9th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 31
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| 38 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
I agree with Gabriele's comment with respect to the final image after PP. It really contents the essence of the act of putting on the Tefillin or phylacteries, a set of small black leather boxes containing scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah. Tefillin is worn by observant adult Jews during weekday morning prayers or any time of the day during daylight. Interesting to see that are being set on the man's right arm. Indeed he is left handed. Usually in 95 % of the times are set on the left arm so that the black box is next to the heart. The religious man helping the man in setting the tefillim gets "points" for his well doing (precepts and commandments commanded by God). |
Jul 9th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 38
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| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Thanks Gloria, I just wanted to give Bruce the direct link |
Jul 23rd |
| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Bruce, go to the Bulletin Board: http://psadigital.org/group58/bb.php |
Jul 18th |
| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Gloria, good point. I missed it. |
Jul 17th |
| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Daniel, well; now he is gone...... |
Jul 15th |
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| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Thank you Randy. I like your story telling indeed. |
Jul 13th |
| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Bruce, this image is full of color and faces with different expressions. Some are better illuminated than others, but in general, all the women are trying to cover their face somehow, for religious customs, or just from the very bright sun. You did a good job removing the distracting elements. Interesting the comments by Randy with respect of what is going on on their minds. |
Jul 13th |
| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Jim, I like this image, really denotes that the couple is having a great time getting wet. It is sharp and the colors are very vivid. Personally, I think it looks better if they are running from the left to the right. I did a horizontal flip, but that rendered the "S" backwards. It was fixes by selecting it, flip horizontal and paste. I cropped the image to remove the amputated contents in both sides of the frame. |
Jul 13th |
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| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Daniel, the contrast of the orange garments which makes the Monks stand out, and the green grass, makes the image. Indeed the monks are taking a break from the visit. I like the reflection on the water. It is sharp. Perhaps, I would crop in a portrait fashion instead of square, to place the Monks off center. |
Jul 7th |
| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Gloria, taking the picture through the "old, dirty and scratched glass gives a tone of mystery to the image. The bed in the back with the pillow and covers nicely placed is a contradiction to the reality of what the place represented in real life. Of course the bars on the window tells the real story as well. Simple but full of interpretation image. |
Jul 7th |
| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Randy, here you are presenting another example of being aware of your sorroundings when you are out shooting. Many times the action is happening behind you. Obviously, this was intended to be a point and shoot image, since you ignored the amputated woman in the left of the frame. The image is sharp, and the B&W interpretation shows real whites and blacks. The fog high up partially covering the Empire State building, which is framed by the other buildings and the street is working as a leading line to it, gives dimension and interest to the image. |
Jul 7th |
| 58 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Hassan, great use of Bokeh and framing at the same time. Perfect timing for the pigeon to stretch the wings and the people passing by in the background. Very good B&W interpretation with great balance on the whites and black. Very sharp foreground, and the lining up of the other pigeons as well (odd number:3) complements the image. |
Jul 7th |
6 comments - 5 replies for Group 58
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| 67 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Larry, you are the "Master" of the waterfalls, not to mention wild life in general. I can attest for that. Another interpretation of the endless collection in your waterfalls portfolio. Let me know the next time you will plan a waterfall hunting outing. |
Jul 7th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 67
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| 69 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Brenda, I would crop out completely the amputated flower on the upper corner. And and Candy said, the color version would be more appealing with the tighter crop. The flower is the center of attention. |
Jul 7th |
| 69 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Pierre, maybe the crop is a little tight ???. It gives the impression that is trying to crush the flower creating tension. Perhaps a more generous background and off centering the flower will make a better composition. |
Jul 7th |
| 69 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Dean, I pretty much agree with all the suggestions stated. I am really impressed by the size and color of the spider, that as Mervyn said, I did not see on my first view of the image, but after reading your description I first saw the front legs under the purple flower, and then I realized that the white and red structures (thought were part of the flower) became apparent. Great catch indeed. |
Jul 7th |
| 69 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Mervyn, excellent PP to reproduce the background as well as the reflection in the water of the calf repositioning. Obviously, is not a flip, it is a much more elaborated process. Now there is a great interaction between the mother and the calf when the little guy is facing his mother. The image is sharp throughout. Answering Brenda;s question it can not be entered in a nature competition, but yes on the color section. |
Jul 7th |
4 comments - 0 replies for Group 69
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| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Good idea, thanks. |
Jul 25th |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Marie, I think the reflection is the ski |
Jul 19th |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Bruce, I agree with you in respect about the whole image, but I wanted to make emphasis on the mango robber eating it !!! |
Jul 19th |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Mary, as you said it, it is a matter of taste. |
Jul 17th |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Mary, I added some light to the green, and removed the blue cast in the corner, on the water. |
Jul 10th |
 |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Patience pays off !!!! |
Jul 9th |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Mary, impressive waterfalls indeed. The area that looks like it is overexposed according to Larry, is just the result of the volume of water falling, the mist and the time of the day, the light reflecting in the water. Probably could have been improved by the use of a polarizer filter. Great composition, nice colors and sharp. |
Jul 9th |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Marie, good travel photography image as well. This is pretty much an iconic image of the Park. I like the way the bridge frames the cloud, as well as the clouds up higher. Very sharp. Leading lines created by the river, however, flowing in the "wrong" direction. I would have used a slightly longer exposure (Neutral Density filter and tripod if you are prepared) to smooth slightly the water, and not long enough to take away the sharpness in the clouds. |
Jul 9th |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Adrian, much better. You were able to soften the background which is favorable, keeping the bird and the bee in good focus, and removing the extra empty and distracting space. |
Jul 7th |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Walt, this again is one of your "dream" images. First the milky way image is outstanding, and your PP of the forest in the second image brought out the detail and color. The silky water with its silver color honors the title of the image. Perfect match indeed.Obviously, Luminar 4 makes life easier.... |
Jul 7th |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Adrian, great image. Very sharp. A little noisy because of the crop (the full image was the reach of your 300 mm lens), which I would make even tighter to the root of the branch pointing to the bee and framing the bird. The extra real state becomes distracting. Then finalize with some additional noise reduction if the image does not become too soft. |
Jul 7th |
| 72 |
Jul 20 |
Reply |
Larry, you have to watch him (I know is a male....) going up and down the tree at least 10 times each run. Once he has a bunch of mangoes on the ground, if I do not get there first, he would bite on each one. He needs to go to the manners school: finish one before you go to the next..... He keeps in shape for sure !! |
Jul 7th |
5 comments - 7 replies for Group 72
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| 82 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Prasad, this statue is magnificent in the strict sense of the word: size and detail. I am surprised not to see a zillion of tourists. Now, are the three little elements in the right lower corner people ? If yes it adds tremendous dimension to the image as well. Thank you for your explanations. I have learned something new today. |
Jul 12th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 82
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| 90 |
Jul 20 |
Comment |
Dan, this is the carpenter par excellence !! You captured him in his natural ambiance. We have to deal with what we have and what our tools allow us to create. With 24 Megapixels sensor, and this super crop, of course; you loose considerable detail, and when you use the software to remove noise, even more. I think the branch in front is not adding anything to the image, on the contrary, is somewhat distracting. I cropped the image for a Portrait orientation,. and after selecting the bird added some light to see more color and detail. The image I was working with is very small, so the actual adjustments are not so obvious. |
Jul 10th |
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1 comment - 0 replies for Group 90
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29 comments - 15 replies Total
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