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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 4 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Guy, the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía (In Catalan) is another architectural masterpiece designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, internationally known. The image shows a lot of detail on the building being very sharp. I also like the B&W interpretation since it has more drama. The highlight reflection of the sun in the white structure is impossible to avoid, depending on the time of the day the image is created. |
Nov 12th |
| 4 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Lucky You !! |
Nov 12th |
| 4 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Bill, another iPhone masterpiece in the hands of the master (pun intended !!) Great silky effect in the water. I just wonder if this was a full wide angle view, or you could have done it wider, or perhaps walk backwards as long as there was a path, to include the whole of the vertical concrete structures. Good composition. |
Nov 12th |
| 4 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Ian, he not only saved 20 minutes of setting up, he did not have to carry the additional 20 lbs of photographic equipment. |
Nov 12th |
| 4 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Guy. It did help |
Nov 12th |
| 4 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
To Flip or not to Flip ?, that is the question !!
Dr Flip |
Nov 7th |
| 4 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Vella, in Budapest there are several bridges. To me the most interesting is the Chain Bridge with the big lions. I could not tell if this is it. I see that you did some PP to your original image and obtained a more illuminated version, but I still think that the underpart of the bridge is too dark. Using the masking brush in ACR, I added more light, now we can see better the structure. The full moon adds interest to the image. |
Nov 3rd |
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| 4 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Erik, this is a sharp and colorful image of the Nubble Lighthouse. I just wonder where was your vantage point. To me, it seems it was in the water shooting up, unless there is a U shaped extension of land where you can set-up your shooting point. The image is sharp, but the verticals and horizontals needed correction, which I did, and ended using the new generative action in photoshop to fill in the gaps after correcting. After that, I thought there was to much sky, so I cropped some. The red little store house is a little distracting, but is part of the landscape. |
Nov 3rd |
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| 4 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Ian, I like the artistic and creative adjustments you applied to the image to create this soft looking abstract image of the autumn color leaves. Please excuse my ignorance but I do not know what ICM stands for. In my lexicum stands for "Intensive Care Medicine". I also sense some degree of blurring/movement, perhaps the camera or created by PP. Now I get it... Intensional Camera Movement !! |
Nov 3rd |
| 4 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Gary, I also watched that presentation and was looking for some old family photos to restore this weekend. The result that you obtained is just outstanding. This AI stuff added to Photoshop is just crazy. With exceptions, it is taking away some of the fun of being creative. |
Nov 2nd |
6 comments - 4 replies for Group 4
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| 15 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Pei-Fan, great action composite image. Very sharp, the eagles are nicely transilluminated and they are having a feast with the bee's. The bee hive is quite big. |
Nov 4th |
| 15 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Sarita, much better. This PP is allowed in this group. but not if you plan to send the image to a Nature salon. |
Nov 3rd |
| 15 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Jim, nice bird, and good crop with the resulting image still with reasonable good sharpness after the gigantic crop. I think that the bird is dark and lacking color and detail. Using one of the masking brushes in ACR I just added light to the shadows. |
Nov 2nd |
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| 15 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Mike, nice image of the Hawk sitting in this electrical pole, but I think that the pole and all the steel structures on the top, overpowers the bird. To my eye, this crop makes the bird stand out better, without taking away the interest of the pole. The image is sharp, and the colors are well balanced. I also added a touch of light to te shadowed side of the bird to bring out color and detail. |
Nov 2nd |
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| 15 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Randall, The common Eider Duck is one of the most valuable birds of Iceland with eiderdown having being collected and exported since many centuries. It is one of the sea ducks species. On my last visit to Iceland, we went on a boat to a private island which is an eider ducks sanctuary.
Your image is showing a flying female eider. Yes, according to your description the birds looks like popping out of the frame, and the soft background shows location. I think that a tighter crop would make the bird stand out better without sacrificing the location.
I came across this very explanatory video about the eider ducks in Iceland.
https://youtu.be/lk1OfeIwWVw |
Nov 2nd |
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| 15 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Kathy, the Alligator Farm in St Augustin - Florida is a photographers paradise. Specially from January to April every year when the rockery is full of nests with eggs and newborn chicks, like your image. Of course, it is tricky to photograph them since the nests are above the boardwalk, wit exceptions as your image illustrates. It is very sharp, and the background (water) is uniform, with the exception of the white areas which are distracting, but there is nothing we can do about. Some purists would say why you did not use a polarizer filter to reduce the reflection/highlights in the water. |
Nov 2nd |
| 15 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Sarita, this is a great capture. GBH will swallow anything. Once I saw a video of one swallowing a wetland (swamp) rabbit. Your image is sharp and well composed. Unless this is the full frame you are presenting us, I think that the crop is too tight on top and behind the bird. Additional space will take away some of the tension present. Had you given us the original image out of the camera, I could illustrate what I mean. |
Nov 2nd |
6 comments - 1 reply for Group 15
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| 46 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Lisa, no need to be confused and elaborate as you did
Just go here: https://psa-photo.org/page/division-definitions and down to the fifth section:
Nature, Photojournalism and Photo Travel Division(s)
It does not say anything about flipping is permitted (or not allowed). End of story !!
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Nov 30th |
| 46 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Hi Lisa, I am the administrator of group 72 which is also Nature Plus and all goes. Now, going back the "Pure Nature" which belongs to the Reality sections of PSA together with Photojournalism and Photo Travel, in these two, flipping is not allowed since you are altering/moving pixels. I think we should have these reviewed so we all can be on the same page. |
Nov 28th |
| 46 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Maria, great image of a bird I have not seen here in USA. I just found out that it is native to Australia and New Zealand (Down Under). It is a beautiful bird, and your image is sharp with a non distracting background. In pure Nature/Birds (Reality Division of PSA)flipping is not allowed. |
Nov 12th |
| 46 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Jack, you are right. Pure Nature/Birds belong to the Reality Division of PSA together with Photojournalism and Phototravel, where removing or adding elements PP is not allowed. I think I am going to follow your suggestion of 2 copies for the potential images: 1 for Reality, and 1 for color or wildlife not reality. |
Nov 12th |
| 46 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Jack, outstanding image of the Rufous Hummingbird. Incredible sharpness with only 1/400 sec. Obviously the 1/32 power flash froze the action. The colors are brilliant, and the background is not distracting. |
Nov 2nd |
2 comments - 3 replies for Group 46
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| 48 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Hi Bev, is this a composite image ?? |
Nov 12th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 48
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| 58 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Gloria, this image probably depicts a father with his son just sitting on the sidewalk resting or perhaps waiting for the transport. The image is very sharp and I like the sepia interpretation. On the other hand, I think that there is something missing to complete the image story: more environment so we can place them in context. Obviously, they are looking at you. |
Nov 14th |
| 58 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Bruce, interesting image. I think that the red steel column on the right is overpowering the train station worker, or perhaps a passenger waiting to get on the train (checking her watch), so I cropped slightly from the right. The image is sharp. It also has some fun content, the clock shows 12:20 but the sign says lier (old spelling of liar) since the train s supposed to arrive at 12:24. |
Nov 14th |
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| 58 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Pinaki, interesting image under very complicated light conditions. The mixture of daylight in the background, and the incandescent light indoors drives the sensor crazy, more so, since you have to meter for the dark areas, so there is some overexposed areas in the back. It is a typical middle easter market scene, and the man is wearing the typical outfits. The image is sharp. It has a very strong orange saturation. Using the white balance and the masking brushes from ACR I made the back a little darker to take away that very distracting area, also reduced the orange saturation, and cropped slightly. |
Nov 8th |
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| 58 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Ed, I know you are a B & W believer. You have presented to us a different view of the opposite side world, but to me, it has more impact showing the patriotism of the people and keep it in color showing the American Flag. I would not have remove any item since all of them are in context with that other world. |
Nov 4th |
| 58 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Ed, I agree with you that the B&W interpretation of the image is more interesting, since it adds some degree of mystery. The presence of the mother with her daughter gives scale to the image showing that this forest is really vast. The image is sharp and I like the composition showing them going from the left upper corner to the right lower corner in an oblique pattern. |
Nov 3rd |
| 58 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Kathleen, I believe that including humans into the image will give scale and interest, which is lacking here. From your description we understand this neighborhood was across the street from your motel. The only interesting detail about it, is the house painted as the American Flag. |
Nov 3rd |
5 comments - 1 reply for Group 58
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| 59 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Don, good peak of action image showing the goalkeeper flying in the air and already stoping the ball. The image is sharp but a little dark, so you can not appreciate details. I also think there is too much empty space which takes you away from the main subject. I cropped, made the horizontals straight and added light to the shadows.
I see that you used the 180-600mm lens. How has been your experience in general ? |
Nov 8th |
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| 59 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Ronald, just the two of them were playing. Perhaps, just practicing/worming up. |
Nov 5th |
| 59 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Gerald, I like image Original 3. The struggle for the ball is more intense. Of course all the conversation you had with Bruce is valid. As I said before, each Judge has its own prejudices. They get carried away saying "I wish...., I would.....". There is nothing we can do with the background which will depend on your selected vantage point. |
Nov 4th |
| 59 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Bruce, as Ronald said, another soccer great image. The color contrast between the players adds interest to the image. My guess is that this is the full frame since both red players have amputated arms, unless, there was distracting elements next to them. My take were I judging this, I see the slight blurred feet as a bonus. The reality is, every judge has its own prejudices. |
Nov 4th |
| 59 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Ronald, you captured the model aircraft on a steep climb before it stalled. Your PP brought color and detail contrasting with the grey sky. Your shutter speed froze the propellers in air. As I said to Hans, I like to se some blur denoting movement. |
Nov 4th |
| 59 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Hans, the aircraft is showing its spray action at full power. I have seen this type of flying machines in the Palouse region of Washington State, where they do do spraying for the wheat and canola farmers. In fact; I will show one image next month. I like the original image as well. They both were shot with shigh shuter speed therefore the propellers are frozen in air. I like the images were you can see some blur on them. The colors are nice and the spray matches the clouds. |
Nov 4th |
5 comments - 1 reply for Group 59
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| 67 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Richard, we also have cypress trees here in Florida, but I have never seen this color variation. I believe that the trees need a cold shock so it triggers the metabolic changes in the Chlorophyll, the most important class of pigments involved in photosynthesis. Lovely composition and the image is very sharp. |
Nov 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 67
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| 69 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Mervyn, you captured a nice example of a male Pied King Fisher which is common in Africa and Asia. As you described, they pretty much return to the same spot again and again. The same is true for the bee catchers. The image is sharp, with a nice non distracting background. |
Nov 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 69
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| 72 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Barbara, great portrait of the black bears family. Sharp. Nice colors. As you mentioned in your description, you have no image of the four of them facing more towards the camera, but this one is nature at its best. The tagging does not exclude the image for Nature or Wildlife sections of competition salons. |
Nov 19th |
| 72 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Maria, nice image, and I agree with you about the balance of the bee on the flower with the other flowers, but I think there are too many flowers which overpowers the bee since it is minimal in the frame. My view is that with this crop, we still keep the balance + the odd number rule (which most of the times is broken) and now the bee is more evident and it is off the center of the frame, Also darkened slightly the background. |
Nov 4th |
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| 72 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Mary, beautiful and sharp landscape image. I like the complete reflection of the pine trees, and the little amount of grass on the left lower are which gives depth creating the foreground, midground and background. Looks like a peaceful place to sit and enjoy he view. |
Nov 3rd |
| 72 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Bruce, we were in Africa this past July and saw a lot of hippo's. They were completely out of the water, sitting under the sun, or completely submerged in the water and only the nose and eyes out. I was hopping to capture and image with the mouth open, but only happened when the hippo was looking the wrong way. Your image is very sharp and shows the creature just coming out of the water and turning your way. Good crop, and great background |
Nov 3rd |
| 72 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Adrian, have you figured out how many countries you have visited ? This image is nature at pick of action. Anytime a creature of nature is doing something, and not just sitting there, it is a plus to the image. This monkey seems to be eating a Durian, which is the stinkiest fruit of the world (I have smelled it in Asia, but not tasted it). The image is very sharp. Bruce's addition of light to the eyes, adds interest. Great composition, and yes, we have to walk the images to improve the background.
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Nov 3rd |
5 comments - 0 replies for Group 72
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| 91 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Marge, good catch. It is very good that the Osprey already came out of the dark background to the blue sky, which makes the bird stand out. I see the bird dark with no details. Using the ACR masking brushes I added some light to the bird and now you can see more color and a little more detail, not better because the image is very low resolution. Was this a big crop ? |
Nov 4th |
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| 91 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Bruce, your adjustment looks better |
Nov 3rd |
| 91 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Adrian, to be able to get a bird in flight at the same eye level (vantage point) as your camera, gives a great image. Nice non distracting and out of focus background. I just made the background a little darker in ACR masking. |
Nov 2nd |
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| 91 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Bruce, outstanding image my friend. Good PP with minimal cropping. Indeed almost or full frame images have all the detail you can hope for. It really shows that the Robin likes the berries. I sense that he is looking at you. Great capture. |
Nov 2nd |
3 comments - 1 reply for Group 91
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| 94 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Sherry, yes. It is Green Cay. I also have been able to photograph the bird, but it was in a much darker location, so the images are not as sharp as yours. The ISO was like 25000 |
Nov 2nd |
| 94 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Sherry, there is one right now in one of the wetlands in Palm Beach County/Boca Raton - Florida. They camouflage very well in the dark areas of the tree branches. Your image shows nice details and color. |
Nov 2nd |
1 comment - 1 reply for Group 94
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| 97 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Practice, practice, practice makes perfect !! |
Nov 4th |
| 97 |
Nov 23 |
Reply |
Roy, this made the image look better and separated the Quail more from the background |
Nov 4th |
| 97 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Kathie, great image. The odd number rule is set to be broken. You achieved a nice set of two groups of three. One of the groups forms a triangle. The image is sharp. We do not see these guys in South Florida. |
Nov 2nd |
| 97 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Roy, it can not get any better than this. Pink is in fashion. What a great moment to have the spoonbill fly by and also get the reflection. You had fast line of thought when you decided to photograph the flamingo after the spoony left the frame, and be able to focus stack. The chances of this image repeats is very little. Congratulations. |
Nov 2nd |
| 97 |
Nov 23 |
Comment |
Hans, now I know that you also like to photograph birds (come to visit group 15). Cormorants are "professional" fishers. In china they are used frequently for this purpose, unfortunately, undergoing animal abuse, since a tight ring is placed to their necks so they can not swallow the fishes. Your image is sharp and shows pick of action with all the water splash. The image is sharp. |
Nov 2nd |
3 comments - 2 replies for Group 97
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39 comments - 14 replies Total
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