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66 Apr 24 Comment Thank you Emil for taking the time. It's understandable that some would want to see more detail in the stones, and I think this works well also. Apr 17th
66 Apr 24 Reply Thanks Charles. Melanie mentioned the same thing, so I will give it a try. Apr 12th
66 Apr 24 Comment I think Gary's on to something here, Henry, in emphasizing the willow, rather than the path, which traverses the image but doesn't quite lead us anywhere. Getting some more separation of the willow from its surroundings, bringing out the sky a little more, improves this image and makes for quite a nice scene. Apr 1st
66 Apr 24 Comment This makes a good companion to Arik's image, Emil; somber indeed! It's nicely set up, clean, but I think could benefit from some additional processing perhaps; it's very flat and gray, but perhaps that's the point.

For example, in the original, the buckwheat seed heads stand out from the grass, a good effect that I strive to emphasize when photographing these. I think a tad more contrast here, and in the image overall, along with perhaps some toning, either warm or cool, would improve this, but only if its in keeping with your original vision.		 Apr 1st
66 Apr 24 Comment Very well done, Palli. It gets the eye going around in a circle, staying in the image. It works as an abstract also, and your comments help me to understand what I'm actually looking at. I like that you've left some bright white tones. Very nice. Apr 1st
66 Apr 24 Comment I love the idea of photojournalism in infrared, Gary (unfortunately PSA competitions don't allow it). I like that the sign in center and the Trump signs, you've left legible, but not blaring. Anyone who's traveled around the American heartland in the last 8 years knows these signs are a staple, and say so much. (No political commentary intended!)

BTW, from your point of view, it looks like some brush growing against the wall might be growing out of the wagon; either way, a great touch.		 Apr 1st
66 Apr 24 Comment I think the problem with this image, for me, is that it would normally be carried by the stream, and perhaps soft flow as Gary alludes to, but here there isn't much water. What you've done with the blue sky actually adds some interest for me. My preference would be to go half way, with half the saturation in the sky, so it isn't too jarring. Apr 1st
66 Apr 24 Comment The little bit of color you have added, Arik, contributes to the very somber mood of this, well done. The brush in the water, perfectly placed, makes a nice focal point. I am not a big fan of digital frames, either and agree with Gary on that. Apr 1st
66 Apr 24 Comment I like the design and shape, too, Melanie. And thank you for framing it, with that nice black background that you have. It's too bad there can't be more delineation between the flowers and leaves, as there would in a color version, but it's still nicely set up and enjoyable. Apr 1st
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86 Apr 24 Comment Another example of having the phone camera handy to capture a special moment, Wayne. I can only echo the other members comments. I think we we consider the technical imperfections, which sometimes occur with closeups from a phone camera, what the end goal is of the photo; these days its often sharing on social media, where a high resolution image is not necessary. Apr 21st
86 Apr 24 Comment Pat, I can only echo the others' comments, very nice macro, it looks like a kaleidoscope, great color; another one for the season! Apr 18th
86 Apr 24 Reply Good points Steve about the one straight line, and about getting down lower, will try that next time.
I am mostly a grape grower but started making a bit of wine, commercially, a couple years ago. It's a lot of fun. I have a website at florencevineyard dot com.
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86 Apr 24 Comment This one really touts the advantages of the phone camera, Kieu-Hanh, as most people would not have the big camera at dinner. The foreground makes this, combination of leading lines in the patterns and the reflections. It gives the image 3D that the usual shot would lack. It's clean with no distractions. I wish I'd had more time to get around and shoot when I was in Barcelona a few years ago…. Apr 1st
86 Apr 24 Comment Great Easter scene, Ruth. We have also been having a cool spring in California! I love the bluebells (lupine?) we get a little bit of that here also, when it warms up. Apr 1st
86 Apr 24 Comment The stairs form a nice leading line, Sue, but there are two parts which draw the eye, perhaps too much: the legible sign, and the post on top. I am curious what our other members take will be on this. For me, I find them a little distracting but the scene you've taken has lots of interest and potential for me. Apr 1st
86 Apr 24 Comment Love the image and the story Steve, but as you look at it again, would you agree it leans right? My eye is going off the top of the bleachers.

Setting that aside, the black and white really brings this alive for me, maybe it's because I haven't been to a game in decades, and it brings back memories of my dad taking me, it feels old newspaper. Even though the foreground is made up of the back of spectators heads, we can see the action in the mid ground. I agree with including that nice sky.		 Apr 1st
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