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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 51 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
This can be a sticky wicket. I have enjoyed photographing street art but only for my own edification and would never submit those images into a competition or sell. I think it helps if there is something else in the image such as people so that the street art does not become the main subject but just part of the composition. For me cropping and changing the contrast, etc. doesn't change the fact that it is someone else's work/art. |
Feb 10th |
| 51 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
I really love the black and white. It fits the story of the dying roses and brings out the texture in the flowers. The vignette works really well at highlighting the middle flowers. The only thing I would suggest is to take out the two sticks that appear to come out of the middle flowers. For me they compete with the flowers and my eye keeps going to them. The other little sticks and clutter I feel are fine as they add to the story of discarded things and don't detract from the dead roses. |
Feb 10th |
| 51 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
The simplicity, intersecting lines and colors make this a beautiful image. I can see it on a museum wall. I love how the horizontal shadow line intersects with the vertical wall line and the shadow line doesn't fall off the edge of the image. All I can say is WOW. You nailed this composition. |
Feb 10th |
| 51 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
I like the black and white best as it gives the viewer the sense of a time long ago. I also think it needs more contrast and maybe pull down the black point more. I might also try pulling the dehaze slider to the left as it can add some gritty effect. It looks a little off kilter to me. Maybe use the transform tool or straighten tool. It's fun to explore these old places and find compositions within. |
Feb 10th |
| 51 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Well done abstract with motion blur. Interesting that even the stars showed the motion. This does take a lot of practice. I find it difficult to decide what my motion should be and then try to repeat it. I holds just enough detail to know it is a Christmas Tree. |
Feb 10th |
| 51 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
You have to be an early riser to get these shots. I love the star burst of the rising sun and the back lite cactus. Well done without blowing things out. |
Feb 10th |
| 51 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
I did shoot infrared that day but on a camera so not eligible for this forum. I loved the infrared images. |
Feb 1st |
6 comments - 1 reply for Group 51
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| 52 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
A great action shot Mike. If you really want a score here goes: Until I read your description I wasn't sure what it was so; because it has at least part of the head out of the water so you can see the eyes I would give it a 5. If the head was lower in the water the score would be lower. However, if more of the head was out of the water so you could clearly see it was a bird my score would be higher. I think the crop works well and I love that you had a high shutter speed to stop the splash of water over the osprey. There is a little muted background at the top of the image so for me I am aware the osprey is in the middle of the body of water. Whether I keep shots like this or not it is still fun to try to capture the action. Were the conditions really bright enough to have an ISO of 125 with your other settings? |
Feb 10th |
| 52 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Kudos for continuing to experiment and have fun in your own backyard. Your vision is remarkable. I'm amazed at the effect you created in your edited version after looking at the original. I think all of the little branches around the dove nicely frame the dove and to me are not distracting. I think they actually enhance the composition. My only suggestion would be to take out the lone branch at the top left side. That one sort of hangs in the air where the others are attached to the main branch. Keep having fun!! |
Feb 10th |
| 52 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
What a great adventure in underwater photography. I'm not familiar with the camera you used. Does it shot in RAW format? I like that the turtle cooperated and turned his head so the eye is visible. I think the image needs more "pop" or clarity so I like the editing Mike did. |
Feb 10th |
| 52 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
A lovely image and great use of negative space. Although the shark is small he is easily identifiable and the contrasting colors of the sea and rocks really work well. I think your post processing is spot on as it increases the colors without overdoing it. Great eye to spot the shark and capture this composition. |
Feb 10th |
| 52 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
This is the most photographed tree in the Hayden Valley of Yellowstone. ISO 100 works ok if you are on a tripod and using longer shutter speeds. I have gone to mostly auto ISO and manual mode because I want faster shutter speeds especially when hand holding. The denoise programs now days are remarkable in taking out the noise so I don't really worry about a high ISO anymore. I like the crops that Mike and Don did as the lone tree is the main subject in this landscape. For me the trees on the right are a distraction and take away from the simplicity of the lone tree in the vast white landscape. Mike's crop is the one that I like best as it shows the lone tree with the rolling hills in the background. For me that is the composition. I'm glad you were able to shoot this scene. |
Feb 10th |
| 52 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
A great action shot. To me the image looks relatively sharp. As I look between the feet and the head of the swan I think the feet look a little sharper. At first I liked the Ring-necked duck left in but after looking closer he doesn't look sharp to me or there is a little blur around his head so I would take him out. I rather like the reflection of the swan in the original which has been lost in the edited version. Like Mike I like the golden tones in the original. It looks like the sun was low so maybe it was around golden hour. There is nice catch light in the swans eye. |
Feb 10th |
6 comments - 0 replies for Group 52
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12 comments - 1 reply Total
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