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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Many thanks Bill I did straighten it as advised by all but not as closely cropped as your version I think version 3 is about to be born. |
Jun 25th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Many thanks Bev its my weekend project. Dan is so inspirational and the area is changing by the day all for the good. |
Jun 17th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Erik many thanks for your kind words and condolences it was a difficult time but the lovely lady in question is now free from pain and at rest her truly amazing life lives on and always will in the memory. |
Jun 17th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Hi Guy
Loved both of them it was nagging at me there were people in the other but thought best err on the side of caution. |
Jun 17th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Erik
You for me have so captured the moment,love the softness of the background it gives so much detail to the main subject I really love the way the light is just lightly highlighting the lighter fur on the bears shoulders and flank,it is a shame you could not get all the bear but for me I am just so taken by the detail it does not bother me.
If I came across a bear I would not want to be close enough to capture it with a 150mm lens 2x extender or not I would prefer to be at the safe end of a large telescope. |
Jun 17th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Vella
Love everything about this,the weathered doors and faded show the buildings age,the old and new the air conditioning box,surrounded by the original architecture so much to see great texture and detail,like Guy I was so interested to see what the all the writing on the upper right said,but from my own experience I know these narrow streets and alleyways can be frustrating.
Vella If I would have been on your walk you would not have got me past this building there are so many smaller details I would love to have captured as we say in England I would have had a field day only Guy may understand that saying. |
Jun 16th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Guy
An alternative title for me could ne tranquility,I think if memory serves you posted another image of these sands in a similar mode but more wide angle from a different part of the beach a few years ago.
I love the flow through the picture the soft colours so compliment one another the small areas of shadow give depth but are so well handled they do not jump out at you but sit perfectly within the composition the cropping is perfect.
Its both pleasing and soothing to the eye I absolutely love it.
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Jun 15th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Bill
Forgive my ignorance I have never really understood what is defined as Fine Art this to me though is what I personally would class as fine Art the detail and the quality is as good as it gets the white illuminated background is a masterstroke Guy has stolen my thunder this so needs to be printed on a a form of canvassed paper its outstanding. |
Jun 14th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Hi Gary
The more I have looked at Guys edit the more I am convinced you are both correct,I must admit it was a bit of a rushed almost on the deadline entry as I have had little time over the past month I will re visit and agree with the counsel of my learned friends thank you so much to you and Guy for your advice, |
Jun 14th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Isaac
fabulous set of images and what an experience I watched a documentary on U.K. TV a couple of years ago about a families journey to and the events that take place at the camel festival.
This is a fabulous image that so some sums up the colour,the enviroment and action in this event,hats off to Gary for that spot like Vella I never got past the camels.
I was wondering would I have a chance of getting in the top 3 in the camel beauty contest? |
Jun 13th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Gary
The work and attention you put into creating this beautiful image must have taken the same time and patience as the actual Basilica took to decorate.I also love shooting low to high wherever possible when shooting architecture,the detail you have captured is superb and every time I look I notice something new one thing that maybe gets overlooked as the eye wants to go straight to the main detail is the fantastic highlights on the side of the pews it really adds depth and detail to them,wonderful image. |
Jun 11th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Many thanks Guy it wasn't unexpected but still a shock.
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Jun 11th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Hi Vella I had a lovely message from him last night he and his lovely lady Frankie have become personal friends. |
Jun 10th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Many thanks Guy you have so convinced me.Thought I would give you all a rest from me last month,sadly we had a death in the family so a lot to attend to. |
Jun 10th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Sounds fabulous Isaac the ones around here just put a smile on my face. |
Jun 10th |
| 4 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Isaac thank you so much for the comments but above all the education.
Nerone is currently in Italy painting a University wall twice the size of this with spray cans |
Jun 8th |
7 comments - 9 replies for Group 4
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| 29 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Judy
Wow now that grabbed my attention glad you put the original up I would have been scratching my head for weeks wondering what it was, but would have still loved it. |
Jun 16th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 29
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| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Ella
Lost for words, love the gradation of light back to front,the textures on the table cloth bowl and background,contrasting with the silky smoothness of the egg shells if that is not enough the lighting lifts it to another level.
Its a masterclass in lighting and still life. |
Jun 17th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Paul
Another beautiful portrait you say you got to know one another this so shows in the image he looks relaxed,you have captured a moment of contemplation so well the toning really adds to the image you have produced some great portraits but this is my favourite. |
Jun 16th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Ed
I will certainly look at what you and Ella suggested.
Seconds after I had taken the image and was securing my camera in my bag there was a shout of Daddy from behind me and I turned to see the mans daughter and his wife coming towards him with a large Thermos of coffee he turned to greet them with a big smile. |
Jun 16th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Hi John
in my case a loonie with a camera but I am so fortunate that I live only 5 minutes from a hot shower and a kettle for a warming cuppa and with this wind behind me only 3 minutes from home. |
Jun 16th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Ed
As already said many would just have walked past this,great spot and very well captured the frond is beautifully detailed as are the darker grasses in the background,an added bonus is the curves and the swirls in the picture and so suits monochrome great image. |
Jun 15th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Living on a peninsula we also get some wonderful cloud formations we just don't get the heat lol |
Jun 15th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Michael
I have never seen an IR shot of purely clouds boy is it powerful mt eye is continually drawn to the centre and carried through absolutely amazing image I keep coming back to. |
Jun 14th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Many thanks Peter I was crouched very tight to the left side of a large litter bin to try and get some protection I did try the right side of the bin but I was exposed in the full force of the wind and rapidly headed back around to the safer side. |
Jun 14th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Michael many thanks Michael will give that a go. |
Jun 14th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Peter
yet another spectacular capture from Iceland the movement of the water and the mistiness created by the spray are perfection for me,I would never have known it was a composite unless you had told me, like Ella I also noted the person lower left and thought it added a nice touch and adds a sense scale to this wonderful image |
Jun 13th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
As always Ella thanks for your thoughts very much appreciated. |
Jun 13th |
| 31 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi John
Your eye strikes again,love the shapes and textures in this really well captured and detailed, one of those images you keep rotating and see something different each time.I wondered if just lifting the shadows slider a touch would bring out the mid tones a touch but its my sort of picture love it. |
Jun 11th |
8 comments - 4 replies for Group 31
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| 32 |
Jun 21 |
Reply |
Oh its a super portrait the expression is priceless.
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Jun 12th |
| 32 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Diana
Love the effect,eyes superbly sharp and although the background is so eye catching it does not take away from the main subject Ursula.
I have 2 nit pics firstly the skin tone on the original is perfect yet in the conversion it looks very bright there is contrast under the cheeks and other areas of the face which seen to be lost in the conversion I would take down the highlights or general exposure on the face and try and bring the toned areas back also the white top is very bright and does take the eye I would definately tone that down.
But super portrait wonderful expression and so love the background effects. |
Jun 12th |
1 comment - 1 reply for Group 32
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| 39 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi David
I can't stop laughing at this, a chance in a million,right time right place right photographer absolutely love it. |
Jun 18th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 39
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| 67 |
Jun 21 |
Comment |
Hi Jason
If ever anyone needed an explanation of a lead in line just show them this image so powerful superbly composed cropping and framing perfect and just so tranquil,I am so lucky to live on a small peninsula but never tire of being by the sea or seeing great images of it. |
Jun 24th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 67
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19 comments - 14 replies Total
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