Activity for User 480 - Alan Kaplan - akaplan973@gmail.com

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27 Aug 18 Comment Danny, your photo is a strong suggestion to the viewer to enter the corridor of columns and arches. There are a variety of methods photographers use to draw the viewer into the picture and you have executed one of those methods very well. I believe the picture is so sharp because you used a lower ISO. I'm not sure a higher ISO would have helped unless this was hand-held and you weren't secure about going tripod-less. This photograph is absolutely captivating. Aug 8th
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54 Aug 18 Reply Peggy, Thank you for your feedback. I like the piano, too, but I can't take credit for the uneven pants. Aug 15th
54 Aug 18 Reply Betty, Thank you for your feedback, but this is not meant to be a joyful composite. The title of this composite is "Danse Macabre." That's why I placed the skull on top of the young man's face and why he's balanced on the moon. Had the title been "Ode to Joy," the door would not be in need of repair and most of the other images would be different. Aug 7th
54 Aug 18 Reply Aavo, thank you for your compliments. Aug 7th
54 Aug 18 Reply Brad, thank you for your feedback. Aug 7th
54 Aug 18 Comment The Topaz filter enhanced the colors in your photo of the lilies and the sky, and added an Impressionism feel. For my taste, the young ladies detract from Topaz's enhancement. There are two anachronisms in the young lady in pink: (1) hot pink is a contemporary color and (2) the sunglasses, not worn in the late 1800's, are a distraction. Also, I agree with Brad's comment about the face of the other young lady. I guess Topaz giveth and Topaz taketh away. Aug 5th
54 Aug 18 Comment Your work with color paid off. You've made the leaves and the river a wonderful setting for this activity. Also, your extraction of the people is believable which is the true test. However, "the devil is in the details." The girl being tossed seems out of proportion to the others--too small, and the feet of the participants standing on the rocks are not making enough hard contact with the rocks to maintain their balance. This is a good start. Aug 4th
54 Aug 18 Comment Your title is appropriate. This is, indeed, a "floral tribute." You have proven the old adage that "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts." Your magical blending has produced a wonderful bouquet. Aug 3rd
54 Aug 18 Comment The best part of this composite is your son and the petals. I find the cow distracting. The eye is easily drawn to the lightest part of a photo which was true for me as I didn't even see your son until I read your comments. If I may suggest placing a B & W sunflower where the cow is and have yellow petals being blown off by your son. This might add a touch of magic/whimsy. Keep the blur. It adds a lot. Aug 3rd
54 Aug 18 Reply To answer your question, yes I did think about having a variety of dancers, but I felt that one dancer receding into the night repeatedly created a stronger diagonal than mixed dancers. You said in your comments that you like the effect. I think this is an if-it-ain't-broke-don't-fix-it moment. Aug 3rd
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