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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Please, sound critical. I value your observation and opinion, and I benefit from all feedback. As I said above, seeing my work through others' eyes is always helpful--even if I disagree. I hope I didn't sound put off by what you said. I agree with you about being focused on certain elements to the point that others escape my attention. Unfortunately, I play chess the same way. I also agree with you about a bit of realism in surrealism. One can't think outside the box (dismiss the "rules") if there is no box ("rules"). I appreciate the time you took for your original comments and for your reply. |
Jun 15th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thank you for your feedback. Seeing my work through others' eyes is always helpful. Whereas you construct reality, I tend to reject reality when I create my composites as my goal is magical realism, surrealism, and/or dream imagery. So far, no one has questioned why there is a piano on the beach, or why there is a ballerina dancing to music that is not being played. :) |
Jun 14th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Steve, Please don't apologize for your feedback. That's why we're all here. It's amazing what we miss in our own work that others see so clearly. I never thought of waves as an indicator of wind direction. If the wind is blowing out, are there no waves? I never lived near the ocean.Since I photographed the ballerina indoors, I never thought of her dress movement as windblown, but I see your point. And I'm flabbergasted about the piano. I don't know why it's out of focus or why I missed that. I do disagree about the direction of the shadows, but in any case thank you for calling attention to my inattention. If you're interested in my witch's brew, I'll be happy to email it to you. It is compiled of bits of formulae from several PID members in various groups who are trying to create a magical realism look and is a bit long. |
Jun 11th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Coincidently, I've been playing around with the twirl filter lately, but I can't get my twirls so balanced. What's your secret? I agree with Candy about the color blue here. Nice work. |
Jun 10th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
The difference between art and decoration is that art generates, in Candy's words "much interest." That interest translates into discussion who's purpose is to inform the viewer so that he/she sees the world a bit differently. Your image is the poster child (an American expression) for art. |
Jun 10th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Your colors work well with the silhouettes. The silhouette of the grass adds an especially nice touch. There is a technique for removing the black line around the moon, but I've lost track of it. Google, of course, knows all. For me, the line is a distraction. Nice image. |
Jun 10th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
First of all, thank you for taking so much time to outline your work. I took a screen shot of your process for future reference. Your work has paid off with a wonderful composite. My personal preference for color in this image is close to B & W. I took the liberty to violate the if-it-ain't-broke-don't-fix-it rule. It's like messing with perfection. |
Jun 10th |
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| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Not much left to say except that your work is becoming the epitome of magical realism. I imagine it isn't easy working with your tongue in your cheek. :) |
Jun 10th |
5 comments - 3 replies for Group 34
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| 54 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thank you for your feedback. If the actor on the ropes were alone in the image then I would be displaying a photo of someone else's art--the set designer perhaps. As I said above, I tried to add figures that would create the chaos of the rabbit hole. Gus wanted to eliminate the mime, and Peggy loves him. All feedback is valuable, and I appreciate yours. |
Jun 15th |
| 54 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Gus, I would like very much for you to write a tutorial of some of your photos when you get a chance. Thank you. |
Jun 12th |
| 54 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Gus, I just read your biography and noticed that you and I both like images that are surrealistic and dream-like. I do not have the skills you have to transform an ordinary street scene into a dream, but I do it in my own way. You paint with light beautifully and place one image on top of another to create a magical scene. I look forward to seeing more of your imagination come to life. |
Jun 11th |
| 54 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Peggy, Ya gotta love the feedback. Gus says get rid of the mime, and you really care about him. Brad also felt that there are too many pieces, but my intention, as the title suggests, was to create the chaos of the rabbit hole Alice falls into while chasing the white rabbit. For me, fewer parts meant less chaos. |
Jun 11th |
| 54 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Brad, I was not offended by your input. My comments are in keeping with the "dialogue" part of the "digital dialogue" group. My goal in being in the group is to learn through dialogue, and I do not take anyone's feedback with a grain of salt. It's all grist for the mill, and anything I can learn, hopefully, serves to make me a better photographer/creator of composites. |
Jun 6th |
| 54 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
If Lewis Carroll had an incredible imagination or if he were truly on drugs when he sent the white rabbit down the rabbit hole in "Alice in Wonderland," the images wouldn't necessarily connect to each other or to the reader. A clown car with only one clown, for example, is unsettling--as is the rabbit hole. I feel if a single strong image were added, the composite would forfeit the asymmetrical balance is favor of symmetrical balance--something I am loathe to do. |
Jun 5th |
| 54 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
The entrance to the woods through the log, the columns and the walkway merging with the trees, and the wall becoming the forest create an enchanting, surrealistic setting. Nice work. |
Jun 5th |
| 54 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
The cook in this image is a joy to look at. Cooking is not a chore for her! Unfortunately, the children in this composite do not seem to share her joy. Neither seems to be looking at the cook, clearly having a wonderful time. |
Jun 5th |
| 54 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
I agree with Brad that this is another delightful, warm image. I also agree that the cat's front is a bit light for its surroundings. Nevertheless, this is a pleasing composite. |
Jun 5th |
| 54 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
This looks like my oven when I try to cook fish! This composite is the epitome of a child's curiosity. Delightful, warm image. |
Jun 5th |
5 comments - 5 replies for Group 54
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10 comments - 8 replies Total
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