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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 52 |
Jan 20 |
Comment |
I do like it. Some like a vertical crop yet I see merit in both. Thank you for your comment. |
Jan 22nd |
| 52 |
Jan 20 |
Reply |
It is better but for me, still a bit bright just where the clouds come down to the V shaped group of trees. The trees should be slightly darker. They are getting the glow of the sun but still need more definition.
Mike's idea of a vignette may be interesting; however the image holds up well without it. |
Jan 12th |
| 52 |
Jan 20 |
Comment |
The first time I looked at the image I could not detect the head. It is at an odd angle and color wise blends into the wing. Otherwise this is another great shot. Every part of your bird is tack sharp. I like the feet, the way they are positioned, the clarity, the color. The head feathers are silky smooth. Whatever path you took to treat your background works, and I would take it that way a bit more to make the background a bit less prominent. |
Jan 11th |
| 52 |
Jan 20 |
Comment |
The open mouth adds to the interest and gives me a smile. The way you chose to present it adds humor because one bird is chirping while the other looks on. The viewer can only guess what the second one thinks. A fun nature story. Mike has added ideas for removing the distractions. Another idea would be to leave in the third bird just above and a bit left of the right-hand bird. Threes are interesting. |
Jan 11th |
| 52 |
Jan 20 |
Comment |
The nature story is a good one. Your image is sharp. I would like to see a bit more of the feet in the water. I also think that the eye could be brightened slightly especially since it is turned away from the viewer. |
Jan 11th |
| 52 |
Jan 20 |
Comment |
My attention is drawn to the puffy clouds in the blue sky. The sky shows off the tree top which is your feature. The blue water is calm. I agree that if the original has more water, it will be a nice addition. |
Jan 11th |
| 52 |
Jan 20 |
Comment |
Pamela, welcome to our group. You have begun with a shot that has great color, texture, and nature story. It is as if the snake and heron know the end of the story. Their eyes are well captured and are looking at each other. Texture is good on both the feathers and the scales. Well done. If you are unhappy with the blur perhaps lowering exposure on the background and/or adding a vignette might take the viewer to the story and de-emphasize the background. Where is the nature preserve? |
Jan 11th |
| 52 |
Jan 20 |
Comment |
I had to go back and re-read each step as you listed them, then look again at your image. I especially like your treatment of the lower left corner. The light captures my attention, then I am taken diagonally across the image. The different textures keep me looking. I agree that mono is a good treatment, and you have done it well.
I think the background trees and sky (upper right) might be a bit too bright compared to the whole image. Some of the detail is lost. My suggestion is to dial back the highlights a bit just in that area.
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Jan 11th |
| 52 |
Jan 20 |
Reply |
Are you thinking something like this crop? I am often drawn to an image of something that gave me a strong emotional feeling like this day at this pond gave me. I want to include the whole feeling. The ongoing question for me is what is the star of your image?
I do like my original and also see how a vertical could work. |
Jan 11th |
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7 comments - 2 replies for Group 52
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| 77 |
Jan 20 |
Comment |
Can you be more specific about the area in which you were shooting. Were there other waterwheels nearby? |
Jan 6th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 77
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8 comments - 2 replies Total
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