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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 6 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi, Jim!
I think you have created an edgy, fun version of a Hibiscus flower experimenting with this capture in Lightroom. I, too, enjoy seeing the rich dark color of this version of the opening bloom and the play of light on the anther.
As, Karen mentions, further darkening the background would be something to explore. |
Sep 19th |
| 6 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi, Doris!
To my eye those details in the lily bud are beautifully captured and the lighting suggests a surrealistic feel to the image for me. I enjoy seeing the vibrant yellow against the contrast of the lovely green background.
The blue illuminated column seems to be somewhat distracting for me. |
Sep 19th |
| 6 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi, Ruth!
Great job capturing a minimalistic feel in this image. When I first saw the shell arrangement it made me wonder if a creature might be lurking underneath the shells. This image has a dynamic feel for me. Thank you for sharing it!
I think Doris and Karen offer some good ideas to explore regarding the composition and framing. |
Sep 19th |
| 6 |
Sep 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Doris, for this helpful feedback. I had hoped keeping the round cutting board (which I usually use when working with flowers) would help isolate the shears. I now agree that it is probably more of a distraction and doesn't work well here. I experimented with higher apertures but selected a lower one to direct attention to the shears. Thanks again for sharing your ideas with me. |
Sep 14th |
| 6 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi, Karen!
What a lovely photo. I can imagine myself walking along beach at the beginning of the day along with this shorebird. I didn't realize that the Ruddy Turnstone migrates to Florida. I recall reading that these birds are able to flip stones and shells with their beak and imagine that would be fun to observe!
Thank you for the helpful descriptive details of your approach to post-processing the image. I think the shallow depth of field works well here and your perspective (camera positioning) was well done because I get the sense of the bird wanting to connect to the viewer. The placement of the shorebird at camera left makes the image dynamic for me. One rather minor consideration would be to desaturate the blue tones in the shadow and the sand.
Great work! |
Sep 7th |
| 6 |
Sep 23 |
Reply |
Hi, Karen!
Somehow the title, "Cut Flowers 3"and my very brief description with the specs that I submitted didn't appear with the photo today. I found your comments and those that others provided on my image last month very helpful and the feedback encouraged me to rework the image and submit it to the group this month.
Your points about breathing room and the shadows are well taken. I'll try to explain why these aspects were intentional. To me, seeing the haphazardly arranged flowers casting a shadow with little breathing room in the frame, and the anticipation of another flower stem being severed, all worked together to elicit a somber mood for me. I thought color would detract from the possible emotional value of the image. I realize, however, my interpretation may not be shared by others.
Thanks again, for your helpful feedback on my work. |
Sep 7th |
4 comments - 2 replies for Group 6
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| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi, Fred!
The selective focus on the stamen and pistil highlight these structures for me. The tonal contrast in your image and beautiful soft light reveals rich details that draw me into the flower.
If the goal is to emphasize the focused center then the suggested crops do that for me. |
Sep 19th |
| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi Pinaki,
When I look at your image it represents an inviting flower garden landscape with an identifiable foreground, mid-ground and background that enhance a sense of depth for me.
I also agree with the concern about the left side and like Tom's suggest for cropping. |
Sep 19th |
| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi, Tom!
The structure, vibrance, and contrast in this perfectly focused bloom are so appealing to me. As previously mention, darkening the background would further enhance this lovely image. |
Sep 19th |
| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi, Bev!
What a great find! I agree that the crown of this flower seems unique and captures my attention. The color values (glow of orange against the vibrant green) in your submitted image are so attractive to me. But, I find Tom's modifications help to reveal interesting details, especially in the two most front facing petals. |
Sep 19th |
| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi, Frank!
I, too, find your capture beautiful. The color values are realistic and the exquisite
tack-sharp details are fascinating to me. The dark background helps to emphasize the subject for me. The placement of the blossom and its buds convey a sense of depth, drawing my eye into the flower.
I was wondering, was the entire image submitted to focus stacking or was the background possibly on a separate layer? |
Sep 19th |
| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Reply |
Thank you for this suggestion. |
Sep 19th |
| 24 |
Sep 23 |
Comment |
Hi, Yvonne!
My eye is drawn to the crisp focus at the center of this lovely bloom.
From what I can determine, this is a wild flower, Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort, Western Spiderwort, Spiderwort), that is often planted in gardens. Maybe checkout the images at the link below and see If you might agree?
https://www.gardenia.net/plant/tradescantia-occidentalis |
Sep 18th |
6 comments - 1 reply for Group 24
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10 comments - 3 replies Total
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