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C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 11 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Sheldon: I went back in my picture files and found this image. I added some dehaze per your suggestion and it did bring out more detail in the trees. Thanks for the tip. |
Aug 23rd |
| 11 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Nenette: Great Capture: Thanks for including the color original, it lets us know what you started out with.
The lady in the pictures tells a certain story and a very interesting character study. The lines in the face, and then if you look at those hands you will see hard working hands that over the years have worked very hard with one finger wrapped in a bandage.
Then the hair is cut quit short and a little messed up like she just got off work.
Excellent post processing work.
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Aug 14th |
| 11 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Henry: This picture is a good example of the use of a strong leading line from the bottom left running on a diagonal up to the "eye" in the upper right.
Really good tonality in the monochrome from light to dark, with good texture detail in the rock face. Good job of seeing the possibilities in this interesting picture and making the most of them.
The original is quite futuristic in appearance. |
Aug 7th |
| 11 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Sheldon: I really like both images very much. In the original the red neckerchief adds a strong point of interest on the gentleman. The original color version seems more casual.
The black and white gives the impression of a more formal portrait. The thin white border adds that finishing touch.
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Aug 7th |
| 11 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Peter: A very good story telling image of the two old guys having a discussion on a street bench, it makes me wonder what the topic of the discussion was.
The general setting is perfect; buildings in the background, also the street signs, it all fits together well. |
Aug 7th |
| 11 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Peter: Thanks for your comments, they are appreciated. I did consider cropping some from the left, however decided against it. I thought the concrete pillar to the left was necessary to add balance and structure to the composition. |
Aug 7th |
4 comments - 2 replies for Group 11
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| 75 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Mo: A good example of selective focus in flower photography. F/4 at this magnification has very little depth of field, just the very front of the central part of the flower is tack sharp which is by design.
The 3 well out of focus flowers fill in the background well.
The only nit-pic I have is the out of focus orange area at the right side of the frame. To me the orange does not fit in with your main color scheme.
I probably would not have seen the little spider either. |
Aug 14th |
| 75 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Gaetan: Judging by your original picture I think this flower is in the Thistle family, the green foliage looks very much like our Thistles.
Nice close in portrait of the yellow flower. At 1600 ISO I can see some digital noise in the green background, especially in right side of the frame. Digital noise has a textured look. In post processing this noise can be removed in noise reduction and most all post processing programs have this tool.
Would also clone in some green color in the dark area at the top of the frame. |
Aug 14th |
| 75 |
Aug 25 |
Reply |
Hi Alison: Thought I would continue with more information on lighting flowers for macro work. My favorite lighting is either hazy sun or just plain cloudy bright. For the most part I avoid full open sun for a number of reasons as follows; black shadows, bright highlights, burnt out areas in your flower, light distracting backgrounds.
That being said if I find a beautiful flower on a sunny blue sky day I will photograph it. There is one accessory I find necessary in diffusing the harsh open sun so the lighting on your flower is pleasant. Diffusion screens; these are made with a translucent cloth in a metal surround that folds up to put away in your camera bag. I find the 12" and 22" round are the best for my needs.
High end camera stores have these in stock, or look on B&H website and you will find these diffusion screens in various sizes. I use Photo-flex brand. |
Aug 14th |
| 75 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Vincent: The insect in flight adds another point of interest other than the yellow flowers.
In this particular picture I like the original the best, and the dark green background creates more impact and drama making the yellow flowers stand out much better against the darker background. |
Aug 4th |
| 75 |
Aug 25 |
Comment |
Hi Alison: You have this white dahlia centered in the square format perfectly. Sharpness and exposure are spot on. With white flower petals it is really easy to over expose the petals so they have no detail or texture, but you have avoided this.
A nice close in portrait of a white dahlia flower with a pleasant dark green out of focus background without any distractions. |
Aug 4th |
4 comments - 1 reply for Group 75
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8 comments - 3 replies Total
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