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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 32 |
Sep 17 |
Reply |
Carol your modifications are spot on! the chain looks great. I need some practice with curves. I have a heavy hand and just can't get the subtle results needed. Thanks for the specifics. |
Sep 18th |
| 32 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
I couldn't see the frieze at the bottom of the frame very easily either. The crop Diana suggests is something I would lean toward in order to maintain focus on the silhouettes. |
Sep 17th |
| 32 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
The neck of the bird does have a feel as if it were painted, and the body seems a bit blown out on my monitor too. Like Diana, I like the water drops hanging and dropping off the beak and also like the way the water is bubbling around the bottom of the bird. |
Sep 17th |
| 32 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
I like the side view as well. The tires provide a lot of perspective for me. Great image! |
Sep 17th |
| 32 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
Sounds like you had quite a challenge getting this image. I find the shot successful as well. I like the grain although I think there would be some benefit in lighting up the lamp if possible. I used to carry a small bean filled pillow (from Target) and the NEEWER 160 LED dimmable digital camera light. The small pillow would conform to odd places and steady the camera, and the light would provide soft light to a dark area. I never used the light on the camera, instead using it as a supporting light source. Unfortunately, the pillow caught on a sharp rock and got a hole. Then I made the mistake of leaving the batteries inside the NEEWER and the batteries corroded. I didn't know at the time (shame on me) that this was a well known issue and that the batteries needed to be removed after use. Anyway, my point is that these 2 items were extremely helpful and didn't weight all that much so carrying wasn't a big issue. They may have helped you in this scenario. I like the dirty windows and find it reminiscent of restored colonial villages in northeast USA. The texture of the stone is great too. |
Sep 17th |
| 32 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
Like Diana, I too prefer this over the color version primarily due to the sharpness of the boxer's faces. Depth and action are apparent yet with full sharpness. I might have cloned out the face of the onlooker that appears between the legs of the boxer on the right. Nice action shot. |
Sep 17th |
5 comments - 1 reply for Group 32
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| 65 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
All I can say is that this image is amazing. You actually motivate me to push the boundaries with your images - thanks Charles |
Sep 19th |
| 65 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
This image is pleasing and technically very well done. Leaving the sprigs of hair along your granddaughter's eyebrow was a really good choice and keeps my eye at the top of the image. Wonderful to get this so clear using hand held. I can't decide if the reflection adds or distracts; I'm leaning toward adds as it might be too plain without it. I'm a real fan of monochrome and your image is an excellent example of why. Monochrome is a specialty of its own as one must rely completely on contrast, texture, lighting and focal point. Unlike some color images that openly rely on color to lead you to the focal point, monochrome is much more subtle. You've achieved that level of subtly here. |
Sep 16th |
| 65 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
Janos, this image gives me a chill. Bravo to you for being able to capture the colors and texture of the eyes - very nicely done. I've seen images produced from reversing the lens and then using extension tubes - my question to you is do you find reversing the lens produces a better image? I've used extension tubes in the past and have found them to be an exercise in patience to use, but have never reversed my lens. |
Sep 16th |
| 65 |
Sep 17 |
Reply |
Thanks for the feedback Charles. I used a tripod as I've found I can't produce a really clear image hand held unless the lens is super fast. I have an aversion to old, broken things that have a story - be it a building, appliance, motor, watch etc. I don't need to know the story, I just know that it has one. Also, I tend to drop things, with this poor watch being a victim of my tendency. With the pieces all around on the tile floor I couldn't help but see the colors and textures. f/20 was my choice after I reviewed all the images I had taken and I liked this particular one the best. I think the other settings rendered a flatter look. This is taken with natural light - I don't use flash at all because it always looks too harsh to me. I would rather set up a light source such as a soft box. I'm from the days of film where you really tried to get it right in the camera. |
Sep 16th |
3 comments - 1 reply for Group 65
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8 comments - 2 replies Total
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