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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 32 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
I like the crop you've presented and the how the beams of sunlight play on the fog. This is a good capture. I might bump up the contrast a little and crop off the left slightly, but overall this is a very nice, calming image. |
Dec 12th |
| 32 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
I like the monochrome version you've presented here and the composition is indeed a classic. Increasing the contrast for the monochrome version will help bring out more detail. As for the etching, I agree with the comments above that it's difficult determine these are clouds. Maybe less texture or limiting to just the bridge would help.. |
Dec 12th |
| 32 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
It was good luck the hawk decided to sit and be photographed. The image is pleasant, the eye is nice and sharp and I really like the hairs sticking out between the eyes. The one rogue feather adds to the image. Darkening the sign is a good idea as mentioned above as it brings my eye back to the bird and his head. |
Dec 12th |
| 32 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
Kym, your color versions are stunning. Growing and then photographing orchids can be tricky but these are wonderful. The lighting and composition is spot on. The monochrome version is too dark in my opinion, as has been said. I too have had a hard time getting my cymbidiums to bloom over the past 2 years so these images are particularly impressive to me. |
Dec 12th |
| 32 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
My success at composition pieces is, well, non-existent. Because of this I can't provide much in the way of suggestions. Lighting, shadows, and of course the goat have been discussed. I think your composition ideas were good, the amount of elements you've added are plentiful and they coordinate well. |
Dec 12th |
| 32 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
I liked how you've managed this image. Combining and then raising the temperature brings a more dynamic feel to the shot. The composition is nicely done with the way the sun peeks through providing light into a sky that opens up and seems to take a deep breath. Is the shot too ordinary? Not in my opinion. I do think that it lends itself to a more artistic rather than competitive disposition. |
Dec 12th |
| 32 |
Dec 21 |
Reply |
I don't know if this is better. It looks good and maybe more open? I chose this image for a local art exhibit, but now I'm wondering if I should flip it as you did here... |
Dec 11th |
| 32 |
Dec 21 |
Reply |
Thanks Wes! |
Dec 11th |
| 32 |
Dec 21 |
Reply |
Thank you Stephen - I was happy with this image. I did try to make the upper left one tone, but I went too dark and it looked unnatural. One of the problems with this type of small car show is that the backgrounds are busy and don't start until 10 or 11 so time to shoot can be limited. |
Dec 11th |
6 comments - 3 replies for Group 32
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| 79 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
Hi Freddie. This image really does make a person feel chilly, with the clouds and the dark water helping to reinforce that feeling. The blowing branches help the image to be more dynamic, and I like the reflection in the water.
I haven't had much success with infrared, although admittedly I haven't done much to improve my skill set. |
Dec 19th |
| 79 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
Your colors are beautiful and the extra lines provide a dynamic feel. The upper left corner doesn't bother me, but even though it is a cute smiling skull, I would probably excuse him from the party. Nice composition and an overall a happy, lively image. |
Dec 18th |
| 79 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
Hi Lauren. Cacti provide so many variations that they make great portrait models! And the flowers some produce are masterful. You did a nice job on this image, even better after you clone stamped the upper corner and flipped it. The gentle way the bottom cactus swirles up looks great. |
Dec 18th |
| 79 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
Hi Karl. This is an interesting image that I wouldn't have thought to create. The shadowy hands provoke a greedy, dark, ominous feel. And although I'm not usually a fan of selective color, it works well here. I'm almost tempted to turn around and see if someone's behind me... |
Dec 18th |
| 79 |
Dec 21 |
Reply |
Thanks Judith! For the focus stacking I have 2 main methods. One is the photo stack feature in the D850 which will automatically take a designated number of shots in time frame and distance set by the user. The other method is by using a macro rail which can be more accurate, but also more challenging. I take most of my shots on a tripod because I almost always use an ISO of 100. Once I collect as many slices as I think will provide full focus to the subject, I bring them into photoshop and have photoshop align, then blend the layers. Some people use Zerene stacker for photo stacking, but I can't get past paying for something that only does one thing.
For lighting, I brought the flower outside in the morning and used natural daylight. It's a small learning curve and makes a difference especially for macro shots. |
Dec 15th |
| 79 |
Dec 21 |
Reply |
Hi Karl and thanks for the welcome. Yes I used the D850 for the photo stacking. I like the ease of it, but it doesn't always work well depending on what I'm photographing. I never had an amaryllis before, so yes - the blooms make me happy. Now these blossoms are gone, but I had another stalk that flowered, and another on the way. |
Dec 14th |
| 79 |
Dec 21 |
Comment |
Hello Peter! Nice to see you and your creative images again. This is a great image made with a vision I never would have considered. The segments show movement that's fluid and dynamic. It would be interesting to see how different versions in each third would change the continuity, but care would need to be taken so they continued to relate to one another. I agree with the comments to reduce the white mat - the image is too impressive to allow for distraction. |
Dec 12th |
5 comments - 2 replies for Group 79
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11 comments - 5 replies Total
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