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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 20 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
I think it's interesting and the borders contribute to it, but as others have said it doesn't meet the creative criteria. |
Apr 21st |
| 20 |
Apr 18 |
Reply |
Coincidentally, I started a mono version yesterday, but I don't like the noise, so it will be much different. If it turns out satisfactorily, i'll Submit it to my DDG 64 next month.
The desert all around me has started its marvelous blooming. Something new to see and photograph every day. It's my favorite time of year and will essentially end with the saguaros blooming in mid-May. |
Apr 5th |
| 20 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
I like your treatment of this wonderful scene.it's a wonderful composition.
I have one suggestion for you to consider. My eye is distracted by the bright spot of water in the center. I Have found it difficult to force myself to clone over such (in my opinion) non-essential elements of my images, but I think it would help this one a bit.
Inaddition, your image brings to my mind paintings by Henri Rousseau. He would just add some animals peaking out here and there and a few exotic flowers. |
Apr 4th |
| 20 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
Overalll, I like your image, but I have a very minor tweaks in mind.
I agree with moving the vase a bit.
I am disappointed that you eliminated the wonderful leading lines created by the folds of cloth. If anything, i would emphasize those.
Years ago, I independently studied the Impressionist artists and learned that they all thought Cezanne was the best. That baffled me until I realized that his strength was in masterful compositions. Every tabletop still life painting of his had folds in a tablecloth that provided lines leading to the primary objects.
Lastly, I suggest changing the angle of the shoes to raise the heels slightly.
All seemingly minor little things, but overall important to my eyes.
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Apr 4th |
| 20 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
I think you have made a masterful image. The background is very dramatic, but just a bit distracting to me. I would like to see its highlights lowered, so my eye isn't pulled away from the cat. Similarly if the green of the eyes was brightebed a bit it may help hold my eyes there. |
Apr 4th |
| 20 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
I think you have done a wonderful job with the shooting conditions you were given. I know the horse is an antique but I too would like the decorative elements on the horse more saturated. Most importantly, straighten the pole. Perhaps it would also help to crop the bottom to have the base below the poll touch the bottom of the image. |
Apr 4th |
| 20 |
Apr 18 |
Reply |
Abstracts, in my opinion, should be enjoyed on the basis of what each viewer sees and appreciates. I think the best abstracts can be turned and flipped in many directions to reveal new aspects of it. I think titles are too limiting.
My wife repeatedly has asked me, "What is it?". I say, "Enjoy it for what you see and feel." I enjoy exploring the artistic possibilities of naturally occurring shapes and patterns. Oftentimes, they are seemingly colorless, but if my camera provides a 14 bit, high dynamic range image, I know there are subtle colors available to be enhanced.
It's fun to explore the potential that is available. It just takes a bit of experimentation with all the tools we have, and, of course, the most limiting factor is time. |
Apr 4th |
| 20 |
Apr 18 |
Reply |
Thanks. Any suggestions to improve it or to make a variation? |
Apr 4th |
5 comments - 3 replies for Group 20
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| 64 |
Apr 18 |
Reply |
Thanks. The histogram on my monitor doesn't show any blown highlights, so I'm sure I can bring more detail back.
Yes, we in the SW have a large variety of excellent subject matter. Just the other day, I counted 26 different flowering plants in my yard. Soon m wife and I will be driving to northern UT for the summer. The route I take this year will allow me to stop in Antelope Canyon, Bryce NP, Capito Reef NP, and Goblin Valley State Park. We are very fortunate. |
Apr 27th |
| 64 |
Apr 18 |
Reply |
I've never thought about having a personal style, but if you say so I guess it's true. I like so many different things and treat them differently, so perhaps I have more than one style. Mostly, I favor abstracts either totally natural or manipulated as I did here. My current preference remains to creatively use color in combination with an interesting composition, but i'm having fun exploring the possibilities of monochrome's. |
Apr 13th |
| 64 |
Apr 18 |
Reply |
Thanks. I did spend a lot of time increasing contrast, but I agree with your suggestion to further darken the valley areas. I'll also bring back a bit more detail in the ridge line. Thanks again.
Today, my view of it makes me want to crop the bottom to just below th ridge line crossing the right border. What do you think? |
Apr 9th |
| 64 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
I think this interesting image may become outstanding if the bright area in the foreground was very carefully cloned over. I think it would be time well spent. |
Apr 9th |
| 64 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
I think adding the clouds made a big improvement. I find it interesting. Too bad, you can't open the shadows to reveal more detail in the wing. |
Apr 9th |
| 64 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
I think this is a very interesting image, well composed and telling your story. I wonder whether you were close to him at 14mm, so he may have seen you, or more distant at 140mm?
I don't know if DxO ViewPoint software recognizes your camera lens combination but if it does ViewPoint in combination with its Photolab software, I think would sharpen this image by removing noise, sharpening fine detail and opening the shadow on his face a bit.
I recently demonstrated DxO to a friend who had mistakenly shot a large number of images on a trip to Mexico at 32,000! He was very surprised and pleased with his edited images. I've also recently used it on a ISO 400 image with minimal noise with my D810 and saw an improvement.
I will include your Mother in my prayers. |
Apr 9th |
| 64 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
I think this is a prize winner.
Did you spot focus on the branch at the top? Given it was 12mm lens, did you crop? I'm also curious to know what the ornamentation is at the peak? |
Apr 9th |
| 64 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
Very dramatic! How did you clone in those feathers so perfectly? Just kidding.
Yes, some very careful lighting of the linear shadows would be time well spent in my opinion. |
Apr 9th |
| 64 |
Apr 18 |
Comment |
Excellent as is in my opinion.
Being picky, I would consider cropping a bit off the top. |
Apr 9th |
6 comments - 3 replies for Group 64
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11 comments - 6 replies Total
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