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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 1 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Excellent! Maybe the man on the right boat could have a matching yellow shirt to add to the leading line? |
Aug 21st |
| 1 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
I think I share your vision of this scene, and would like to see your camera settings and lens. The expanse of well lit rocks, the 3 arches (top, middle and branch), the added window rock, and colorful detail in the rock wall all contribute to a well executed and interesting image. Certainly, adding the blue sky was important too. Yes, I would probably open the ceiling shadows a tad, and experiment resizing the people and moving them just below the center arch.
It's certainly a place I would like to visit. |
Aug 21st |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 1
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| 2 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Your decision to add space on the right was critical to the balance of this composition. Excellent!
I had the opportunity to photograph a number of iris gardens this year as well as a major iris show, so I am well aware of the editing you probably did so well to open the shadows and possibly to avoid blown highlights.
Now, you have the opportunity to make a nice digital painting with it. |
Aug 21st |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 2
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| 3 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Fantastic!
This wonderful image presents you with infinite opportunities to use elements as replacement backgrounds for other images, e.g. the many D.C. memorials. |
Aug 21st |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 3
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| 6 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
I agree with Tom. I like it a lot. |
Aug 21st |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 6
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| 7 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
We see what you saw! Well done.
Yes, I forced myself to shoot almost exclusively with my Pixel 3 camera instead of my D810 while traveling through 12 States this summer. I learned it's limitations but convinced myself that I won't upgrade my full frame camera until Nikon offers the AI capabilities of my phone. Night mode in museums is unbelievably good, easy, simple. It defies natural lens physics by using low ISO, and fast shutter speed when the opposite should be the case. How? It captures 15 images and consolidates the best of each all within seconds!
I will travel to Italy next month and only carry my phone and a battery pack. |
Aug 21st |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 7
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| 18 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
As with an excellent image, this holds my interest as my eye keeps exploring the different sharps and wondering what might appear next. Very creative.
I certainly agree that Topaz has inexhaustible possibilities that require exploring and experimenting. The new Topaz Studio 2 should be tried by all. |
Aug 16th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 18
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| 20 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
I did this with the original software, but I highly recommend Topaz Studio 2 for everyone with creative interests. It can be simple or extremely complex as your interests and abilities grow. |
Aug 9th |
| 20 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
Sorry,I'm on the road and won't have a PC for weeks. Just entered Wy driving East to OK for my wife's
family reunion |
Aug 6th |
| 20 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
Sorry,I'm on the road and won't have a PC for weeks. Just entered Wy driving East to OK for my wife's
family reunion |
Aug 6th |
| 20 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
It took me a long while to accept the concept that my creative images need not bear a strong resemblances even any resemblance to my original. Pixel bender filters, that were last supported by CS5, are among my favorites. My wife asks, "What is it." And I respond, it's whatever you see. I accept the fact that most viewers do not like abstracts, certainly it's rare to find 3 judges in one competition who all like a single abstract image. I advise friends who are starting to do creative images to regain their childhood creativity by throwing away preconceived ideas of what is required. |
Aug 4th |
| 20 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Your image is my favorite this month. The addition of tiles and coloring the background were important additions that raise it to a high level in my eye.
I thought of changing the tiles to puzzle shapes but tiles are probably a better choice.
A good monitor probably shows detail in the wood, but not on my iPad.
I think the little white line on the left border needs to be removed. |
Aug 3rd |
| 20 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
I like your presentation and have edited a lot of images like this. I'll offer you my thoughts to consider for a creative variation.
My current thinking is to maintain the symmetry by keeping it centered. Since my eye naturally is drawn to the lighter areas, I've decided to take advantage of its graphical quality by converting it to a monochrome, dodging the center and burning the borders. Editing to add contrast would probably be helpful too. |
Aug 3rd |
| 20 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
I think your original was very creative and is the version I prefer. |
Aug 3rd |
| 20 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Very creative and interesting.
I think it's probably worthwhile for you to experiment with addditional creative variations. |
Aug 3rd |
| 20 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
yes, this is the look and style I wanted, but I haven't been able to do any other crayon drawings that I've liked. I've just obtained Topaz Studio 2 and highly recommend it to anyone looking for creative options. |
Aug 3rd |
4 comments - 5 replies for Group 20
|
| 54 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
Your image certainly tells your story without your description. I think that very difficult to achieve, and your choice and use of the creative tools was excellent too. |
Aug 3rd |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 54
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| 64 |
Aug 19 |
Reply |
What you say is true. Everyone has personal preferences. I prefer your vertical image as being more balanced to my eye and I would enjoy seeing more IR images. |
Aug 14th |
| 64 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
I too would like to see more separation of tones between the whites of the trees and the clouds. Perhaps I would prefer a vertical format and crop some off the top. Obviously, each of us have different tastes. |
Aug 12th |
| 64 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
This is a very dramatic image to me. I see the bottom providing interesting leading leading lines, not to be cropped. I would like to see the shoreline straightened a tad though. |
Aug 12th |
| 64 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
What a great image! Just clone out the little distraction on the left edge. |
Aug 12th |
| 64 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
I see a wonderful composition with an interesting use of light, shadows and forms. ***** |
Aug 12th |
| 64 |
Aug 19 |
Comment |
I like this image a lot. Great contrast! The only idea I have is to perhaps add clarity to bring out a bit more detail in the fog to increase the atmosphere, at least to my taste. |
Aug 12th |
5 comments - 1 reply for Group 64
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17 comments - 6 replies Total
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