Activity for User 584 - Jim Bodkin - jrbodkin@comcast.net

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11 Jan 20 Comment Great composition ideal for monochrome. Of the different interpretations, I like Jim's the best with the sharper, darker stems and changed orientation. To me, this provides greater detail and more dramatic presentation of an outstanding composition.

Jan 26th
11 Jan 20 Reply Excellent, Tom. I am still a recovering nature only photographer and don't think about adding canvas or removing the background. This was a crop from a duo of characters, but his sidekick didn't have the same punch and thus is lost to history. I had brightened the eyes, but your version is much better. Thanks again for the lesson.

Jan 5th
11 Jan 20 Comment While I agree with Victor's crop to bring out the human details, I really like the overall story telling attribute of the whole image as well as the graphic content, therefore I am reluctant to crop too tightly. (I do wish the lead driver was not looking and smiling directly at the camera.)

I also see a major leading line with the carts, so I am interested in continuing that aspect. To me, the blandness of the sky and bright ground don't help the image, so to guide the viewer I added gradient filters above and below the cart line and then added a slight exposure (1/2 stop) increase to the lead group and the follow-on carts. I hope that these changes add to the depth of the image.

Jan 2nd
11 Jan 20 Reply Thanks, Victor. There were obviously many ways to take this image, even with my desired direction. It is always good to get confirmation on your artistic direction.

Jan 1st
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