Activity for User 625 - Mervyn Hurwitz - mervmel@yahoo.com

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26 Feb 21 Reply I have chosen not to remove the fence as I think it adds to the scene. Feb 12th
26 Feb 21 Reply Hi Bob. Welcome to the group. Thanks for your positive comments. Feb 12th
26 Feb 21 Comment Thank you for all your positive feedback.
I have extended the canvas to include more at the bottom and left as suggested. I have chosen not to remove the chain fence as I feel at adds to the character of the scene.		 Feb 12th
26 Feb 21 Comment Hi Bob. Welcome to our group.
Thank you for this tutorial on color balance and sharing your use of these additional "toys" to help our creativity.
We look forward to many interesting images from you in the future.		 Feb 12th
26 Feb 21 Comment I do like the composition very much but find the actual waterfall rather dull. I used the radial filter in Camera raw to open up the shadows in the center. Feb 12th
26 Feb 21 Comment I like the composition, but I find the rocks in the background a distraction, especially on the far left. I would recommend darkening it considerably.
The monkey itself is great, very sharp, and well placed. The eyes really stand out and well done with the highlights.		 Feb 12th
26 Feb 21 Comment I agree with the other comments that you have created something quite interesting. However, it is not something that I would ever try, as I don't consider myself creative enough. Feb 12th
26 Feb 21 Comment This portrait shows the character of this man so perfectly. I am always shy to approach a subject and tend to take from further away with a long lens. You are lucky that he did not look at you with a goofy smile as most subjects tend to do.
His expression is great and the hand on the cigarette adds to the mood.
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26 Feb 21 Comment I like the detail and texture that you have brought out in the purple stamens. The colors are complimentary and your composition is spot on. Feb 12th
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69 Feb 21 Comment Thanks for all the feedback.
I sharpened the wing using Topaz Sharpener AI with a mask over the wing. Definitely brings out the detail in that area.		 Feb 14th
69 Feb 21 Reply This sure is a big improvement. Well done! Feb 14th
69 Feb 21 Comment You certainly have interesting birds down under!
Darkening the background does help to emphasize the main subject. I would like to see more contrast to bring out the feather detail.		 Feb 12th
69 Feb 21 Comment This is a pretty scene, with great color in the sky and water. I would prefer the sun not to be in the dead center of the composition.
I would crop out the cypress knees on the bottom as they are poorly lit and do not add to the composition. If you wanted to include them, you could have got closer and lower down to add emphasis.		 Feb 12th
69 Feb 21 Comment The reflection is the most interesting part of this picture. I would concentrate on that and leave out some of the top of the image. Feb 12th
69 Feb 21 Comment The color and texture on the fern are lovely. And once again you have changed the background to create a clean, unencumbered appearance. The few leaves at the bottom provide a good base for the fern. Feb 12th
69 Feb 21 Comment The doe is nice and sharp with detail in the eyes. It has been greatly improved by removing the twig next to the left ear. Feb 12th
69 Feb 21 Comment What a great composition. The clods lead my eye from top left, around a curve to the sun burst and central rock. The bright sun does not bother me. I also like the colors captured in the foreground water.
My only suggestion is to open up the shadows in the cliffs on the right.		 Feb 12th
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