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

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26 Mar 21 Reply The reason for flipping is that the eye generally moves from left to right, the way we are used to reading. We then tend to spend more "time" looking at objects on the bottom right of the frame. In this case, by placing the benches on the left, we see them but don't dwell on them, but rather we follow the path of the rider and so our eye tends to end up on the beautiful mural on the right side. Mar 9th
26 Mar 21 Comment Your composition and color palette make this a really compelling image. I agree with Belinda about the flip, which emphasizes the biker and gives less attention to the benches.
The curve of the sidewalk help to hold this together, and the colors of the painting on the left follow the colors in the wall. Well seen, even though this was a grab shot, it works so well.
Here is my flipped version, and I also darkened the benches slightly.		 Mar 8th
26 Mar 21 Reply Thanks, Bob. I do like the black background as it makes the image pop better. Mar 7th
26 Mar 21 Comment You have captured a wonderful expression on his face and the "wound" on his head. The shallow depth of field works well to take away emphasis from the mother, but we can still see enough of her smile.
Well done on highlighting the boys eyes.		 Mar 7th
26 Mar 21 Comment I find this composition too complicated as my eye doesn't have anywhere to settle. Bob's version is a little clearer, but I don't find the overall tones pleasing.
I know how frustrating it can be to have your lens fogged up - a common occurrence here in humid Florida. I have learned to keep my camera in the trunk of the car so that the camera is not subjected to the air conditioning inside the car. 		Mar 7th
26 Mar 21 Comment I prefer the color version, as pink and green are good complimentary colors. The composition is simple but effective. The shadows in the top left corner add interest. My compliments on seeing a simple subject and making it into an interesting picture. Mar 7th
26 Mar 21 Comment I like the blue tones and the simplicity of the composition. The white area at the top of the frame is unnecessary, and I would clone in some of the blue from the rest of the background. The writing on the glasses don't bother me, but do wonder why you chose them. Does it have some special significance to you? Mar 7th
26 Mar 21 Comment I don't think it will be too long when we start using our iPhone for all our photography. They are light, always with us and the optics get better and better.
Your composition is good with the tallest stamen leading from the top left and drawing my eye into the flower. On my monitor the yellow is very bright and I would suggest toning down slightly. I like the "color mixer" in camera raw as you can adjust each color easily with the sliders.		 Mar 7th
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69 Mar 21 Comment Brenda, this is a much better composition of the lily pond. Here you have concentrated on the lily pods themselves, and not the reflections in the water. The edge of the pods is much more dynamic especially the upper pod with the light showing through the edge. I also like the line created from front to back, and the framing of the pods on each side. Mar 29th
69 Mar 21 Reply PS. I believe that the Rhododendrons are in bloom at Bok gardens at the moment. Mar 14th
69 Mar 21 Reply This is a little better. But I still think you should go back there (if possible) and zoom in more - closer to the 300-400mm of the lens and just concentrate on a few of the lily pods. Try to accent the vertical edge of the pods which seem to have the most interest.
I don't believe this particular image warrants the time that you have spent on it. Sorry! Remember, less is more!		 Mar 14th
69 Mar 21 Comment You have nice light and dark areas in the forest and good depth. But as Geoffrey says, there is no center of interest for my eye to settle. Mar 11th
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69 Mar 21 Comment White birds are not easy to capture, but here you have shown us good feather detail and texture. The eye stands out nicely, and I like the clean blue background. Mar 7th
69 Mar 21 Comment Brenda, I also find the foreground too distracting and lacking detail. I would prefer to see you concentrate on the Lily pods. If possible, I would use the 2 pods on the left as a lead in to the main pods, but of course I wasn't there and that might not have been possible at all given that there are bushes around the pond.
What size lens did you use? It looks like a wide angle whereas a telephoto would probably have worked better to compress the scene.
As it is presented here, I don't think it is competition worthy.		 Mar 7th
69 Mar 21 Comment Candy, you have brought out all the important details of color and brightness. The foamy water makes this composition stand out and holds all the other elements together. Mar 7th
69 Mar 21 Comment This is a nice family portrait. We don't need all the space on the left - just a little more space is needed than on the right so that the swans have "space" to swim into.
If you can darken the water or add some blue into the water, the swans would stand out more clearly.		 Mar 7th
69 Mar 21 Comment Unfortunately time of day and weather conditions have not helped you. I would like to see more details in the rocks, particularly the striated rocks to the right of the pool. And the large flat rock in the center of the frame needs to be toned down significantly.
The black and white version is far more interesting. Did I mix them up?		 Mar 7th
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