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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Reply |
Thank you, Sylvia! Hope you get back to NYC soon - it's always changing! I'm glad the lighting caught your eye. The Shed does add interesting scale against those towering skyscrapers! |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, Randy! You're absolutely right - I'm always reminding myself to look up when shooting in the city. So much happens above eye level that we miss. I love how the blue sky plays off the different building surfaces! |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Reply |
Thank you, Sabine! 88 floors is mind-boggling! I'm glad you noticed the variation in the glass surfaces - that interplay is what drew me to this angle. The Shed provides such a strong modern contrast against the soaring towers. |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Reply |
Thank you, Jim! I really appreciate your thoughtful analysis of the leading lines. Interesting how everyone is picking up on Yvonne's suggestion about the trees - something to consider! |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Reply |
Thanks, Yvonne! Glad you caught the honeycomb too - it's such a distinctive structure! I appreciate your suggestion about the trees emphasizing the geometric shapes even more. |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Reply |
Thank you, Douglas! I'm so glad you spotted the Hudson Yards peeking out. The scale really is overwhelming when you're standing there looking up! |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Comment |
Sabine, what an absolutely breathtaking space you captured! The Piccolomini Library is stunning, and you've done an excellent job conveying the grandeur and richness of this magnificent room. Your composition really showcases the incredible architectural details-those ornate frescoes, the beautiful arched ceiling, the stained glass windows, and that gorgeous inlay floor work. I love how you've included the visitors in the frame; they add scale and help us appreciate just how impressive this space is, while also capturing that sense of awe and reverence people feel when experiencing such historic beauty. The warm golden tones throughout create a magical atmosphere. You succeeded beautifully in capturing both the impressive space and its special atmosphere-this is a wonderful travel photograph and a great memory of your Italian journey! |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Comment |
Yvonne, what a spectacular location and what an ambitious shot! Capturing Multnomah Falls with that moss-draped bridge is such a classic Pacific Northwest scene. Your slow shutter speed approach really paid off with that beautiful milky water effect. I love how you've framed the composition with the lush greenery and moss-it creates such a magical, fairy-tale atmosphere. The bridge positioned perfectly above the falls is a great focal point. Working with new camera equipment always takes time to figure out, and you're clearly making great progress. This image already has so much going for it, and it's exciting that you're continuing to refine it. Beautiful work! |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Comment |
Doug, what a stunning view! You captured a truly gorgeous scene here, and it's easy to see why you had to stop and take a whole series. The rolling hills, that beautiful light, and the layers of depth are wonderful. The fact that this came from your iPhone and that the view was already so spectacular speaks to your eye for recognizing a great composition. Sometimes the best photos are the ones where nature does most of the work and we just need to be there to capture it. Lovely work! |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Comment |
Sylvia, this is a wonderfully atmospheric piece! You've created a moody, evocative scene that really captures that Gothic aesthetic. The lighting is particularly effective-the way it catches the skull, the dried flowers, and those metallic elements creates wonderful drama and depth. Your composition draws the eye through the frame nicely with the pearls leading us through the scene. Keep refining your still life work-you have a great eye for arrangement and mood! |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Comment |
Jim, you found a real gem in that shade! The soft, creamy white petals with those subtle peachy-yellow tones in the center are gorgeous, and your eye for composition really shines here. Your editing work in Lightroom is masterful-the way you've darkened the background to make the rose pop while keeping everything looking natural is excellent. The selective masking to enhance the rose and then that creative gradient overlay show sophisticated technique. Beautiful capture and processing! |
Oct 20th |
| 9 |
Oct 25 |
Comment |
Randy, what a lovely way to get back into photography! The soft lavender-blue petals with that deep burgundy center make for a striking composition. Your work with Affinity Photo really paid off-the color balance and contrast bring out the delicate nature of the flower beautifully. The vignette adds a nice finishing touch that keeps the eye focused on your subject. It's great to see you exploring new editing software and applying what you've learned so effectively! |
Oct 20th |
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