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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Randy, I love this shot! Converting it to black-and-white was the perfect choice-it really enhances that mysterious, foggy vibe. The fact that there isn't a single soul on the street makes it feel even more quiet and still. You captured a beautiful morning perspective! |
Mar 8th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks so much, Yvonne! I'm glad you noticed the connection between the kids in the two carts-that was exactly the moment I wanted to capture. I agree with you that the car actually helps set the scene of it being parked traffic, rather than just a total distraction. It's funny how a little detail like that changes the story! Thanks for the kind words about the Amsterdam street life. |
Mar 8th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks so much, Yvonne! I'm glad you noticed the connection between the kids in the two carts-that was exactly the moment I wanted to capture. I agree with you that the car actually helps set the scene of it being parked traffic, rather than just a total distraction. It's funny how a little detail like that changes the story! Thanks for the kind words about the Amsterdam street life. |
Feb 28th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Randy, I really like how the foggy atmosphere creates such a mysterious vibe, especially with not a soul on the street! The way you framed that square building works perfectly with the fog. It really captures the quiet beauty of that early morning perspective. |
Feb 28th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Douglas, this is astonishing! I love how you completely transformed the scene from the original and highlighted the interior geometry in that striking emerald green. It's so interesting to see what you 'saw' in that simple space. That new perspective is definitely the beauty of photography! It feels entirely unique. |
Feb 28th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks for the lovely comments, Sabine! It's interesting to hear that you usually see women on those cargo bikes-I loved seeing the dads out with the kids too. I agree the car isn't ideal, but I'm glad the 'moment' still tells the story for you. There is definitely something special about the Dutch streets! |
Feb 24th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thank you, Sylvia! I really wanted to capture that sense of connection and joy. I agree with you and Jim about the car, but I'm so happy you enjoyed the smaller details like the street numbers and flower boxes. It's those little things that make Amsterdam so charming! |
Feb 24th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Reply |
Thanks, Jim! I'm glad the sharpness and lighting stood out to you. You're totally right about the car-it is a bit of a distraction, but as you guessed, it was a quick mobile shot! I appreciate you noticing the umbrellas and the extra interest the bikers bring to the scene. |
Feb 24th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Jim, I'm so glad you didn't toss this! The way you transformed the lighting is amazing. I've always loved this perspective of looking up at the treetops, and that sun star is the perfect bonus highlight-it really pulls the whole 'mystical' look together. Even with the noise you mentioned, the mood of the forest is captured beautifully! |
Feb 24th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Sylvia, I love how you chose to show a tulip past its prime! Seeing the inside of the flower and the fine details of the stems and stamens is really cool. That rich red against the pitch-black background is such a great look-it really captures that 'Faded Glory' vibe perfectly. |
Feb 24th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Great experiment, Yvonne! I love how you incorporated those textures into the final image-I never would have guessed a sheet pan and lemon juice could create such a cool, weathered look! It gives the building so much character. Using layers like that is such a creative way to beat 'cabin fever'! |
Feb 24th |
| 9 |
Feb 26 |
Comment |
Wow, Sabine! That velvet purple really pops against the black background. I love how you used blue crepe paper and a flashlight to get those cool highlights on the petals-it looks so professional for a kitchen table setup! Thanks for sharing the 'behind the scenes' tips on how you got those deep blacks. |
Feb 24th |
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