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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 16 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Such a great shot. I love otters and this is really endearing! |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 16
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| 21 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
You've created a lovely abstract. Nice! |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 21
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| 33 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Wonderful image and beautifully processed! |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 33
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| 34 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Thanks Georgianne. I'm somewhat embarrassed to say I don't use a Wacom tablet. I tried using one for awhile but oddly couldn't get used to it. In one workshop I took, the leader said using a mouse is like painting with a brick, but for some reason it feels more comfortable than the tablet. I really should try again as it has been several years since I tried and I'm sure they're better and more responsive now. |
Mar 24th |
| 34 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Thanks so much Steve. You always make me smile! |
Mar 16th |
| 34 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Your comment about the judge brings back memories of being in my local photo club. It used to frustrate the heck out of me when they did that. I always value your assessments of my images and enjoy the back-and-forth. :-) |
Mar 16th |
| 34 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
A wonderful image and a touching message Fran. I agree with Alan about the bright spots drawing attention away from Mother Nature's face. The thing draped on the tree limb over the water is also distracting to my eye. You did a great job of producing the reflection and ripples in the water. The angel you used to represent Mother Nature is perfect, but I think if you kept the center of her face at full opacity (and then fade it out to the edges) it would make her a more dominant force in the overall image. Maybe even brighten her face a bit too. Just my opinions, of course. You've done a nice job in highlighting a most important issue for your viewers to connect with. Well done! |
Mar 14th |
| 34 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Thanks for your observations Alan. I'm not sure what you mean by the Topaz Labs look, since I don't use that program, but I assume it's the painterly aspect. That's definitely a personal preference and I respect that. My main objective with this image was to practice the technique of "hand coloring or tinting" it. To my mind, that technique is nice when paired with a subtle oil painted filter (maybe it doesn't look so subtle to you). As for the use of someone else's photo, I wholeheartedly agree with you when it comes to competition images. And I also agree that taking a picture of someone else's art is less than artful on the photographer's part IF all they do is pass it off as their own in total. However, I like supporting other photographers and drawing attention to their work when I can do so and give credit to them. Unsplash is a site where photographers freely post their images for the express purpose of use by others, as long as they are credited. It's a way of expanding their exposure and making others aware of their work. I used the photo, credited the author, and made it my own by only using part of it and recoloring it. I know this is also a matter of personal preference, so I fully understand your reluctance to do so yourself. |
Mar 14th |
| 34 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
I think your concept was good going into the creation of your image Georgianne, but I had trouble working through the confusion that the parts of the piece produced. My first thought was that the grave seemed out of place in the tunnel. I think the original photo of the grave is very cool, with its old world patina and nice character. I feel like the tunnel is detracting from the special nature of the grave. By reducing the details of the grave rather than defining them and ramping them up, it sort of disappeared into the "ether" and became less dramatic than it would be if it was center stage and larger. The idea of the soldier guarding the grave is a nice one. This image has good bones, just needs a bit more punch to make your message stronger. Your detailed explanation of your process is impressive. I always just dibble and dab and never keep track of what I'm doing. I envy your ability to keep things so organized! |
Mar 12th |
| 34 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Wow, yes Alan, I can imagine it was an exercise in patience and perseverance to get all the elements looking like they belonged together. You did a great job. The texture and color on the rock wall sets a great backdrop and mood for the scene. It's very foreboding, so I'm not sure I'd want to venture there. But it certainly provokes emotions in the viewer, so it's a successful image for sure. Your persistence paid off -- nice composite! |
Mar 6th |
| 34 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
This is so cute Candy! You did a great job of creating two different looking owls from one original. By the way, the original is lovely in its own right, with such nice lighting. I really like the lushness of the greenery around and on the tree to give the scene a very nice mood. There's also a very nice balance between the lightness and glow of the owls and the darkness of everything else. Well done! |
Mar 6th |
| 34 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
"Bee and Trumpet" sounds like a fine name for a pub, Steve. Maybe a counterpart to the equally famous "Tea and Crumpet?" Anyway, getting down to business... your image is lovely and evokes a wonderful feeling of lightness, Spring, and general optimism. The tack sharp bee was a great capture. All the colors are uplifting and I really like all the treatments you applied. The painterly look is just right. I might suggest a slight vignette, just to rein in the eye towards the interesting subjects front and center. Nicely shot, conceived, and processed! Cheers! :-) |
Mar 6th |
5 comments - 4 replies for Group 34
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| 50 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Nice minimalist shot and beautiful lighting. Well done! |
Mar 14th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 50
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