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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 34 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
You placed the bride nicely in the archway and I like the rose petals and cross. The flowers don't quite work to my eye, mostly because they seem pasted on. If you placed them in some sort of vessel, like a wicker basket or cement planter, maybe they'd look more like they belong. I agree with Gunter that the color cast is putting the bride in a less-than-white dress. You did a nice job of cutting and pasting your various elements in front of the archway and I like the crop you used on the background. |
Nov 15th |
| 34 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
What a fun image Mike. Your sense of fantasy is on full display here. I did notice that where the rock in original 1 meets the rock in original 2, there is a very sharp horizontal line that needs blending or softening; and the outer edge of the rock right below the fly has been cut off vertically, so as to look unnatural. I would also suggest taking out the stem of the flowers so they look more like they're growing out of the crevice in the rock rather than pasted on. Grace could also use a little shadowing beneath her to ground her on the rock. This all sounds very critical, which I do apologize for, because this is a really great image and I really like it. The main reason I bring these issues up is because I have learned after suffering through many harsh comments from judges, that in order for a composite to be believable and sellable (even though it might obviously not be real) it needs to incorporate basic laws of nature like shadows so that it doesn't feel off to the viewer. I've done a very quick edit that's far from perfect -- it's much easier to work with the layers before the image is flattened -- but at least you can see what I'm getting at. |
Nov 15th |
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| 34 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
This is so well done Frans. I love the dark, moody, saturated colors and the way you combined all the elements seamlessly. I can't see anything I would change. The lettering you chose is perfect for a movie poster. |
Nov 15th |
| 34 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
I agree with Gunter that the third panel's sky needs more drama and saturation like the other two. But I love the bright colors and the way you combined the positive and negative versions of the image. Well done. |
Nov 15th |
| 34 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
I completely agree with you about abstracts being very subjective and hard to critique. I used these images because I liked the juxtaposition of circles and straight lines throughout. In my mind the main point of interest is where the oval of the center rod almost meets the dark circle on the wheel and creates tension. Your aim was to simplify the image, but to me you took out the most dynamic part. But again, very subjective. |
Nov 15th |
| 34 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
This has taken on the look of a double or triple exposure, to me. It's an interesting interpretation, but I think you lost a lot of depth from the original, especially just to left of center where you can see further into the deeper forest. You also lost the dramatic shadows of the trees, which, to me, convey moodiness beautifully. So I took a stab at playing to retain the depth I feel is missing in your version. The light colored sky doesn't contribute to moodiness, so I cropped most of it out. Then I just used On1 Glow, HDR, and vignette filters. It's not as impressionistic and creative as your version, for sure. Just another way of getting to moody. |
Nov 9th |
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5 comments - 1 reply for Group 34
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| 77 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Thanks Carol! It's mostly the Difference blend mode that creates the unexpected colors. |
Nov 30th |
| 77 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Thanks so much Rita! I used to enter contests but haven't in quite awhile. Glad you like it. |
Nov 30th |
| 77 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Your originals are both lovely Denise. I love the depth you achieved. Your colorful treatment is fun and unique. I never would have thought of doing that. The blue outline is just right. Nicely photographed and processed! |
Nov 23rd |
| 77 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
You did a great job of getting the butterfly tack sharp and that's the hardest part. The colors are lovely. I would have deleted the spider webs, as my eye keeps being drawn there. |
Nov 23rd |
| 77 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
What a sweet portrait Mary. You did a great job of turning it into fine art rather than a snapshot. Her eyes have so much expression and her freckles are the best! Well done. |
Nov 23rd |
| 77 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
This is a perfect image for this time of year. Your treatments are all great. I like the windows being enhanced so they aren't just black holes. I did think to myself as I looked at it for the first time that the snow seems more yellow than white; and you know what they say about yellow snow. ;) Not a criticism. Just a chuckle. |
Nov 23rd |
| 77 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Thanks for your feedback Denise! |
Nov 20th |
| 77 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Thanks very much Georgianne! |
Nov 20th |
| 77 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Beautifully posed and photographed image, Carol. She looks like a forest nymph, so I agree with the other comments about the background needing to be more visible. It looked like a fun image to have a play with, so I hope you don't mind. I placed her on the forest path and reduced the saturation of the forest so it more closely matched her. I felt that the dark spot (frown line?) to the right of her mouth was distracting, so I used the spot correction tool to eliminate it. Then into Nik Color Efex to apply Classical Soft Focus, Glow, and Vignette filters. Lastly, I cropped slightly on the top and left to bring her face into the rule of thirds, and used the PS dodge tool to pop some of the highlights on her dress. Just an alternate interpretation of your very lovely portrait. |
Nov 16th |
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5 comments - 4 replies for Group 77
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10 comments - 5 replies Total
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