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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 34 |
Mar 25 |
Reply |
You are correct Frans that use of AI is not allowed for salon competitions, but there is no specific rule against it for DD images. And since our group is focused on creative works, I think it's okay in a limited way. I use it sometimes to create a generated continuation of a background or something like that. Or perhaps if a part of an object in a photo got cut off when it was taken and you want to have AI add it in (sometimes it works well and sometimes not so much). As for the use of PS brushes, that is okay too. Sometimes that's one way for creative images to become altered reality. In my butterfly image, I used a black paintbrush at reduced opacity to create the dark areas. And your use of brushes to create blood also altered reality. |
Mar 11th |
| 34 |
Mar 25 |
Reply |
I like what you did Frans; she now supports the story without distracting from it. The blue area now seems to stand out a little too much though, so I would keep the blue but maybe reduce the brightness of that area too? |
Mar 11th |
| 34 |
Mar 25 |
Reply |
I agree Peter; the birder adds a nice third element and I like the filters you used. |
Mar 11th |
| 34 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
You are a master of bird photography Mike. This is such an unusual background, and at first it looked to me like the bottom area was a stack of pine nuts (go figure). I think the beautiful, graceful bird would have much more impact if it had a different backdrop. Gunter's modifications help somewhat, but it just seems that the background doesn't add to the story or the drama. Sorry. But I love the bird; it's elegant and beautiful. |
Mar 8th |
| 34 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
Wow, what a lot of work you did to complete this image, Frans. It's so impactful. I can't quite decide whether I like the background Medusa included in the final composition; she seems to distract the viewer's eye away from the two main subjects. But on the other hand, she does add to the story. It looks like you used a reduced opacity on her, so perhaps if you reduced the opacity a bit more? At any rate, this is a very well accomplished composite and a strong story. |
Mar 8th |
| 34 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
This is really dramatic, Gunter. Great depth in the shapes. Black and red always appeal to me when they're together, and you've done a really nice job of making each color play a very important role in the final composition. The red outline is absolutely essential, but I'm glad you made it just a thin hairline. Well done! |
Mar 8th |
| 34 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
You did a great job of isolating those furry critters, Candy. Their fur looks very believable against the stone background. I love the expressions on their faces. I kind of prefer the coloring in each of the originals, rather than the monochrome pinkish tone in the final, but that's just personal preference. Fun and well done composite! |
Mar 8th |
| 34 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
A fun concept Peter. I assume you wanted to tell a story of a birder finding crystal birds in the wild along with a live bird, right? At least that's where my head goes. To me, there's just a little too much going on in the composition. The photo of the black bird is nice, but he really could use a catch light in his eye to make his black eye visible. I'm not sure the photo of the crystal birds translates in a clear way to your final image, especially at the size you've got. Perhaps if you reduced the background and zoomed in on the dichotomy of live vs crystal birds, it would make for a clearer message. See my attempt. You could still add the birding dude down on the far right, for a third object and the extension of the story/title. I just didn't take the time to do that.
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Mar 7th |
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5 comments - 3 replies for Group 34
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| 77 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
I think the use of monochrome was a good choice. When I peruse this image, I wonder how in the heck the handlebars got so corroded while the rest of the bike is shiny and pristine. It's sort of unsettling in an odd way, and I can't really explain why, except to say that a tricycle suggests innocence to me while the corrosion and tattered streamer suggest the exact opposite. The only reason I mention that is because I couldn't really get past that aspect of the image to comment on it with any additional ideas. Sorry. Guess it's a case of over analyzing a piece of art! |
Mar 13th |
| 77 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
Your edits certainly livened up the color palette Georgianne. I'm not sure it's as obvious that these are leaves now, but that doesn't really matter since the end result is more of an abstract. I like your reasoning in adding the butterfly; I think it just needs to be a bit larger. I tweaked it a bit and also added a vignette to bring the viewer's eye into the center area to highlight the most dramatic leaves and butterfly. These look like hydrangea leaves; am I right? |
Mar 13th |
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| 77 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
Stunning fine art image Denise! The composition is lovely, and you did a beautiful job with your original set-up to capture the translucence of both the flower and leaf. Adding the slight bit of texture and colored vignette added a lot, without detracting from the subject. It was genius to remove the texture from the tulip. Now the ethereal feeling of the subject is heightened even more. Nicely done!. |
Mar 12th |
| 77 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
This is a gorgeous image Mary. The colors are stunning; the ambiance is so calming. You did a great job with your edits. No one would ever suspect that your lens and window were dirty or that there was a lot of noise in the original. The plant silhouette is perfect. I have no suggestions for improvement. Well seen and beautifully processed. |
Mar 12th |
| 77 |
Mar 25 |
Comment |
The lighting is indeed very pretty in this shot Carol. To my eye, there are a few especially lovely elements, like the dark out-building, the wispy grass popping out through the snow, and the nice shadows in the road. But the smaller elements like the radio(?) tower and farm machines seem to reduce the impact of the scene. Just to try a bit different take on the image, I cropped the right side and cloned out the tower. Once I did that, the white house just blended into the background, so I deleted it also. I guess my propensity toward minimalism drove this edit. Not better, just different. I envy you traveling in Iceland; enjoy! |
Mar 12th |
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5 comments - 0 replies for Group 77
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