Activity for User 645 - Mike Patterson - rmp231@gmail.com

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22 Apr 18 Reply You are correct. 1/2000 second is sufficient. There were several more cranes and I cropped to these two. More than likely, I focused on the crane ahead of these, thus throwing the focus off. They don't fly in a straight line, so you can't focus on one and think the rest will be fine. This is a learning lesson for me. Apr 12th
22 Apr 18 Comment Great job. I could imagine these are tall screens hanging on a museum wall or used as a mural. As always, you consistently come up with creative approaches. Apr 11th
22 Apr 18 Comment As Jerry mentioned, your brush halo is still visible around the back of the gentleman. Otherwise, this is a wonderfully composed image. I especially like how you transformed into a black and white to better emphasize the starkness and despair of his life. Apr 11th
22 Apr 18 Comment I like the title of two generations. Just to echo previous comments, you've got a sharp focus on the green-haired guy in the front and a very soft focus on the older man in the back. This takes away from your title of comparing two generations. The composition and colors are fine but I suggest keeping both men in focus so that we can see and compare the differences. Apr 11th
22 Apr 18 Comment Nice move to crop in closely. Sharp focus and good processing adjustments to brighten and enhance the colors. Like Joe, I wouldn't have noticed the eyes unless you had pointed them out. Apr 11th
22 Apr 18 Comment Although Joe had the idea to flip the image, I was going to suggest cropping both poppies on the right and the purple flower on the left. I believe focusing more closely on the bunch at the center really brings the attention to a very pretty arrangement and photo capture. Apr 11th
22 Apr 18 Comment I agree with Joe -- this is an eye-catcher. Love the soft, pastel colors and composition. Well done! Apr 11th
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71 Apr 18 Reply Thanks for you comments. Yes, 1/2000 second is at least the shutter speed you need to freeze birds in flight. Even if they are walking around on the ground, I try to use a high shutter speed. It's a balancing act between the shutter speed and the aperture you want, and is especially challenging when you are working in sunset or sunrise lighting conditions. Apr 12th
71 Apr 18 Comment I love this composition -- except for the moon! To me, the moon is too bright and takes my attention away from the beautiful sunrise shot you captured. The light shining around the house as well as the lights on inside are beautiful. The fog and mist also add to that early-morning atmosphere. So, I think you have a gorgeous image without having to Photoshop in the moon. The only title I can think of is simple: Golden Sunrise. Apr 11th
71 Apr 18 Comment Well done. I like how you used the slow shutter speed to give the waterfalls that nice, soft texture. I also love how you captured the kayakers standing on the rock and peering into the falls. His red jacket gives the image a pop of color and his size offers a sense of scale. I'm just wondering about cropping out the falls on the right. They seem to lead the eye off the image as well as competing for attention. Just a thought. Apr 11th
71 Apr 18 Reply Your English is just fine. We're more interested in your photos and comments. You do nice work -- that's what important here. Apr 8th
71 Apr 18 Comment This is an outstanding photo. The cowboy on the lower right is balanced nicely against the tall red bluffs on the upper left. The color of the horses are very compatible with the shade of the bluffs. This is something I would expect to see in the glossy western magazines. Just perfect. Apr 8th
71 Apr 18 Comment This is a very soothing image to view. I can imagine standing on the shore and looking across the waters after a hard day, and thinking, "Ahhh." Everything is perfectly focused and sharp. Personally, I would consider cropping out the dark beach at the bottom, since to me it seems to distract from the serenity you've captured. Apr 6th
71 Apr 18 Comment This is a lovely image. I especially like how you've captured different shades of sand, ranging from the light gray in the foreground, to the dark gray in the middle and the bright sand in the background. The ripples in the sand also produce pretty leading lines into the photo. Apr 6th
71 Apr 18 Comment A beautiful image. I love how you framed it by using the rock walls. This sets up a nice view of the desert landscape in the distance. Just wondering, it may be the slope of the land but the image doesn't appear level. A great job, Nancie! Apr 6th
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