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22 Jan 19 Comment I agree with the previous comments about the brightness and cropping. I'm wondering if it is slightly over-saturated. The reds, especially the bull's blood, appear off. You did capture a great action shot under less than ideal conditions.
Jan 16th
22 Jan 19 Comment Great capture, Joe. I agree with Jerry, Kaylyn and Peggy. I do have a related question: Do we need release forms to post images like this on a public forum? I've got several images from historical re-enactors at events but have been cautious about using them because I don't have a release form. I know that they're required if you're using this for commercial purposes but what about situations like yours? I've read the rules but am obviously unclear about them. Hopefully, some of you who are more knowledgeable can clarify for me. Thanks! Jan 15th
22 Jan 19 Comment Perfectly exposed image made at the perfect time of day. I agree with Joe about the cropping. However, I think the amount of sky you have in your version provides a nice balance to the water. I especially agree with Joe that the bridge is a big distraction to a beautiful urban landscape. It really cuts the buildings in half and is definitely unfortunate that it's in the way. Jan 7th
22 Jan 19 Comment This is a perfect example of how we can dig through our old files and resurrect nice images. With modern processing, it's certainly possible to clean them up and make them as good as new. Unless you had explained it, I never would have known about the amount of dirt you had to remove from the original slide. Computer processing is wonderful! I also like the composition of this image -- how the water from the fire engine brings us into the photo and creates the pretty rainbow colors as a bonus. Jan 7th
22 Jan 19 Comment I agree with Joe that the oil paint filter adds a soft touch that resulted in a pleasing image. Great job removing the extraneous objects, such as the frame of the sign, the cow along the right edge, the truck, etc. Jan 7th
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71 Jan 19 Reply Thanks for the cropping suggestions. Those are the actual colors. The only adjustments I made were to slightly darken one or two extremely bright spots on the clouds. Jan 28th
71 Jan 19 Reply I think your adjustments really improved the image. I especially like how you cropped out the edges slightly, which pulled us more into the scene. Nice work. Jan 27th
71 Jan 19 Reply I hadn't thought about the canvas but will give it a try. Taos has wonderful colors and cloud formations at sunset. Jan 16th
71 Jan 19 Comment I agree that this is a breathtaking sunrise. You were so fortunate to be there to see it, and to have a camera handy. Great job of capturing the pink light streaking across the sky. The light on the lower right side is a bit bright. Eyes tend to gravitate toward the brightest spot. That's why it's a good idea to avoid having that bright spot at the edge of your photo. Otherwise, the light pulls the eye off the image. Just work a bit on that area to dim the light and you'll have a masterpiece! Jan 15th
71 Jan 19 Comment Your goal of creating a soft, velvety effect in the water was achieved with the long exposure and use of the ND filter. I can't explain what caused the yellow bands on the side of the image. The only guess I could make is that the filter doesn't work well with a wide-angle lens or shot. Maybe try a test shot with a different lens. While this is a lovely view, I can't quite figure out what your main subject was. In situations like this, I've heard photographer Art Wolfe suggest go for the details. For example, you might find an even better image by narrowing down to the water splashing against the rocks. With your long exposure, this might create a very nice look.
Jan 15th
71 Jan 19 Comment You've done a good job of capturing this scene. While not a particularly dramatic image, it is pretty and definitely illustrates what was before you. I like the different bands of formations and colors, from the brown at the bottom to the blues of the mountains and finally the white snow caps. I suggest cropping some of the sky to make the sky a little more equal in width with the bands of color below it. Jan 9th
71 Jan 19 Comment A beautiful capture. Very sharp focus and perfect exposure. I especially like how you framed the soaring tower. Maybe it's just my perspective, but perhaps you might consider cropping off that sliver of building on the left. Jan 9th
71 Jan 19 Comment I've driven close to this area on my way to Chaco Canyon. It's definitely a badlands! I've seen lots of images from this area and yours is among the best and probably the most creative. I love how you captured the evening light and moon rising over the horizon. And those yellow-greenish colors on the ground soften the area's harsh landscape. I'm surprised you achieved such a sharp focus from the foreground to the horizon with only f/5.6. Can't think of a way to improve this one other than to frame it and hang it on your wall. Excellent work! Jan 1st
71 Jan 19 Comment Beautiful warm late afternoon colors -- perfect for the rocky shoreline. Sharp focus throughout. Just the right amount of processing so that the colors don't look garish. When I look at the overall photo, however, I can't discern what the subject is. There appear to be several competing entries. Is it the rocky foreground? The ocean? The distant mountains? The smoke from the wildfire? I'm assuming it's the rocky foreground but that alone doesn't offer a particular compelling image to make it stand out. Any one of the others would be a good candidate if you could focus more on a particular subject. Jan 1st
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