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

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22 Dec 20 Comment Perfect job of processing, especially removing the little bushes in the immediate foreground and on the left. I agree with Jerry that it would have made a stronger composition if you could have positioned the camera so that the tree would be more off to the side in order to get more of the lake. However, I don't know if it were physically possible for you to have done that. Just saying, if it had been possible. Dec 9th
22 Dec 20 Comment Really nice job sharpening this up. I like the subtle colors of the poinsettias. This would make a nice notecard. Dec 9th
22 Dec 20 Comment Nice job! Loved how you tilted the image and removed the highway by using it as a platform for your Christmas message. Dec 9th
22 Dec 20 Comment I like the zig-zagging concept of the design. Unfortunately, the clutter around it detracts from your concept. The reeds in the foreground, the buildings behind it and the semi-unattractive shoreline detracts from the patterns and lower the quality of an otherwise nice composition. The lesson here for me is that we can't always execute a good idea because of extraneous elements in the composition that are out of our control. Dec 9th
22 Dec 20 Comment Nice composition and perfect cropping. To me, the light inside the window distracts from the simple shape of the pottery. I think the simple shape of the pot and interesting vines would stand out better against a darker background. I admire the amount of processing you did to achieve this. However, I like the original better. The weathered window frame perfectly sets off the pot's pretty muted tan. Dec 1st
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71 Dec 20 Comment Perfect job of capturing the colors. I agree with Paul that it's a "nice warm, brilliant image." From a composition standpoint, I find it lacks a strong focal point. The road leads to the intersection but even that lacks anything strong enough to grab my attention. To me, this appears more like a vacation snapshot of aspens with yellow leaves. I don't know the physical layout of the setting, but maybe if you had stepped back farther and had more of a long view looking into the photo. That might have helped. I'm just saying this as a suggestion for the future, and again not knowing the surroundings you were dealing with. You've definitely got all the technical aspects of the shot down perfectly. Dec 9th
71 Dec 20 Reply Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try lightening her eyes. Dec 8th
71 Dec 20 Comment I find everyone's comments very interesting and insightful. This shows how an image elicits different reactions among viewers. Some comments see a social commentary on the living conditions and poverty. I'm not that deep! I was only struck by the beauty of the composition. There is no right or wrong comment expressed here or way to look at the image. That's the wonderful aspect of a photograph that conveys such an emotional impact -- we can each take something away from it, whether it's simply enjoying the rainbow of colors or perceiving a social statement. I trust that Venkat would be pleased that we are all enjoying his image in our own ways. Dec 8th
71 Dec 20 Comment This is fabulous. Love the colors and the composition. It's very rich and soothing. Wish that there weren't so many power lines around, but you can't help that. Great capture. Dec 2nd
71 Dec 20 Comment Beautiful! Love how you used a slower shutter speed to soften the spray from the waves. The trees and bluff perfectly frame the image. And the gorgeous colors in the sky provide a wonderful backdrop. Great work. Dec 1st
71 Dec 20 Comment Great capture! Love the transformation into a black and white. The cropping and composition are outstanding. Can't think of a thing to improve this beauty. Dec 1st
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