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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 65 |
Jan 17 |
Comment |
I am not sure where you are trying to take us with this image. I would like to see a bit more in the “how I did it” section to help us with your vision and why you chose to capture this shot. Technically the shot is ok, although the scratches on the white decorative rail distracts from a “graphic arts” look, if that is where you are going with this. |
Jan 17th |
| 65 |
Jan 17 |
Comment |
What an interesting little bottle. Now see if you can make this image as interesting as the bottle.
As it is here it looks rather Blah. There is a lot of noise in the Image and there are a lot of reflections that distract from the artwork presented on the bottle. Minimally I would suggest that these two points need to be addressed. The strength of this bottle is the figure drawn on it. Can you bring this out so that it may be enjoyed more. I tried some of these things in the attached image. See what you think |
Jan 17th |
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| 65 |
Jan 17 |
Comment |
Wonderful macro image. This is a cool image in which the differing shadow adds as much as the detail. The yellow stems running through all of the differing shadow / shades adds a pleasing and calming effect. I also like that you did not feel constrained to show the entire leaf. This crop version is perfect for the image. I am happy you are trying stacking and stacking software. Stacking is not the solution to everything macro, but it does allow you to do more, opening up possibilities that might otherwise not be available.
In terms of figuring out how many slices might be needed, I always “play that by ear”, picking as many slices as necessary to ensure that all of the important detailed landmarks are captured. I ensure that minimally each critical detail is captured in full focus in at least one of the “focus slices”. That works most of the time. May I suggest that you try to do this on your own first in a stacked shot, and then follow-up using the tethered software. I think that eventually you will figure this out without always needing the extra software and set-up. You won’t always have the tethered set-up when the next macro shot presents itself. Nice Job !!! |
Jan 17th |
| 65 |
Jan 17 |
Comment |
Anu:
Great Close-up image ! As we have all come to appreciate, you see and strive to capture things that we all tend to overlook, and this submission is no exception. The choice of the selective color is an fun addition, and brings the image to a different level. However I think that this effect masked your vision as to other things that would also further enhance the image (something I also fall prey to when I add a “punch” effect).
Specifically to my eye, the background is busy, contrasty and distracts from the subject (red wine glass). Here one might darken the rail and water / boardwalk to remove some of the contract and distractive quality in this area of the image. Also the reflective glare on the table bothers me. It perhaps would have been nice to use a circular polarizer filter to reduce this glare, but lacking that (what ? You don’t carry a a circular polarizer filter in your wallet ?) , processing the image to darken / reduce the glare might add to the image. Finally, the selective color adds a punch to the image and focuses our eye to where you want it, but making the shadow as red as the wine looks odd and therefore distracting. Shadows are most often darker and a bit subdued. I would suggest here that you reduce the saturation of the red and perhaps darken it a bit to make the presentation a bit more realistic. In doing this I think that the effect of retaining the red color of the wine in the shadow will be maintained, while the distraction of having a bright red spot on the table might be lessened.
I have tried-out these edits on your image. I also added a very subtle vignette to the image (do you see it ?) See what you think.
You consistently demonstrate imagination in your choice of subjects and approach, and this makes your work special. Now see if you can’t challenge yourself bring your images to the next level (which is what this study group is all about), by seeing and addressing some of these types of subtle effects that make a real difference.
I can’t wait to see your next contribution.
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