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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 65 |
Nov 17 |
Reply |
Regardless of the amount of clean-up I do with the subjects and glass (before taking the focus slice images), I always have a fair amount of clean-up post-stacking as well. In part that is due to the stacking process which emphasizes sharp detail, dust and specular highlights. You just learn to roll with the punches. |
Nov 21st |
| 65 |
Nov 17 |
Reply |
Isn't amazing how such a little thing as positioning, adds so much to an image. |
Nov 21st |
| 65 |
Nov 17 |
Comment |
What an interesting image. I like how you have chosen the B&W format to bring out the detail of the moth. However I have some difficulty with this image though. The contrast between the smooth features of the plant and the detailed roughness of the moth seem to be in competition and opposition to one another rather than balancing one another. I think that this is due to the fact that in the moth there is not a lot of defined detail in the wings, which to my eye adds a cluttered feel to the shot. There is a lot of detail here, but its not defined enough to stand out on it's own. I wonder if bringing up the contrast in the moth before rendering it in B&W might help some. This might define the body hairs on the moth a bit more and simplify the details of the wings. The other elements in this image work with a great tonal range and effective composition. I am glad you chose to submit this image, and am looking forward to your next submission. |
Nov 20th |
| 65 |
Nov 17 |
Comment |
What a soft and surreal landscape !! This image reminds me of the "painterly" looks typified by the works of Kathleen Clemons (look up her work) .You given us a landscape of almost recognizable forms which launches our imagination out-word. Taken in that light the softness fits in and does not distract me at all. If you wanted to emphasize the "hand" a bit more, adding a bit of micro contrast to the element might just do the trick. A agree with Janos regarding the colors and composition but not so much regarding the sharpness and resolution. It all depends upon the "the story" you are trying to give us. Looking forward to your next images. |
Nov 20th |
| 65 |
Nov 17 |
Comment |
What a wonderful set of contrasts in shapes (round vs. linear twigs in bkg), clarity (sharp vs. blurred bkg) and in color. The composition is nice as well with the off-centered mushroom being offset from the orange "thing" in the background. In this case I disagree with Lynne, and like the orange "thing" in the background. To my eye it added to the "contrasts I mentioned earlier. Your recent set of images over the last several months have improved considerably, all being great examples of the Macro genre. Your images are now showing us elements of the real world that we might otherwise overlook. Keep up the good work !!! |
Nov 20th |
| 65 |
Nov 17 |
Comment |
Glad to have you back contributing !!! Wonderful image. I love the colors, and the sharp vs. "not so sharp" layers. The drops on top of the bug also adds quite a bit to the subject. It does look a bit documentary though, being centered. I might suggest to zoom out just a bit (adding more blue to the edges), and positioning the bug on the upper left "third intersection" giving the bug some room to move to going from upper left to lower right. The implied direction of movement now add a bit of context to the image and a emphasizes "the story" a bit more. |
Nov 20th |
| 65 |
Nov 17 |
Comment |
Please welcome Angela to the group.
She is a pharmacist from Canada. She is active in her local Camera Club and loves the interactions there.
She is looking forward to a trip to the Galapagos island at the end of the month so perhaps we will be seeing some Macro images from there in the future (or not).
Welcome !!!
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Nov 12th |
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