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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 5 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
Really cleaver use of smoke and mirrors, Oliver - well, at least the smoke. Nice image using not only great camera technique, but also your imagination and creativity. |
Jun 10th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 5
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| 62 |
Jun 20 |
Reply |
Sorry I'm so late at getting back. Using the filter gallery in Photoshop, I used the "rough pastel" which allows you to give your image a more graphic look - almost a graphite pencil type look . This did tone things down quite a bit, but I still had some bright reflections that I toned down with the Photoshop paint brush using a black color, but with very low opacity. You pretty much have to experiment with the sliders to adjust what you want. I doubt if I could repeat it exactly again. I just pretty much play around and sometimes stumble on something interesting. Looking forward to you entry next month Israel. |
Jun 15th |
| 62 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
Israel - what can I say that hasn't already been said? I really enjoy your sunflower proving to me that you don't always get the most meaningful image in the first attempt. Really good work. |
Jun 10th |
| 62 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
Hi Bob. I would have called this one Sleepy Hollow - a somber, surreal look about it. I really like the texture in the trees and the way they arch upward and telescope back - draws my right down there... I think Oliver may have helped bring that out somewhat. The only way I'm going down there is if LuAnn or Leah go first - there could be a horseman coming the opposite way - probably headless too. |
Jun 7th |
| 62 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
HI Leah - I'm coming on late with comments here, but I don't think you really need anymore. If you haven't already done so, you need to learn every photographic rule or trick, and then break almost every one. The ragged edge was part of the character for that piano, and the out of focus elements pulled my eye to the two or three black and white keys that were in focus - they too add character - nice effect to my way of thinking. I know folks mean well and want to help, but I appreciate the shot the way you presented it. As LuAnn stated, you are the artist. It is a simple, but expressive image. You done great. |
Jun 7th |
| 62 |
Jun 20 |
Reply |
Hi LuAnn - This shell was lying flat on a sheet of black matboard with very subdued outdoor light, which probably contributes to not having any sense of depth. I have tried a similar shot using a sectioned chambered nautilus shell resting on top of a second rounded one as a backup. This was using a film camera and darkroom developed. It printed up with a three-dimensional look as if the nautilus is floating in front. I am really fond of that effect and I matted and framed it. That shot was quite unintentional. I should have tried something similar here. I like to experiment a lot. Right now our club darkroom is closed due to the fact that it is in our city library. We hope to get back in business before the end of the month. Thanks for your input. |
Jun 7th |
| 62 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
Hi Oliver - yes, your rendition has a more painterly effect than that of a pencil drawing. I didn't realize that until I opened yours - I doubt if either one is worth a print, but it is a different approach to play with. Thanks for your input. |
Jun 7th |
| 62 |
Jun 20 |
Comment |
LuAnn - let not your heart be troubled. My philosophy with digital images is, "anything goes". I used to be a purist and still am with film shots, mainly because they are not nearly as easy to modify. Replacing skies, cropping so the horizon is exactly right, and cloning out things, etc., etc. will make you a great graphic artist, but it will not make you a great photographer. You did fine with this shot. I will refer you to the work of Alexandra de Steiguer (www.alexdesteiguer.com/portfolio/Home+Page) - a wonderful film photographer who has a very unique lifestyle. I think you will get some great ideas from her and additionally enjoy how she makes a living. And, thanks for all your comments last month. I hope you enjoy my shots as much as I do yours. |
Jun 3rd |
5 comments - 2 replies for Group 62
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6 comments - 2 replies Total
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