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22 Oct 20 Reply I could have had my friend stand in the window, but I was more interested in experimenting with the technique that I ended up using -- just to see if I could pull it off. I was trying to portray two "states" of matter, if that doesn't sound too far fetched -- the suggestion of solid flesh of the hands pressing against the glass along with a transition to the etherial feel of the rest of the body. Again, regarding the possible stand in -- it was quite late and I didn't want to be yelling back and forth up to the second floor window. Actually, now that I think about it, this was probably a shot up to the third floor of the hotel. Oct 24th
22 Oct 20 Comment Well composed, story telling image, Kaylyn. The clouds and the shore in the background and foreground act as nice frames. The boat is nicely placed, off-centered as it is. I'm trying to figure out if the faint objects (structures?) on the far shore above the boat should be eliminated. I'm not sure what they are, and maybe that was your intention. Very atmospheric, and well done. Oct 12th
22 Oct 20 Comment A few suggestions here, Mike ... First, there was no need for you to shoot at f11 -- the moon is over 240,000 miles away, so depth of field is not a factor. You could open the lens wide open and gain some extra shutter speed. Which brings me to the second point -- at 840 mm, even the sturdiest tripod will not support such a slow speed. For a focal point that long you should be shooting closer to 1/800 of a second. Third, a full moon in general provides mid to poor results because the sun is shining directly on the surface, which flattens out craters and mountains. For example, a half moon, because the sunlight is coming from an angle, highlights the various lunar features much better. You could also use shutter lockup and place a counterweight at the base of the tripod to further reduce vibration. Oct 12th
22 Oct 20 Comment Great that you used a vertical orientation. Interesting and creative shot. The two lights at the end of the hall add to the composition and it looks like there are two eyes staring back at you. The highlights in the middle of the floor do look a bit grayish, or muddy. The procession of the arches gives a good pattern effect. Oct 12th
22 Oct 20 Comment This is a bright and beautiful picture, Al. Putting a stroke around it would've helped clarify the composition. I don't know what you could have done to prevent the base of the green and yellow balloon from being blown out, but it detracts from the image somewhat. I'm with Marti on this one -- the lean to the down and left of the line of people should be closer to level, and the trees (I think they're trees) on the right seem to be leaning over to the left. I bet this would look terrific printed on glossy or metallic paper. Oct 11th
22 Oct 20 Comment Peggy, this is a great image! I can't think of too much to say that would add to it. The exposure overall is very good, and, at least to me, there's a nice compositional triangle between the lit sign, the closest bench and the door with all of the notes attached. I don't know if you could have avoided it, but my only complaint would be that too much of the right side of the structure is cut off. If you get a chance to revisit the scene, I think it might enhance the picture if you get someone you know to sit on the bench, maybe reading something or waiting (nervously?) for a ride. Oct 11th
22 Oct 20 Comment Pretty steady hand there I would say. Too much of the sky? Perhaps crop in from the top closer to the roof of the house. This would always be difficult to balance the exposure of the building and the lights in the windows. The outlines of the string lights and the roof make for a pleasing image, but the left side of the house is cut off. Oct 11th
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