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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 40 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
Beautiful capturing of a beautiful scene, Henry. I wouldn't change a thing except one small tweak: Consider cropping a sliver of the right side of the image so that the "air" on the right side of the large tree disappears. Then, you'll be left with an image that implies a lot more trees to the right.
Lucky duck to have a family cottage in such an idyllic setting. |
Jun 8th |
| 40 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
What a delightful image, and a charming love story behind it, Curtis. Just when you think you only have one set of flowers, *poof* and nature pops up elsewhere.
There is movement, direction and simultaneous peace and tranquility to your image. The cool-gray color of the fence is a perfect shelf for the flowers, and plays a perfect contrast to the warm, vibrant greens. I also like the leading line of the right-pointing vine at the bottom. Finally the bokeh creates a soothing backdrop to the scene. Beautiful work!
My only suggestion would be to crop the right-most 16th of the image to remove the vertical white vine, which distracts a bit from the scene.
One other suggestion would be to create a companion image where you just focus close-up on two of the blooms, one to represent yourself and one to represent your wife. I like creating smaller companion images that appear nearby or in a separate room as a surprise element. Would also make a great printed anniversary card for your wife. ;) |
Jun 7th |
| 40 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
Beautiful artwork, Andrew, and a very strong capture of the story. Some small suggestions:
1. Bring back some of the warmer tones (orange, red)
2. Bump up the contrast slightly
3. Allow a bit more breathing room on the left side (right now the crop is a bit close)
4. Radical suggestion: remoe the lower 12th of the image (the area with the five gold-painted parts). This will serve two purposes: (a)makes the overall image less vertical, and (b) balances the colour story a bit more.
5. Dodge the uppermost part of the image to bring out the details
6. Place a slight vignette (dark) around the image to focus the eye toward the centre.
Overall, a lovely photograph
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Jun 7th |
| 40 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
She's a doll, Karen.
Her dewy glow is mesmerizing. Crop is perfect. There appear to be some near-black lines around her "snout" (I'm sure there's a more appropriate term). Can you burn those out a bit so they don't draw attention from the main subject? Her expression is precious---like she is posing for you! Lastly, there is a bit of noise around her neck area. Not sure how to address it---maybe again burn it so the noise is less visible?
Love this photo!
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Jun 5th |
| 40 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
Jamie,
You just brought me back to one of my favorite toys from the 1960s and 1970s...the Spirograph! i love how each element of the dandelion intersects with other parts in such a geometrically interesting manner. This is an attractive image, and the black and white choice makes a bold statement.
I also love the original in green with the framing leaves and the contrast of white against green. With the original, I might just crop the left-most 10th of the image to avoid having the dandelion in the center.
Similarly, what would happen if you de-centered the dandelion in the black and white version, to allow a bit more dynamic tension between the flower and the background? I almost want to see the flower "floating" in space with the appearance of movement, as if at any moment a breeze may kick up and begin dispersing the seeds. Consider placing the flower on one of the rule-of-thirds points (I prefer the upper right third in this case).
Finally, I love that you found this image on a day when Belgium Horses were the target. It shows that there is beauty waiting wherever we go, and our job is to find it in the unexpected places.
Nice work. |
Jun 5th |
| 40 |
Jun 17 |
Comment |
This is my favorite of your works, Bai.
The image is otherworldly, evoking childhood stories of deep, dark forests where exciting adventures await. An enchanting scene. Lush and varied green colors keep the eye sweeping back and forth, and the little house in the upper right corner beckons the viewer to stop in for a spot of tea.
Great execution of "stars" on the lights and the car light trails.
I like the original crop on the right side, where you can see the complete "circle." Perhaps leave a bit more of the story in on the right side?
The upper left corner of the image seems a bit soft. Perhaps burn it darker so it does not distract from the center, right and lower part of the image where the action is. |
Jun 5th |
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