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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 40 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
Thank you, Bai. I agree with you and Henry about emphasizing some detail, such as Katchi's gleaming eye. Thank you both for that good feedback. |
Sep 20th |
| 40 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
Good suggestion, Karen. Will play with the cropping. Thanks! |
Sep 20th |
| 40 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
Karen, your digital collage is whimsical, fun, and beautiful. The technique reminds me of "piggyback art" made famous by Eddie Breen (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pinterest.com/amp/pin/164733298839391133/).
Two suggestions:
1. Consider having these fish make appearances in a variety of images, creating a bit of a "series." I love the idea of a Karen Thurman thread where you add piggyback elements to images, which become a recognizable signature of your art.
2. Similarly, consider taking your sister's beautiful glass art and adding different/additional piggyback elements to it, again creating a shared - team artistic series.
Thank you for this creative twist; you've inspired me to think about my own piggyback works. |
Sep 18th |
| 40 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
Curtis, your second rendition is perfection. The ruby red glistening on the leaves adds a majestic air to this scene. I agree that this is one to frame and hang. |
Sep 18th |
| 40 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
Instant relaxation, Jamie.
This eye-pleasing image lowered my diastolic blood pressure by at least 5 points. My favorite features are the rich, dense greens of the overall image, paired with the inviting gray path and the whimsical spray of orange-red leaves in the upper right. Those changing leaf colors signal the change of seasons, and invite the viewer to join you on the path to discover what is to come. I particularly enjoy the height of the trees agains the low depth of the pathway, showing the towering, yet not intimidating, nature of the trees.
My one temptation would be to add a slight dark vignette around the entire image, or at least the top, left and right sides. This could allow the light toward the back of the path to pop.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful picture. |
Sep 11th |
| 40 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
I now have a new "favorite Bai photo"...this one. So much to enjoy:
1. The parallel of the boat shape with the horizontal part of the crane in the distance.
2. The moodiness and serenity of the boat and man.
3. The lazy, slow speed of the boat, marked by the buoy in the water.
4. All of this juxtaposed against the massive and electric energy of the cityscape.
5. Perfect crop.
I happen to enjoy the bright lights of the dock, as they almost create a story: The boater had a chance to join the hustle and bustle of the big city, but chose to sail quietly on by.
I have no changes to offer. One idea, however, is to buy a small (5 inch square) beanbag to bring with you when you don't have you tripod. The beanbag helps to steady the camera (and keeps it from getting scratched on rough surfaces).
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Sep 11th |
| 40 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
Another stunner, Andrew. You've shown great restraint on the saturation, which creates a contemplative and serene feeling for the viewer. I especially enjoy the soft highglights on the wood moulding, generated from the glow of the glass. Two ideas to consider:
1. What if you dodged the railing a bit to bring out some of its details? This could creat a depth effect.
2. I would like to see a little breathing room atop the arch. Can you release a bit of the crop at the top? |
Sep 11th |
| 40 |
Sep 17 |
Comment |
There is much to love in this image, Curtis. The red underlighting of the tree from the September sunset is calming and serene. Of course, the burst of sunrays is a joy to see. But perhaps my favorite element of the photo is the row of reeded foreground soldiers, standing at attention to revere the setting sun.
Here are two small suggestions:
1. What would happen if you rendered the photo in a more panoramic format? See attached. My thinking is that this image also could be beautiful as more of a horizontal, horizon story.
2. I think it could add a bit of power to increase the exposure ever-so-slightly so that the overall image is a bit brighter, while preserving the contrast between sun and tree. |
Sep 9th |
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