Activity for User 714 - Judith Lesnaw - judith.lesnaw@uky.edu

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52 Feb 19 Comment I love everything about this image. I feel the grip of the storm. My eyes are immediately drawn to those powerful owl eyes. I feel the rush of the wind against the wings. The hint of fence below provides context. I would not change anything!! Feb 23rd
52 Feb 19 Comment There is a powerful story of survival of the fittest, and of the quickest and biggest in this image. Every technical detail is perfect. That you captured it hand held is even more remarkable. I see another powerful story here: every now and then take time to look through your old images! I am so glad that you did. Feb 23rd
52 Feb 19 Comment And here is the image Feb 23rd
52 Feb 19 Comment Who doesnt love a bunny in the snow! My approach to this image is to consider its flaws as a nature shot, and take advantage of them. As a rule I do not use filters--I cant get over the feeling that use of filters and presets is cheating. BUT when I see something unique in an image I dont mind experimenting. So I tried some filters in Photoshop that exaggerated those blotches. I discovered that the filter "Plastic Wrap" produced a likable image. I would love to receive a card bearing this image. Feb 23rd
52 Feb 19 Comment I have lived with seasonal snow my entire life, and I have come to dread it. However looking at your image I felt the magic and really wanted to take that walk--or better get a ride on that sled. Feb 22nd
52 Feb 19 Comment Looking at this image image I feel the mystery, a sense of the infinite, and the power of this moment. The mist into which the background and horizon fade is central to the emotional impact, and I would not change it. In your processed version the rocks are rather harsh, and pop from the water. Mike's processing has softened the rock colors, and at the same time sharpened the rocks. The resulting image seems more restful while retaining all the mystery. Feb 22nd
52 Feb 19 Comment The play of light on the bird, the warm colors, the gentle curve of the neck, and the diagonal of the beak are wonderful. BUT it is the bird's sleepy expression that makes this image GREAT! I would not change one thing. Feb 22nd
52 Feb 19 Reply YES--I saw that hound--sleeping.
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52 Feb 19 Reply Many thanks Sharon.. That lens sounds interesting! Feb 18th
52 Feb 19 Reply Many thanks for your suggestions John. I will try them. Feb 14th
52 Feb 19 Reply Many thanks Mike! Feb 10th
52 Feb 19 Reply Thanks Lisa. I had a hard time deciding which version to use. I like both. In the end I loved the dreamy feeling of the crop, and went with it.
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52 Feb 19 Comment Many thanks!
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79 Feb 19 Reply That was a very fortunate "mistake" for it added interest. I might try exposing the frayed piece completely and letting it become another leading line--of great interest. Feb 22nd
79 Feb 19 Comment Sandra, this is an interesting image. The warm colors are very pleasing. The frayed edges of the inner petals are tac-sharp. The curves in the upper half of the image do indeed suggest a face: I see Donald Duck smacking his lips--beak. I see a dried leaf on the lower left. Was this plant growing in the wild? What is the jumble of material lower center? Three additional faces just emerged! This image is alive! I would try lowering the highlights in the upper and lower left. Feb 21st
79 Feb 19 Comment I too love 17thC still life. The warm colors, soft lines and hint of flower movement work very well to simulate the style. The composition is wonderful, with parallel lines of the grapes and flowers leading off into the upper right. The play of light has that feel of Chiroscuro. In Renaissance still life paintings insects played a prominent role. An object that catches light in the lower left of the cloth does slightly resemble an insect. When I examined the original I saw what looked like a spikie grass or other pod partially enveloped in the cloth. What is it, and how did you decide its position? Whatever the strategy, the outcome is grand. Feb 21st
79 Feb 19 Comment Karl, I LOVE this image. It is reminiscent of the pop art images that appeared on many SciFi paperbacks in the 50s and 60s. What a wonderful camera you have. Your color choice is grand. Thanks for posting it--I would love to see additional experiments! Feb 21st
79 Feb 19 Comment Anurada, the old spell checker got you. I believe you meant "Intentional Camera Movement". This is an interesting image. Breaking rules often generates a great image. What did you photograph? This information is not needed to appreciate the curves and contrasts, but I am curious. Was the motion vertical or horizontal? How close were you to your subject? Feb 21st
79 Feb 19 Comment Valarie, wonderful image. What camera, lens, and settings did you use? The radial lines in the sky and water lead my eye right to the horizon. And the lichens seem to emit energy that also flows to the horizon. I do not think that an image must hold a sole classification as landscape, or fine art. This image is surely both. Feb 21st
79 Feb 19 Comment Mary, I too prefer the color version. The parallel lines of her hair and shawl intersect those of her legs and the blinds/wallpaper. The regularity of those vertical lines contrasts sharply with the soft flowing subject. The bar/cornice along the top of the blinds detracts from the overall composition. It breaks the dreamy feel of the subject by placing her obviously in a room. You might try blurring out the top and corner to leave her in a more mysterious place. This is an interesting image with potential for creating a story. Feb 21st
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