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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
There is a story in this wonderful image. Is the bird talking to himself, or dancing with a partner? The colors, contrast, tones, clarity, and sharp focus are perfect. Even the details in the reflection are sharp. I love the graceful sweep of the wings and feathers, and the flying water droplets. I LOVE this image. You titled it High Key. I have not seen as many shadows/dark regions in other high key images. What is your definition of "High Key"? |
Mar 18th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
A WINNER! The colors and detail are wonderful. The background bokeh is perfect, and the dark green provide great contrast with the bird. I would love to see one of these birds some day. |
Mar 18th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Wonderful detail in the head. I particularly love seeing the tomium and the repeating orange in the beak and eye. His expression is grand, and reflects an attitude of "don't even think about coming any closer". |
Mar 18th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
I love aspects of both the original and final images. I like the detail at the bottom of the original, and the full light streak. I would open the crop a bit to include more of these. The original looks crisper than the final which looks rather hazy. I especially love the wave spray visible in the final image, and the way the light dances on top of the waves. |
Mar 18th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
He is saying "Yes, yes, I know. I AM magnificent." You captured a powerful expression. I love the casual way he has crossed his feet. The colors, tones and composition are perfect. And each whisker and hair is tack sharp. The flying hairs on his left ear are glorious. This image belongs on display. |
Mar 18th |
| 52 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
AMAZING image! You certainly achieved your goal. The colors and tones are very pleasing, and every feather is tack sharp. The detail in the reflection and splashes of water are also amazing. I would not change anything. This image is ready for its place in a gallery. |
Mar 18th |
6 comments - 0 replies for Group 52
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| 79 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Karl, congratulations on your silver medal! You certainly have presented the blue poppy in a unique and highly creative setting.
My first look at the image produced an intense feeling of unease.
The splotches of color on the models arms and hip suggested severe burns; the blotches of amber color resembled skin. The position of the model's arms and fingers, outstretched as though touching would be unbearably painful, brought to my mind the image of the young napalm girl photographed by Nick Ut. The frame has a fiery look to it.
And then we come to the blue poppy, beauty emerging from surreal calamity. As unsettling as this image is, upon reflection I find a message of hope. I must confess it took me long to see this aspect.
Composition elements are superb: the position of the poppy within the curved arms; the repetition of the amber color in the poppy and frame; the black background. Your creation prompted much contemplation. It is wonderful Fine Art. |
Mar 26th |
| 79 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
You captured this very striking image well. You were right to leave the narrow strip of pavement at the bottom, and the hanging fixture at the top. I do not believe that this image would do well in competition because it is all about the graffiti artist's work. Had there been for example a person gazing up at the art you would have been creating your image. As presented you are displaying the artist's image. I agree with Karl that this photo would be a great addition to a travel show. |
Mar 26th |
| 79 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Nice expression on the models face, and nice setting for this maternity image. I agree with the technical comments raised here. You did a good job with the background. |
Mar 26th |
| 79 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Wonderful image that lends itself to many stories. I actually like both versions. The color image is reminiscent of Renaissance paintings of alchemists, and has more of an old world look to me. I love the streams of blue tinged light in the color version; they lead the eyes right to the brewer. The monochrome version has an edgier feel to it. The room is fascinating. Some of the detail is harder to see in the monochrome version, but that just adds to the mystery. |
Mar 25th |
| 79 |
Mar 20 |
Comment |
Fascinating image. I too have trouble understanding the meaning of its title. The monochrome rendering is perfect. The harsh light and tones demand the viewer to stop and look. I really like that the apple and hands are a bit blurred. First of all, the blur gives a feeling of motion, as though she were reaching out to offer the apple as I looked on. Second, the blur brings my eyes right up to her eyes which are in piercing focus. Actually I did not mind that bar of concrete behind her head. She has an ethereal otherworldly presence. Her expression combined with the upwards tilt of her head, prompted me to consider that I was looking at a wax art work suspended from that concrete bar. The absence of her legs and feet reinforced this notion. The multiplicity of interpretations of your image places it well within the category of Fine Art. |
Mar 25th |
| 79 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
Thanks Karl. I too have always been fascinated by light streaming through blinds. I remember a sleepover at my grandmother's house when I was a very small child. I was to sleep on her sofa which was situated such that I had a great view of the blinds on her front window. Every time a car drove by I would see patterns of light from the headlights, or if I was lucky red tail lights on those blinds, and on the side wall. Perhaps I was reliving those memories with this image. |
Mar 25th |
| 79 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
Thanks Sandra. Actually the light source was the sun. There was no other light. I was not looking for the best arrangement of lights to generate those streaks, but rather I wanted to capture the very transient array of streaks at the moment. I think your idea of shining artificial light through blinds to produce various patterns could be very interesting. |
Mar 25th |
| 79 |
Mar 20 |
Reply |
Thanks Val. Your reaction was just what I hoped for. The imbalance, blown out areas, and mystery are meant to represent the unsettled state of our world right now. I left a bit of the blinds on the left in the image as a clue that the slats in the center were the result of light passing through the blinds onto the wall. My focus was more on the statement than the composition. |
Mar 11th |
5 comments - 3 replies for Group 79
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11 comments - 3 replies Total
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