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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 52 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Sun rays always evoke a sense of excitement in me. They are clearly visible in this image, and for me are the point of interest. I tried a tighter crop and the rays became even more prominent. The amber color of the sky, and the silver lined clouds are wonderful. The triangular shape formed by the diagonal cloud bank on the left and the light streak from the gap on its right is a good compositional element. I would definitely keep this image. You have captured the dawning of a day. |
Aug 12th |
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| 52 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
The warm matching colors of the bird and post are pleasing, and contrast beautifully with that blue sky. Frank's expression is wonderful. Great detail. Sharp focus. |
Aug 12th |
| 52 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Nice color contrast and background bokeh. The brightest object in the image is the pink flower lower left. It is however out of focus and draws my attention from the in focus center flower. I adjusted the crop to highlight the in focus flower. See what you think. |
Aug 12th |
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| 52 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
How nice to see a turkey in its natural environment. You did a great job removing the other birds. I agree with Mike and Sharon that the water does not add to the image. I suggest you tweak the crop and tone a bit. Then lighten the image more. |
Aug 12th |
| 52 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Stunning! The details in the flower are tack sharp down to the bristles along the stem. The asymmetry of the flower is a strong point of interest and holds my attention. The colors and contrasts are dazzling. The stem and flower positions add diagonal elements of the composition. This image is ready for exhibition. |
Aug 12th |
| 52 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Wonderful image of these butterflies in their natural habitat. The pattern is so beautifully displayed, and the underside of the wing, and proboscis are bonus features. I especially like the button bush plant seen in all three flowering stages. No natural I feel I am walking through that field. The composition is enhanced by the flowing diagonal lines, triangular shapes and groupings of two and three. The background is marvelous in its simplicity and tone. Definitely worthy of inclusion in your portfolio. |
Aug 12th |
6 comments - 0 replies for Group 52
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| 79 |
Aug 22 |
Reply |
Lauren, thank you so much for your comments and suggestions. I looked back at the original. Actually the flower I used is the smaller one beneath the large one. The lower fork of its stem does look baren, BUT it had no flower to begin with. It had several leaves which appear in faint outline on my version. That fork makes a nice triangle, and it points to the flower. I will see what effect on the image impact removing that flowerless fork has. In portrait crop the wall fades away into the searing sunlight. I like the effect. I tried the landscape crop as you suggested, but the result was not as dramatic. That floating material above the flower is leaves of the flower. You are right, it is not necessary, and it clutters the scene. I will remove it. Thanks again. |
Aug 12th |
| 79 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Lauren, intriguing image. Great subject. The first impression I had was that I was looking down into a stadium. Then my attention shifted to the connectors that strongly resemble guitars. The edges of the central rectangle are distorted and resemble reflections. Could the arena have sunk into the rising ocean? Are the guitars floating upwards? I do have two technical suggestions. The background is distracting to me. I would make it totally black. Also, the row of "poles" along the bottom is very bright and pulls my attention away from the center. I would tone them down. Of course this raises the question of where you place the focus of attention. Also, would it be fun to use a generic title and let the viewer ponder the identity of the subject? What camera was able to perform an 8-image focus stack? |
Aug 12th |
| 79 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Karl, this is absolutely marvelous! The technical aspects of the compositing are amazing. The purple smoke is a treat for my pareidolia (thank you for introducing us to this term). The reflections along the edge of the bottle suggest static electric energy-induced luminescence. The background suggests the entropy of the Universe. A critical attribute of Life has been identified as the ability to maintain structure in the face of the natural tendency of the Universe towards entropy. Could the Purple Creature be Life peering in horror from the transient bottle of its time into the chaos that is its ultimate fate?
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Aug 12th |
| 79 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Freddie, I love abstract reflections, and yours is rich in alternate interpretation. I find that when the identity of objects in an image eludes me, pareidolia kicks in and my brain invents them. And so I rotated your image and beheld: a superhero. She stands at a great grey stone wall with her arms outstretched. Her electrified right arm prepares to send down bolts upon the enemy. Beneath her at the foot of the wall brightly colored aliens mass for attack. On the far upper left a partly transparent head with one large eye and two fangs floats. Had it been attached to the two lavender and blue striped legs in black high heels? In orientation you chose the snake, with long flowing main, is standing off to an angry bird whose long beak nearly touches the snake's head. In this orientation, the lower third of the image could be cropped out. |
Aug 11th |
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| 79 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Lynne, your abstract image is intriguing, and a fine example of fine art. Were it not for the title, I would never guess it was an orchid. Perhaps a more generic title (B&W 24) would encourage viewers to see their own story. For me the image has the feel of outer space (what I imagine outer space feels like). The B&W is perfect. The blur creates great depth, and the unexpected brightness of the most blurred central region adds interest, and suggests a fascinating story. A creature with an extremely tiny head is emerging from a bright caldron. The the head and shoulders of an another quite different humanoid creature waits its turn. On the left of the image a large head with deep eye sockets looks on intensely. Have you captured the origin of life? |
Aug 11th |
| 79 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Gerard, your image is highly original and fascinating. The hands are so detailed, sharp and prominent against the black background that I feel I could reach out and clasp them, or accept those three red spheres. The composition is wonderful, jarring and holds my attention - and suggests a story. The two hands reach upward from the dark abyss seeking - we know not what. The treasures in the blue hand are well within reach, but the seeker is unaware of it. Is that blue hand alien? The black background gives an ominous affect to the scene. The bright red spheres explode from the image and suggest great value. This image is for me a visual proverb of missed opportunity, and a wonderful example of fine art. |
Aug 11th |
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