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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Many thanks Ally. I had not seen this creature before either. I will be on the lookout for him this spring.
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Dec 20th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Many thanks. I will try to restore texture to the rock as you suggested. |
Dec 18th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
I LOVE this image! I am amazed that the head and nesting material are sharp while the wings are a blur of movement that adds a fourth dimension, time, to the image. The blur of background tones is pleasing, and the parallel lines add to the feeling of movement. And then there is the mystery: there appears to be a baby bird with an orange beak and black cap lying on his back and tucked under the right wing. |
Dec 18th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Nice documentary shot of a visitor to your garden's bird bath. I like the repetition of color and texture in the bird breast and concrete. The focus on the bird and catch light in the eye are great. The beige color of the bird and bath are complemented by the blue sky reflection in the water. The blue is a bit too bright and could be toned down. The rim of the birdbath in the background has a halo. I would remove it. Bravo for doing away with the old deck and creating a bird sanctuary garden. |
Dec 18th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Lovely seascape. The beach forms a strong leading line. The in-focus foreground rocks and greenery lend depth. The blush of pink in the sky adds interest. The image has restful affect due to the near monochrome blue cast. Mike's version is also lovely. The warming produces a different, more energetic affect. The large rock mid left looks a bit like an ancient head emerging from the ground. When noticed, it adds a sense of mystery. |
Dec 18th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Wonderful portrait. I do love squirrels. In Chicago where I grew up they were all red. Then in Kentucky they were grey. Your pal looks like my friends here in DE. It is almost as though they were a hybrid with red head, back and inner tail, while the rest is grey. Very colorful. I agree that the vignette could be lightened. |
Dec 18th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
BRILLIANT! Every aspect is perfect. Did you shoot this outside with natural light? If not what was the light source. I too want to try this technique. You have inspired me. Thank you. |
Dec 18th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
WONDERFUL landscape. For me this image has qualities of fine art pictorialism. I particularly like your enlargement of the moon; it brings to mind the landscapes of Ansel Adams. The golden light on the grass moves my eye through the image as it begins in the lower left and then spreads diagonally and up to the right where that grand asymmetric tree draws my eye up to the moon. The winding path that Mike spotted also leads to the asymmetric tree. I like the way that is fades off into the left from its brighter origin/end at the tree. I am not certain that it needs further definition. The mist looks wispier in the original. I would feather it out to regain that effect. This image will look great on canvas. |
Dec 18th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Many thanks! |
Dec 15th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Many thanks. Ill try leaving more wood. |
Dec 15th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Sharon. Ill try the radial filter as you suggested. It will be a new tool for me. |
Dec 15th |
| 52 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Thanks for the suggestion. Ill try that. |
Dec 11th |
7 comments - 5 replies for Group 52
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| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
What an incredible story. That adds impact to your image. He is saying "I got this"! |
Dec 22nd |
| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Wow, your post processing really made him fierce. The yellow eyes are much more piercing. Thanks for sharing the original. He is a beautiful animal. |
Dec 19th |
| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Many thanks. Ill try lightening the smoke as you suggested. |
Dec 18th |
| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
A perfect image for a Christmas card. I like both your and Gerard's orientations. Karl's card is grand. |
Dec 18th |
| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Wonderful colors and textures. This was not "dirty birdbath ice" but, a frozen pallet in which you saw an abstract. The sharper focus on the small leaf on the right gives the impression that it is near or on the surface while the larger leaf appears deeply imbedded. The backlighting and processing give a pleasing glow to the leaves, and the orange against the blue sky is striking. This is a good example of an image that breaks the rule of thirds - and works. |
Dec 18th |
| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Wonderful image that holds my attention and sparks my imagination. So many stories here. The tones, contrasts, motion, positions of the subjects and simplicity are outstanding. How did you move the camera/lens? |
Dec 18th |
| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Striking image. The angle at which you shot it is perfect.
The tones are beautiful and the lighting gives the petals a glow. The receding focus gives depth. There is a rhythm in the graceful flow of the petals, and the movement takes the eye throughout the image. The crop does seem a bit tight. I like the border. When my eye begins at the base of the flower, center bottom, and moves upwards, a graceful long hand seems to be lifting the two horizontal petals. |
Dec 18th |
| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
The high key and minimalist qualities of this image captured my attention, and then I began to see all kinds of things. My first thought was Ukraine and Russia. What editing did you do in post processing? The seeds seem a bit soft. What did you focus on and was it manual or auto focus? Hand held? Bravo on an imaginative image rich in interpretation. |
Dec 18th |
| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Comment |
Powerful! A great cover picture for an appropriate novel. I feel his intensity. I love your crop and the tilt of his head. AND it is tack sharp. Can we see the original? I would love to see his unaltered eye color. |
Dec 18th |
| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
WONDERFUL suggestions. Thanks. I will try these ideas. |
Dec 9th |
| 79 |
Dec 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Gerard. I see your points about the crop and flip. I like your version. |
Dec 8th |
6 comments - 5 replies for Group 79
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13 comments - 10 replies Total
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