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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Many thanks Mike. I will try the sharpening and halo reduction as you suggested. |
Jul 21st |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Tammie |
Jul 17th |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Many thanks Ally. I too thought of a fairytale when I saw it. |
Jul 17th |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Thanks so much Pamela. The things one can see in the garden is really amazing to me. |
Jul 17th |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Many thanks Ann. |
Jul 17th |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Many thanks Sharon. |
Jul 13th |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
I LOVE that Ghoul and you story. He is a marvelous find. When I looked at the original, I saw even more. On the the extreme right can be seen his departing lover; her arm is outstretched and she wears a halo. She is walking upstream in the water, as he wails. Also seen in the original is his horn (half of it is cut off in the processed version). A scene like this has many many stories. Bravo for seeing it! |
Jul 9th |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
The graceful arc of the wings, the clenched claws, and the bird's burning stare keep me transfixed. Very impressive that you got such a sharp shot of a moving bird with a hand-held camera. AND VERY impressive that you hand-held that long lens. The detail on the bird is wonderful, but I think the sharpening is a bit overdone; there is a halo outlining the bird, and it seems harsh. What software did you use for post-processing? |
Jul 9th |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
That flower is spectacular. What is it? So great to see that bee. I would try to bring more attention to him by cropping a bit off the top to just below those brown areas top right. Then I would selectively lighten him a bit, and darken the green background to have more contrast. Your composition is great: the bee is on a diagonal leading up to top right. Some of the stamen also are on that diagonal. The bee antennae and stamen are reaching for each other. |
Jul 8th |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Very dramatic minimalist image. I love it. The bird is tack sharp. The reflection adds a wonderful abstract element. She has a coy look in her eye. I do also like the water, and I think you could have two images here. Can you show us what the other image where you increased exposure on the water looked like? |
Jul 8th |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
I am always amazed by the resilience of life. I like the detail you brought out in that powerful waterfall. In this image I prefer the original to the cropped version. The "Hanging On" one looks far more precarious in the original. In the cropped version the detail in the lower trees, and the loss of height lesson the impact. I would try converting this dramatic image to black and white with a bit more contrast. I think that might provide the punch you seek. |
Jul 8th |
| 52 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
You stopped those wings in flight. I love the way that the V (sideways) formed by the wings mimics the V of the pink blossom on which he is feeding. The flip Finishes off this image beautifully. It and the slight diagonal bend of the stems lead my eyes up into the upper right corner. The clean background provides a lovely minimalist feel. The catcheye gives an intensity to his feeding. You did a masterful job of removing the plant behind the bird. I might try leaving a hint of the fuchsia hue in the upper left. It could add an interesting balance of color. However, this image is ready for framing as is. |
Jul 8th |
6 comments - 6 replies for Group 52
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| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Gerard, thanks so much for your ideas and for the details of your processing. I like the additional texture in the petals. |
Jul 15th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Thanks for the clarification. |
Jul 14th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Peter, thank you for creating another version of this image. Your detailed description of your process has taught me some great tricks. |
Jul 14th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Karl! I did not think about reducing and increasing colors after converting to B&W. I will experiment with. Cloning that wing also had not occurred to me. You are a wonderful teacher. |
Jul 11th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Lauren. The Canon R 5 does have focus stacking (merging must be done in post). I usually go for the dreamy bokeh look to the all in focus for these kinds of shots. BUT I will try the stack and see what it looks like. |
Jul 11th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
This version is even better. The drama of the sky, the inky water and the barren rocks grip my attention and I find myself gripping my chair lest I am pulled in.
Thanks for the exhibit info. |
Jul 10th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Wonderful composition! The processed version looks a bit harsh. I prefer the original. Was it hazy that evening? I might try just a slight dehazing of the original. I like Karl's monochrome, but for this image I prefer the color. It is in fact an almost green monochrome. Displaying your images of this scene in the different seasons would make a wonderful exhibit.
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Jul 9th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
The longer I look at this image the more I see. On first look the drama of the sky, the white cloud and its diffused reflection in the water; the streaks of rain, the vibrancy and the rich textures hold my attention. Then the white cloud begins to look like the extended wings of a soaring bird. AND when my eye travels down to center bottom of the cloud the eye and beak of that bird appear. Is he about to swoop down upon that shark? Where is the weather exhibit? I would love to see the shark-less version of this image. |
Jul 9th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Vines on a crumbling red brick wall at the golden hour; an aerial shot of bald heads; an extreme closeup looking through a chain-link fence; underwater cables draped over coral; a reflection of graffiti on an old cracked wall. So many things it could be. I must confess that while I was pretty sure that it was a reflection on a window or water, but I could not identify the subject to which you referred. The abstract's colors, textures and shapes are pleasing. SO- what did you photograph and where? |
Jul 9th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Wonderful image. IPhones do an amazing job. Your conversion to monochrome was excellent. There is a vibrance and clarity that holds my attention. I especially like the patterns of the barren branches AND the squirrel nest. The house is framed nicely by the trees. |
Jul 9th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Photography is wonderfully enriched by the diverse artistic visions of the eyes behind the cameras. All of the images, tips, techniques and thoughts included in this discussion are instructive. I really like Gerard's image as posted. The detail in the stamens contrasts nicely with the soft creamy background, and the red swirl provides additional interest. This is a lovely nature abstract with great texture and color contrasts. |
Jul 9th |
| 79 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Wow! That chick's hairdo is fantastic, and the expression is priceless. The black background is perfect. Like Lauren and Karl I thought I was looking at glass creations in a museum. How did you get that low angle on the birds. You have a great piece of art here. I would not change a thing. |
Jul 9th |
7 comments - 5 replies for Group 79
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13 comments - 11 replies Total
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