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34 May 20 Comment Wonderful concept, turning a photo into a sketch, which I've never tried. You've inspired me to do so. Tho it doesn't look entirely like a sketch, I do like it. Amazing what content aware fill did with his glasses. I suspect you needed to add some detail of what would have been behind the frames. The problem on the left is his sweater which could be better differentiated from the background and his shirt or match the latter. So many steps. I, too, admire your perseverance and determination to experiment. May 26th
34 May 20 Comment This amuses me. I love that she has superpowers over the osprey which seems stunned by her ray. Thank you for your resource. The replaced head was well composited, and I agree that the red dress would have dominated, taking the eye away from the focal point: her strong, outstretched arm and the leading line to her victim. The amphitheater would have been nice, but the diamond shaped tiles are also classic. May 22nd
34 May 20 Comment Yes, Candy, this is very soft and gentle. You achieved what you wanted in this stressful time. May 22nd
34 May 20 Comment First to look up LARP. Guess I've been under a rock since the late '70s. Skillful compositing. I agree with the comments above about making the dragon a greater focal point. Certainly admire your skill at painting in the smoke and steam. Oh to travel again. May 11th
34 May 20 Comment I love the foreboding sky, the lighting, and the tonality of this, Steve. Thank you for introducing me to color balance and the subtle use of silver efex. I agree about the boat. Maybe a bit of grunge. She might have taken that weapon, a blunderbuss?, into the Michigan Capitol to protest, but I doubt she would have worn her mask. May 11th
34 May 20 Comment I too thought of Christina's World. Especially knowing of her disability makes the sweet charm of this carefree child enjoying the summer grass on his bare feet all the better. Just the break we need during these days of lock down. Choosing a sky with leading lines, the skillful addition of the boy, the subtlety of the shadow, and the bird which I didn't see until Steve's comment, all masterful. May 11th
34 May 20 Reply
Thank you, Steve. I appreciate your continued support. Your "Turner" is lovely. I remember it from one of your tutorials in the PSA magazine.		 May 5th
34 May 20 Reply Alan, I understand what you are saying; but, my imagination not being as fertile as yours, I will take inspiration wherever I can get it. This was a far cry from photographing Hakusai's woodcut. Our judges didn't object. May 5th
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37 May 20 Comment Well seen, Gunter. How often do we stop and really look? Nice texture, lovely, warm color. Glad that you desaturated the others. May 26th
37 May 20 Comment Interesting shapes and viewpoint. I agree with Gunter that the artifacts add interest, looking almost like the result of an oil paint filter. The silhouettes against a grey sky capture the initial mood of shelter in place tho many of us have found positive aspects and pleasure in its quiet solitude. May 26th
37 May 20 Comment The whole scene you are documenting in B&W looks cold and desolate. Along with Grace I'd also like to see a portrait of the woman, especially in color, because, in contrast, she looks pleasant: warm and inviting. May 26th
37 May 20 Comment This is beautiful, Peter! You have really captured the power of the falls enhanced by the presence of the single, small individual. I've been there and got nothing close to this. I agree with all that's been said about the blue color, and the silkiness achieved by your perfects shutter speed. May 26th
37 May 20 Reply Just the bottom. Or would any darkening overpower the landscape?
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37 May 20 Reply Or crop a bit from the bottom? May 19th
37 May 20 Reply Thanks, Gunter. Will try again next spring.
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37 May 20 Reply Thanks, Larry and thanks too for visiting.
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