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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Bill, thanks for the additional comments. As I look at your VF, I reflect back on some of the earlier comments you made. I think it would've been good to have a reflective disc to perhaps block some of the light coming into the face or to evenly expose it. Initially I worked very hard with the bright lines under the eyes. I'm thinking, looking at both images that as I tried to take those highlights down, I created the face it was too dark. I appreciate the tips from both our first and second interchanges and think about them if/when I have a chance to shoot another model. I really appreciate your detailed feedback. Thanks so much. |
Jul 12th |
| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Bill, Arthur Schopenhauer, once said "talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits the target no one else can see." I think it is a bit of that genius that allowed you to see this picture with great lines, while everybody else was shooting skyscrapers.
Normally from my experience in architectural shots (which you have so much experience in) you want the lines to come out of the corners. But, in my opinion, this doesn't, and it works beautifully. To me all the angles of the chairs and the building seem to work in harmony.
I am glad that you are working with the bit of the "AI" when so many others in photography are busy rejecting it. I continue to look forward to your images in the future, and what you were able to do with them .
Hope all is well with your wife and you are adjusting as needed. Take care. |
Jul 10th |
| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Vella, your image reminds me of Rembrandt's paintings. No matter what angle I look at this the eyes seem to be looking directly at me. I can understand why you felt that there was a connection. After looking at your explanation for the background, I can see that there is some tinge of green left at the top of his head. Cloning out around hair, or in this case the fur, is very difficult with out leaving either some traces of the hair, or some unnatural edges. Did you try masking the background and then inverting the mask? Sometimes that works better than masking the subject. |
Jul 10th |
| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Thank you very much Ian. Those comments are invaluable. I really appreciate you taking the time to be so thorough. All the best! |
Jul 9th |
| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Ian, well done my friend. To me your composition of the curves and the lines and the placement of the subject all add to the quality of the image. I will echo the others that you have done a marvelous job of using color to project a relevant message on a difficult topic. Great eye and good thinking have made this a winner! Thanks for sharing your image, and by osmosis, your thoughts. |
Jul 8th |
| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Guy, I am glad as well that you are feeling well enough to get out. A good sign! I don't think the question here is to flip or not to flip.
To my eye you have made an intriguing image with the post work that you have done. The highlights on the main stem and the flowers , to me, really attract and hold the eye. From my experience the goal is to hold the eye in the image. And for me that means eliminating the competing bright spots - especially this on or near the edge of the image. In the attached VF I took a quick stab at just that. Let me know what you think.
Keep moving forward to the road to feeling 100%. |
Jul 8th |
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| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
The cheeks are still a little bright. But even that was toned down from the original. |
Jul 8th |
| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
The cheeks are still a little bright. But even that was toned down from the original. |
Jul 8th |
| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Isaac, thanks for sharing the information on the street photography. Perhaps one day I might get there to improve my skills.
To my eye the leading lines in this image are well envisioned. My eye runs right up along the shadow to the chair and the prostrate person. I feel that the boat on the water adds some interest to the background as well.
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Jul 7th |
| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Comment |
Erik, this is a truly amazing picture and an even better "capture." To my eye the details of the bird at tack sharp. The exposure is spot on as well. Great job! I admire your capability with these Nature images.
On a slightly different note I am not surprised to see that what we teach youngsters in Little League is also used in nature - "use two hands to catch a fly ball!" LOL
I'll try to call before your surgery. |
Jul 7th |
| 4 |
Jul 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Isaac. Good comments. |
Jul 3rd |
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