Activity for User 767 - Denise McKay - denmck55@gmail.com

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77 Feb 22 Comment Hi Mary. It took me a while to comment on this image because I liked the concept and the subject, but felt something was missing and I couldn't put my finger on it. I think Michael's example is where my head was at as well. I'm a sucker for detail in flowers, so a black and white conversion really enhanced the details and brings out the beauty of the Peace Lily in my opinion.

Providing more room around the flower itself, showcases it better as well. So I echo Michael's recommendations.		 Feb 27th
77 Feb 22 Comment Thanks to everyone, for your comments. I see value in all of the suggestions! Appreciate them! Feb 22nd
77 Feb 22 Comment You did an excellent job of editing out so many distracting elements. Your post processing took this image from being very representative of the boat and setting, to a little more abstract in my opinion. The pops of color are not realistic, but I find them interesting. It makes me wish you had accentuated some of the blues in the boat a little more as well, to see how that might look. This is an interesting subject to play with in that manner. Good capture. Feb 22nd
77 Feb 22 Comment So, similar to what Georgianne said, this is a story, an environmental portrait, and the items in the setting, to me, are as important as your main subject. So I would actually leave the background lighter and maybe change the crop to remove some of the right side. Toning down the wood would allow his face to stand out more as well. Here's a quickly made example that is not better than yours, LOL. Just a quick representation of an idea. I opened up the shadows on the left side of his head and neck and lightened his face a little, reduced the overall highlights, reduced the exposure and added some texture to the round wood. Just some food for thought. I love that you captured this moment. Feb 22nd
77 Feb 22 Comment This was a great capture and I like the end results of your post processing. The bird really pops and I love all of the detail and texture you were able to bring out.

I do think the second edit where you lightened the background a bit might be better, but I'm really torn between the two.

Great job!		 Feb 22nd
77 Feb 22 Comment Georgianne, I'm sorry I'm late to comment, but I'm getting prepared to move. Lot's of stuff going on.

I love this peaceful image that captured a great setting and great memory. I don't think the man o' war added anything to the scene. I would just try a different crop, to focus more on your husband, similar to what Witta did. As well as desaturating the color of his shirt to blend better with the overall tones of the image. Wonderful photo, and we will truly miss you in this group and hope you can return soon. 		Feb 22nd
77 Feb 22 Comment I'm late to the party, and agree with the editing suggestions others have made. However, I do have several photography friends that have used double exposure on flower portraits very creatively. One technique I've seen is to use multiple exposures and reduce the opacity on different layers to make very dreamy images. Your image is more bold, which I appreciate as well. Feb 22nd
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