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| Group |
Round |
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Image |
| 77 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Thank you Connie! |
Jul 21st |
| 77 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
I hope I didn't go overboard! Just seeing this photo got me inspired about the possibilities and makes me want to make a go at it as well, LOL. |
Jul 21st |
| 77 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
I see where you were going Witta, and appreciate the example. It's closer to my objective, and I'm going to play with my image more as well.
I get what you're saying with Topaz Studio 2. I enjoy experimenting and discovering, but to your point, that can require a lot of time trying to find the tools that help you meet your objective. When I retire, I plan on spending a lot more time learning how to better use the various post-processing programs to help me with my creative efforts. |
Jul 21st |
| 77 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments Michael. I'm thinking that focusing on just the three flowers may not have given me the sense of flowing I was trying to get that including a larger number of flowers in a vertical frame would accomplish. I still could have made a nice picture from the three, but not what I was going for.
I also may have had a more abstract image in my mind that I didn't create with the original. It wouldn't have mattered if the flowers were at their perfect prime because you would clearly understand it was a floral image, with beautiful colors and movement. I don't think I got there, LOL. Another try for another day. |
Jul 17th |
| 77 |
Jul 22 |
Reply |
Thank you for your comments Carol. I think I was feeling a sense of peace due to the time of day, early morning, and the quiet at that moment. That obviously didn't come across in the image, LOL. I think that's something easily forgotten, that the photographer's mood can't always translate unless you really think hard about how to do that. |
Jul 17th |
| 77 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
What a lovely image Linda. I love your framing of this church with the tall trees on each side and all of the stars above. I agree with others, that the green in the foreground could be toned down.
Wonderful composition and great job for your first attempt!
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Jul 17th |
| 77 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
I enjoy this image. I'm a sucker for minimalist landscapes with an interesting tree as a focal point and you found a great location with excellent timing to capture this mood.
I like your choice of flipping the image. I agree that it adds a nice leading line to draw you to the main subject.
I'm torn about the really dark strip of foreground. To me, it almost looks like you are looking at an edge of a cliff or something. Not sure if I'm describing that well. Maybe if you opened the shadows a bit so there isn't such a distinct line. Again, I'm torn about if that would improve anything or not.
I also tend to like images like this cropped 16 x 9 so your eye can travel through a bit longer, horizontal expanse. Just a personal preference. That would take away a bit of the sky, but I think you've got room to do that without an adverse effect.
Really nice image Michael.
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Jul 17th |
| 77 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Hi Connie! I really like your overall concept and thoughts about what objects would work in a sewing themed still life. However sewing, quilting specifically, is also a hobby of mine so I'm looking at this image through a different lens.
I would be looking for a more natural placement of the objects. For instance unless a hand was holding the scissors, I feel the placement feels awkward. The pincushion with the various needles and the thimble imply hand sewing, as well as the lace-like fabric. Yet the thread spool feels like it belongs on a modern sewing machine. The plastic handled scissors and the modern clothes images on the pattern in the background, also conflict with some of the other objects in my opinion.
If you wanted a modern theme, I would have used a pin cushion without a floral pattern with only pins, not needles, with brightly colored pin heads. No thimble, and a different more modern fabric. I would also suggest that the fabric didn't have to lay flat, but could have been somewhat swirled and bunched up, and could actually have been the background, with the objects sitting on it and the scissors laying flat but partially open. A more dynamic use of fabric could have added more texture and interest as well.
If you were going for a hand sewing, old fashioned or vintage theme, that's a very different direction and use of objects.
So I'm just feeling the theme of the composition has an opportunity for a little more cohesion and mood. Brightly lit environment with colorful modern sewing objects and fabric for a modern appeal. More moody lighting for a little more vintage feel if using hand-sewing objects and traditional fabrics.
You were headed in the right direction but I didn't have a good sense that there was a cohesive picture here.
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Jul 17th |
| 77 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Very creative image Witta. I really like the subject matter, composition and the textures you've applied. I feel your post processing was nicely executed.
I do agree with others that the font of the text might not compliment the image as well as it could. I like the placement, but feel maybe a more industrial vintage style font would suit this image better. I don't know what choices are available in Photoshop. |
Jul 17th |
| 77 |
Jul 22 |
Comment |
Welcome to the group Carol! You have presented a beautiful, classic flower portrait. I like the well done black and white conversion. The lighting and exposure highlight the details and texture of the spadex (I had to look up what that was called) and the wonderful curve at the end of the flower. I can see this printed large and hanging on the wall. I feel you've achieved your minimalist objective and, to my eye, a well balanced composition. |
Jul 17th |
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