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| 77 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
There is no need to remove your photo Jodi! I agree that macro photography can definitely be used as a fine art image. And if you can get the right perspective, composition, and focus on those details that people can't see until you get in close, macro fine art images can be amazing! So I wanted to hear from you what compelled you to take this image and what it was that caught your eye to use this as a fine art image. You originally provided only the settings you used and that you did some basic edits. I needed more, LOL, but I guess I could have asked for it in a different way. Sorry if it came out wrong.
I am not an expert in fine art macro, but now I feel I didn't provide very constructive feedback either. So here's another shot at it.
I like the strong contrast between the dark insect (I think it's a wasp rather than a bee) and the bright yellow flower. You can see just a small portion of the delicate and beautiful details of the wings. A different perspective, probably a little more above it, may have shown us more of those details. I also like how some of the highlights began to expose other textures on the body, but felt they were somewhat harsh and a bit too bright. I took the image into Lightroom to see if there was a way to enhance some of the interesting details you captured, but my efforts didn't work well. Instead, I went into Topaz Studio 2 to take the image in a completely different direction.
I cropped the image to put more focus on the insect. I then created a somewhat bold, painterly image that allowed the wing details to pop out. The strong highlights got a color change that I felt was interesting as well. So this result is not a photo-realistic macro, but more of an abstract while trying to take advantage of the macro details you were able to capture. Just an example of another way to look at the editing possibilities for this photo.
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Feb 16th |
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| 77 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Thanks for the feedback and example. I think that was the level of darkening on the background I was considering as well.
I love shooting mushrooms but have a hard time finding "interesting" ones. These were a pleasant and unexpected surprise. |
Feb 10th |
| 77 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
The expression you've captured here is so interesting. This bird looks like he/she is daring you to take a picture, LOL. Your edits elevated this image beautifully. You managed to get a good balance between a soft feel and detail/texture. I also like the composition you've made from the crop.
I do see the various turquoise spots on the leaves which look a little out of place. But this is a lovely image. |
Feb 10th |
| 77 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Jan, this is a very strong, abstract image with your edits. With the saturated colors, and vertical lines that appear to shadow behind the people, I get a sense of everyone marching in a row from back to front VS people randomly walking down a street. You've transformed your image into something that made me stop and really look at it.
I don't see interesting individual "people", I see a very interesting overall image that could tell many different stories to different viewers. I enjoy what you've done here. |
Feb 10th |
| 77 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
What an unusual subject to have a chance to capture Mary. I really like the edits you've made to the water to enhance the element of motion and change the color tone.
This almost gives me a sense of a little alien flying through the sky VS what it actually is.
I wondered if doing a narrower crop would bring the jellyfish closer but also add to the sense of motion. Like it's moving from a father distance on the right to the left side. I've attached an example just as food for thought. |
Feb 10th |
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| 77 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Macro insect photography is a challenge for sure! "Fine Art" insect macro photography adds another level of complexity, in my opinion, as well.
I feel the edits you made brought the bee into clear focus and shows us a lot of detail. Also, because the bee has such a shiny body and was in what appears to be somewhat harsh, direct light, the highlights seem rather strong to my eyes. But they do show texture, so I'm not sure what reducing them would do to that.
I would like to know, from your perspective, what makes this close-up shot of a bee a fine art image. I'm struggling with that personally. It's a good documentary shot of a bee, but I'm unsure of where the "fine art" comes in. I don't mean for this to come across as harsh; I honestly would like to hear your perspective! |
Feb 10th |
| 77 |
Feb 24 |
Comment |
Well this image is just fantastic in my opinion. Could there be a more magical horse and environment?! You captured a great pose and composition. I like BOTH images for a few reasons.
In the original, I really like the curving lines of the fence and barbed wire. It adds a sense of depth to the environment the horse is in and makes me feel like he/she made an effort to come to you for this magical visit. I wonder if leaving it in but defocusing and softening it, maybe darkening the metal gate, but keeping similar edits from the final image, would still work for your vision? However, your edits definitely give a different vibe by not having the horse "fenced in".
For the final image, I really like the tones and ethereal feel you've accomplished. I agree with Jan that the little bit of straw or grass on the nose did catch my eye as well.
This is a stunning image that is a pleasure to look at. |
Feb 10th |
| 77 |
Feb 24 |
Reply |
Thanks for your feedback Jan! I like the closer crop as well. I do like a little lighter background to add a bit of context to the environment, but also feel I might be able to adjust it a bit more. So I have some additional thinking to do, LOL. |
Feb 10th |
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