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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 12 |
Feb 20 |
Comment |
Lovely 'real' abstract. Very eye-catching. There are areas here that might be worth isolating. For instance, that small branch on the right side that is peeking through the fence. Any of the cross pieces of the fence with nail heads. This is a subject well worth exploring. |
Feb 24th |
| 12 |
Feb 20 |
Comment |
Well done, Walter. Chess boards offer interesting photos ops and challenges. I, too, like the angle and the B&W. The fact that the black pieces are sharp and dominant makes them look like winners. Yeah, the background. That little wet spot near the number 2 - was it a tough game? |
Feb 24th |
| 12 |
Feb 20 |
Comment |
Those old fences are really rich with texture. I like the whispy weeds in the lower left corner. They set the tone for the location. Your B&W version is excellent. It brings out the texture and tells more of the story. |
Feb 24th |
| 12 |
Feb 20 |
Comment |
I can see pros and cons about the green background. The fact that there is no center of interest in the bark is OK because it is a photo of texture. The colors are lovely. If you want a center of interest add a bug. If you put the bug in the refrigerator or freezer overnight you could probably place it wherever you want. Just snap the shutter before it wakes up. If you like adding textures overlays, this would be perfect. |
Feb 24th |
| 12 |
Feb 20 |
Comment |
You are all quite right about the focus. This was handheld under rather low light. At the macro workshop we were mostly busy helping others. I snapped a few handheld shots of the setups for a record. But I needed something quickly for "Wood." The vignette was black, so I have no idea why the table looks pale grey. It's an old table (going grey?) The word 'exposed' is out of focus, but exposed rather well. Thank you all for your kind comments on my last minute effort. |
Feb 24th |
5 comments - 0 replies for Group 12
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| 77 |
Feb 20 |
Reply |
Thank you Cecilia. I wanted a softer result, but this will do for its intended purpose. Welcome to the group. |
Feb 24th |
| 77 |
Feb 20 |
Reply |
Thanks for the tip on Halide. I will try that. I'm hopeless with the phone camera. |
Feb 24th |
| 77 |
Feb 20 |
Reply |
We had just moved into this house. I used my phone because I couldn't find the cameras. I have no photo apps on my phone. If something is worth photographing, it's worth using the best. Besides, I don't know how to do anything with the phone camera than press the button. I plead operator ignorance, |
Feb 24th |
| 77 |
Feb 20 |
Reply |
I seldom use presets, but I needed to get my cards out, and this worked. It is too harsh and the lines too sharp. So I agree with you. |
Feb 24th |
| 77 |
Feb 20 |
Reply |
Wow, Witta. What a difference. This is much more like the image in my head. Thank you. |
Feb 24th |
| 77 |
Feb 20 |
Comment |
Who would think of making an artistic image of sea lions? But it works beautifully. Your efforts to make it a painting worked well. As to the guano - maybe the two sea lions are looking up to make sure they don't become a target. Topaz is my go-to editing software. Studio 2 comes with all the adjustments and presets that had to be purchased separately with Original Studio. AI clear, Mask, and Gigapixel are most useful to me. |
Feb 24th |
| 77 |
Feb 20 |
Comment |
Welcome Cecilia. I hope you enjoy this group. I am learning a lot, and now have another teacher. One can hardly take a bad picture of these karsts, but yours is beyond excellent. Extending the sky and adding the sun was done flawlessly. I was surprised at finding a village in the edited version; it is hardly visible in the original. Perhaps just toning down the bright rooftops would be sufficient. The boats are part of the story, but the river does look nicer without them. |
Feb 24th |
| 77 |
Feb 20 |
Comment |
Wedding preparations especially are filled with tender, personal moments. You have captured this beautifully. I like the original very much, but the softer character of the finished version more accurately reflects the emotion of the shot. You are certainly familiar with your photo editing tools and what they can do for you. I can see this as a thank you note for the bridesmaids. Perhaps in a lovely frame to sit on her mother's dressing table. |
Feb 24th |
| 77 |
Feb 20 |
Comment |
As you suggested, ICM is difficult to do and get the desired effect. In fact, the eye of the beholder is critical here. Obviously you have done well because we all love this image. The color change seems to separate the tree trunks from the grassy floor of the woods. I like this better than everything in blues and greens. Well done, Witta. |
Feb 24th |
| 77 |
Feb 20 |
Comment |
I really like the graceful curves of the tree and the little birds playing in the puddle. You warmed up the light to emphasize the early morning light. Had Witta not pointed it out, I would not have noticed the different directions of the light; but this is important. Your corrections are very well done. The sky in the first version is brighter on the left. Could you have flipped it horizontally to make it match the lighting on the tree a little better? |
Feb 24th |
5 comments - 5 replies for Group 77
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10 comments - 5 replies Total
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