Activity for User 806 - Oliver Morton - oliver.morton@yahoo.com

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5 Jun 17 Comment Thank you Nick. I agree that it's a significant improvement. As you, David, Richard and Barbara indicated, it previously was too hard to know where to look. This kind of input is GREAT. Jun 25th
5 Jun 17 Comment David, I really like what you did with this. I had completely missed the diagonal line which you brought out so nicely. Also, by evening the light/shadows on there faces you made the kiss the focus of the photograph. Very well done. Jun 17th
5 Jun 17 Comment David, although I'm not thrilled with the affect of the Midnight filter I like the concept. Thus, I tried darkening the image other than the path through the gate. I like the change! (See below) Thank you for the idea! Jun 12th
5 Jun 17 Comment Any kind words are richly deserved.

Like you I've done extensive teaching, both at a University and later to adults. The topics have ranged from physics to computer programming to Photoshop. I teaching is extremely rewarding and fulfilling. However, I find it equally exciting to continue learning.... something I hope to never stop doing.

I'm delighted that you're so willing to share your thoughts and skills. I have many questions but they are probably too detailed for this forum. 		Jun 11th
5 Jun 17 Comment What a fantastic find! And I love the perspective that you chose. By viewing only the front you've captured a bit of the history of the car. This leaves me open to imagine the car's life including the obvious accident that damaged the bumper, grill and hood. Very nice.

I played with the image a bit to see if I could separate the car from the BG a bit. Not sure if this hurt the "feel" of discovering the car alongside the road. Your thoughts?
Jun 9th
5 Jun 17 Comment David, I'm blown away by your photographs; not just this one but also the images at your web site (www.davidfcookephotography.co.uk). Your work consistently demonstrates the ability to "find the picture within the picture" and then to use post processing to turn it into an amazing work of art. Although I'm new to PSA and this group I've already learned a great amount... much of it from your work. Thank you!

I can't offer any suggestions to enhance this photograph beyond its current state. Nicely Done!
Jun 8th
5 Jun 17 Comment Richard, thank you for your comments! I definitely understand the fact that there's no specific object that encourages passage through the gate. There was nothing present when I took the picture and it seemed that it would look/feel phony if I cloned something in. That's partially why I made the "beyond the gate" area significantly brighter and also lightened the path toward the gate.... hoping that the light would prove a sufficient enticement.

THANKS AGAIN!
Jun 6th
5 Jun 17 Comment And, btw, I'm jealous of your car collection! Jun 1st
5 Jun 17 Comment Nick I love your "play" with colors. The bricks, the corvette and the frame all tie the picture together nicely and allow the strength of the dynamic sky to direct vision to the model/corvette without overpowering the image. I agree with Barbara that the model's hips appear to be disproportionately large. That seems to be a result of her position on the hood (i.e., hips closer to the camera) and the use of a wide angle lens.

I made an attempt to "shrink" her hips/legs a bit. I think I carried it a bit too far but it gives the idea. Your thoughts?		 Jun 1st
5 Jun 17 Comment Barbara, I like the changes you made to the original image. Cropping to remove her folded arms was very good since the would almost look bored otherwise. Also, the bright shirt would have been very distracting. I'm glad you blurred her face and specifically the shadow of his glasses which was distracting since it was so angular.

I might be tempted to brighten the lower part of his face and neck since that would help draw attention to their lips. I agree with you that a non-black background might benefit the image. The solid black doesn't permit her hair to be distinguished.
Jun 1st
5 Jun 17 Comment Very nicely done. You did a masterful job "building" the top of the doors. I love how the color of the doors is almost replicated in the rifles... though I might desaturate the doors just a bit.

The doors and guards are interesting. However, I'm not sure what you want me to focus on. I think having one door slightly open with an interesting scene/object showing would help direct my attention to a specific spot. Then the guards would both be looking at the opening and, subsequently, directing my view.

In any event, nicely done!		 Jun 1st
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19 Jun 17 Comment Norm, I'm visiting from group 5. This is a lovely image. The trees reflected in the pond provide an excellent background -- interesting yet somewhat subdued by the darkness of the water. Nicely done! Jun 2nd
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