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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
B&W? |
Nov 22nd |
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| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Reply |
Thank you David. With the miracle of Photoshop I've tried to address several of your suggestions and Barbara's. Please see my current image in the reply to Barbara below (11/18/2018 at 07:25:31). |
Nov 18th |
| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Reply |
Thanks! More like this?
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Nov 18th |
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| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
I tried incorporating many of the suggestions you've made. I made the sky more ominous, I deleted and moved mailboxes, I moved the newspapers, etc. Personally, I like the effect..... but I'd really appreciate your thoughts!
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Nov 16th |
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| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Fascinating ideas, Richard. I like the concept of making it into a haunted house. It will be fun playing with the image. Thank you! |
Nov 11th |
| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Reply |
Richard, I agree.... this crop definitely changes the entire flavor. As I mentioned previously, it becomes almost an abstract which may not be what you had in mind.
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Nov 11th |
| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
David, it's another astonishing creation. I really wish I had your ability to see all the possibilities of a picture. Your post-processing is amazing and inspiring. I have never played with Bleach Bypass but will definitely try it.
There's nothing that I can suggest that might improve your image. Initially, the position of the man's left arm bothered me a bit since it is hard to discern how he's holding it. I tried to do something with it (see below), but I like yours better.
Well done!
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Nov 11th |
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| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Richard, you really had a good eye seeing the possibilities in these reflections. The fact that they are a bit wavy really makes the image interesting. The focus and exposure are perfect.
Personally, I find the partial tree at the bottom a bit distracting. In fact, it might work to eliminate everything other than the reflections, since those seem to be the real focus of the picture. Doing that would almost turn it into an abstract. Here's a low-resolution example of what it would look like. Your thoughts?
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Nov 9th |
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| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Nick, once again your image immediately made me smile. The colors of the sky, car and chicken comb all tie it together nicely. I also like the fact that I can see the woman driving the car. |
Nov 9th |
| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
John, the colors and shapes in this image are wonderful. I especially like the grouping of five domes since that gives good balance to the image.
There is one enhancement that you might consider. Basically, the sky is fairly plain. You might try using the Dehaze filter along with some noise reduction to give it more interest. I've attached a crude attempt at this.
I hope this is useful.
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Nov 9th |
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| 5 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Regardless of the black bridge interior, it wonderfully frames the mother and child. And, the red clothes of the child immediately draw one's attention to her/him. I also like the fact that the bridge stones above the opening seem to point to the people, again making them the center of attention. A delightful image. |
Nov 6th |
8 comments - 3 replies for Group 5
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| 14 |
Nov 18 |
Reply |
Yvonne, I just noticed that I had your name spelled incorrectly in my original comment. Sorry!
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Nov 18th |
| 14 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Yvonne, as Arun and Lyndall suggested, I tried lightening the grays a bit to see what affect it might have. I think their ideas improved it. Your thoughts?
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Nov 18th |
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| 14 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
The woman's expression, her jewelry and the vibrant color of her clothing make this an extraordinary photograph. It amazes me that you were able to capture this in bright sunshine. Your post-processing is excellent, though the vignette that you mentioned is so subtle that I don't really see it. However, I think that's an indication of a well-done vignette.... effective but not obvious.
As I look at the woman I can only imagine what she's pondering. Her ageless face hides a life that I have no basis for understanding.
Beautifully done portrait!
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Nov 17th |
| 14 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Gregory, I keep coming back to this image. Somehow it's absolutely mesmerizing. I think the lizard's position on the wood, it's gaze and the lighting you've used all contribute to a wonderful image. I like the color/texture of the wood very much. If there were any change that I'd suggest, it would only be to include a bit more of his/her face so that both eyes were clearly visible. However, that's obviously nothing that can be controlled in post-processing!
Very nicely done!
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Nov 11th |
| 14 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Eleanor, you have a great eye to be able to see this amazing shot. I love the Picasso-like shapes. They make me look for a human figure.
Arun's changes are very well done and, I believe, improve an already-excellent image.
Well done!
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Nov 10th |
| 14 |
Nov 18 |
Reply |
Arun, I agree with you that the monochrome version is too gray... especially in the two lighter areas on the sides inside the engine. |
Nov 10th |
| 14 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Yavonne, Gregory's suggestion of trying your image as a monochrome was intriguing. So, I used Nik's Silver Efex filter to convert it and then I played a bit with Camera Raw's adjustment brush to bring out more detail and make it more 3D. I'm not sure it's an improvement, but it's at least different. What do you think?
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Nov 9th |
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| 14 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Arun, like Gregory I like the composition and general "feel" of this image. In addition to Arun's suggestion of opening up the foliage shadows to give them a bit more texture, you might also consider cropping a little tighter on the right.
Well done. |
Nov 9th |
| 14 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Bobbie, the saturated color of the flower is beautiful. I really like your choice of a black background, yet leaving the flower's stem and the two leaves to give context. Nicely done!
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Nov 9th |
7 comments - 2 replies for Group 14
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| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Reply |
Thank you, Pandula. I will play with highkey for this image. It's not a technique that I often use.... so it will be fun. |
Nov 17th |
| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Thank you LuAnn. I like the darker clothing. It helps setting her off even further from the bright background. I really appreciate your input on this!
I must admit that I like seeing her shoes and crossed legs. Somehow those elements seem (to me) to give balance to the image while also emphasizing her "moment of relaxation".
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Nov 13th |
| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Reply |
Thank you, Hattie. I'll play around a bit with shirt's tone to see if I can make it closer to reality.
My RAW image had enough data in the dark areas so that I was able to brighten it and pull out some detail in the grey'er image.
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Nov 11th |
| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Reply |
Gary, I'm glad you mentioned LuAnn's canoe shot. For anyone who hasn't seen it, just click on the HOME link at the top of our Group 62 page and you'll be taken to the PSA Study Groups Showcase. LuAnn's amazing picture is highlighted there. |
Nov 11th |
| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
LOL.... I NEVER disagree with my wife (when she's around). After 50 years of marriage I've learned something.
Thank you for your comments on the image. You described, better than I could, why it appeals to me. I think the casualness is a key element and isolating her against the white background makes it a bit different than most of my images.
Thanks again.
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Nov 11th |
| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
I agree with David. This image would work either in color or B&W. Personally, I prefer the B&W one.
There is very little that I can suggest for this image. About the only thing that might be worth thinking about is to somewhat darken the object at the bottom/center of the picture. I'm not sure that would work well, however, since that item provides an anchor to the image. If it were removed, then it might be desirable to add a small, gray frame.
Nicely done!
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Nov 8th |
| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Paul, I completely agree with Stephen.... this is a stunning image! I love the light reflecting on the ship and the shape of the tie lines. Your choice of camera settings was perfect and your conversion to B&W and other post-processing was masterful. I have no suggestions for improvement.
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Nov 7th |
| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
David, your finished image provides a moodiness that is wonderful. I love how you've cropped the picture so that the road's center lines and right-edge lines start at the corners of the image. And, with a delightful curve, they pull the viewer along the road and into the frame.
Since I can't help "playing" with images that appeal to me, I tried adding a bit more fog and darkening the sky somewhat. I also made the frame a little less pure white. Your thoughts?
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Nov 6th |
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| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Hattie, this image has so many different ways to interpret it. I understand why you would focus on your daughter, however, I see it as a picture of a young girl and a cemetery stone that's significant to her. In fact, I might make the stone the primary point of focus. In this way the picture is telling a story. Naturally, this concept mandates slightly different lighting. Here's one attempt. What do you think?
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Nov 4th |
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| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Gary, this is an image that I could completely lose myself in. It's a wonderful combination of nostalgia and peace. Perhaps it's because I remember my grandmother's house, but the room feels oddly familiar.
I really like how you've manipulated the lighting and the toning that you added. It's hard to suggest an improvement, however, it might be beneficial if you corrected the vertical lines on the right. They appear to lean slightly to the right. However, it's a beautiful image and clearly shows your skills at post-processing.
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Nov 4th |
| 62 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Pandula, this is a marvelous image. I love how you cut/tore the photograph so that the man's eyes align with hers. And, the lighting in the man's picture and the little girl's picture "fit together" so very well. Also, this is an image that really improves dramatically in monochrome. In the color version her eye and face don't stand out nearly as much as they do in the B&W image.
Wonderfully done!
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Nov 3rd |
8 comments - 3 replies for Group 62
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23 comments - 8 replies Total
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