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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 5 |
May 19 |
Reply |
Thank you, Nick. The little girl was definitely delighted with all the balls.
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May 23rd |
| 5 |
May 19 |
Comment |
Nick, this image is wonderfully whimsical. Your granddaughter is charming and you caught her at a perfect moment.
I'm impressed with your design of the pumpkin. The outside really looks like a pumpkin and it is a fitting size for the child. Placing her in the "kayak" and putting it in the water was a very creative idea. Nicely done!
I like the water splashing against the right side of the pumpkin. However, the water in the middle and left side don't look quite as natural. That might simply be how the wave existed, but thought I'd mention it anyway.
Wonderful imagination and wonderfully executed!
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May 12th |
| 5 |
May 19 |
Reply |
Thank you, David. The little girl, like all the kids in the ball pool, were having a great time. I appreciate your input!
Pete would be a good name..... smiles.
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May 6th |
| 5 |
May 19 |
Reply |
Barbara, I appreciate your comments! I had a bit to do with the cropping and colors, but catching the expression was shear luck.
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May 6th |
| 5 |
May 19 |
Reply |
Thank you, Richard. Since it was handheld and I had to do a significant crop, it's not quite sharp enough to make a good (and large) print. Nonetheless, the resolution seems to be reasonable for online viewing. |
May 6th |
| 5 |
May 19 |
Comment |
David, I second (third?) the idea of a Youtube video showing your post processing. You have made an ordinary photograph into a work of art. At first I thought about brightening the man's face a tiny bit. When I tried it, I didn't like the result as much as your image.
Beautifully done.
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May 5th |
| 5 |
May 19 |
Reply |
Richard, it's not just something different.... IT WORKS! |
May 4th |
| 5 |
May 19 |
Comment |
Phil, you did a great job stopping the action at a critical point. Nicely done. And, congratulations on getting the media passes. That will certainly be lots of fun.
I find the background of this image a bit distracting. Not sure what aperture you used (f/4?) but perhaps a longer lens at with the smallest possible aperture would allow you to blur the background. I think that would focus the viewers' eyes on the players. Nonetheless, I think you did an amazingly good job using the lens you had available.
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May 4th |
| 5 |
May 19 |
Comment |
Richard, I find that using filters that dramatically change the structure of an image often isn't appealing to me. Your submission, on the other hand, is wonderful. The swirl simply "fits" the poppy. I keep seeing it as floating in colorful water. Great imagination and technique! Well done. I have no suggestions for modifications.
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May 4th |
| 5 |
May 19 |
Comment |
Barbara, it's a beautiful capture of a beautiful woman. I especially like the way her hair frames her face. You did a wonderful job with the lighting... and the blue frame is a perfect way to set off the image.
The only thing that I can suggest is that her eyes are a bit too white. It seems almost unnatural. The catchlight is a great addition.
Nicely done!
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May 3rd |
5 comments - 5 replies for Group 5
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| 32 |
May 19 |
Reply |
Stephen, even with JPGs some editing is feasible. I am an advocate of Photoshop's Camera Raw filter since it is non-destructive. Here's what I came up with for your image. Your thoughts?
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May 22nd |
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0 comments - 1 reply for Group 32
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| 62 |
May 19 |
Reply |
Thank you, Stephen. I looked at your image in Group 32. The lighting makes it difficult to edit. However, I took a stab at it. See what you think.
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May 22nd |
| 62 |
May 19 |
Reply |
Thank you Gary. I always enjoy your monochrome images and how you've processed them. So, I really value your input. One of your images that I especially like is the one that you did in March, 2017 for Group 2. So that our other group members can appreciate it, I'll include it below.
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May 13th |
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| 62 |
May 19 |
Comment |
Gary, I love portraits. When a face shows emotion as yours does, it hints at intriguing stories of the individual's life. Your image not only captures the man's life experiences, but his raised hand adds to the feeling of interacting with him. Beautifully done!
Since I enjoy playing with Photoshop on images that are especially appealing, I tried a few things on your photograph. My goal was to emphasize his face and eyes, as mentioned by Paul. Your thoughts?
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May 13th |
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| 62 |
May 19 |
Comment |
Pandula, you've once again created a beautiful image. I like both the color and monochrome versions. To me the woman's eyes are the clear point of interest. I find that my eyes go immediately there and then move to her reflected face and out to her actual face and hand. You've managed to keep all portions of the image in sharp focus.
It's a beautiful piece of work. I have no suggestions for how it might be enhanced further.
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May 12th |
| 62 |
May 19 |
Comment |
Hattie, this is a charming and intimate photograph. It is heart-warming to see the bond between your daughter and Tarzan.
Like Paul and Gary, I feel that the monochrome version is by far the most appealing. It helps draw attention to the child and cat without the distractions of the colored blanket. If I had any suggestions for your wonderful image, it would be to darken the bright areas behind the child and cat. Nonetheless, it's an excellent photograph.
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May 12th |
| 62 |
May 19 |
Reply |
Paul, I appreciate your input on this. It's difficult to use someone else's art as the basis for an image since it's (legitimately) a touchy topic. In fact the first image that I ever submitted to a Digital Dialog Study Group received some strong criticism because it was a picture of a statue. Now I realize that the criticism was totally justified since I had simply enhanced the original art instead of using it to make my own, different creation.
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May 9th |
| 62 |
May 19 |
Comment |
Wow, what an amazing sky. In fact, the whole scene is amazing. I like how the clouds, beach and even the hill seem to have lines that lead to the three people. There's something magical about such a wide angle lens. It also ensured that the entire image is in sharp focus. It's a wonderful photograph. Well done. My only suggestion would be to slightly lower the foreground highlights. Their brightness makes it more difficult for my eyes to move to the people you've captured so well.
Nicely done!
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May 5th |
4 comments - 3 replies for Group 62
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9 comments - 9 replies Total
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