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| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Nick, I appreciate your comments/suggestions. To me, the focus of the image is the amazing building. That is what led to removing the people... who seemed a bit of a distraction. I see what you mean about the current sky not having the brightness of the face of the building. Good observation, thank you!
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Mar 16th |
| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Thank you, Freddie. Sadly, this is the only image that turned out. I was a bit pushed for time, so only a couple of photographs were made. Frankly, I think I could spend an entire day photographing this building!
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Mar 11th |
| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
David, I've tried getting wonderful images of birds like yours. It's HARD! You have done an amazing job. I love how you'd dealt with the lighting, especially on the background. I felt that your original cropping felt more natural and interesting than the tighter crop that Richard suggested. But, I understood what Richard meant, so I tried several different crops myself. After trying several approaches, I came back to your original. Well done!
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Mar 9th |
| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Barbara, I really like this image. And, until I saw David's comment, I could not find anything that could be improved. It isn't just a beautiful photograph... instead, you've created a work of art. Extremely well done!
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Mar 9th |
| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
I agree with Mark... your image tells a great story. The editing that was done by David really makes the three main characters stand out.
I envy your treasure of negatives and prints from Japan. Although I lived there for three years, it was before I began taking photographs. (My time there began in 1948 when I was three years old.)
Richard, your image is truly captivating. There is such "hidden emotion" on the face of the bride that it makes the viewer feel the power of the moment. Well done.
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Mar 8th |
| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Nick, this should be a page in a children's book of fantastic adventures! It's wonderfully imaginative and artfully done. I love the positioning of the birds, especially the lead one. And, the clouds behind the bubble really add to the image, though I might eliminate the one in front. I feel that the image does well with a frame, but I might suggest one that's not quite so "sparkly".
Well done!
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Mar 7th |
| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Well, Mark, I must admit that the blue moon doesn't seem to fit. However, I certainly endorse the fact that you're learning Luminar AI. (I also have a copy.) What do you think of it so far? I've found that it's excellent for some things, but I now use Photoshop for doing sky replacements since I can manipulate the layers afterwards.
Of course, I couldn't resist playing with your image. Thus, I removed the "offending moon", but added another small item of interest. What do you think?
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Mar 7th |
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| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Freddie, this is wonderful. I'm a "mono buff", so of course, I like that version much more than the original.
One of the changes you made that adds intimacy to the image is your cropping. Others have commented that it's a bit too tight. However, I feel that you've done an amazing job of making your image about the people, not the town. And, you've further emphasized this focus by having the people stand out against a light background. Very nicely done! |
Mar 7th |
| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Thank you, Mark. It was an amazing sight. And, as I mentioned to Barbara, it seemed much brighter to me than the original photograph which seems dark and gloomy.
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Mar 5th |
| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Thank you, Barbara. To me, the front of the building was considerably brighter than my original photograph captured. However, that was probably a "mental illusion" since I was so amazed by the colors and patterns.
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Mar 5th |
| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
David, building this hall must have been an amazing process. I think it's quite old, so there clearly was no modern machinery involved.
I like your ideas about keeping the full image but desaturating the building on the right. I will also try darkening it a bit. I see what you mean about the bright sky. I'll play with that too.
Thank you for your suggestions. They are very helpful.
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Mar 5th |
| 5 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Richard, I really like the way you darkened the left side of the building. It definitely sets off the wonderful front nicely. I think that I might prefer the bridge on the left to be a bit lighter. Also, the crop on the right seems a bit tight to me. Perhaps just darkening and desaturating the building on the right would work.
Thank you! Excellent suggestions and thoughts!
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Mar 5th |
6 comments - 6 replies for Group 5
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| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Hmmm... I think that playing with the "over-textured" area needs to be in my future. Thank you, Bob!
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Mar 16th |
| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Bob, you were in a wonderful location for photographs! Most images of hot air balloons that I've seen emphasize their color. It's refreshing to see your B&W conversion. You've managed to emphasize the shapes and the people. Well done!
I find the sky a bit disturbing since I always associate hot air balloons with gorgeous clouds or at least skies with some interesting characteristics. So, with that in mind, I did a bit of Photoshop work. Your thoughts?
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Mar 7th |
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| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Bunny, all images don't need to use the full histogram. I attached a photograph that I was working on today. It is mostly black and white with just a bit of tone between the extremes.
I agree about the cloud on the upper left. Good thought!
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Mar 6th |
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| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
What a marvelous find! I love the building, the clouds, and the angle you shot the photograph. Wow! You have a really good eye!
Since I've been playing with dramatic images, especially buildings, I couldn't avoid trying a few things. I decided to add a considerable amount of contrast and to emphasize the building even more. Also, I wanted to have the largest cloud appear to continue from the building on into the sky.
Your thoughts?
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Mar 6th |
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| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Ahhh.... Great. I was afraid you didn't care for it.
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Mar 6th |
| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Israel, I used Photoshop's new Sky Replacement to add one of my skies that seemed to "fit" the mood of your image. What do you find annoying about the retro style?
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Mar 6th |
| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
This time I renamed the file with my image so that it wasn't the same as the filename I had used before. This seems to have worked. Again, sorry for any confusion.
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Mar 4th |
| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
I'll try once more....
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Mar 4th |
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| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Israel, when I looked at the image that I included, it looked much too dark. I tried to replace it with one that I liked better, but for some reason, I couldn't! I've asked the webmaster to look into it. If you've been getting mail every time I made another attempt to replace my image, I apologize. |
Mar 4th |
| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Israel, you managed to get some wonderful photographs when you were in Namibia! The old rusted cars, the flat fields, and the cowboy-like setting are wonderful subjects! Your images inspired me to Google Namibia and look at images of the country. In a word, "WOW". I'll put it on my bucket list.
To me, the image was a bit busy. So, I played with it a bit in Photoshop and then used Camera Raw to dull the bright areas and modify the lighting. To enforce the feeling of the old car, I also added a slight tint and a vignette (which I now think is a bit too strong). |
Mar 4th |
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| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Thank you, Leah. I was attempting to make a "streak" of light coming from the top right and lighting the building. I see what you mean about the treetops at the top of the hill on the right. I had meant for them to look like they had been touched by the "ray of light" coming from the evening sun. But, of course, the best plans of mice and men.... lol.
Again, thank you for sharing how this image looks to you. That's very helpful!
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Mar 2nd |
| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
Emil, as the others have already said, "Fantastic Work!" I love how the clouds pull my eyes into the treetops. Then I trace down and see the reflections which show the trees again highlighted by the clouds. The fact that the reflected treetops are cut off by the strong vignette bothered me at first. However, after looking at your image a few times I began to realize that having the bright clouds at the bottom, behind the reflected treetops, would pull my eyes away from the clouds at the top. So, now I'm left with a minor dilemma... I'm unable to suggest any possible improvements to this wonderful photograph. |
Mar 2nd |
| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Comment |
At this point, Spring seems like a very distant memory! But, hopefully, we'll soon see a return to warm days with plenty of sunlight.
The idea of longing for Spring is wonderfully illustrated by the dead hydrangea blossoms. Like LuAnn, I couldn't resist playing with them a bit. In Photoshop I selected the main blossom, inverted the selection, went into Camera Raw, and then tried to make the background a bit darker and less textured. Next, I added a slight tint and vignette.
Your thoughts?
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Mar 2nd |
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| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
I love informal portraits, especially when I can find people who have fascinating faces. My new camera has excellent eye-focus capabilities so it should be great for that kind of photography.
Macro work is great fun! I'm looking forward to seeing your images.
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Mar 2nd |
| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Yes, they are very similar. I've really enjoyed using the wireless flashes with the triggers. They have made it so much faster and easier to do studio work. When the weather warms a bit, I plan to use them outside as well.
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Mar 2nd |
| 62 |
Mar 21 |
Reply |
Hmmm.... "Flashless in Seattle" rings a bell, sorta. lol
I have tried lots of different flashes over the years and settled on the Flashpoint R2 battery-powered ones from Adorama. With the R2 Pro Transmitter mounted on my camera, I really like the flexibility and ease-of-use of the wireless combination. Of course, I don't know what kind of flash you're looking for, but you might find this Flashpoint combination interesting.
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Mar 2nd |
6 comments - 10 replies for Group 62
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12 comments - 16 replies Total
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