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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Anna, I also rarely try night shots, and this one was tricky. Please see my reply to Mark for more details.
The photograph makes me smile too... mostly because I'm NOT on the ride. |
Jan 13th |
| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Thanks, Mark. Like you, I have NO desire to ride anything like this. I once did a roller coaster at Disney World with my daughter... NO MORE! lol
This was a tricky shot to capture. The dark night and the bright lights on the ride's arm stretched my camera's dynamic range. This was further complicated by the motion (FAST) of the ride. |
Jan 13th |
| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Suzanne, I had wondered how bright I should make the ride's arm. I thought that it acted as a "pointer" to the riders, and so I didn't darken it very much. I'll play with it. Thank you! |
Jan 13th |
| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Excellent idea! Thank you, Richard. I'll do that before printing it.
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Jan 13th |
| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Richard, this is a family moment you'll want to save and treasure. It reveals a great deal about Nat's and Penny's personalities... hence a story. Really well done.
I played with your photograph in Photoshop and Camera Raw. Using a square format and slightly adjusting the lighting and color was an interesting experiment. Your thoughts?
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Jan 12th |
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| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Suzanne, I enjoyed playing with your photograph. Good luck in the competition! (I am glad to handle the administration for one of the best study groups in DD!)
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Jan 10th |
| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Natalia, you're lucky to have such a beautiful and supportive daughter! My grandson (who lives with me) is also happy to be "a model" when requested. It's great to have a family who will help!
I've read through the comments of the other Group 5 members. Frankly, they've already said everything that I was thinking... including that it's an emotionally strong image (Anna). Well done.
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Jan 10th |
| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Mark, as Suzanne said, the penguin really seems to have an attitude. You might retitle the image as "Aggressive Penguin."
I love how you processed the photograph, but couldn't resist playing with it a bit. I tried some of the suggestions made by others in our group. Your thoughts? |
Jan 6th |
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| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Sophia, my first thought when seeing this image was to wonder why you cropped it so that his face is so close to the left side. I revisited several time and gradually realized that your crop works perfectly! His eyes immediately capture the viewer's attention, followed by seeing the musical instrument and wandering around the image. Beautifully done. I like your modified image in response to Richard even more than your original submission. |
Jan 6th |
| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Such an exciting, dynamic image! I love the feeling of motion and the helicopter being part of it all keeps it from being "another nice photograph of a sailboat." Well, with that in mind, I thought I'd play with it to turn it into "just another...". Smiles...
I don't think it's nearly as "special" as your photograph, but it is somewhat interesting. Your thoughts?
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Jan 4th |
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| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Anna, it appears that you lost your contrast during editing. If you're looking for a subtle, almost-pastel feeling, that's great.
I played with your photograph in Camera Raw to see if I could draw the viewer's eyes to the small island in the center of the image. I did my edits by slight cropping and significant modifications of light and contrast.
Your thoughts?
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Jan 2nd |
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| 5 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Happy New Year, Sophia. You're absolutely right about the problems with this image. I checked, and it seems that I uploaded a version before my edits were completed! Here's the one AFTER my modifications. While it's still a long way fromd "perfect", perhaps it's closer.
Take care. |
Jan 2nd |
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7 comments - 5 replies for Group 5
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| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Kamal, an interesting version. I see the benefits of providing a bit more room around the oyster. Thank you! |
Jan 24th |
| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Mark, I find images like yours fascinating. Everytime I look at it, I see more. I also like the various versions that our group members have offered. With that in mind, I offer my own... a bit different. |
Jan 24th |
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| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Kamal, your wonderful image is certainly getting lots of attention and excellent comments/suggestions. After looking through the many variations, I decided that Adrian's appealed to me since you intentionally included the insect. So, starting with Adrian's variation, I slightly modified the photograph by removing a few items I found distracting, straightening the temple tower on the left, and lightening the dark area of the Buddha. Your thoughts? |
Jan 19th |
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| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Chris, I kept coming back to your wonderful image. It's truly appealing and provides an unusual combination of peace and excitement.
I played with the photograph in Camera Raw to subtly modify the lighting. I'm not sure my efforts provided much benefit.
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Jan 17th |
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| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Mike, to me, your image tells an intriguing story. I see it as the woman walking with her cane, trying to keep up with the man who is forging ahead. Hence, my version would be titled, "Separated". To further emphasize this, I turned it into a pano. I know it's not what you felt when you saw the couple, but it was fun altering it.
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Jan 17th |
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| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Yep! As they say, "You have to know your audience." lol |
Jan 16th |
| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
(I love the Monty Python movies.)
Long ago, I read that viewers are more comfortable seeing an image that "moves" in the same direction they read. Over time, I've found that this is true for me. Thus, it feels more natural for the ducks to move and the fisherman face to the right. Of course, this is NOT a "rule" and sometimes facing/moving to the left is a useful way to add tension to an image. |
Jan 16th |
| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
I made the mistake of commenting later than usual. The result? I am unable to easily add to the comments/suggestions of others. So, I decided to try something different. What do you think?
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Jan 16th |
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| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Mike, you're learning quickly and well! As Adrian and Emil suggested, it would be wise to darken his arm behind his left hand (which I neglected to do). You might also see if you like it with a completely black background and a brighter oyster.
I love raw oysters, but I don't get an opportunity to have them very often. |
Jan 7th |
| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Thank you, Adrian. I agree with you and Emil. The area behind his left hand is, of course, his arm... but it's quite distracting. Also, I think darkening the ring more than I did would be good. |
Jan 7th |
| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Comment |
Emil, you're a master at the conversion to B&W! This image has so much more mood than the color original. Beautifully done!
I wanted to see how it might look even darker, hoping that the house lights and the distant street light would "draw the viewer in." What do you think? Too dark?
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Jan 2nd |
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| 62 |
Jan 26 |
Reply |
Thank you, Emil. I had darkened the ring, but I agree with you that it needs darkening further. I always appreciate your insights! |
Jan 2nd |
6 comments - 6 replies for Group 62
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13 comments - 11 replies Total
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