Activity for User 837 - Piers Blackett - piersblackett@att.net

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2 Dec 23 Comment The effect of the reflector on facial expression is striking but the hat is slightly too bright. I think cropping down a bit on the hat and above the buttons from below gives better facial and eye expression. Did you consider black and white conversion? Dec 11th
2 Dec 23 Reply Thanks for your helpful suggestions. I agree. Dec 11th
2 Dec 23 Comment This is the revised version based on comments by Shirley and Jim. Dec 6th
2 Dec 23 Reply Thanks. I am learning to go round the edges for perfection. Dec 5th
2 Dec 23 Reply Nicely done! Dec 4th
2 Dec 23 Comment Congratulations on a dramatic historical image showing what canon fire was like. I feel sorry for the man in uniform having to stand close without ear protection. Brilliant selection of shutter-speed and timing of the burst! You included 5 canons in compliance with the rule of odds, but wonder if there were more? Dec 3rd
2 Dec 23 Comment Great capture and illustration of how watching and waiting pays off. Beginning with the original it's a bit dark but it probably was dark. I don't see a way to increase exposure other than brushing some light in on the turquoise coat. Your beginning ISO could possibly have doubled but as you know is camera and sensor-dependent. The eyes show very well and serve to make the image and contribute to the expression. Dec 3rd
2 Dec 23 Comment Great contrast between the old and new buildings and interesting use of the blacks slider for a great result. The sky is just right. The blues are strikingly effective so I probably would not go black and white; but if you did you might have to use adjustments to decrease shadows but accentuate blacks and whites. Dec 3rd
2 Dec 23 Comment The difference to the original is very interesting and a dramatic improvement giving the log more credence as the topic. The leaves are a good contrast, except the first yellow one is a bit blown out. You could possibly clone in some yellow. There is light to dark gradient from front to back but I suggest more vignette for effect. Dec 3rd
2 Dec 23 Reply Thanks for your comments and suggestions. The reflection is a circular sticker, presumably the original. Although I did decrease the brightness of the windshield but it could be reduced more and the sticker taken out. Yes I can send them a print perhaps. It's interesting that the group does assignments all over the country, so quite a vigorous travel schedule! Dec 3rd
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