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Date |
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| 73 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
I'm going to make a general comment here help you understand why I left the sand in. Originally there was an empty chair on the sand (very much on purpose) . This was taken shortly after my dad passed away (7/4/2019), and since he regularly joined the whole family on the annual trek to see grandchildren, and great grandchildren, plus he loved going out on boats in the area for fishing and just plain boating. So when I saw the sky, it became an image to honor his spirit and his absence. Do I get what you all offered as suggestions, were I to use it for something other than in his honor, I would indeed, consider your suggestions. I'm sure had I left the chair in you would have recommended removing it, which was why I removed it, BUT I was not willing to remove the sand. Just a little sentimentality creeping in. So I do thank you for your suggestions and were I to print it for personal use…. The chair and sand would indeed be included in the image…..just perhaps I would choose to remove a small amount of the sand!! |
Apr 20th |
| 73 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
I guess Im a little more simplistic and don't really find the image troubling....I get that the lighthouse is shouting "look at me" ....but its a metal pier with legs holding it up and nothing of huge interest. The footprints in the snow take my eyes toward the Lighthouse and the vibrant red draws my attention..to the Lighthouse! Sometimes it is just all in the eye of the beholder!
It is a realistic image of what exists ...I love the bright red against white snow and the contrast they present is what I would consider a necessary evil. Ugly black metal. It also makes me wonder why is that there....clearly to provide access to the door on the lighthouse. but how do they get up there? I don't see stairs. So a little mystery thrown in. |
Apr 15th |
| 73 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
Great place and love the leading lines into the haystacks. They don't have to be straight, and that angled tide coming in is fantastic!. I love the image!!!
What a magical place and I know the best layer plans don't always work out, but you perservered and produced a beautiful depiction of a well known area!
My experience is that huge images like that struggle to hold up with a 1MB limit. What is more important is that the original that you have meets your expectations! I also love the large number of birds feeding on the beach at sunset...and no they are not crisp ...but there is no mistaking what the images represent. |
Apr 15th |
| 73 |
Apr 26 |
Reply |
Ray, Ive been using LR a long time and I've never heard of that trick. I'll have to try it sometime! |
Apr 15th |
| 73 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
I love the sky, and it is clearly the focus of the image, I also think the dead trees offer a nice counter point to the landscape. Showing that the landscapes are not static and beauty rests alongside the not so beautiful. Part of that is my focus on nature and there is nothing more unappealing as a newly hatched chick , yet I take them and post them....why - because for every beauty there is a before and after.
I do agree that I would eliminate the white in the background....it doesn't add anything to the image (I suspect it is other houseboats). If you it is to remind you that you were on a houseboat ... that's fine as a memory photo..but it distract from the intent of title. I also would lighten up the live trees to accentuate they are vibrant and flourishing as a backdrop to the "skeletons" that you see in the water. In FL we call the dead trees snags since they serve the purpose of perches for birds looking for food or drying off wings!
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Apr 15th |
| 73 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
Beautiful image of the Hoodo. I've seen them in Bryce, when I did a trip to Utah and Monument Valley a while back. I happen to love the red rocks of that area and find them so much fun to photograph. Unfortunately, I'm not well versed in BNW...so I'll comment on the content mostly.
I love your leading lines into the image and the multiple levels that lead you into the whole image. I love the texture that BNW gives to this image and would be interested in your thought process as to why you felt you wanted to switch it to monochrome. Not because I don't like it, but because I would love to know decision points, you certainly felt comfortable with the switch...and the value of the image is unmistakable. |
Apr 15th |
| 73 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
Dave, the position that you took this image is so interesting....what I like about it is it shows some of background ( I think they are part of the surrounding mountains - (but I thought it was desert). So I'm having some trouble reconciling that with mountains. I would appreciate some enlightenment!
I find the tree itself to be fascinating and I like the star to set off the top of the tree. I might have tried taking it from further away so that I saw the grounding of the image and trunk. But you are correct, hind sight is 20/20! And we should not get stuck in what would make us happy, but rather the intentions of the photographer. I can't tell you how many times I've taken a shot then someone mentions more distance ...and I think duh! that makes good sense ...but in the heat of the moment you loose the perspective. |
Apr 15th |
| 73 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
I am always amazed at how an incredibly beautiful image can represent the absolute force of nature and take us beyond the "mighty ferocity" and encourage us to realize how truly magnificent and fierce at the same time.
I do tend to agree with Ray that getting the image more off center might enhance your version...though I'm not certain how I would achieve that. Regardless the image is stunning. I live in Florida where hurricanes and tornados dominate the landscape during the season, and people flock to get images.....but they do not contain the majesty of having mountains in the backdrop....so unlike this image they fall flat! |
Apr 15th |
7 comments - 1 reply for Group 73
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| 94 |
Apr 26 |
Reply |
John, my bottom wing tip was too close to the edge and I wanted to give it a tad more space. Because the background was pretty consistent all I did was press the crop tool to current size, then on the top and side (which it automatically enlarges the opposing side to maintain your crop), then in about the center of my screen at the top you will see a box with three choices if you expand...one is background (never use), one is Generative Fill and the last is Content Aware Fill. I enlarged with the crop tool to size I wanted all based on existing size (5x4) but expanded it just a small amount on the bottom and one side. This maintained the 'existing borders" and gave me a little more room to better balance the image. Press and Its done. I've used the generative fill rarely and it works well but no reason to do so on this image. I just wanted a little more sky. Generative fill also requires "points", in other words cost you! If you want, I can send you a screen shot of the PS work space to show you! Just let me know!
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Apr 16th |
| 94 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
What an impactful image and great example of nature's recovery. Detail, texture colors .....all magnificent! Could not ask for a better image of everyday miracles of nature!! Kudos!!! |
Apr 15th |
| 94 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
John, just a beautiful spot and perfect way to catch Mother Nature's glory moments! That stream flowing through is a gorgeous leading line...take my eyes from front to back. Don't get more impactful! Great image to show off fall in America! |
Apr 15th |
| 94 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
Beautiful!! Love to catch any of the birds with a fish.
Watching them get it down is so much fun....I keep shooting! This one is exceptionally clear....and yes the 300 is one sweet lens!!! It is my go to all the time, and like you I have both adapters and change based on where I am going!
This image captures the excitement of the heron and the surprise of the catfish! Clear, sharp, and clean. They don't get much better than that!!! Congrats!!! |
Apr 15th |
| 94 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
Nice one Peter! I have the 300 and considered adding the 400, but decided I did not need both. The occasions I would need anything beyond 600mm is rare and I use the adapters if I need more length. But they are sweet lens! Absolutely love their Prime G Masters! They are also manageable for handholding for long periods vs the huge lens that would quickly tire my arm. I can follow a bird with ease with the 300 and an adapter !
Could not ask for a better shot!! |
Apr 15th |
| 94 |
Apr 26 |
Comment |
Beautiful colors, sharp and amazing ! You did not share what your setting were, like lens? was it a macro? all kinds of questions. I might suggest you remember to include those...in this case it might have some bearing on your final image. I do not think it could be that big...and you have a fair amount of extra "stuff on both sides. The image would be more impactful if you could have made it a square and left out more of the area it was hanging on to. But if you were not using a macro, that would be much more difficult! BTW I frequently use my long lens to shoot butterflies to give me a larger image that can be cropped more easily...it just takes some experimenting to get the correct distance and still have full image size giving you room to crop and minimize unpleasant surroundings. I have a macro and never use it for that specific reason! And Im mostly shooting birds, the occasional bug, frog, or small item can turn out really nice! Just give it a try sometime!
Your moth is clear and sharp and technically a beautiful insect with lots of color. |
Apr 15th |
| 94 |
Apr 26 |
Reply |
If you want, I can send you a screen shot of the PS work space to show you! Just let me know! |
Apr 15th |
5 comments - 2 replies for Group 94
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12 comments - 3 replies Total
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