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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 45 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Ok Don, I understand. Thanks for the explanation |
Aug 4th |
| 45 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments Cindy. I do disagree with the idea that they should be looking at the camera. To me the fact that they are looking at something else adds the mystery to the story. What are they looking at? The words Howells Alley gives the location and to me it is an integral part of the story. |
Aug 4th |
| 45 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
Awwww, this photo just make me want to cuddle up to him and scratch his belly. I really love the composition and the effects you added. To me the eyes are the window to any person's or animal's soul and I think you captured his soul. I can feel him dreaming of wandering on the Savannah with his queen. |
Aug 3rd |
| 45 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
I like the idea of what you were trying to capture and I think the composition does that.
To me the white balance seems way off, the photo has a reddish tint to me. In the attached file I used the white balance picker in PS camera raw filter to pick on a spot that I thought should be close to neutral.
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Aug 3rd |
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| 45 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
I very much like the idea of the skyline at night. The clouds and sky offer an interesting contrast in my mind. I think the RR tracks act a good leading line into the skyline. Exposure and focus look good to me.
For my taste the scene is too broad, especially on the left which to me is uninteresting. On the right, the single tall building seems to be a distraction to me. In the attached file I cropped the sides tighter. I also reduced the brightness of the light on the building the center (not the towers). How do you like it? |
Aug 3rd |
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| 45 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
I think this is a very interesting composition. My eyes want to wander and explore the reflections. The grass and rock give it a sense of place in my mind.
I wondered if more contrast might make it look better. In the attached file I used PS camera raw filter "Dehaze" function to add contrast and opened up the shadows somewhat. How do you like it? |
Aug 3rd |
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| 45 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
The idea of a plein aire artist at work is captivating to me. Focus look good to me.
When I first look at this photo my eye is drawn to the bright light on the artist's forearm and then into the shadows above it. I find that distracting. I see the tip of brush as disappearing to what seems to be behind the artwork and that's confusing to me. The extreme contrast in light make the artist look underexposed (except for the bright spot on his arm) and the artwork overexposed to me. |
Aug 3rd |
| 45 |
Aug 18 |
Comment |
I very much like the composition; I feel that the expanse of sky and clouds gives a good sense of depth to the photos. To me your color renditioning makes the scene look very realistic and that's pleasing to me. Focus and expsosure look spot on to me. I like where you placed the lighthouse.
I see the overall scene of the water, clouds and sky as the main subject with the lighthouse providing a sense of scale against the scene. To me this is a "wow" photo. Congrats! |
Aug 3rd |
| 45 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
This is street photography, not a portrait. To me your crop is way too tight and eliminates much of the feel of the photo. |
Aug 3rd |
| 45 |
Aug 18 |
Reply |
I did think about that but decided to leave it as is to give, what I think is, a better sense of place. Thanks for your input. |
Aug 3rd |
6 comments - 4 replies for Group 45
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6 comments - 4 replies Total
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