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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments Peter, they are appreciated. Your re-working of the image is good, but in my eyes it seems a little crowded or squashed. I prefer to let the water have somewhere to go, and I also like to see the horizon. That's what I really enjoy about photography, the way we can all see the same image but differently, with none being any more right that others. |
Jul 27th |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments Janos. I have thought about playing with the idea you mentioned. My next time out I'm thinking about going to a waterfall, shooting it from an angle to get some depth, but stacking it with between 5 and 10 images in attempt to get it pin sharp front to back, but let the water and any leaves just do what they do. |
Jul 27th |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Congratulations Peter. Another stunner. I agree with everyone above, good photography 80% planning, and the very last thing is pressing the button. You are a very competent photographer, as we have seen for a long time, so I believe you have your reasons why you "chose" to place your tripod just a little off center, why you chose to present the bottom corners as you did. To me, the lights are not an issue. Very well done indeed. |
Jul 12th |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Simply a stunning image Debbie, one you should be very proud of. All of my thoughts have already been said by the others above. With the utmost respect to Sherry, I'm going to differ. Sherry says "see if you can get it printed". I say "GET it printed, no buts or questions". Big, at least 24 inches across, then frame it and hang it on a wall in your home. |
Jul 12th |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
A very strong image Janos and a great angle that drones can get. It's great as it is but I'm curious as to how many people have told you it need a tea picker in a red hat on the bottom left thirds point? |
Jul 12th |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Thanks Sherry. This was a morning of great fun capturing images. It's funny how we all change of views and attitudes. Two or three years ago I would have never been game to try and get an image like this. But watching my Korean photographer friend consistently put on his knee high rubber boots and walk into ankle deep water without a care in the world amazed me. Afterwards looking at each other's photos over breakfast in a café, he'd say "Not too bad". All I could say was "Gotta get me some boots." One hand on the tripod when the water comes in and then fire away as the water goes back out. A quick squirt with the garden hose when home again and ready for next time. |
Jul 12th |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Thanks Dave. Yes, there was some clipping in the highlights top left, and also in the shadows of the rock edges facing me. I deliberately captured the image with them because I wanted the 4 seconds to show the water's movement and also its colours and textures away from the rocks. |
Jul 12th |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Thanks Carol. This is a new location for me that I had never been to. As it's only about an hours drive from my home, I will be definitely be back there. Probably October through to March which are our spring and summer months down here. |
Jul 12th |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
I thought they could have been a remnant of some sort of growth on the wall, such as barnacles or something similar and that the light at the time may have highlighted them more. In relation to Dave's comment, I didn't even see the car. I was enjoying the whole image too much. |
Jul 12th |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
I feel your pain Carol, I trust that no longer happens. Compositionally this is superb. Early morning sunrise, beautiful colours to signal the start of the day and the mirror smooth water. I would love to see just a touch more details in those shadow areas. Perhaps someone else in the group can help out with this aspect. But what a great image. |
Jul 8th |
| 73 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
A strong image Sherry. Composition and viewpoint are great resulting in great depth. Time of day and colours in the sky are the finishing touch. However, I do have a question and you did ask for thoughts. In the bottom third of the image, particularly first rounded wall, plus the brick wall and steps in bottom left, I'm seeing many iridescent white dots, that don't look right. Are these a sign of over-sharpening? This is my only concern with this image. |
Jul 8th |
5 comments - 6 replies for Group 73
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| 76 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Well done Trey. In my eyes, this new image makes more sense. The tree is definitely not as lost as it was before. |
Jul 25th |
| 76 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Thanks Trey. Yes fires, like clouds always get people looking for faces. I wonder why that is? Have you noticed how the clouds always seem more friendly, while the fires tend to be more sinister. |
Jul 12th |
| 76 |
Jul 21 |
Reply |
Thanks Henriette, bonfires are one of my favourite subjects. This one at its peak was huge, about 20 feet across at its base. Way too big and hot for hot dogs and marshmallows. |
Jul 12th |
| 76 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
This is a great image Sanford. Particularly as you say it's straight out of camera. Overall colour is great, as is Asali. Straight out from a dip in the river and eyeballing a treat, I can hear him thinking "Come onnnn". As said already, your composition is first rate, and the story telling is superb. Congratulations on a great image. |
Jul 8th |
| 76 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
This is a fine image Trey and your processing has done it justice. But I'm going to play "Good Cop, Bad Cop" with this one Trey. Please don't get me wrong, I'm just trying to offer some constructive (I hope) thoughts. Without reading your story, if I was to look at this hanging on a wall, or in a club environment, I would be asking what is this image all about? What's the story here? This tree, as we would expect is of a good age and size, with many leaves. You mentioned the strength of the verticals in the background (I'm guessing you're calling them distracting). You also mentioned many climbing scouts. Some of the leaves at the edges have been omitted in the original capture. If you were to present this to us in vertical or possibly even square format, the trunk and its branches would then be more dominant in the image, their form and texture demanding our attention and you would loose many of those background verticals. I think focusing our attention firmly on the trunk, could remove some of the vagueness of this image. Just offering some thoughts. |
Jul 8th |
| 76 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Dance is all about motion, rhythm and involvement. In this image Sophie, you have given us all that beautifully. I love your viewpoint and composition. However, I do have some questions. They are only intended as a method to possibly improve some of the finer details of this and perhaps any other images you might have. Many photographers I know down here get so involved in processing one part of an image, they just don't see details in another part. I am just as guilty of that as anyone. In this image, but moreso in your original, when I look at the dancer on the furthest right, the mauve area above her head is fine, but behind her I see a definite line between the blue and black colours. What is happening here? Also why she is the only one not wearing dark pants? Of course there may be other dancers on the stage we can't see and they may be in dresses only as well. Having said all of this, you have shared a great photo, the colours, composition, movement and feeling of the dance together with your processing is great. Please explain that line to us. |
Jul 7th |
| 76 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Another superb image with your Lensbaby Henriette. The softness of the bloom is enhanced by the pastel colours making this a wonderful soft delicate image. Compositionally it is very strong and your use of the texture gives it that little bit extra. The colours would look on any background. This image definitely deserves to be hung in an exhibition. |
Jul 7th |
| 76 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Very well done Heidi, you have succeeded in what you set out to do. With your original image, the lighting could be said to be a little flat, particularly on the leaves surrounding the head of the cabbage. Your cropping a small amount off the top, has not detracted from the image in any way and your processing is first rate. The lighting has changed into that dramatic effect you wanted and the details in the cabbage now jump out at us. The vignette is a great finishing touch, it stops our eyes cold, from wandering out of the frame and just keeps us focused on the head of the cabbage. Very well done indeed. |
Jul 4th |
| 76 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
Congratulations on a strong image Jay. Your persistence in taking many shots has paid off, and also confirms that saying "Never work with children or animals". Your final image all begins with a stronger original capture. As it is painfully obvious, your cropping is very severe, as would be needed with this dragonfly. The detail in its wings and legs show the strength of your original capture. Very well done with that. Placing it on a different background??? I don't know if that would be the best action. Dragonflies are to be found on twigs and plants, placing it on something else would require careful consideration and selection. My personal processing skills leave very much to be desired and are well behind others in our group. Having said that, I have just one concern, those eyes. I've never looked a dragonfly closely in the eye before, but they just don't seem natural to me, too green and too white. Should they or could they been toned down a bit? In the image, that is my one and only concern. You have still handled a very difficult subject very well. |
Jul 4th |
7 comments - 2 replies for Group 76
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| 94 |
Jul 21 |
Comment |
A stunning image Sherry. Great composition, viewpoint, colours. And the look on that face make me ask what in the world is going on behind those eyes. |
Jul 8th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 94
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