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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 73 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Welcome to our group Dhananjay. As Sherry mentioned, this is a very busy image, but that's good because there is much for us to see and take in. I enjoy the tones that you have portrayed and the use of even lighting from what I'm guessing is an overcast day is great for removing contrasty shadows. Your choice of the square crop is great, it suits the image, its content and as you said, can remove distractions from the sides. Well done. |
Mar 25th |
| 73 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Well done Debbie. Like Sherry, when I first saw it I thought what is going on here? Your control of the light to show us the stars in the sky and enough detail in the plane s good. All good images start with an idea and many locations need some re-visiting. I think this is one for you, as so much can be done here, to build up your idea. Pano yes, but think about placing the plane a little off centre to the left. Loose the concrete bench? Maybe yes, maybe no, maybe have a friend sit on it. Definitely worth some more visits. |
Mar 25th |
| 73 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Another superb image Peter. Your composition and use of colours are spot on. The minimalism of this image and your compression by use of a long lens is excellent. One very minor detail and I mean nothing by it, but I can see a dust spot (sensor) in the bottom of the sky, right in the middle, just above the horizon. My finger won't wipe it off and it moves when I scroll the image up and down. Just a very minor detail. |
Mar 25th |
| 73 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
A great image Dave. I love panos and this is the perfect subject for one. Very strong capture of the colours and use of foreground and background to show depth. Like Sherry, I would love to see just a tad more detail in the foreground shadows, just a touch. |
Mar 25th |
| 73 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
A great image Tom. Compositionally, your use of the elements and lines is very strong. Your processing has lifted the colours very well and given them a good kick. Cropping out that small piece of shrubbery on the left doesn't really bother me, while it's there in the original, it fills a blank and gives an end to the left side, if that makes sense. Taking that bottom section off was a good move, and loosing some of the cloud at the top doesn't detract from the image. Dhananjay's b&w version is very good too, reminds me of Ansel Adams. |
Mar 25th |
| 73 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Great use of colour Sherry, as well as use of foreground and background. The bright red in the foreground demands our attention, while the softer blue in the background help give depth to this image, and that little bit of mist is just right. Sorry to disagree with Debbie, but I don't mind the boat at all, it brings another element into the image as well as some life. |
Mar 25th |
| 73 |
Mar 22 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments Dhananjay. Welcome to our group. |
Mar 25th |
| 73 |
Mar 22 |
Reply |
Thanks Sherry, for me this was purely an exercise on long exposure to effect the water. On the drive there I was hoping there would be some clouds that would go along for the ride and move during the 30 seconds. Temperature wise, this was taken around or just before 5.30am. Even down here, it's cold at that time of day. |
Mar 25th |
| 73 |
Mar 22 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments Tom. No I didn't get any shots with swimmers, maybe next time. |
Mar 25th |
6 comments - 3 replies for Group 73
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| 76 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Congratulations on your image in the Member's Showcase Henriette. In my mind, the sign of a successful image in that type of environment is it's ability to be as good as most and not look out of place. Your black and white arctic flowers ticks both of those boxes. It's also sufficiently different to not be considered as "just another". Very well done indeed. |
Mar 25th |
| 76 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Congratulations Jay, a great image that catches attention from the first look. As Trey said those star bursts are great, they remind me of Christmas tree lights. Your cropping and presentation are first rate. If I may mention (possibly again) in relation to cropping, personally, I look at cropping from two angles; first yes, I wish to have the viewer look more closely at what I want them to look at. Second, by removing that …(whatever) am I detracting something from the image and possibly making it a little weaker? That second thought doesn't apply to this image at all, but I just wanted to mention it for possible future use. A great image. |
Mar 25th |
| 76 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Sophie, another superb theatre / performance image you should be proud of. You are wonderful with this genre of photography. Wheelchair or not, it makes no difference. It comes down to knowing your subject and hopefully anticipating just what might happen next. You as with all of us are limited to working with what we have got in front of us, the lighting is always changing in strength, direction and colour. We are still, the performers are always moving nearer, further, left, right, facing towards, facing away and then there is their facial expressions that tell a strong story. In this genre we as photographers are just invited to go along for the ride, and just capture what is presented before us. So it comes down to how we use the compositional elements before us to create our images. The framing of your image as presented is perfect, nicely cropped, but still with some "breathing space", enough of the pole and wires because they are always present in these type of performances and we would always expect to see them there. You have captured and presented the light rays superbly, they travel full height through the image, from very top to very bottom. Two final points from me: 1 we all know or should know, that for every published or exhibited image we see, there are oh so many others behind it that we don't see. 2 and most important for me, is the relationship between photographer and model (performer). Giving them selected copies of their images builds a strong rapport that will inspire friendship and willingness for further shoots. Please Sophie, keep up your wonderful work with this genre, but also don't be afraid to try new things when you feel inspired and the opportunity presents itself. |
Mar 25th |
| 76 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
The more I look at this one Trey, the more I like it. I admire your processing skills, your original capture is strong, but your final image has much more detail and definition in the ice and flowing water. And your enhancement of the colours is great, bringing much more life to the image. The water and ice in your original may be referred to as a little flat, but you have really lifted them out. Your processing and slight cropping are first rate. Congratulations, (sorry, I should say kudos) on a very strong image Trey. |
Mar 15th |
| 76 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
What a superb image Henriette, and it all began with a great original capture. I've mentioned before that I belong to two camera clubs and I can hear all of their members now. One club would be poo pooing your final image, while the other club would be standing and cheering you on for more. Our art of photography is just so subjective, and it all comes down to you as the photographer and what you want your images to become. The nature and wildlife photographers will be shaking their fists at you, while the creative photographers will be applauding you. I have one foot in both places and enjoy all forms of imagery as they are presented. To me, this one ticks all the boxes, use of lighting, composition, colour, impact and story telling are all superb. I can easily see this becoming the start of a journey down the portfolio path for you, a collection of images from our insect world, flying, crawling, sliding and walking, they are all out there, just waiting for you Henriette. A dear friend of mine is an emeritus professor of fine art photography and I will blatantly steal one of his remarks "More please". |
Mar 15th |
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