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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 73 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments Dhananjay. You may very well be right. |
Dec 21st |
| 73 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments Gary. Our craft of photography is a very challenging one, with all our different thoughts coming into play. Yes, the reflections on the water play an important part, but only take up a small percentage of the image area. I was hoping the colours in the clouds would light up more, that's why I had them dominate the scene. They just didn't come to the party and this is the best they got. |
Dec 21st |
| 73 |
Dec 23 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comments as always Sherry. Yes, that bridge in the background is not only a major road into town, it's also a flood evacuation route. So, everything you can see in this scene can be and has been under quite deep water. I tried to minimize it's presence in the image but it is what it is. The clouds, the colours and the reflections on the small lagoon were what inspired me to take this image. |
Dec 21st |
| 73 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Another superb image Peter. Time of day, composition, colour palette all contribute to the mood and tranquility of this scene. Congratulations. |
Dec 20th |
| 73 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
A very fine image Sherry, taken under less than ideal conditions. No tripod, but a fence post. As John Lennon once sang "there are no problems, only solutions". Composition, viewpoint and use of elements in the scene before you are all good. A great attempt at getting the blurry water, that we know you love.
Can I please ask what was outside the frame to the left that influenced you to use 59mm as opposed to say 40mm? Just curious. |
Dec 20th |
| 73 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
A great image Gary. I may be very wrong on this point but the implied height/perspective at the very bottom of the image leads me to think you took this from your true height, while standing upright. Nothing wrong at all if that was the case, but that is exactly what everyone does. How would this image look or differ from all the others, if the camera was at knee height? Perhaps the dark ridge in the far background might disappear from the scene, but would the foreground ice become more prominent and have more impact? Just thinking out loud and after all, you were there and I wasn't. |
Dec 20th |
| 73 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
A very strong image Dhananjay. Well composed and captured. To me the story of this image is in the light rays and the solitary truck coming towards you (us). But I do agree with Sherry, as the foreground shadow area on the road and left tree takes up a large percentage of the image, I would like to see it somewhat. |
Dec 20th |
4 comments - 3 replies for Group 73
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| 76 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Very well done Sophie. You say two hours of stalking, I saw two hours of relaxation and watching nature. 150 photos, that is what digital cameras are all about and best used for. A wonderful study of a swan doing what swans do, nothing wrong with that at all. With no other elements in the image, you force your viewers to look at your subject and that is what we, as photographers strive for. The swan grooming itself tells the wonderful story of what is important to that swan at that moment. Congratulations. |
Dec 16th |
| 76 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
This is a very pleasing image Trey. The vertical format uses the foreground well and provides good depth. The colours of the approaching autumn sit very well with the old shed and mood of this location. The fence post and wires definitely had to go, good decision there. Your enhancement of the colours is also good and not over done. Congratulations. |
Dec 16th |
| 76 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
A superb image Gordon, As Sanford said, great layers and colours. For me, the pano format really suits this image and your use of composition is excellent. The right amount of sky, the positioning of the valley floor just a touch off centre and the receding ridges all contribute in a positive way to this image. This would look good hanging on a wall. Congratulations. |
Dec 16th |
| 76 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
Congratulations on a great image Henriette. We don't get much snow down here and I have only ever seen it once before in my life. Complete fluke that some friends and I were in the right place on the right day at the right time. You have used foreground and background elements to provide good depth in this scene. The view looking down into the canyon is also a strong point, as are the colours. |
Dec 16th |
| 76 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
A great image Jay. Making images in trying conditions always helps us to improve our skills. Sometimes things just have to be managed as best as possible. The netting was your hurdle with this one, as was the eagle's positioning. You have done very well with what was in front of you, the sharpness of the bird's beak and eyes are spot on, as is the textures in the feathers. I don't know where you or anyone else stands on the subject of authenticity or "true photography", but I will ask a question, just to put it out there. Would this image be improved by using "sky replacement"? Change the netting behind the bird completely and replace it with some clouds, for example? As long as you used your own image of clouds, I would see no issue, many people do that already with landscapes. Also, the lighting in the clouds and of the bird should sit well together. Just something to think about. Still a very strong image Jay, congratulations. |
Dec 16th |
| 76 |
Dec 23 |
Comment |
I'm always pleased to hear that a photographer has approached a subject with a definite vision of how he/she wants the final image to be. You have captured the original portrait with plenty of space around the woman. Control of lighting by way of the workshop is great, with no harsh blowouts, while maintaining solid exposure. Colour palette is also good and accurate to that environment. Your cropping to present us with the final image is the finishing touch to a great portrait.
Congratulations and very well done Sanford. |
Dec 16th |
6 comments - 0 replies for Group 76
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10 comments - 3 replies Total
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