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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Reply |
I will work on that, Israel!
LuAnn |
Nov 19th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Hello Israel,
A beautiful image in both color and black and white!
I think you have some very well stated comments and I really don't have anything to add to what everyone has already said.
But, I do suggest you do something different with your logo in the bottom left corner. The brightness of the logo is detracting from the image for me and it clashes with a scene that is very holy.
If you have to have a logo on an image, create a 1 - 2" border to make room for your signature/logo in the lower right corner of the image and stay consistent with placement from photo to photo. That way when you frame the image the signature and/or logo is covered. I have been told by professional photographers this is the better choice and especially when doing fine art photography. It is better not to have a logo on the actual image itself.
I would love to visit Jerusalem, Israel, a very holy city indeed.
Best regards,
LuAnn |
Nov 19th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Hello Bob,
I really like the discussion on this image and lots of great ideas being passed among members.
After listening to the discussion, I like number 3 myself because of the wave. When I see an ocean or lake shot I want to see the action they can produce and #3 does it the best.
I like the edit you did from what Oliver suggested, Bob. I like the crop at the foreground, the wave seems to partition off the lighthouses so I can see them, and I like the tonality of your edit in general. I think Oliver's edit leans a little too HDR than I would like to see with this image. To go along with that thought, I think the softer tonality brings out a love of the scene for me produced by the softer texture. Whereas, the HDR effects bring out more harsh and heavy detailing which implies a different mood.
The only edit I would suggest from my perspective is to put some fine details into the waves and dodge and burn a little in the rocks in the foreground. The rocks are a little flat, and the waves lack detail. How much or how little of these suggestions you do is subjective. I think you can make that wave come to life with some details. I learned to do this from a PSA judge and it made a world of difference. Luminar has a brush tool that you can use and do it with a fine pen-like line.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
LuAnn
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Nov 19th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Reply |
Hello Israel,
Thanks for your comment. Your idea though it is good doesn't work with this image since I am giving the woman copies of the photos.
Best regards,
LuAnn |
Nov 18th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Reply |
Thanks, Julie.
I have adjusted the brightness on the photo before I sent them to Philis. Lowering brightness was a good idea.
Thanks,
LuAnn |
Nov 18th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Reply |
Hi Bob,
Thank you for your comments. I do like the color rendition but I am partial to black and white, but thanks for the suggestion it does look nice.
As far as flipping the image goes, though it does look nice and it does work in most situations, it doesn't here. If I was to share a flipped image with the lady in the photo, I don't think she would appreciate it much. This is her homestead and I think in this instance where I am giving her a copy of the photos I've taken that a flip isn't appropriate. But if I didn't know her, and was not sharing the images with her, then that would be a different story.
LuAnn
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Nov 18th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Hi Gary,
A beautiful story and a beautiful image. When I first opened your submission, my first thought was this photo is perfect as I see it; then, I read what you said and asked of us.
It is only for the sake of doing a critique that camera settings make a difference, Gary. If someone had a slightly blurry image, I could point them to maybe a faster shutter speed or a change in aperture. That is what I use camera settings for when I look at photographs. Otherwise, you are correct; they aren't necessary.
I see a subtle tilt to your subject's face looking right at the camera, showing you made him feel at ease before taking his photo. His face is the main subject, and that is precisely where your contrast is, and it highlights him perfectly.
You are the master of sepia, and this tonality is working to your advantage. Even the white vignette encompasses your subject and helps to highlight his weathered features.
If he is a man of the pavement, his story is well hidden. You have set him in a correct and nonintrusive way that is respectful, and it makes him look like someone I would enjoy talking with myself.
Bravo, my friend, this is an excellent portrait!
Best regards,
LuAnn
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Nov 17th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Hi Julie!
Nice image and change from what we normally submit! Who doesn't appreciate the Statue of Liberty; we are truly a blessed land.
I agree with the comments you have received. I like the black and white version, seeing the details was a good thought and it makes her even more special and lovely to view. I like to see that your shadows are not too dark and yet they show details. I like Oliver's rendition as well.
My only suggestion would be to crop yet a little more so her wrist doesn't look like it was cropped at that joint. Otherwise looking good my friend!
Best regards,
LuAnn |
Nov 17th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Reply |
Yes, Oliver, I see your point and will take care of that before sending her the image.
Thank you,
LuAnn |
Nov 8th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Reply |
Thank you, Gary, for your thoughts and comments. The woman's name is Philis and her companion is Charlie. Her husband was in the sawmill business and is now retired. I see in her glance sadness. For whatever reason it really grips my heart every time I get to spend time on their farm.
Best regards,
LuAnn |
Nov 8th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Oliver,
I am not bothered by the blob; it could be from the roof or a weed that grew in the summer; for me, it is something to ponder. I am also not bothered by the bottom of the turn signal; if we were missing details, then maybe, but we aren't missing anything.
I see the photo as a bit of a puzzle, and all these little pieces help to tell its story; I think the details are important. I know sometimes it is good to minimize what one perceives as distractions in a photo, but not every image needs to be stripped of details. Are those holes bullet holes? Way cool my friend!
10 for sure.
LuAnn |
Nov 4th |
| 62 |
Nov 19 |
Comment |
Wow, beautiful image, Oliver!
I am enjoying everything about your image. You have excellent tonality, sharpness, and detail in the interior of the vehicle, just what I would want to see. There is even clarity on the fractured windows that is an additional plus. I see the background being nicely out of focus since it is so far away, and additionally, you're telling a good story that has a good impact for me because I sense a wow feeling when I look at this old car.
I have no corrections. Well done I give it a 10!
Thank you for sharing your image this month, Oliver!
Best regards, LuAnn
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Nov 4th |
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