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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 3 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
I have to agree with everyone this is a beautiful flower. The pink petals exhibit a soft feel when looking at it. The center of the flower is like no other that I have seen; it almost looks like a button. You have centered the flower in the middle of the image but you did not say why you chose this crop. Did you consider an off center crop on the rule of thirds?
Thanks for sharing. |
Feb 28th |
| 3 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
Thanks for your comment, Lisa, glad you like the image. I like the elf idea-funny.
LT |
Feb 28th |
| 3 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Very creative image, Ruth! You have branched out from nature and travel photography into a creative black and white world, excellent!
When I brought the photo into Lightroom, I noticed very few true blacks and true whites; the majority of the tones are in the middle of the histogram. As you know, when this happens, the image becomes flat. I played around with the photo in Nik Silver Efex Pro 3 and noticed that when the darker tones were more prominent, the image's appearance improved, and there was more depth. This photo sample is small, so with the original RAW file, try and see if you can bring out more of the true blacks and brighter white/highlight tones. For me, that is what I see is missing.
LT |
Feb 19th |
| 3 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Thanks for your comments, Kieu-Hanh.
I will give your idea a try.
For me, if you notice the leaf in the lower right corner and follow it up and around the mushroom, it follows a circular path around the mushroom. The blurred light in the background also gives the viewer the impression of depth; even though they can not make out exactly what is in the background, they can imagine the light is from the sun.
There are always multiple ways to see an image; we have two ideas here. |
Feb 17th |
| 3 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
You are very kind, thank you for your comments, Ruth.
LT |
Feb 17th |
| 3 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
Thank you for your thoughts, Mary Ann, I will give it a try.
LT |
Feb 17th |
| 3 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
Yes, I got down on the mushroom level to take the photo; I think this level gives the mushroom more presence in the image.
Regarding your question about digital art getting a bad wrap, you could probably chalk it up to supply and demand and personal opinion/preference. For sure, it is a question that needs more space than we have here to discuss.
Here is an article for you to read about this commonly asked question. It is only one person's opinion on the topic. Also, have you checked out Andreas Gursky's photo, "Rhein II?" I believe it is a photographic composite, and it sold for $4.3M in 2011.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/art-and-photography_b_4297646
https://thecircular.org/rhein-ii-the-worlds-most-expensive-photo/
LT
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Feb 17th |
| 3 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Hi Lisa,
Love your image this month! You were in an excellent spot to capture them doing a selfy. I like the brightness of the photo, and there is enough detail in the photograph that it does not have distractions.
I bet you could use the free transform tool and more their arms if you had time.
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Feb 11th |
| 3 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Hello Mary Ann,
I love your photograph, and I know you have worked diligently to hone your skills in Photoshop; I am impressed with your progress!
I find interest in these painted ladies as they tell a story, past and present. Compositionally they are well placed in the frame, the buildings are straight, and the image is very sharp. The trees in the foreground tell me this is a very concentrated neighborhood with every building close together.
In my edit, I used the Healing Brush tool in Photoshop and removed the people in the foreground with more branches from the trees; this technique you will find easy to do. My other recommendation is to add some vibrance to the painted ladies to give them a bit more pop.
Well done!
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Feb 4th |
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| 3 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Hello Michael,
You have a quaint and quiet landscape of this former whaling station. The aerial perspective adds dimension and helps hold my eye to the area of the buildings in the scene. The composition has an asymmetrical balance, and I also find interest in the hills and mountain range in the background.
When I look at the photo in Lightroom, I notice the highlights are clipping on the white buildings; this would be easy enough to adjust in post. I also feel the white balance is too warm and unnatural for a mountainous coastal region. I would expect the temperatures to be cool with the snow in the background. Lastly, the foreground does not have anything of interest, yet it takes up a large amount of space in the image. I suggest considering a new crop that would bring those fascinating buildings closer into view. |
Feb 4th |
6 comments - 4 replies for Group 3
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| 5 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Wow, Oliver, I like your image very much! The angle is unusual for how I have seen photos of capital buildings; I like it very much. The linear lines lead my eyes not only up (left to right) but across the image, and the vertical columns lead me to the flag, dome, and sky. All the angles appear straight, and the color palette is natural. I like this image over the one in group 62 because of the angle.
In Lightroom, I notice the highlights might be a bit bright, but this is an easy adjustment.
Nicely done!
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Feb 7th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 5
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| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Hello Israel,
I agree with Oliver, Bunny's edit is my choice as well. I like the dark blacks she achieved especially; I gravitate to the darker tones in black and white photography. Another ideas would be to do Bunny's style of edit and then lower the contrast a bit on just the background via masking. This will help the Zebra's pop.
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Feb 28th |
| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
Wow, that's a great website, Bob! I particularly like the red and white one (Ying and Yang). Very cool and very creative artists.
Good luck to you and I hope you win an acceptance! |
Feb 28th |
| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
What a fantastic car and unique features! I saw a photo of it online of just the front end; it almost looked like a spaceship. Do you know how many miles it has on it? I'm curious if anyone ever drove it.
You have received great feedback on your photo. The only comment I want to add is it could use a bit of sharpening. Just for fun, I took the image into Nik Silver Efex Pro 3 and applied the Film Noir preset to darken the areas that I saw competing for my attention from the headlight. I know this is darker than you probably prefer, but it is just a thought.
LT
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Feb 17th |
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| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
This is a great idea to use the iPhone for test shots. |
Feb 17th |
| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
I share your sentiments with all the choices of software we have to pick from today. At our age, it is fun to keep learning, I think.
Have a great February, and talk to you soon.
LuAnn |
Feb 17th |
| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
Very nice edit.
What type of music do you play?
We had a piano for a time; my son used to take lessons. When he neared the end of his song at his first solo concert, he forgot the ending of his music. Unfortunately, he had a panic attack, ran off stage, and never played again. His teacher said he could have just continued, and no one would have noticed.
I admire those that can play the piano.
Have a nice day,
LuAnn |
Feb 14th |
| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
Hi Bunny,
Thanks for your comments, and glad you like the photo. I created the reflection on black plexiglass. I read about it online and ordered a couple of sizes. Thanks for the tip to try the picture horizontally; interesting idea. I was doing a series of rock and feather photos, so I kept them all vertical then entered them in an exhibit.
Gee, where do I go from here! |
Feb 14th |
| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
Thanks, Oliver, this was a fun series to do. |
Feb 14th |
| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
Thanks, Bob, glad you like the photo! |
Feb 14th |
| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Hello Bob,
You picked a fun project doing infrared in digit format. I have always admired those who converted their cameras for this shooting style. I found someone on YouTube named Robin Whalley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUYZzJgEBIE&t=1s) and I tried his step-by-step process from Photoshop to Nik Color Efex Pro 4 then Nik Silver Efex Pro 3.
Basically, he adds Pro Contrast and Sunlight filter in Color Efex. Then he makes adjustments in Pro Contrast to the light, contrast, and dynamic contrast. In Silver Efex Pro he recommends adjusting contrast, amplified whites, soft contrast, and adding grain.
You need to check out his video for specifics. Let me know what you think. This is not a style I am familiar with but there are ways around digital to get the look.
Best regards,
LuAnn |
Feb 11th |
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| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Hi Bunny,
Lovely photograph of a beautiful Estonia keyboard; is this the Estonia 190 Grand Piano? You captured lovely details and patterns in the carpet, the petals, the keyboard, and the excellent reflection. The exposure shows all the necessary information to make this a wonderful image, and there are no distractions or unnecessary shadows.
Two things I would like to bring to your attention; I find the angle is a little off on the keyboard, and the highlights are just a bit overexposed. In Lightroom, I used the triangle overlay and pulled the upper right corner in more; it felt like it was tipping backward (I hope that makes sense). My example edit should clarify what I mean.
I wish we could hear you play this piano; what a treasure.
Best regards,
LuAnn |
Feb 11th |
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| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Comment |
Hey Oliver,
I did check out your photo in Group 5 and commented on it as well.
For this image, I agree with David, the sky is a bit bright, and I like Emil's edit. Darkening the sky a bit will also give the contrast to put some dimension between the sky and building then it will pop a bit more. I also am noticing the structure tilts a bit to the left but the transform tool will fix that for you.
Well done! |
Feb 7th |
| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
Hello Israel,
I am glad you like my photos! It has been a while since I took this photograph. I believe I used a Viltrox L116t kit light on a stand right side of the camera up high point down to create shadows. I had a small Luma Cube on a stand with a snoot to direct light towards the feather on the left side. I tried not to light the background with both lights; a small black foam board (5x7").
The area was just an old table, and the scene was small to limit any potential for distractions. I wanted to create a story that would generate an emotional impact, so I set the stage for my intended mood. Everyone doing this type of still life will have differing parameters.
I hope this helps. |
Feb 3rd |
| 62 |
Feb 22 |
Reply |
Thanks, Emil, for your thoughts!
I have a question. If you were to enter a black and white photograph in an exhibit, how would you mat and frame it?
The two photos I entered were framed with a narrow black wooden frame, a black linen 2" matt, and a thin second matt in silver-tone grey with an under-cut angle, so the white does not show.
Most everyone that enters an exhibit uses a white or off-white matt and metal frame. There were no rules for framing and matting, just that the photo had to be ready to hang.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
LuAnn |
Feb 3rd |
5 comments - 9 replies for Group 62
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12 comments - 13 replies Total
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