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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 34 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
No it's not a composite. I did not add anything but I softened parts of the foreground and the background to make it mesmerized. Lumenzia seems complicated in the beginning. Greg Benz is a genius. His tutorials was overly complex to me. I found a simple way to use the tool by intensively using wide zone picker then adjust the mask to my wish. It works fine and really fun. Please review the Before and After applying mesmerizing effects look. |
Jan 23rd |
 |
| 34 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Mike. You created and Jan improved it. I learned the thinking process between Mike and Jan. Thanks guys. |
Jan 23rd |
| 34 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Jan. It's Jan Handman Fantasy Land. It's your dream. It's your fantasy. It's spectacular. I love the mood. Dreamy and mesmerizing. A complete fine work to me! |
Jan 23rd |
| 34 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Steve. I am glad to see you come back with a fresh creation. You asked ... Surreal vs. Psychedelic: Which do you prefer? I like them both especially how you put it side by side. |
Jan 23rd |
| 34 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Gunter. I only have one comment! Your work is really beyond imagination. I always wait for your coming creations. |
Jan 23rd |
| 34 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Candy. I review your original and your creation. I really appreciate your imagination. To me, imagination is the most important part in creative works. |
Jan 23rd |
| 34 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Thanks for your questions. Please refer to my answer to Jan Handman. |
Jan 23rd |
| 34 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Jan, thanks for your corrections and interest to my composite works. I did all of my basic adjustments in LR. Then compose them into layers in PS. To me, Adobe LR & PS are not only powerful but they have many experts and users with tons of tutorials and shares that I could refer any time when I need it. I could almost find any answers to my need not just in 'creatives' but also another kind of altered reality. If you have time please review how I make mesmerizing foreground mood to my nature image in DDG group 90 this month. The most important tool, to me, is a Luminosity Mask. A PS plug-in developed by Greg Benz called Lumenzia. It helps me make smooth transition in selective adjustments as well as seamless edges between layers. |
Jan 23rd |
| 34 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Mike. Thanks for your encouraging words. I took it from another series of my shots. |
Jan 10th |
| 34 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Gunter. Thanks for your suggestion. You saw what I did not 'see'. That's what we need in photography. A friend that could help you improve. |
Jan 10th |
 |
5 comments - 5 replies for Group 34
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| 70 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Bev. Thanks for your comments. As a humble visitor mostly we depend so much on the mercy of the local lighting conditions. Most likely, I did in post. |
Jan 23rd |
| 70 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Kathryn. It's a nice shot and a nice story-telling image. You came when the sun is already high. Indeed, it was not the best time of the day for photography. You asked ... what you could do to make this more interesting ... I face the same situations with many of my images ... Sometimes I apply a bit of dodging and burning to images that I like so much. Most of it I leave as it is. |
Jan 23rd |
| 70 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Tami. It's a nice capture. The post tend to HD look in my monitor. I agree with Pierre editing. Many of my edit results were not as the real scene. I tend to make it more beautiful than the the original scene. But it is so much of a personal taste. |
Jan 23rd |
| 70 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Kirk. There are two sites to see Great Wall from Beijing. Mutianyu and Badaling. I visited Badaling. Obviously, Mutianyu has better point of view. Like you, I came early in the morning for less visitors. I like your image. It's clear from front to back with a nice leading lines. |
Jan 6th |
| 70 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Pierre. I know what are you trying to show to us as viewers. A cold and gloomy atmosphere. Your updated crop, indeed, give more punch to the whole scene. |
Jan 6th |
| 70 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Geoff. This a memorable and beautiful picture. I like how you include some of the guess dinner tables. It add nice atmosphere of the dinner show vibes. I would not change any thing. |
Jan 6th |
| 70 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Geoff. Thanks for your kind words. |
Jan 6th |
| 70 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Kirk, Thanks for your good words and enhancement. It does make it more 'pop'. |
Jan 6th |
| 70 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Pierre. Thanks for your comments and suggestions. |
Jan 6th |
4 comments - 5 replies for Group 70
|
| 90 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Howard. Thanks your kind words. This is one of the endemic bird in Indonesia. The male is more colorful that the female. I apply selective blur to the foreground and background to make it more dynamic. |
Jan 23rd |
| 90 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Art. Thanks for you comments and suggestions. |
Jan 23rd |
| 90 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Janet. Thanks for your good words. |
Jan 23rd |
| 90 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Howard. Welcome to DD90. This image as well other images in you your bio make me really happy to have you in the group. It's an amazing image. The eye, the fine details and it's finishing touch. I agree with Janet's comments. My eyes want to see a bit more space to the left, top and right of the frame. To make more room to breathe. But it's only a humble personal preference. Otherwise, it's an excellent shot! |
Jan 23rd |
| 90 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Janet. I love how you frame the light house with the arc rock. The flying bird just make the whole scene alive. Good shot. |
Jan 8th |
| 90 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Ginny. It's not easy to capture this flying bird from the car. But, you got it right. Nice shot. |
Jan 8th |
| 90 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Barbara. I really appreciate how you coach your audience. |
Jan 8th |
| 90 |
Jan 25 |
Comment |
Hi Barbara. What a wonderful capture. Not just the image. But I like your story telling how you get this scene. You are not just a lucky photographer but you are a real guru who can build enthusiasm in others. We are Lucky to have you here in this group. |
Jan 8th |
| 90 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Barbara. Thanks for your kind comments. I applied a bit of mesmerizing effects in PS. |
Jan 8th |
| 90 |
Jan 25 |
Reply |
Hi Ginny. Thanks for your good words. |
Jan 8th |
4 comments - 6 replies for Group 90
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13 comments - 16 replies Total
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