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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 41 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Great suggestions Jan. Thanks! |
Sep 30th |
| 41 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Lisa, Another great image beautifully handled. The choice of a black background makes the colors pop. |
Sep 9th |
| 41 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Henry, Doing careful selections can be difficult with complex images. There are a variety of tools to help. I have to admit I typical just use the magic wand selection tool and slowly and carefully trace what I want to extract.
As far as applying a filter to a part of the image, that's easy. Just make a copy of the layer you are adding the filter to. Then you apply the filter to the upper layer. Add a layer mask and with a paint brush, paint away what you don't want. If that's confusing email me and I can talk you thru it |
Sep 9th |
| 41 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Jan, I love when accidents result in fun discoveries. We both benefited from that for this months photos. This looks like it could be a cool album cover, well done. |
Sep 8th |
| 41 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Maryellen, You inspire me with your experimentation on this one. It feels successful on many levels. My only suggestion is to consider increasing the contrast, darken the blacks and brighten the colors as I think it may have more punch, but that may be a personal preference. |
Sep 8th |
| 41 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Henry, Your questions above are mostly about layer masks and how to do cutouts. This image is a hard one to address that question after using he wind filter as that makes it hard to assess the edges. On that front you've succeeded as the images don't look cut out. The colors and lighting are nicely handled. I like the motion blur effect although I have some suggestions. It seems you've applied the effect to all the moving vehicles AND the sky. This makes the image confusing conceptually. I wonder if you were to be more selective about it to make some type of statement. You could have a bird in the sky that hangs motionless to make a statement or something like that in which the filter is applied for a reason. |
Sep 8th |
| 41 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Kathy, What a fun image. I love the blending of the gritty, touching and playful. The background has so many interesting elements keeping your eye moving. The color mix is also very stimulating. My only suggestion might be to play with the stool more. Although you've created an interesting effect, it didn't grab me. |
Sep 8th |
| 41 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Larry, Thanks for visiting our site and for your kind words. I remember taking off my backpack and lying on the ground to get this shot. Wasn't fun getting up afterwards but enjoyed the angle. |
Sep 3rd |
6 comments - 2 replies for Group 41
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| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Peggy, I always appreciate how you dig in and look for what could truly make an image even better on a thematic level. Yes, I will play more with the directionality of the light and may play some with the pattern to draw the energy of the image upward (especially since the milky way is no longer discernible at this point). |
Sep 10th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Alan, I agree with you. For most of my photoshop career I've honored those principles. In this group I occasionally push my comfort zone and see where it takes me. |
Sep 10th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Marilyn, In the last few years I've tried to shut off my rational mind and just go with where the image takes me. How that translates into the process is usually I accidentally hit a wrong key and discover something interesting (don't tell anyone). I believe many of my images are more driven by the unconscious now. As I look at this image now and think about my current life, it is clear to me this does have a personal message related to certain inner struggles (very much like how dreams present odd juxtapositions of objects. With interpretation the underlying meaning sometimes emerges). My hope is I may tap into archetypal themes that resonate with others separate from my personal drama. |
Sep 10th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Marilyn, I would like to extend my welcome to the group as well. I very much enjoy your first image. I love images that tell a story but leave a mystery. This image does both. |
Sep 9th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
I really like the movement created by the curving track and the compelling gaze of the horse. One minor detail, it looks like the horse at the back of the image is coming out of the barn given how it is handled. I would consider erasing part of the body so it lines up with the edge of the barn. |
Sep 9th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
This is a very pleasing image. The handling of the colors, subject and overall feel is quite nice. I have nothing to add. |
Sep 9th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Your friend must be thrilled with her majestic rendering. I think you've done a great job with developing this theme. I like Peggy's balancing of the background but both work. The streaming light coming in from the upper right corner is very effective. One nitpicking detail is the halo like effect on the second tallest rock, I find it a little distracting. |
Sep 9th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Aavo, I like how you think. My nephew once challenged me to turn him into an alien, and so I did. I like the angles you've created here. The pixelated back and right side is mildly distracting and not sure it adds to the image but it does bring the attention to your granddaughters. |
Sep 9th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Comment |
Peggy, I really like this playful image. I think the pink background is pleasing and inviting. I also like the grey background you added above. |
Sep 9th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Betty, Glad to see you have another site to share your photos,I like this months photo on group 20 |
Sep 9th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Kathy, Thanks. I will play around with your suggestion. |
Sep 8th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Betty, I always appreciate how direct you are. This is not a final result as I can't always force the creative juices to flow on a 30 day cycle (especially since I committed to two groups). If you look at my other group 41 you can see an equally "meaningless" handling of the star photo. I will definitely keep at it. |
Sep 8th |
| 54 |
Sep 20 |
Reply |
Aavo, Funny. As I mentioned I'm not happy with the "surreal" departure but liked the splash of blue. I will keep working on it as I don't want you and Betty to be uncomfortable ;) |
Sep 8th |
6 comments - 7 replies for Group 54
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12 comments - 9 replies Total
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