Activity for User 944 - Brad Becker - bradabecker@gmail.com

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41 Nov 21 Reply Jan, Yes, that bugged me too and I forgot to remove it! Nov 19th
41 Nov 21 Reply A consensus suggestion I agree with
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41 Nov 21 Reply Tom, Great suggestions, thanks. Nov 19th
41 Nov 21 Comment Lisa, Beautifully handled image. Sorry I wasn't able to add the 5th image. I think your final version is excellent. I like both versions. Everything in your handling is top notch, nice job Nov 14th
41 Nov 21 Comment Jan, Perfect. Print and hang this on your wall. Nov 14th
41 Nov 21 Comment Tom, I had the same reaction as others. This is a very compelling image. My first instinct was to suggest just removing her from this already powerful image. On further consideration I really like how her head glows similar to the back lit flowers and I would love to have you accentuate her more to make her a more prominent subject. Nov 14th
41 Nov 21 Comment Henry, I love how you continue to hone your craft and challenge yourself to try new things. I always feel a little humble when working with flowers as they are always so hard to improve upon. My only suggestion for this image would be to crop some to keep the focus on this beautiful flower. Nov 14th
41 Nov 21 Comment Kathy, I am enjoying this series very much. I love your version and also enjoy Tom's suggestion and Lisa's reworking of the image. Nov 14th
41 Nov 21 Reply Kathy, A good suggestion. It's funny how I was so focused on where he was going I didn't see how the area he was coming from was a bit too bright. Nov 3rd
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54 Nov 21 Comment Peter, Welcome to the group. I like how you've enhanced an attractive image, making it an even more inviting location. I would consider adding a couple people walking towards or from the church to draw the viewer in even more. Nov 14th
54 Nov 21 Comment Alan, As always you've handled the technical aspects beautifully and have created a simple image where less is more works. Since you opted to create a nearly symmetric image by substituting brick for the grasses on the left I find the vertical line in the center of the image detracting. This is how the building actually is in the original which makes it tough to change. If you were able to play with the clone tool to remove that vertical line it would simplify the background even more and focus our attention more on the traveller. Nov 14th
54 Nov 21 Comment Maria, I love this image. It has a very soothing feeling and evokes a powerful nostalgic feel. It is a successful piece as is. If it were my image I might try a different handling of the sheep in another rendition with a close up of the sheeps face in the bottom left such that the image is a portrait of the sheep with its setting in the background, a little like the Mona Lisa. Nov 14th
54 Nov 21 Comment Aavo, I agree with the others on the arm issue. I have done a number of images just like this one which would fall under the "hand of god" theme. After much experimentation I have found the image speaks for itself without messing with the hand. I would also suggest a different type of cropping leaving more space to allow the viewer to the in your surreal message. I'd also consider having only one remaining pumpkin that needs to be painted to sell your message as my eye wandered around trying to understand what I was looking at. Lastly, since you can stage it, I would have your model hold a brush in a natural way and have her painting in the direction of the pumpkin she is "painting". Nov 14th
54 Nov 21 Comment Kathy, I love the vintage effect you've created here and agree with others about the darkness of the image. I feel you've created a nicely balanced image with a great sense of humor. It would be nice if there was a way to sharpen the eyes, particularly on the left bird as it has such a piercing stare. Nov 14th
54 Nov 21 Comment Peggy, Your image brings back fond memories of visiting New England in the fall a few years ago. I recall feeling sad at sunset, a usually spectacular time, because of the loss of the intense visual treat from the leaves. If you are considering playing with this image I would love to see discretely adding a hint of some other fall colors as an accent, maybe having one leaf that contrasts the others floating down from the sky or a splash of color or rays of light coming from the young woman's hands Nov 14th
54 Nov 21 Comment Peter, Thanks, a great suggestion. Nov 14th
54 Nov 21 Reply Do! I am! Nov 14th
54 Nov 21 Reply Maria, Thanks. I have a bunch of drawings from college I may start to play with. It is a challenge integrating drawings and photos but it's fun to try something new. Nov 14th
54 Nov 21 Reply Peggy, I always appreciate how thoughtfully you engage with my images. I like your suggestions for additional experimentation. Nov 14th
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