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

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41 Mar 25 Comment Nadia, You've created another striking and powerful image which I like very much. The muted tones and grainy handling create such a strong mood. The birds enhance the overall effect nicely. I have mixed feelings about the words on the roof. I'm not 100% sure they enhance the photo, although I go back and forth on this. Mar 5th
41 Mar 25 Comment Tom, You've created an incredibly strong visual image with many strengths. The lighting, color choices, shapes and flowing smoke in the flame and background are visually striking. I have no suggestions to enhance this image, nicely done. Mar 5th
41 Mar 25 Comment Brian, This is a very solid and nicely executed handling of puzzle pieces. You've created a beautifully balanced pleasing still life. Given my interest in story telling I am wishing there was more of a message here. If I were to develop this further I might play with the shapes to create some type of message whether directly or implied. Mar 5th
41 Mar 25 Comment Melissa, I really like your handling of the cactus. Your choices to desaturate and intensify contrast and edges brings attention to the structure and makes this the primary subject. I like the way the lady bug serves as a contrast by being a splash of color. I wonder if it were a little larger if it may balance it as a notable counterpoint. If you were interested in other explorations I wonder if the adding of a very subtle coloring of the edge (an area the lady bug is heading. I've often used a subject like the lady bug to paint its way into a different landscape. That is how I might play around with it but it is complete as is, nicely done. Mar 5th
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54 Mar 25 Reply Matt, Thanks for this additional suggestion on "how" to adjust the lighting to make it work better. Mar 29th
54 Mar 25 Reply Peggy, Thanks for your suggestion on handling of the edges, that is helpful. Mar 29th
54 Mar 25 Reply Maria, Yes, some work on that would help, thanks. Mar 29th
54 Mar 25 Reply Kirsti, Thanks, a great suggestion Mar 29th
54 Mar 25 Reply Alan, I like your addition, or should I say subtraction. Mar 29th
54 Mar 25 Comment Matt, Excuse my late entry. I didn't see your image when I went through the group earlier in the month and got busy. I join the group in enjoying the blend of color and movement in this image. A perfect handling of the Time Square Vibe Mar 29th
54 Mar 25 Comment This simplification does focus the attention on the subjects and better fits "less is more". A floor gradient may be a great substitute for the receding back wall you removed. Mar 6th
54 Mar 25 Comment Alan, This is a visually intense image with a lot going on. I find the image a little crowded, i.e. the bending over figure feels too close to the hovering chess board. I also wonder, with less is more as a priority, if the complex background is a little too complex, distracting from all the intense stuff going on in the foreground. Otherwise, I love this image, nicely done. Mar 5th
54 Mar 25 Comment Maria, You've done a spectacular job crafting a visual treat with this one. All elements work beautifully together and are visually strong. For improvements I wonder if you were able to create a slight increased "punch" to the central figure by lighting her slightly brighter or increasing contrast but this image pops as is. Mar 5th
54 Mar 25 Comment Kirsti, I wasn't familiar with this Dali painting. It certainly does not fit with Alan's less and more preference. In fact Dali's surrealism is often packed with a lot of details that seem almost too personal. I am a huge fan of surrealism and gravitate towards Magritte for his simplicity. I find both versions of your image compelling. There is a lot to visually explore. You've done a great job choosing the glowing edge and complex shadows. You could certainly add some yellow/orange hues to the umbrella or maybe a fire at the center of your circle of witches if you want to bring further attention to the Dali image but I like it how it is. Mar 5th
54 Mar 25 Comment Peggy, You've created a pleasing image here. I like how you've created a period feel by adding this woman emerging from another time. I am have mixed feelings about the color overlay. Although it is pleasing, I wonder if a different type of lighting might reinforce the time period she comes from. Mar 5th
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