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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Glad you liked the Tarot reference. If you are interested, a while back I created a slideshow of all the Major Arcana cards of the tarot using photographs from the Aminus3 Photography Community.
https://www.aminus3.com/res/major-arcana/
It was a fun project to consider the various visual elements in photos and their related symbolism. |
Jun 26th |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Thanks Richard. The crop of the "implied" Mom is definitely one way to keep the story but keep attention on the ducklings. |
Jun 18th |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
I've seen some images of these chaps before but didn't realize there were so many of them and that they were submerged in the tide. That's cool!
I really like your vision of the 3 shapes which creates an excellent geometric rendering of this figure. Your processing also adds to this, with the figure popping from the frame.
The only thing I'd consider were you to shoot it again would be to change your perspective so that the horizon doesn't intersect the figure. Though I suppose you would not be able to get the shadow and reflection in the frame, which wouldn't work as well.
In that case, another idea is to get an even more shallow DOF, maybe with a little post blur in PS to bring the emphasis to the figure even more (not that 50/1.4 isn't shallow and certainly would be hard to get much more in camera without using a longer lens like an 85mm maybe) |
Jun 7th |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
When I saw this photo, I wondered immediately if it was the same day as your previous fantasy photo.
With the "field" and "fertility" aspects featured prominently, the imagery reminds me of The Empress card of the Tarot (you can also do an image search to see the many ways artists have depicted this symbolism)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empress_(Tarot_card)
In terms of edits, I like Richards idea to crop out the top portion. That golden sunlight is a nice touch but I think having the more minimalist composition of 3 textures (red trees, golden hay, fluffy cape) is more balanced vs. the blown out sky.
I would maybe start there and then do some other toning or adjustments to your liking. |
Jun 7th |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Looks like a fun creative project you've started and some great ideas already discussed. I like your wolf addition for a fun local flavor.
Your first version would make an excellent fine art print (wonder if you can find out more about the artist and if they are still around as well). |
Jun 7th |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Great catch, especially as a quick snap from the car window.
I like the idea of brightening up the shadows, or adding some glow - though personally find this to be a bit too saturated for my taste.
I tried a quick "Shadow / Highlight" layer set to 25% shadow increase in PS which still brings out the colors and details but is not quite as saturated.
Still, it is all personal taste so no real right or wrong there. |
Jun 7th |
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| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
I love your photos which convey this kind of futuristic sci-fi dystopian universe. You have a knack for finding these unique locations and adding just the right human element to bring it to life.
I agree the building and image overall could use a little more sharpness, contrast but seems like Alan and Terry have given some good guidance there.
Otherwise a great image, perfect timing and a wonderful narrative. |
Jun 7th |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
An impressive portrait of this charismatic gentleman.
Looks like from the original, you really had the paparazzi out (3 photographer shadows ?!). Nice that he is a willing model.
I have seen this style of processing / portrait before, and always found it works well with long beards and many "life lines" on the face. You had a perfect opportunity then with this man to put the style to use, and I think you did so effectively.
I always thought it was more to do with sharpening as the primary effect, but interesting to read your technique and layer blending.
One comment on his outfit. When I saw the final image, I thought he was wearing a pin stripe suit. Somehow that seems at odds with this man or the image of the man you are conveying. A somewhat different look from his original shirt as well.
While the dark tones all add to the portrait in this case, I wonder if processing the shirt differently somehow would change the image.
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Jun 7th |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Terry.
I agree, the separation of the Mum would have been nice.
I somewhat like the selective focus which to me tells a different story than all in focus, though perhaps not as technically successful of an image like this than had they all be in focus. |
Jun 7th |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Brenda. My current camera has a flip out screen + live view, which helps to frame some different shots that I didn't get when I was peering though the viewfinder with my previous gen dSLR camera.
Interesting idea on flipping the Mother duck - though I like the contrasts of the different directions (kids facing one way, looking down), Mom facing the other looking down, focus duck looking up.
To me the selective focus also tells the story of the ducklings going out on their own - the Mom not far away but fading out. That's an idea anyway - maybe not always as well conveyed as conceptualized (and truth be told, all that is an after the shot impression vs. conscious attempt towards this idea). |
Jun 7th |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Sunil |
Jun 7th |
| 78 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Alan.
I like you idea for wider focus, though to me the narrow focus tells a story of sorts, going to this one duckling vs. the group (and the way he is facing upwards vs. the rest looking down). |
Jun 7th |
7 comments - 5 replies for Group 78
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| 85 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
I like the different shapes and textures that are created with each object / layer. I have thought about getting into drone photography but never tried yet. Just found your group and enjoying looking through some of the recent photos. |
Jun 7th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 85
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8 comments - 5 replies Total
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