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 JeffDay
Canon EOS-5D |
10/17/2007 01:10:45 PM |
| Love the movement in the grass, poetic. Great tonal range, very nice image |
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birkin
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi |
08/23/2006 05:08:50 AM |
| Congrats to the top ten, fantastic shot! |
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 bragur
Canon EOS-5D |
08/09/2006 08:29:47 PM |
| What a beautiful shot! Great choice of shutter speed and I'm happy you chose b&w although I'm sure the colour version is great ;) |
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 muckpond
Nikon D200 |
08/09/2006 01:38:55 PM |
greetings from the critique club!
first of all, i would love to see the color version of this...even though i'm a gigantic fan of black and white.
i think this was a perfect entry for this challenge because it's incredibly difficult to capture "wind" without it being overtly obvious and contrived. the movement of the reeds/grass in the foreground is just soft enough that it gives the impression of movement without the distraction of a lot of blur.
the tones here are excellent -- good contrastiness™ and use of the full range of blacks and whites. the only part of the image that i would change might be the blown out cloudbank, as it draws the viewer's attention there and is pretty "in yo' face." a little burning would draw it back into the rest of the image and restore the balance.
overall great job. beat my entry all to heck. :) |
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 Melethia
Canon EOS-7D |
08/08/2006 09:53:49 PM |
| Definitely works in B&W - the tones are rich and quite perfect in my opinion. A wonderful depiction of "zen" and a wonderful photograph! Congrats on the top ten, too - but that's just a side bonus - the shot and your processing of it is the real winner. |
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messerschmitt
Olympus E-510 |
08/07/2006 11:53:37 AM |
i can hear it
it whispers ..
good one Amy |
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tinky2
Nikon D80 |
08/07/2006 11:52:10 AM |
| Beautiful. Calming. Congrats on PB and excellent placement. |
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SandyP
Canon EOS-5D |
08/07/2006 07:40:34 AM |
| Amy CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a gorgeous photo and an amazing score and finish! So deserving of a top 6 placing! It's a stunning photo! |
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 macrothing
Fujifilm FinePix 2800Z |
08/07/2006 07:07:06 AM |
| I gave this an 8. Good meet of the Challenge in my opinion. The composition and 'elements', especially with this toning work well. |
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hotpasta
Nikon D300 |
08/07/2006 06:31:47 AM |
| I thought this might ribbon, but you came pretty close with a shot you should be extremely proud of |
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IreneM
Nikon D70 |
08/07/2006 05:32:19 AM |
| This is so beautiful. Congratulations on your fantastic top ten finish. |
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Lozza |
08/07/2006 03:18:17 AM |
| No doubt in my mind that this would have scored well :) Congratulations to you, am delighted to see this in the top 10! |
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 goodman
Canon EOS-40D |
08/07/2006 01:43:46 AM |
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GuGi
Nikon D200 |
08/07/2006 01:37:34 AM |
| Oh, Amy. I'm so happy for you. This is a fantastic shot AND they all saw that :) |
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Neuferland
Fujifilm FinePix S9000 |
08/07/2006 01:06:33 AM |
| WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! That's my girl!!!1 This is a fantastic shot! Congrats on your top 10 finish and the beautiful score to go with a beautiful shot! I'm so proud of you! |
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elsapo
Canon EOS-5D |
08/07/2006 12:39:56 AM |
| congrats on you highest score so far! |
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graphicfunk
Canon EOS-20D |
08/07/2006 12:38:31 AM |
| Smooth and silky and great tonal strength with an impressive horizon and a sky to complement the soft foreground. Congratulations on your top 10 finish. |
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Tiberius
Nokia N81 |
08/07/2006 12:20:33 AM |
| Congrats for the top 10. It was one of my fav's |
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DigiFotoBuddy
Canon EOS-40D |
08/07/2006 12:09:53 AM |
| WOO-HOO Congrates Amy for PB and top 10. It's really nice. I can feel the breeze. |
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sherpet
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT |
08/06/2006 11:48:47 PM |
| Just stunning.....I love this one..... |
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Mustardhead
Nikon Coolpix 4300 |
08/06/2006 05:11:34 PM |
| I can almost hear the wind rustling through that barley. A definite 10. |
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 pminne
Canon EOS-30D |
08/06/2006 12:46:50 PM |
| Sorry, I like the shot, but I can't hear the wind... |
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JeniY
Canon EOS-30D |
08/06/2006 12:28:02 PM |
| Yikes - this is sooo beautiful!!!!! I love the feel of movement in the field!! This is a great shot - well done!! |
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charmayne
Nikon D300 |
08/06/2006 11:17:45 AM |
| great b/w with a lovely composition so well suited to this challenge very nice work! |
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Loki
Nikon D70s |
08/06/2006 12:39:56 AM |
| This is a crisp image, I really like it. I also like the burnt edges and clouds. |
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Vega
Canon EOS-20D |
08/03/2006 02:04:58 PM |
| I can feel myself standing there...wind in my face....great conveyance ....9 ! |
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talj
Canon EOS-40D |
08/03/2006 08:00:50 AM |
| Processing on this is brilliant! Love the softness of the foreground and the great sky :o) |
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posthumous
Canon EOS-40D |
08/02/2006 11:30:20 PM |
I cannot hear the wind
lost in fur. 6 |
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robshookphoto
Canon EOS-30D |
08/02/2006 09:40:23 PM |
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Bear_Music
Canon EOS-5D |
08/02/2006 04:59:54 AM |
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pcody
Canon PowerShot G6 |
08/01/2006 06:59:28 PM |
first impression: Serene. I like the pp and the dark corners.
Technicals: Good exposure and converted to bring out most of the texture.
Additional thoughts: I see how the clouds could be considered a major element to visualizing wind, but I also like this cropped to just above the tree line. The power of the picture is the imagined rustle sound made by the grass. Cropping makes the picture more intimate and forces the viewer to listen even more carefully to that imagined sound. |
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pekesty
Canon EOS-20D |
08/01/2006 12:34:59 PM |
| I know nothing about zen, but going with the challenge discription I'd say you nailed it. Very nice contrast and tonal qualitities. Well done! |
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 Konador
Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i |
08/01/2006 08:21:32 AM |
| Great tones and simplicity. 9 |
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BrianR
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT |
08/01/2006 06:20:32 AM |
| Shot from a good angle to create a Zen feel, would liked to have seen the light reach the corners better IMO. 7 |
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Lozza |
08/01/2006 02:04:37 AM |
| Ahhh... vast serenity. I can hear the wind through the grass, but it is still peaceful to me, 9. |
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jah_luv
Canon PowerShot S50 |
08/01/2006 12:29:09 AM |
| A very nice sense of quiet movement, forces unseen. A great use of minimal tone, keeping this a serene shot to the viewer's eye. I love the softness of the foreground. |
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Jason_Cross
Nikon D50 |
07/31/2006 07:02:37 PM |
| This one is soft enough to work. It is a bit somber, and I am not sure if zen is happy or not. I gave it an 8. |
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Kavey
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi |
07/31/2006 06:54:01 PM |
| Gosh this image looks so familiar, I think it reminds of an image I have perhaps seen in a book or gallery. (Note: that's not an accusation of plagiarism). I like the sense of the simplicity and beauty of nature - that kind of beauty (so beautifully presented) cannot fail to uplift. |
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xion
Canon PowerShot G9 |
07/31/2006 04:12:04 PM |
| Excellent! What a wonderful image! |
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pineapple
Canon PowerShot S100 |
07/31/2006 01:50:41 PM |
| Silver tones and a surface made up of myriad heads of barley. A carpet to travel on to the far silhouettes. Lovely image and wonderful location. 9. |
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Jutilda
Canon EOS-30D |
07/31/2006 08:58:05 AM |
| This is beautiful. Great perspective and the title rocks. 9 |
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TheStick
Olympus E-500 EVOLT |
07/31/2006 08:50:11 AM |
| Beautiful shot! Love the tone, nice choice for B/W. |
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msdoubletrouble
Canon EOS-20D |
07/31/2006 05:40:23 AM |
| picture is nice..title not sure of...gl 8 |
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yanko
Canon EOS-5D Mark II |
07/31/2006 05:21:19 AM |
| Striking image. However for this challenge I'm not sure it's a perfect fit. For starters you're trying to convey sound, which you did a great job doing with this image. I can sense the field weaving back in forth in the wind and the sounds it makes. In a challenge that called for "making a photo as silent as can be" you did the opposite. However with that said, this is very zen like and is one of my favorites. |
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hotpasta
Nikon D300 |
07/31/2006 03:12:09 AM |
| This is a 10 for me...cannot fault it at all...good luck. |
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slickchik
Canon EOS-40D |
07/31/2006 12:36:39 AM |
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