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03/31/2009 09:05:31 PM |
| I think that what I like better about this shot is the snow, it adds more interest ...it appeals to me |
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03/27/2009 02:23:48 PM |
| I remember thinking this might be yours when I voted. The grasses intrigue me with the patterns they make - I wonder if they lie flat because of the weight of the snow that has rested on them, or because of flooding from the stream. A really pleasing composition. |
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03/20/2009 06:24:05 PM |
Originally posted by Gordon:
The thing is, the processing is the first thing you see when you look at it. Something is 'odd or different' at first look and that's the processing. The actual subject matter, composition, etc is a very late secondary thing after the effect.
So it isn't too surprising that people talk about the processing first. |
Well, of course it's not surprising, nor did I say I was surprised. I just wish people would work harder at judging an image on its own terms, instead of reacting from an arbitrary position. I realize this isn't gonna happen, and I'm not even annoyed at anyone for *doing* it, but still...
For me there's not a lot of difference between dismissing this image because "I'm not a fan of HDR" and dismissing ShooterX's image because "I don't like cats." Seriously...
I just wish someone'd have looked at the ORIGINAL post-challenge, seen what I was working with, and discussed the two objectively. I still think this is a heck of a job, and not extreme at all. Certainly, it's MUCH closer to what I actually *saw* than the as-captured RAW is.
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03/20/2009 05:01:06 PM |
'I am amused at the number of comments saying "not a fan of this sort of processing"; I'd wish, in the best of all possible worlds, that folks would just vote the image on its own terms, regardless of whether they like that particular subject or approach or not, but I know this ain't gonna happen.'
The thing is, the processing is the first thing you see when you look at it. Something is 'odd or different' at first look and that's the processing. The actual subject matter, composition, etc is a very late secondary thing after the effect.
So it isn't too surprising that people talk about the processing first. |
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03/20/2009 02:35:33 PM |
of course, if the "approach" is what makes them like/not like a photography, i want to know that as well. . . .
I like the breadth and depth that this shot feels |
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03/19/2009 08:44:14 AM |
| I really love topaz, I've been using it on everything lately. This is a beautiful, detailed image! And you at least made it over 6! |
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03/18/2009 08:09:35 PM |
| I'm liking the Topaz look and I like how the lines draw me in. |
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03/18/2009 03:33:15 AM |
| I do believe I was right in my earlier comment. Got a 7 from me though - I like ridiculously overprocessed images. ;-) (kidding, you know). |
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03/17/2009 11:35:58 PM |
| Simply beautiful. Perfect color and DOF. |
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03/17/2009 05:28:07 PM |
| You toned down the texture a bit and I like it even better. Amazing detail and great DOF! 7 |
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03/17/2009 01:04:01 PM |
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03/17/2009 12:11:45 PM |
| I can see why you like this--great depth and leading lines. The processing has enhanced that in the grass as well The snow gets a little weirded out by that processing though. I'd have stepped it back just a tad, but it's very painterly and impressionistic as is, which I like. (Not voting, just commenting, at least so far.) |
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03/17/2009 10:14:51 AM |
| Great capture of a part of nature that we don't get to see very often. |
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03/17/2009 12:54:46 AM |
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03/17/2009 12:40:50 AM |
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03/16/2009 03:34:47 PM |
| I love the details here. Excellent job. 10 from me. |
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03/16/2009 02:35:52 PM |
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03/16/2009 05:31:04 AM |
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03/15/2009 10:48:16 PM |
| The sky is such an interesting color contrast to the marsh. You chose the right light and day to make this gem of a photo. |
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03/15/2009 09:40:24 PM |
| Has a definite feel of HDR. I like it! |
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03/15/2009 04:28:09 PM |
| Really great angle and composition on this. Since my earlier novice comment about "alittle heavy" on the processing, I have researched HDR alittle. In doing so, realized your processing is truly reflective of that style. Your picture is beautifully composed and presented, which clearly shows someone behind the camera who possesses the photographic eye we'd all love to have. Just wanted to come back and tell you. From the humbled and somewhat embarassed novice :) |
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03/15/2009 03:20:55 PM |
| Great HDR image. Love the leading line created by the stream. |
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03/15/2009 03:15:28 PM |
| I really like this - the composition is nice, the scene is interesting, the colors and tones are great but... I'm not crazy about the PP - seems a little too much for this terrific shot. It's just a matter of taste, I know. I gave this a 7 but with more subtle PP would have voted it higher. :-) |
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03/15/2009 01:35:47 PM |
| Interesting post processing but it really makes the image rather busy. The water does help to lead through the image but can't hold its own against all that's going on in my opinion. |
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03/15/2009 12:01:47 PM |
| I am not a fan of HDR so what I say probably won't be what any other voters are thinking because I seem to be in the minority on this. It's overdone to me, you've taken a lovely scene and made it cartoonish and fake looking, sorry. That being said, the waves in the grass in the foreground are pretty cool. |
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03/15/2009 11:38:49 AM |
| I can almost feel the textures from here. :~) |
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03/15/2009 10:20:18 AM |
| Looks like a Bearish landscape 8 |
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03/15/2009 10:14:33 AM |
| Very nice image. It's good to see a few "great" images. This is a perfect reflection of your abilities as a photographer. |
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03/15/2009 05:23:45 AM |
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03/14/2009 11:43:41 PM |
| Interesting clouds. Doesn't look very hospitable. Nice use of yellow to brown tones. |
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03/14/2009 06:26:46 PM |
| Painting like more than photo. I like the composition. Overdone in some areas. |
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03/14/2009 05:49:48 PM |
| Great PP job - love the tone - keep up the good work |
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03/14/2009 02:59:07 PM |
| I love the colors and details! the reflection in the water is beautiful too. |
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03/14/2009 11:29:22 AM |
| the DOF is great, love the angle of the shot, nothing much wronge with this shot, 10 |
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03/14/2009 11:29:19 AM |
| the post processing does add another element to this image. did you try cropping to remove all the sky? down to the beginning of the stream. just a thought |
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03/14/2009 09:29:44 AM |
| Wow. What a cool pattern in the grass. Great HDR effect. |
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03/14/2009 09:20:56 AM |
| Lovely landscape scene. Nice processing and nice textures. Has an almost painting like look. 8 |
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03/14/2009 06:36:02 AM |
| Very much post-processed, but well done and striking. |
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03/14/2009 06:34:17 AM |
| Awesome editing love this! |
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03/13/2009 11:31:31 PM |
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03/13/2009 08:27:29 PM |
| Well I think I know who this is, beautiful photo mate. Very powerful, love the sky and grass along with the perspective - excellent work. Best of luck. |
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03/13/2009 07:16:27 PM |
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03/13/2009 05:40:29 PM |
I like the lines and textures-- Looks like Robert's locale and style.
Although the picture is pretty bleak, optimism lies around the corner. I'd be interested to know if this has personal meaning to you. |
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03/13/2009 12:12:39 PM |
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03/13/2009 10:32:54 AM |
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03/13/2009 09:45:35 AM |
| like the HDR on this, the colors are not pushed to much and the trees don't "glow" as much .... much better edit |
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03/13/2009 09:01:14 AM |
| Looks surreal .. nice textures |
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03/13/2009 06:30:30 AM |
| 1st look was like wow , what a HDR shot. after looking a little longer , it does not look too natural, 6 |
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03/13/2009 05:03:43 AM |
| Nice, but HDR'd to death. |
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03/13/2009 04:03:43 AM |
| An example of HDR used well without churning out cartoons |
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03/13/2009 03:25:42 AM |
| Nice HDR, really enhances the details. |
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03/13/2009 12:34:25 AM |
| Stunning. Looks like hair growing on the ground. Beautiful tones. |
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03/13/2009 12:05:25 AM |
| Nice view. I like the colors and the streaming water. |
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03/12/2009 11:07:51 PM |
| I think you've gone too far with the HDR effect. But having said that, I like absolutely everything else about your photo ... the composition, the detail, the colors, the focus and find it a pleasing image. |
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03/12/2009 10:22:17 PM |
| The stream really draws an interesting line across the landscape. Nice tones, though the wide angle distorts the line of trees to the right. |
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03/12/2009 09:24:08 PM |
| I feel like I can touch it! 8 |
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03/12/2009 06:17:37 PM |
| The foreground grass looks very effective. Nice shot overall. |
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03/12/2009 04:13:25 PM |
| I love how many textures there are in the photo. |
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03/12/2009 03:06:50 PM |
| this is so over-processed it hurts my eyes |
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03/12/2009 02:01:37 PM |
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03/12/2009 01:36:52 PM |
| great shot and post processing! |
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03/12/2009 12:33:02 PM |
| Very nice image, great location. |
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03/12/2009 11:58:33 AM |
| Looks like winter is slowing down. I'd like to see this pic when the trees are in full bloom. |
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03/12/2009 11:33:03 AM |
| Editing looks overdone in my opinion. |
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03/12/2009 10:01:23 AM |
| Very pretty. Nice editing work. Good detail and love the see thru water. |
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03/12/2009 02:54:48 AM |
| Love the scene. Love the colors. Love the detail. I think the processing is giving to give you a fair amount of LOVE IT / HATE IT scores & comments. Overall I like it a lot. If anything, the border detracts from it for me. |
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03/12/2009 01:17:15 AM |
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03/11/2009 10:48:36 PM |
| I like the composition, but the processing stands out way too much for my personal taste. Also, the bars at top bottom, no matter how fashionable at this time, do not work well IMO. ~5 |
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03/11/2009 08:50:49 PM |
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03/11/2009 07:19:29 PM |
| nice post processing on this, great detail |
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03/11/2009 05:38:14 PM |
| There seems to be a little bit of color fringing, but the composition is great and the grass detail is awesome. |
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03/11/2009 04:57:04 PM |
| This has gotta be Bear? If not, it's up his alley of PP. |
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03/11/2009 02:18:24 PM |
| i think you've went a bit overboard with the HDR on this one. |
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03/11/2009 11:36:21 AM |
| interesting angle, but hdr does not really work here. |
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03/11/2009 10:21:17 AM |
| Lots of depth to this scene, and almost a sense of movement in the flattened grasses. |
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03/11/2009 10:19:59 AM |
| A little over processed for my taste, but what do I know :P |
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03/11/2009 10:06:12 AM |
| Amazing post processing, brings out the textures all over the shot. |
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03/11/2009 08:08:54 AM |
| too distracting with the creek guiding you away from most of the image 6 still |
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03/11/2009 07:42:28 AM |
| I like the line of the stream the draws you into the photo |
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03/11/2009 03:30:50 AM |
| I can notice a funny green tinge on trees at the back. Doesn't take too much away from your fantastic processing though. |
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03/11/2009 02:48:00 AM |
| not a big fan of HDR of this kind. |
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03/11/2009 12:22:37 AM |
| Wonderful, engaging composition. |
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