Is it "Angel Eyes" or "Angel Eye" !!

02/05/2007 07:19:36 AM · #51

Originally posted by aimeethetoo:

WHAT???!!!! You mean this wasn't actually an angel????? You tricksy Canadian. I feel so let down...so used! I just don't know what I can believe anymore!

YOU JUST FOUND OUT!! WHERE WERE YOU?

Message edited by author 2007-02-05 07:21:47.

timfythetoo

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

02/05/2007 07:23:14 AM · #52

Originally posted by TIHadi:

Great, if you do not have anything else to do! Just keep at it.

It's not as much fun if you give me permission. But OK ;)

02/05/2007 07:28:10 AM · #53

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

Originally posted by TIHadi:
Great, if you do not have anything else to do! Just keep at it.

It's not as much fun if you give me permission. But OK ;)

I like your attitude, but I love your "MY WORLD" photo.
Worry not, you may evade from my permission any time.

Message edited by author 2007-02-05 07:49:58.

UrfaK

Canon EOS-650/T4i Rebel

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

02/05/2007 07:30:25 AM · #54

Originally posted by TIHadi:

Originally posted by UrfaTheGreat:
Completely ignoring everything said and done before..
The whole mirrored eye thing causes no response because it's been done before..Many professionals do this because symmetry in faces is considered at the ultimate beauty..maybe the photographer found more beauty in the reflected light dots...
The majority is authority and no matter how much anyone objects the picture found many admirers and it won..

Photography is an art; you taste and present what you like and want to do.
It won, people like, that is great. I respect the way the look at things, and have my own point of view. I hope this is not too much for you to accept.

Sure, I've disagreed with ribbon winning pictures so I know the sentiment...People just want to be reminded about the diversity in opinions a little gently...

Falc

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

02/05/2007 08:03:34 AM · #55

What I found a little strange about this image was the eyes are too low in the frame. I'd like to have seen less forehead and more cheek.

As for whether it was 1 eye mirrored or 4 eyes cropped or 2 eyes straight. I don't give a damn, expert rules allows just about any manipulation. I don't see any problem.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

02/05/2007 11:54:47 AM · #56

I find it fascinating that I actually posted a "corrected" version of this image to see if I could spark a PHOTOGRAPHIC discussion on a subtle but interesting effect, and all that happened is that the "babblers" and the "ranters" are having sop much fun they just steamrollered it into the ground. Come ON, people :-(

R.

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

This is a very strange thread. It would appear OP does not quite understand the "expert" rules, or perhaps he just lives in a different mindset than the rest of us.

Anyway, re: the "misplaced catchlight", for what it's worth here's what the image looks like with the catchlight moved and the eye "repaired":

Does anyone have an opinion as to which version is "better"? I was one of the ones who caught the discrepancy and commented on it during voting, but this was nevertheless one of my highest scores given. At the time I thought the catchlight was an irksome flaw, now I'm not so sure. It does lend a certain otherworldly effect to the whole, perhaps :-)

R.

02/05/2007 12:10:20 PM · #57

Originally posted by sabphoto:

BUT when you are making the same comment on dang near EVERY photo, you have to question your thinking and wonder if you have it wrong.

But of course he was wrong. He's got feet of clay just like the rest of us. Check out this one.

His comment: DNMC. Just like all the rest. However; according to his STRICT criteria it is NOT DNMC. The subject actually fills the frame.

He readily demonstrated his real self to me with his comment on this one:

But that type of comment could just be due to cultural differences.

02/05/2007 12:13:31 PM · #58

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

But this is factual. Downtown Columbus is a mini globe just like this. Oh wait - maybe not.

No, it's really like this. I visited there and fell of the damn thing. I'm not going back. ;)

02/05/2007 12:15:36 PM · #59

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

Originally posted by TIHadi:
You guys are super heated. Take it easy it is a point of view.
Thanks

Not heated here. I just find this incredibly entertaining. ;)

Yes dammit. Where's the guy with the popcorn eat'n smiley
when you need him!!!!!!

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/05/2007 12:19:25 PM · #60

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Oooops, sorry Robert. I was enjoying myself immensely. Your correction was superb. I much prefer the original. It seems to draw the eye...... heheheheheh

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

02/05/2007 12:19:56 PM · #61

I think his dnmc votes are pretty consistent (and about 99% accurate as well). He just hasn't learned to do it without leaving a comment yet. I'm sure it won't take long.

Catchlights don't look better one way or the other. The weird way the shadows fall are more of a distraction. However taking such a literal look at the image seems to be pointless anyway. It's a nice looking piece of digital art. why dissect it.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

02/05/2007 12:20:50 PM · #62

Originally posted by TIHadi:

The idea is that even with "expert editing" you have to produce a photo that abides by the rules of physics and nature.

worst offenders then>

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/05/2007 12:35:56 PM · #63

Originally posted by fir3bird:

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

Originally posted by TIHadi:
You guys are super heated. Take it easy it is a point of view.
Thanks

Not heated here. I just find this incredibly entertaining. ;)

Yes dammit. Where's the guy with the popcorn eat'n smiley
when you need him!!!!!!

Entomologist â�� Botanist - Photographer Has Spoken

vxpra

Pentax K100D

02/05/2007 12:38:00 PM · #64

Originally posted by TIHadi:

The idea is that even with "expert editing" you have to produce a photo that abides by the rules of physics and nature.

WHY?

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

02/05/2007 12:39:21 PM · #65

Originally posted by fir3bird:

Originally posted by sabphoto:
BUT when you are making the same comment on dang near EVERY photo, you have to question your thinking and wonder if you have it wrong.

But of course he was wrong. He's got feet of clay just like the rest of us. Check out this one.

His comment: DNMC. Just like all the rest. However; according to his STRICT criteria it is NOT DNMC. The subject actually fills the frame.

He readily demonstrated his real self to me with his comment on this one:

But that type of comment could just be due to cultural differences.

I am sure it is " due to cultural differences" and your side of it is clearly showing.

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

02/05/2007 12:43:30 PM · #66

Geez, people, settle down. I've seen more offensive insults in this thread than in anything else I've read (okay, I don't read rants).

TLHadi, you vote extremely low and you have amazingly strict standards. Fair enough. You're entitled.

Everyone else: read that part again. Just like you, he's entitled to vote how he likes without you screaming at him.

That said, TLHadi, you still haven't responded to my question: what's your point? Are you arguing that the image should be DQd? I don't think you are, but if so, there's no rule violation. End of thread.

If your point simply to complain about something you didn't like, I think you now have ample response that you may be alone, or at least in a small minority. Anything left to discuss, or is that also the end of the thread?

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/05/2007 12:51:55 PM · #67

Originally posted by levyj413:

Thanks... This is the attitude!!... You made the point they can not see.
NO, NOT AT ALL, IT SHOULD STAY, PEOPLE LIKE IT.
I do not like it and I am in the minority, but I think there is no majority here only people acting in a dictatorship manner.

Thanks again.

Message edited by author 2007-02-05 12:52:48.

timfythetoo

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

02/05/2007 01:02:45 PM · #68

I think the issue that is causing the big stink is not that you didnt like the image but that you questioned whether or not because of a technical or editing choice the image should have its placement affected after voting is over. This was the way I interpretted your inital post. That and the having to abide by the laws of physics and nature thing - that just sounded goofy.

downtherabbithole

Canon EOS-30D

02/05/2007 01:04:37 PM · #69

Originally posted by TIHadi:

[quote=levyj413] but I think there is no majority here only people acting in a dictatorship manner.

you know you don't have to point your browser here. If you don't think that this site is ran correctly why support it?

I'm not yelling, and don't want this to turn to a rant, but it's just a thought.

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

02/05/2007 01:12:36 PM · #70

Originally posted by gi_joe05:

Originally posted by TIHadi:
[quote=levyj413] but I think there is no majority here only people acting in a dictatorship manner.

you know you don't have to point your browser here. If you don't think that this site is ran correctly why support it?

I'm not yelling, and don't want this to turn to a rant, but it's just a thought.

See... This is what I meant... You do not like my views so you want me to leave. This is exactly the "acting in a dictatorship manner"

MAK

Leica CL

02/05/2007 01:28:11 PM · #71

Let the good times roll

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

02/05/2007 01:31:58 PM · #72

Originally posted by TIHadi:

Originally posted by gi_joe05:

Originally posted by TIHadi:
[quote=levyj413] but I think there is no majority here only people acting in a dictatorship manner.

you know you don't have to point your browser here. If you don't think that this site is ran correctly why support it?

I'm not yelling, and don't want this to turn to a rant, but it's just a thought.

See... This is what I meant... You do not like my views so you want me to leave. This is exactly the "acting in a dictatorship manner"

Oh for gawdsake.... That's not what he said. He said, "If you don't like the way things are, why do you stay here?" It's not as if you don't have options, he is saying. That's a FAR cry from saying "I don't like your views, so get lost!"

R.