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03/26/2008 02:45:27 PM |
| it is quite amazing how much more dramatic this is at full screen than as a thumb. the thumb almost makes it look as if it is dull and unappealing, but the light on the twigs and the way you used vignetting really centers our attention |
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03/02/2008 02:59:25 PM |
Yeah, right.....bust this lovely shot with commentary.
I'll need a list......8>)
Very nice! |
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02/15/2008 05:40:07 PM |
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
what a lead in but sadly can't go to town on this Soni :(
so, general nit pickings from my dark monitor...
I'd have preferred the black of the frame to be the same width on all sides.
Not overly happy with the white in the border not being white in the top and bottom.
Whilst I see the vignette works well here I'd like to see less of it as its cutting into the subject.
Off centre has been covered below but is the vase tilting to the right ever so slightly?
I'd like to see a little more seperation twixt the vase and background and some more light on the front of the vase.
Going back to the off centre reply you made I think if you removed the 'twig' that curves to the right you could centre the vase without upsetting the general composition BUT, that 'twig' really helps the overall image so guess it remains off centre ;)
Simple subject, simple setup, simple lighting, simple (read basic) editing, SIMPLY lovely image.
Now, you'd best stay on your best form Soni or the quote that started this comment will be back to bight you ;) |
OH the nerve! hahaha..just kidding. thank you..I feel the same way. I am not a big fan of this shot although I worked at the lighting in my studio for an hour. It was well worth the time.
Thanks so much for the comment, everyone!
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02/15/2008 05:16:04 PM |
Originally posted by Sonifo:
Hey guys..I noticed a lot of positive comments on all the shots, which is way cool, but I would suspect that some real honest opinions would really help people get better even on mine. What I see in my shot is going to be totally different that what the public eye sees. Don't be afraid to give me a honest comment and I hope you don't get upset if I give mine. I will try to give it in the nicest way possible. |
What a lead in but sadly can't go to town on this Soni :(
so, general nit pickings from my dark monitor...
I'd have preferred the black of the frame to be the same width on all sides.
Not overly happy with the white in the border not being white in the top and bottom.
Whilst I see the vignette works well here I'd like to see less of it as its cutting into the subject.
Off centre has been covered below but is the vase tilting to the right ever so slightly?
I'd like to see a little more seperation twixt the vase and background and some more light on the front of the vase.
Going back to the off centre reply you made I think if you removed the 'twig' that curves to the right you could centre the vase without upsetting the general composition BUT, that 'twig' really helps the overall image so guess it remains off centre ;)
Simple subject, simple setup, simple lighting, simple (read basic) editing, SIMPLY lovely image.
Now, you'd best stay on your best form Soni or the quote that started this comment will be back to bight you ;)
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02/14/2008 08:52:27 PM |
| I like this very much!You played the sharpness of the twigs against the softness of the rest of the image very well. Nice work. |
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02/13/2008 10:22:12 AM |
I did not expect this from the thumbnail; the thumbnail looked dark to me. When I opened it I saw the subtlety involved in your lighting and it is not dark at all. That vignette just makes the shot. How did you create the vignette?
I also noticed the off-center vase, before I read the comments below. This tends to happen to me frequently, especially with horizons in landscapes. Sometimes it's a matter of choosing what looks straight, as opposed to what actually is straight. |
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02/13/2008 02:06:12 AM |
| Looks like one of the fiber optic trees, great lighting and compostion, nicely done! |
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02/12/2008 07:30:30 PM |
| Symmetry, subtle light, and midtones are what I learn about from your photo. To put them all together and produce an enjoyable viewing experience is what you did. I will have to try something out with these elements. |
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02/12/2008 06:58:12 PM |
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
Ready for me to show you what kind of geek I am? The vase is off-center and sadly, that is the first thing that caught my eye. I'm strange like that :) |
Yes it is off center. sigh..I tried to crop it to center it but the twigs on top bugged me way to bad so I kept it like it is. Hey..at least 1 out of 15 see it. haha.. great eye! |
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02/12/2008 05:02:55 PM |
| I agree with what someone else said, the thumbnail looks ordinary and the larger size is a beautiful surprise. I was not expecting the twigs to pop out like that - very beautiful! Ready for me to show you what kind of geek I am? The vase is off-center and sadly, that is the first thing that caught my eye. I'm strange like that :) |
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02/11/2008 07:32:11 PM |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Wow this is nice....
What the hell is it? Kidding but I'm curious what's making these twigs luminous...or like they've been sprayed with glycerine? |
NO glycerine..just the light sitting behind it. It was fun playing with the lighting. Surprising how much you can learn while taking an how out of your time messing with something. |
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02/10/2008 07:01:34 PM |
Wow this is nice....
What the hell is it? Kidding but I'm curious what's making these twigs luminous...or like they've been sprayed with glycerine?
Still nice, of course. |
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02/10/2008 10:40:47 AM |
Oh Soni! This is gorgeous. It reminds me of those pretty lamps we used to get when we were teenagers that were all lit up along the stems. Only this is elegance a naturale. Stunning lighting the way it provides that striking vignaette. This is such a beautiful black and white. And lately, I have been so drawn to centered compositions.
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02/09/2008 11:10:03 PM |
| Elegant! The darks are so rich, and I think the light lines in the vase keep the bottom part of the photo from appearing too dark. The vignetting works well here. |
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02/09/2008 04:15:40 PM |
| The twigs look like they have little teensy electric lights on them. Rich and refined. You've made what is often considered a static composition work quite well. |
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02/09/2008 12:35:48 AM |
| From the thumbnail I thought this would be interesting but I wasn't sure about the vignetting, but now I see it, everything seems to be very well put together, even the frame working with the composition. Excellent use of black, turning the whites into ice/diamonds. |
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02/08/2008 07:05:55 PM |
| The lighting show the texture in the upper part, nicely done. |
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02/08/2008 10:24:14 AM |
| Love how the little knots on the twigs pop! Excellent contrast there. |
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02/08/2008 08:12:35 AM |
| Vase. A frontal, formal still life, a classic style vase, control lighting w/conventional portrait style - cameo-vignette back and frame. Shows contrast, texture and a very interesting shimmer on the flora. |
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02/08/2008 05:51:16 AM |
| Simple but very effective. |
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02/08/2008 04:29:08 AM |
| Wow! Perfect lighting. Well done! |
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02/08/2008 02:53:04 AM |
| Excellent photo, what type of lighting setup did you use, Soni? |
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02/07/2008 08:30:51 PM |
| Really nice shot. I love the detail in the stick/reeds in the vase. |
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02/07/2008 08:18:57 PM |
From thumbnail it looks ordinary, but when opened it, it is something really good to look at.
There is a subtle feeling about it, you got to spend time with it to admire it.
Well I would not want to change anything in it. |
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