Reflecting by wphunt10

09/25/2009 02:36:15 PM

Originally posted by rkligman:

So overprocesed that I almost miss the subject

Thanks for your comments. Sometimes, I even had problems making out the bird! I'm not even sure if the HDR were less if this particular composition would work, it's very busy.

I am grateful that you posted a comment, I find them all comments expremely useful. This is a learning experience for me, and I look on the feedback as a tool to improve, and I think you're spot on!

Thank you,

Bill

09/25/2009 02:31:44 PM

Originally posted by ColemanGariety:

Too busy for my taste... 5/10

Thanks for you honesty. The good news is that you actully gave me a vote, and I really appreciate it.

I can use the DPC forum to develop new skills that I wouldn't even have considered outside the forum. HDR is something I had never heard of last week, so at this time I'm way better off than I was prior.

I value the criticism this forum can provide. If I lived in an isolated bubble where I never interfaced with others, I might think I was Ansel Adams, and that would be very sad indeed.

Thanks,

Bill

09/25/2009 02:27:19 PM

Originally posted by K10DGuy:

I shall be rating this challenge by the following criteria:

1 - Not HDR in my opinion

3 - HDR is way over-done, in my opinion

5 - A reasonable use of HDR, but not a very engaging photo, in my opinion

7 - A reasonable use of HDR, and an engaging photo, in my opinion

10 - A fantastic use of HDR, and an out of this world photo, in my opinion

Your photo receives:

3

Thanks for taking a minute to look the photo over. I agree, the image tends to look artificial. Because of all the grass around the bird, the HDR tends to harshen the overall feel of the composition. The original is actually not too bad, so maybe this particular photo was not a great choice for HDR.

I value the comments I was given because they'll help me discover how others see my work, and allow me to improve over time.

Gratefully,

Bill

09/25/2009 02:23:42 PM

Originally posted by Mephisto:

what's the use of hdr here?

Thank you for your comment. Actually, the version that is posted here is pretty distant from the original, but like you said, there's not much dynamic range. This is all fairly new to me, so I am using the comments from other photographers to see where I can improve.

Next time I can really dig a little deeper to find a greater range, with less background clutter, and maybe even get some improved comments!

I'm really grateful you took the time to look and comment, the help is invaluable.

Bill

09/25/2009 02:18:02 PM

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Comes off to me as a bit overdone on the tonemapping. The bird does not really stand out from the busy background for me.

Actually couldn't agree with you more. I'm just now coming to terms with the huge talent base at DPC. I find the opportunity of competing with other like minded folks, and the chance at getting unbiased criticism invaluable.

Gratefully,

Bill

09/25/2009 02:15:13 PM

Originally posted by hahn23:

Moving subjects are not easy, nor plausible, subjects for multiple HDR image blending. Good bird capture, but the image is not natural looking.

Thanks so much for posting a comment, I really appreciate it. Also thanks for your positive comment on the bird capture, the original is actually not too bad.

I agree with all you said, and can use your criticism to do better in the future. The technique is unknown by me prior to this competition, but I find it fairly fascinating.

With the help of folks like you who take time to comment, I can see how the image was experienced from a less biased (not me!) perspective. That's invaluable, especially when I get feedback.

Thanks again,

Bill