michelle a.

Had trouble choosing a category, nothing else seem to fit.

 

Would like to get some thoughts on this image. Hopefully from others

who also enjoy the Polaroid processes. Polaroid transfer, hand

colored with oil pastels. Original image taken on Kodak EV100, used

Daylab to transfer to Polaroid 669 film.

 

I'm not to the transfer technique, but I am new to hand coloring these

babies so constructive critiques are certainly appreciated.

Very nice! I love the colors, the worn patina of the in focus pan, and the repetetive circular pattern..... Well done!

Praying Mantis is one of my favorite insects..... such a little alien world you have captured. Beautiful!

I have no idea what your subject is doing, but I love the composition. I like how the wall takes up 3/4 of the image, and even that the subject is centered. It all works well! Nice image!

This is such an original photo.....! What a wonderful find.... Beautifully composed, and lovely colors.

This caught my eye, because it is very much along the lines of Maggie Taylor's work. I think you've created a very nice illustrative piece here. Google her if you don't know who she is.......! I love her work!

I love it! Indeed you nailed it..... perfect shot!

Very eye catching..... good control of your lighting!

It's the film. Polaroid Time Zero film, was easily manipulated using blunt instruments such as sculptuing tools, etc. The inks underneath would stay soft for some hours, and you could push, smudge, and twirl to your hearts content. I say "was" because sadly the film is no longer being manufactured by Polaroid. There are places where you can get the film in Europe as a substitute to work in the SX-70 cameras but it does not manipulate. Luckily I still have a few boxes in my fridge to play around with but when it's gone, it's gone.... *sigh*

 

Thank you.... I'm glad you like them!

Ok..... first I am jealous, because you have one of these lovely little babies.... I love Pugs, and unfortunately do not have one myself! And secondly I think this is a wonderful animal portrait. The natural lighting is great!

First..... she's beautiful....! Such a serious straight on gaze..... I love it!

Ok..... so I'm a holga fan..... and that makes me biased I suppose. But I do love the composition of this image. Great colors, swirly seaweed and the inclusion of the feet have won me over. *smile*

Ahhh.... but the pro has GF LS II...... lol! I like the square format, and the composition. What is that in the background?

I really like this image! You seem to have captured the warmth and soul of your subject with his direct gaze into the camera.

Lovely scenery, and the composition is good... on technical level, the water is blown out and disturbingly bright. Not sure if this is because of over exposure in camera or your post processing... but I suspect your post processing is the culprit here.

Doesn't seem as if swimming will be an issue any time soon! I can see the humor in this shot....!

Nice portrait....! I love the brown tones. The highlights in the eye seem a bit strange..... almost make the eye seem a bit alien?

I like the compostion and the repetion of shapes... nice!

First let me say... my heart has been stolen by many felines..... To have tamed a feral kitty is an effort of love and patience. You deserve many kudos for that, and a big HUG!

 

Now on to the photo.... Not bad as photos go... exposure could be better... he seems to be mostly white with a dark head.... What has happened here is much of his fur (the white highlights) seem to be blown out... in other words a lot of detail has been lost in the exposure there. His dark fur has been lost in the shadows.... again detail has been lost in those shadow areas.

 

A possible solution to this is to use fill flash. In other words use your camera's meter to measure the ambient light surrounding him.... and then use your flash to fill in the shadows.

 

May I suggest a website that is full of useful flash information....

 

http://www.planetneil.com

 

All the best and chin rubs to Patrick....

 

 

Very beautiful image.... I love the lighting here....

I don't often comment on animal/pet portraits, but I have to say Sweetpea is darling! And the photograph is nicely done too!

This is a beautiful detail shot. The colors caught my eye immediately. Great eye to have seen this!

Truly a lovely image! The light, the colors, and then the baby kitty at the bottom.! Oh my!

Ok so I have a doll fetish, among other things...... this is fabulous. Just quickly checked out your portfolio, and I think I would be in heaven in the Doll Hospital.... LOL.....

 

I really like the grain in this..... Dolls for me have a tendency to be somewhat ominous, and the lighting in this only lends itself to that atmosphere. The face in the background adds to the strangeness! Wonderful!!!

Lovely work Kezia. I love the reflection in the foreground and the muted colors of the fruit.