scott_j

What do you think of this common shot of Half Dome. Time Exposed to capture water

movement.

Any thoughts - Very tough shot, keeping everyone still for five minutes. I would have

liked a longer exposure for better star trails, but, I'm happy with the way the Milky Way

came out. Not sure how to get it to look as it really was, it was much brighter.

Image from an Iowa roadside, Art rendering brings out the drama. Any thoughts?

Lots of drama

Christina,

Very nice moment

Jayme,

Your work with children is always a joy to view. The story is always in their eyes. Thanks for sharing.

Scott

Very calming and transition layers of softness

Mehmet,

Nice perspective and drama in the water.

Scott

Any thoughts on the photo rendering and technique?

Comments welcome - Rendered an old photo shot with "APS" film. The coarseness of the grain made for an lacking photo however, provided a basis for this piece of art. Thoughts? What do you do with your old not so useful pictures?

Tell me if you enjoy the rendering. Original image shot with Canon 20D

Chris, just a great shot, simply put.

Wonderful Image, you might enjoy more of an art rendering.

Not so many miles away a clear sunny summer day, but, at times the Tetons control

their own local weather. On the other side of the lake, a quick dump of cold rain and

the rising fog from the cold. I have created this piece into art, helpful comments are

welcome. Does the image grab your attention? does it keep it? What does the image

express or say to you? Technically what is right or wrong? Thanks for your

comments.

Any thoughts on this sunset image?

This is a popular picture of Creek Street any thoughts

The details say Tucson, Arizona. I'm thinking the image was shot elsewhere, such as Alaska. Help us out.

What is the value of a critic, if you can not add objectivity to what you say. This page is for critiques which are vastly different from opinions. What I heard was an opinion.

 

Secondly Steve does not give us the ability to even judge his abilities to critique as he provides no portfolio for the PhotoNet community to view.

 

I made no comment as to politeness. Steve's comments were quite respectful, but, simply were an opinion not a critique.

 

A critique is "The word critic comes from the Greek κριτικός, kritikós - one who discerns, which itself arises from the Ancient Greek word κριτής, krités, meaning a person who offers reasoned judgment or analysis, value judgment, interpretation, or observation. ..."

 

So I will apologize to those of you who need something for airing my opinnion on Mehmets page.

 

As a critique, I find the use of light, color and depth done quite well. I would like to learn the techniques applied. The image has great depth and gives the viewer a path to take a journey down the stream (across the image), the image composition walks the viewer from the foreground to the back ground via the streams meandering path, while the tree and mountains do a wonderful job of framing the image.

 

I'm intrigued as to the use of shadowed foreground and reflective light in the background.

 

What is done nicely is the sharp crisp foreground and soft subtle haze in the background.

 

The only element of the image I am not excited about is the sky. it is too bad there was not a good thunderhead building, with some blue sky in the distance, but, you take what you are given many times on road trips.

 

Regards,

Scott

Steve I am with Mehmet on this, where are your images of comparison. Proof then speak.

 

Personally Mehmet images are wonderful. A great blend of photography and art. I been a fan for a couple years and Mehmet your only getting better. If you ever get in the Phoenix area let me know I'd enjoy going on a shoot with you. -Scott

 

I'd enjoy knowing where this is and why it is a classic. thx

Rick,

 

This is a wonderful capture. The cloud washout on the right is nature at work. I enjoy the light rays in the cloud, which translate into sun rays on the castle. The dark to light from left to right also enhances the interest in the image.

 

Thanks for sharing

Scott

Kim,

 

I like it. As mentioned the bird dominates the scene, you might back off the solid black a bit. I really like the touch of color, maybe just a touch of color on a spot in the water.

 

Otherwise super job.

 

Scott

Julio,

 

Wonderfully composed, great lighting and colors. Thanks for sharing your talent.

 

Regards, Scott

Chris,

 

Without fail you inspire. This is a wonderful image. The color and tone are so crisp and vibrant. Regards, Scott

Kim,

 

Interesting work, I love the softness with bold color contrast. Does, she have sisters?

 

Regards, Scott

Wilson,

 

You know I enjoy sailing images, so I appriciate the great capture and look of this image. Very nice. Regards, Scott