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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/3/2009 1:39:55 AM
Actually, on reflection (LOL) I want to see a lot more of that water - the eye hungers for it!
Ant
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/3/2009 1:24:14 AM
Brigitte, I like both, a lot - but I prefer this one because of the verticals. What floats my boat about your picture is the reflections, the greens, in this shimmering, pristine water. I'd like it more if you lost that rocky bit at upper right, and confined the frame to that part which appeals most. And for me, it's the water. We do not lose the pines because they are in the water.
I love places like this which are hard to spoil because of their inaccessibility.
I'm going to regret this, but here's my alternate take:
Many will disagree, but it's all part of the fun and privilege of being among the UF community.
Warmest regards Brigitte,
Ant
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/3/2009 1:03:59 AM
Thank you Marcus. I show restraint here :) I am a big fan of architecture.
Let's see more of your work here!
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/3/2009 12:52:30 AM
Agreed Tony. On the day we were there, the weather was pretty bad, but we did wander down to the river - and it was a lovely aspect. Of course, the Roman aqueduct was our purpose in visiting Segovia.
As Don says, the Disney thing is a fascinating comment regarding this fairytale castle.
Regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/3/2009 12:34:36 AM
Agreed Gary. I've got some B&W emulsion plug-ins which I haven't really tried. I hesitate lest, in doing so, I provoke a firestorm of abuse and recrimination. However, as I understand it, those plug-ins have been designed around smart models of silver halide emulsions. In FACT, I'm going to try some right now. I do realise this is sacrilegious, and of course, I understand that.
Rush to my aid when the going gets rough haha!
My best,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/3/2009 12:15:03 AM
And I overlooked yours too, R2D2 haha!
My thanks indeed. I see you haven't been posting either!
Best wishes,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/3/2009 12:13:31 AM
Srna, I regret that I overlooked your kind comments. Of course, I do appreciate your sentiments. I see you have been busy elsewhere, apparently!
Warmest,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 11:42:51 PM
I agree: simply stunning Jon! I thought it might have been IR'd or something. I love your back-story too.
As to the slanted horizon, BAH! I agree with Gary that it adds a sense of dynamism. You obviously know all about the "Rules", and you are therefore entitled to break them. I do hope that "some judge" agrees that you chose to exercise your skill and knowledge deliberately, for reasons of drama. If not, the point will have been missed and stuff your "Honourable Mention, or whatever...
Best regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 11:32:37 PM
Why thanks Don. GET POSTING some of your HD stills!
Seriously!
Ant
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 11:31:34 PM
Thank you Steve, very much. I very much appreciate comments like yours which add an extra dimension. My desaturation attempt here was rushed, and I certainly wasn't expecting any award for it! The crude smudging on the figure at left irritates me - a lot! And i am sure that many others take the whole idea greatly amiss. I was anticipating that in my "About".
Kind of you to take time to visit and comment.
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 11:27:24 PM
What can I say Malules, except thanks. I have been enjoying your series of abstracts in Prague, and my sincerest congratulations on your BIP for: http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1531335.
I DO your # 17 in that series: http://www.usefilm.com/image/1531337.html
Yours ever,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 11:20:46 PM
Armando, your comment made me laugh out loud - I love your humour - and exaggeration! In fact, I should very much love to see your work on Florence. I'm about to look at some i took of the Dome of the Duomo because it absolutely fascinates me, both for its art, and the sheer genius of its construction.
Kind regards and thank you for your words.
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 10:35:21 PM
Exquisite Abhiruk, quite exquisite! Those straight diagonals are strong and beautifully complimented by the sagging ones - all of which are magically isolated to best effect by the dark background. The droplets are captured cleanly; they look like crystal orbs.
Warm regards on this work.
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 10:29:18 PM
....just a footnote to others' comments, aside from the overall feel of this wonderful picture, I like the misty haziness created by those fine nets - an effect you caught well here. It took a moment for me to realise what it was! I very much like your other pictures of these fishermen too.
Warmest congratulations on your Award, and so early in your UF career :) May you go from strength-to-strength Ayati.
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 10:22:07 PM
Striking image Gustavo! I find it most appealing. The tops of these (compressed fabrics?) many of them, look like tiny landscapes. I also like the radiating effect of perspective.
Fascinating!
Warm regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 10:14:38 PM
I must say, when I first saw the thumbnail I knew I'd like this picture. Textures like this float my boat. The frame is apt too.
Warm congratulations on your Award Malules. I very much like the entire series, as a piece.
Regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 9:52:51 PM
Thanks Vijay. You too.
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 9:52:22 PM
Thank you Jim, it's tempting to go crazy with desaturation...
Regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 2:59:27 AM
Thank you Don. I love it when a photographer comments...in the best possible sense. Much appreciated!
Regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 2:45:13 AM
It's interesting though, Avi, but I do not think this is an abstract. In my eyes, it's very horribly real.
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 2:36:00 AM
Shimmering beauty here. Enough said.
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 2:20:11 AM
As ever Gary, I find your commentary of great value. You are an assiduous adviser indeed!
Best wishes,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 2:17:46 AM
Thank you Tom! You have given me a lot to ponder. However, I understand you well, and you have made your point powerfully. I am most grateful that you took the time and trouble to comment.
Warm regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 2:14:59 AM
Thanks Gary! Happy indeed to see you back. As you can see, just playing with things here...
Warm regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 2:11:30 AM
My apologies Tom! I thought you were doing a documentary ...
LOL
Regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 2:08:18 AM
ah - OK. Usefilm's Critiquer's Corner. When you add an image you can choose at the very bottom to add to Critiquer's Corner. There are many accomplished photographers here who will kindly spend time giving you their advice and opinions :)
Regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 1:50:00 AM
I find this image very appealing. May I suggest you submit this to CC Marcus. I think the impact of your work here will not be lost :)
Regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 1:45:18 AM
If I may say so, this image defines your work Keith, such is its quality - for your sympathy with place, execution, and poetry.
I have linked your work to my brother who, from your art, learn his better. He, like you, is primarily a photographer of landscapes of magical beauty, as you exemplified here.
Regards,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 1:21:03 AM
I appreciate your comment Marcus, thank you. I'm also a big fan of horror films, especially from the "Hammer" stable!
Best wishes,
Anthony
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Critique By:
Anthony Lound (K:6661)
7/2/2009 1:18:50 AM
Thanks Keith, apropos my earlier comment about "restraint", not here!
Thanks again,
Anthony
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