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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
3/25/2005 10:16:43 PM
Hi again....here is a link to a online PS teaching site.....again love the kitty.
http://epaperpress.com/psphoto/
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| Photo By: Shawn Carter
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
3/25/2005 10:15:13 PM
Hi Shawn.....I commented in detail on your tulip photo the other day. I have to say I really like the unedited shot better here, but PS is so much fun isn't it ??
Beautiful kitty.....what is her/his name ??
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| Photo By: Shawn Carter
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
3/24/2005 2:12:29 PM
Hi, I hope you don't mind me adding my similar shot to this critique....when I saw yours it just reminded me of mine....clearly you can see a difference in focus.....mine was taken with a Sony Cybershot F828, so by being digital I can skip the scanning part which I usually mess up.
Other than being in need of a sharper focus your composition is great. Maybe you can do a reshoot ?? Keep clicking.
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| Photo By: Shawn Carter
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
3/24/2005 2:04:37 PM
Hi, had your camera and loved it....does wonderful macro work.....as does the F828 which I use now.....I think the only thing I would say negative is that the shot is out of focus....I like to composition you have a good eye.....maybe a reshoot ?? Make sure the camera is set on macro and that you steady it with either a tripod (which I hate) or keep your elbows close to your body and don't breath !! That's what I do....LOL
Oh, also, watch out for strong lighting like at the top of this shot.....maybe a different angle.
Hope you don't mind my comments, just trying to help.
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Photo By: Rui Baess
(K:590)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
3/24/2005 2:00:56 PM
Lovely capture of this magnificent creature.
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| Photo By: Brian Coover
(K:-107)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
3/21/2005 1:57:48 PM
Love the layers of the city....just not a real strong subject...the bridge would have worked if there was a bit more....keep clicking.
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| Photo By: Tom Miskiewicz
(K:119)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
3/21/2005 1:56:33 PM
Good attempt, but it lacks good strong color and focus....also the crop is not very attractive. Keep clicking.
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| Photo By: Michael Schuier
(K:4804)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
3/21/2005 1:55:27 PM
Very sweet child...just wish we could see a bit more of his face, maybe just his eyes..
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| Photo By: john McCollum
(K:126)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
3/21/2005 1:54:24 PM
Very nice....good subject....light....texture...composition....very good job.
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| Photo By: Olga Shelego
(K:30)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
2/26/2005 8:55:09 PM
Thank you for taking the time to comment on my image and for tweaking it to look much better than it did originally. I was just passing through this spot (regular tourist thing), we were traveling down the coast on US 1 to Big Sur....I just thought the trees were pretty.
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| Photo By: Michele Pesta
(K:256)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
2/2/2005 5:29:30 PM
Mr. Black is so sweet....thank you for your nice comment on my Poodle pic.
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| Photo By: Özlem Yaman
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
6/28/2004 8:12:09 PM
Hello Ken, nice cabbage you got here. I noticed that you haven't received any comments on this shot, so I hope you don't mind if I give you my take on your photo.
I have learned through many people telling me over and over again, plan your shot. Check the background, do some gardening if the shot is outside. Look at it from all angles.
Well, what I see in your shot is to many distractions. I think a different angle might have helped, but then I'm not there to know for sure.
I captured your shot and in PS gave it a real tight crop, then I used my burn tool and selectively burned some of the background that was left. I also used color balance to bring up the blue in the cabbage.
Great attempt, and hopefully, like me, you will learn something from every shot you take. Keep clicking.
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| Photo By: ken osborn
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
6/28/2004 8:03:20 PM
Hello H.J. I noticed this shot didn't get any responses so I thought I would add my 2 cents worth hoping you don't mind.
I can see where you wanted to go with this shot, just not sure you got there. I believe that it needs a stronger focal point, say the hand...in order to obtain that you would need to sacrifice the steps which really don't add anything to this photo.
I took the liberty of capturing your photo and simply cropping it in PS. I realize that a reshoot would be what is needed here, but maybe this can give you an idea of what I have in mind.
I think if you step closer to the light you would not only get a stronger focal point, but the focus on the bridge rails would be sharper.
Hope this helps. Keep clicking.
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| Photo By: H.J. Benitez
(K:437)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
4/22/2004 12:06:33 PM
Those eyes !! What more can I say.
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| Photo By: Pat Fruen
(K:12076)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
4/12/2004 3:58:39 PM
My friend Harry !!! I just commented on this beauty in PP. I miss you !! I still have your email about the Tiger pic that I still want.....LOL am I a procrastinator or what ?? So good to see your wonderful work again.
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| Photo By: Harry Eggens
(K:14804)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
4/7/2004 4:51:30 AM
This is a new photo that you aged in Photoshop ?? I would love to see the original.
I think if this was done in Photoshop you might have over done it a little. Overall a good job.
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| Photo By: Andrei Kislov
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
4/3/2004 6:51:46 AM
Sweet.
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| Photo By: Vince Cianci
(K:2505)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
4/3/2004 6:50:54 AM
Adorable child, but it isn't in focus. Is that F stop correct ?? I would definately reshoot this beautiful child a million times.
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| Photo By: Taher Bazoun
(K:157)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
11/19/2003 5:49:22 AM
Different approach to the Falls. I like the IR effect. I was just there and didn't think of this, wish I did !! LOL
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| Photo By: Zoran Ratkovich
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
11/19/2003 5:47:30 AM
Lovely shot. I wish there was just a bit more at the bottom, but it doesn't take away from the shot much. Great job.
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| Photo By: Maurilio Ultramari
(K:8200)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
11/14/2003 4:13:22 PM
Very lovely shot.
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| Photo By: jon parsons
(K:13639)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
5/5/2003 2:11:18 PM
Is Samantha Odie's girlfriend ?? LOL This one is really beautiful. Love those eyes.
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| Photo By: Tim Meyer
(K:110)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
5/5/2003 2:10:14 PM
Great yellow Crocus. Top petal a bit soft. I understand you wanting strong light, but maybe you could have toned it down in a post editing program.
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| Photo By: Colleen Daniels
(K:381)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
5/5/2003 2:06:14 PM
Nice clean shot. Great focus and lighting.
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| Photo By: Ken McDonald
(K:4343)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
5/5/2003 2:05:14 PM
Beautiful scene. Just a bit soft on focus.
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| Photo By: WALTER REPKE
(K:138)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
5/5/2003 2:03:42 PM
Very pretty. The falls look like cream.
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| Photo By: simon wootton
(K:2542)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
5/5/2003 9:05:19 AM
Today must be IR day. Great job.
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| Photo By: Rafael Muller
(K:26)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
4/27/2003 7:12:53 AM
What a sky !!!!
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| Photo By: Jorge Vasconcelos
(K:33746)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
4/27/2003 7:09:29 AM
Lovely shot. The fly is an added bonus. I was wondering if you used saturation to make the yellow so vivid ??
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| Photo By: Theresia Makatita
(K:2114)
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Critique By:
Michele Pesta (K:256)
4/21/2003 4:16:38 PM
Great IR with a great camera.
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| Photo By: Martin Huynh
(K:70)
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