Need C&C on an idea. DSS#28

KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
edited June 23, 2009 in The Dgrin Challenges
I'm having a hard time coming up with an idea for this challenge. While standing on the balcony watching it rain I saw this.

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All C&C is needed. Thanks for looking.
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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2009
    Ha, ha... I just took a similar one today, but square rolleyes1.gif

    I think it's a nice one thumb.gif
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2009
    Kevin, I really like this... It nails the theme with circles and squares both, plus it gives us variation with a few other shapes to mix it up....

    The composition is pleasing with very clean and measured out crops.

    My only suggestions are to give it some contrast.. You could really achieve a strong effect with those black dividing lines..

    I am undecided on the grass.. but definitely clone out the grass on the far upper right and on the left, they distract from the patterns.

    Now the grass on the circle kind of gives it character so I would take a vote on that one.. I am not sure myself.. I kind of like it..

    Also, clean up that weird blob on the lower left..

    Already setting the bar high... nice work..thumb.gif

    Kat
  • HaliteHalite Registered Users Posts: 467 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2009
    photo-bug wrote:
    Ha, ha... I just took a similar one today, but square rolleyes1.gif

    I think it's a nice one thumb.gif

    A square sewer cover, really? You don't usually see too many of those!

    Agree with Kat on the benefits of more contrast for this image.
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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2009
    Halite wrote:
    A square sewer cover, really? You don't usually see to many of those!

    Agree with Kat on the benefits of more contrast for this image.

    I meant a street cover... sorry for the missundarstanding :(

    Here it is, but nothing that can compete with Kevin or be a contest photo - I just took a shot...

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  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2009
    Definitely agree with the comments about giving this shot more contrast. It'll emphasize the patterns and the colors really well. :D
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  • KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2009
    Thanks for the comments everyone. Having been on vacation, I was working off of the laptop and we all know how well that goes. Here's the reworked version. Still need a title too.

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    Thanks for looking.
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  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited June 20, 2009
    BINGO! I really love the second one Kevin! Nice work!thumb.gifthumb.gifthumb.gif
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  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2009
    JAG wrote:
    BINGO! I really love the second one Kevin! Nice work!thumb.gifthumb.gifthumb.gif

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  • HaliteHalite Registered Users Posts: 467 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2009
    richtersl wrote:
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    Yes!
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  • nightpixelsnightpixels Registered Users Posts: 536 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2009
    Hi Kevin,

    It is a nice work, but looking at your entries in the past 2 rounds, I guess I have raised my expectations for your work. I feel like you are capable of having a much stronger entry. I understand that you are on a vacation, so I'd say it is a very good work for somebody who had to do this on his laptop thumb.gif
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  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2009
    Halite wrote:
    Yes!
    15524779-Ti.gif with them^
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2009
    Hi Kevin..

    Nice work on editing out the grass, and now that I see it, I do like that little bit of grass on the circle, it gives it character for sure and it somehow even works to ground the composition..


    However,,, I am not liking the coloration on this contrast boost.. I don't like the way the reds and blacks bleed together with all of the fat grain..

    I would take it back into PS and go to "selective color" and on the red channel, take out some yellow and some black.. play with different channels and see what it gives you maybe..

    My best advice anyways... other than that it is looking good with the clean up..

    P.S.........> Looks like Allen is pushing you... ha ha..rolleyes1.gif your own fault for setting that bar so high with your recent work.thumb.gifthumbthumb.gif.. I have to agree...
    It was amazing work...

    Hope your vacation is going well..

    Kat
  • KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2009
    Thanks Allen. I would have to agree with you. I have set my personal bar rather high lately. I'll have to use this next week to work on it.

    Thanks Kat. If I end up sticking with this image I'll work on your suggestions.
    Enjoy today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2009
    KevXman wrote:
    Thanks Allen. I would have to agree with you. I have set my personal bar rather high lately. I'll have to use this next week to work on it.

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  • bf2015bf2015 Registered Users Posts: 523 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2009
    I have to agree with Allen, but I completely understand you're on vacation. My laptop (an old one) would take 10 minutes just opening a photo. So sweet job. I really like what you did on the 2nd rework. Really nice composition! I might have to agree with Kat about toning down just a smig but other than that a really nice entry!

    Brian
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  • KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2009
    FYI, I back home from vacation and working on the "good" computer. So, no excuses now.
    Enjoy today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

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  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2009
    KevXman wrote:
    FYI, I back home from vacation and working on the "good" computer. So, no excuses now.

    :hide:gone :D
    Linda

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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2009
    KevXman wrote:
    FYI, I back home from vacation and working on the "good" computer. So, no excuses now.



    :devbobo:devbobo:devbobo.. look forward to seeing what you bring to the table now that your back in your Cadillac...thumb.gif
  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2009
    KevXman wrote:
    Thanks Allen. I would have to agree with you. I have set my personal bar rather high lately. I'll have to use this next week to work on it.

    Thanks Kat. If I end up sticking with this image I'll work on your suggestions.

    =========

    >>>> Ohh GOSH............. I just looked into your profile Kevin.. Now I feel like a dummy..:dgrin

    I am sitting here on every post stepping through the steps in PS.... and your a senior graphics designer..!!!!! :cavig

    HA.. had to be funny you sitting on the other end on your computer trying not to laugh...rolleyes1.giflol4

    Well at least now I can just talk straight and simple....

    Thanks for your patience...:D

    Kat
  • KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Katmitchell wrote:
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    >>>> Ohh GOSH............. I just looked into your profile Kevin.. Now I feel like a dummy..:dgrin

    I am sitting here on every post stepping through the steps in PS.... and your a senior graphics designer..!!!!! :cavig

    HA.. had to be funny you sitting on the other end on your computer trying not to laugh...rolleyes1.giflol4

    Well at least now I can just talk straight and simple....

    Thanks for your patience...:D

    Kat

    blbl.gif What? Me laugh at someone? Never. But I'll laugh WITH you all you want. I'll only laugh at myself, which I do pretty much all day long.rolleyes1.gif

    Keep the comments coming. A second set of eyes never hurts.
    Enjoy today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    KevXman wrote:
    blbl.gif What? Me laugh at someone? Never. But I'll laugh WITH you all you want. I'll only laugh at myself, which I do pretty much all day long.rolleyes1.gif

    Keep the comments coming. A second set of eyes never hurts.


    Well then here is to a good laugh together.. :lol4cause that sure
    was:haha funny...:D.. I just know you were wondering when I was gonna figure it out..eek7.gif


    Well, gonna go check the rest of the thread and see what you have going on here lately.. thanks for the humor...thumb.gif

    Kat
  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Hmmmm. ok that was quick, I don't see anything new from ya today...

    Where's the Beef?headscratch.gifeek7.gifhuh

    Clocks a Tickin...thumb.gif

    Kat
  • KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    Katmitchell wrote:
    Hmmmm. ok that was quick, I don't see anything new from ya today...

    Where's the Beef?headscratch.gifeek7.gifhuh

    Clocks a Tickin...thumb.gif

    Kat

    I'm peddling as fast as I can boss!:D Here's the new idea.
    Enjoy today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2009
    KevXman wrote:
    I'm peddling as fast as I can boss!:D Here's the new idea.
    :tough:whip

    You crack me up.. Will go check it out now.. :lol:lol:lol
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