DSS#50 Unofficial Feedback Thread (S-Curve or Golden Spiral)

nightpixelsnightpixels Registered Users Posts: 536 Major grins
edited May 21, 2010 in The Dgrin Challenges
Just filling in for Brian since he is judging this round ...

So, here is the official gallery to give your C&C for DSS#50

Gallery Here...

Once more into the fray. This unofficial feedback thread is a catch-all of sorts, lets make it happen

Anyway, let's start feedback on DSS #50!!


This thread is:
  • a place to post a list of your top ten favorites. (be heard, and let everyone know what images moved you.)
  • a place to post your "the making of my image"
  • a place to ask someone "how did they do that?"(for us all to see )
Feedback is an important part of the photographic process. While those selected as finalists get feedback from the judges and those who vote, others are never quite sure where they stand. So share your thoughts both in this thread and with comments in the actual gallery. Constructive criticism should always be welcome.

It's easy to post thumbnails (with help from our Moderator).

With the image selected in the gallery, copy its URL from your browser, add "-Th.jpg" to the end, delete the jumble of numbers and letters preceding the hashtag (#), change "gallery" to "photos" and that's it.

Example

Change this url
http://challenges.smugmug.com/Other/DSS-44/11173146_XPbWE#784726765_MXFDd

To this (minus the space in the IMG tags)
http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/784726765_MXFDd-Th.jpg

Happy Feedbacking
Allen Parseghian

Los Angeles dance photographer

Website: http://www.allenparseghian.com

Comments

  • JerryBartonJerryBarton Registered Users Posts: 147 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2010
    Welllll, other than mine, which is inspired and creative and original rolleyes1.gif, I really like the rose: it is such a definitive and clear picture - my eye spirals right down to the center. The colors are lovely - it does something to my hormone levels (is a guy allowed to say that?).

    867730135_BFSAD-200x200.jpg

    I am the last person to comment on others, but ic4u's "gimme five" picture is great - human interest and composition, but the "S-curve" contributes (to my eye) a minor role.

    I hasten to say that all 49 pictures are better than I could do even two months ago - this is a great community.
    Jerry in Vienna http://www.jerrybarton.eu
  • SeascapeSSeascapeS Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2010
    Not much feedback this time. I'll give it a shot. These are my favorite 5, although there were many other great entries. Tough choice. Some of my favorites I didn't include here because I couldn't see the S curve or Golden Spiral. Could be my own faulty interpretation.

    I hope the jpegs show up!

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    Well, they don't show up, but you can click on them to see.
    SandiZ
    If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
    http://sandizphotos-seascapes.smugmug.com/
  • CameraHappyAnnieCameraHappyAnnie Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited May 17, 2010
    The photos were all wonderful.

    Here is my top 5. Good luck everyone.
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    I hope this shows up right. Good luck everyone.

    CamerahappyAnnie
  • tinamarie52tinamarie52 Registered Users Posts: 954 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2010
    Thanks, SeascapeS for including mine in your top 5.

    All- another challenging round. Here are my favorites. For me, these fit the theme and are interesting photos.

    Kudos to the following shooters:
    Vandana
    KevXman
    ghinson
    pyroprints
    fotomom
    liflander
    seascapes
    Curious Camel
    billie jean
    AndMan
    nightpixels

    Onward to 'tomorrow'!

    Chris
    http://chrisadamczyk.smugmug.com

    When you come to a door... walk through it.
    If it's locked... find an open window.
  • CameraHappyAnnieCameraHappyAnnie Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited May 17, 2010
    JerryBarton wrote: »
    Welllll, other than mine, which is inspired and creative and original rolleyes1.gif, I really like the rose: it is such a definitive and clear picture - my eye spirals right down to the center. The colors are lovely - it does something to my hormone levels (is a guy allowed to say that?).

    867730135_BFSAD-200x200.jpg

    I am the last person to comment on others, but ic4u's "gimme five" picture is great - human interest and composition, but the "S-curve" contributes (to my eye) a minor role.

    I hasten to say that all 49 pictures are better than I could do even two months ago - this is a great community.

    Thank you very much for your kind comment!:D:D:D I really appreciate it.
  • SmithySmithy Registered Users Posts: 152 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2010
    What an excellent round of photos. I have many favorites, and I made 3 attempts at my own entry but just couldn't come up with something original and good enough to begin competing with this batch. Well done, all.
    Fuji X-S10
    Fujifilm Finepix S100fs

    and my other hobby... tidewaterforge.com
  • GrlyGrly Registered Users Posts: 140 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2010
    Lots of great entries! I haven't been participating in these challenges for the last while but I am hoping you guys don't mind me jumping back in. I always had a lot of fun iloveyou.gif

    Here are my faves from this round:

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    Anita

    http://www.anitamatthews.ca
  • me_minihahame_minihaha Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited May 18, 2010
    this was fun!
    JerryBarton wrote: »
    Welllll, other than mine, which is inspired and creative and original rolleyes1.gif, I really like the rose: it is such a definitive and clear picture - my eye spirals right down to the center. The colors are lovely - it does something to my hormone levels (is a guy allowed to say that?).

    867730135_BFSAD-200x200.jpg

    I am the last person to comment on others, but ic4u's "gimme five" picture is great - human interest and composition, but the "S-curve" contributes (to my eye) a minor role.

    I hasten to say that all 49 pictures are better than I could do even two months ago - this is a great community.

    Never entered any type of contest and it is a hard thing to do because beauty is truely in the eye of the beholder there are sooooo many great photographers here and it makes doubt creep up in ones mind "gee is this photo even worthy enough to submit?" but doubt is always there, just kick it to the side and tell it to shut up!!!!! I like that with each entry it spurred me on to think outside the box! and it seems to get your creative juices flowing! I liked all the entrys its hard to pick a favorite they are all very good I really liked the rose for the spiral.....thats my 2 cents
    Victoria
    "It's awesome to be ALIVE!"
  • TLVoDraTLVoDra Registered Users Posts: 171 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2010
    My Top 10 Picks
    Lots of great images! I chose the following based on creative use of the theme, technical quality, and uniqueness...as well as appeal to my own personal tastes. mwink.gif

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    869160825_mZnW3-Th.jpg869555591_qtq8u-Th.jpg869742915_znWJP-Th.jpg868135548_8Y2br-Th.jpg869042135_4owLm-Th.jpg

    Good luck everyone...soon we will see the judges' picks!
    Tammy~
    "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun..." Mary Poppins
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2010
    Grly wrote: »
    I haven't been participating in these challenges for the last while but I am hoping you guys don't mind me jumping back in. I always had a lot of fun

    Please do! wings.gif
    Sean
  • DeuceFourDeuceFour Registered Users Posts: 350 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2010
    Congratulations to everyone for participating in another mind blowing challenge. I know I'm not the only one who's brain was on fire while studying up on the "Golden Spiral". It has been a humbling experience to be a judge amongst so many amazing photographs and the photographers that produced them. As always another wonderful learning experience here on Dgrin! Of course, as soon as I get involved in something like this, my personal life schedule goes crazy, so I will be adding my critiques/comments to the entry gallery over the next day or so. I appreciate the patience! Now, I am sure ready to get back to taking part in the challenges as a participant!!
    BrandonPotterPhotography.com
  • bf2015bf2015 Registered Users Posts: 523 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2010
    I have to second everything Brandon has said. An amazing round, and truely a privilege to be asked to judge. Congrats to all the finalists as well as all of those that participated. I will be adding my comments in the next day as well. Sorry for the delay. My schedule has been hectic to say the least. So thanks for your patience too.
    Brian Friedman
    www.bf2015.smugmug.com
  • KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2010
    This was a fun theme and there were so many different takes on it. Here are a few of my favorites.

    Vandana - The road to El Dorado: This has great IR treatment without any blown out highlights, excellent subject and composition. I like the subtle brown hue.

    Coldclimb - The Watchman: Good subject, great lighting and placement of the main focal point. Great B&W conversion.

    JAG - Es culpting de haya: I love the simplicity of this one. Great DOF. I think the cropping just below the eyes and having the face horizontal instead of verticle really makes this one an excellent image.

    quark - Sensing Spirals: The shallow DOF and lighting combined with the geometry elements overlay really makes this one stand out. Geat job!

    liflander - inner sea: The subject matter, soft lighting, conversion, and cropping really makes this one a perfect image. Definitely a keeper.

    SeascapeS - Succulent: Subject matter, lighting, DOF, and the use of a mottled backdrop really brings out the Old Masters quality. Great job.

    nightpixels - Geometry of Nature: The vibrancy of the colors, DOF, and framing really make this image stand out. Don't know how you ever manage to out do yourself Allen, but when you do, WOW!

    I'll try to leave more comments in the gallery as time allows.
    — Kevin
    Enjoy today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

    My Site, My Book
  • SeascapeSSeascapeS Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2010
    Gail:

    You asked about the lighting I used (grapes). To be honest, I tried many different things. I placed the backdrop in front of a large sliding glass door in mid afternoon. I tried not using the flash, but surprisingly, the natural light alone was too harsh. I ended up using the external flash on different settings until I got what I wanted. I think I ended up on the low light end and adjusted contrast and brightness. That's about as technical as I get.
    SandiZ
    If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
    http://sandizphotos-seascapes.smugmug.com/
  • DeuceFourDeuceFour Registered Users Posts: 350 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2010
    My comments can be found in the gallery!
    BrandonPotterPhotography.com
  • The Curious CamelThe Curious Camel Registered Users Posts: 943 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2010
    SeascapeS wrote: »
    Gail:

    You asked about the lighting I used (grapes). To be honest, I tried many different things. I placed the backdrop in front of a large sliding glass door in mid afternoon. I tried not using the flash, but surprisingly, the natural light alone was too harsh. I ended up using the external flash on different settings until I got what I wanted. I think I ended up on the low light end and adjusted contrast and brightness. That's about as technical as I get.

    Thank you for remembering
    www.curiouscamel.net
  • The Curious CamelThe Curious Camel Registered Users Posts: 943 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2010
    DeuceFour wrote: »
    My comments can be found in the gallery! <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/thumb.gif&quot; border="0" alt="" >
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.

    gail
    www.curiouscamel.net
  • bf2015bf2015 Registered Users Posts: 523 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2010
    My comments are in the gallery. Congrats again to everybody! clap.gif
    Brian Friedman
    www.bf2015.smugmug.com
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2010
    DeuceFour wrote: »
    My comments can be found in the gallery! <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/thumb.gif&quot; border="0" alt="" >
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    Thanks Brandon for your very positive review.

    Dan
    Dan
    http://danielplumer.com/
    Facebook Fan Page
  • michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2010
    DeuceFour wrote: »
    My comments can be found in the gallery! <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/thumb.gif&quot; border="0" alt="" >
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    bf2015 wrote: »
    My comments are in the gallery. Congrats again to everybody! <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/clap.gif&quot; border="0" alt="" >

    It's a very plain shot, but one where I really worked to get the composition right. Said differently, an attempt at having composition drive content. Thanks for the kind comments in the gallery.
  • dlsdls Registered Users Posts: 385 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2010
    lots of strong entries this round. hard to narrow it down to 10, let alone vote for just 1!
    some initial faves:
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    868135548_8Y2br-Th.jpg868641532_CGZbN-Th.jpg868810768_XqvXu-Th.jpg869197381_AVBVN-Th.jpg869555591_qtq8u-Th.jpg
    congrats all!
    - dan

    galleries
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