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from katherine/Katherine (102) 
on March 21, 2006 12:23:19 AM CST
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This is my favourite photo so far in your portfolio. I love the contrast of colors, from the turquoise to the orange. The length of exposure is great, I love the mistiness of the water. The use of the oyster was great for the composition.
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from mikemalling/Mike (989)
on September 13, 2005 9:14:51 AM CDT
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Hi Pat. Once again you blow me away with these fantastic nature shots - you are "my" mentor in this area, a fantastic inspiration, motivator and the reason why I try this type of landscape photography.
Its difficult to find some new suggestions that have not already been said but maybe the black frame is a bit to "heavy" for this image, I'm probably poking to everything you believe it judging from your style.
Could you write a little technical description about how you measure the light in this scene and what makes you choose a 2 stop ND.
Brgds, Mike (Denmark)
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from callette/Riikka (175)
on September 3, 2005 8:21:22 AM CDT
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This is just.. great photo. I really like the colors - even there is a sunset, witch i don't like.. - and the scenary is awsome.
I guess that is a lake - the surface looks really good :) I like this. I don't invent nothing to say what could better, but somethin' isn't right there. I dunno what.
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from chipper/Stuart (2,399)
on September 2, 2005 2:12:30 PM CDT
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Hi Patrick......I can't really add a great deal here, as after your many (as usual) critiques, it looks to have pretty much all been said. The rock to the left just touching the horizon clearly needs to be there to balance the whole composition I feel, but what a pity that it isn't of a similar size to the others opposite. It does tend to make the eye wander towards it somewhat; due to it's size, and darkness. That said, still a very minor point. As far as 'set up' shots go, my thoughts are that they need to be extremely accomplished in order to work, and for me this shot certainly is, without question. I don't feel you could have positioned the oyster shell better on the rock, and the colours captured are simply amazing. Best regards. Stu.
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from serolondon/Sergio (609)
on September 2, 2005 6:01:30 AM CDT
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Beautiful shot, though I would have probably cropped out part of the sky (abobe the dark clouds). If I say "would" is because I will never be able to take a picture like that anyway; it's way over my skills! But I have to ask the same question someone asked before: how did you manage to get that softness in the water with just 2 seconds?
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From timecatcher/Patrick (3,529)
on September 2, 2005 12:21:03 PM CDT
Thanks a lot Sergio for your great comment. There was a lot of movement in the water due to passing boats so even just 2 seconds rendered the water really soft. Also just noticed that my camera was unfortunately set at 800 ISO. Forgot to set it back at 100 after I had done some tests the day before.
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from kromi/Mirko (22,450)
on September 2, 2005 2:39:27 AM CDT
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NIce pic, good settings choice and good colors but IMHO composition could be better (for my personal tastes). Compo would be better with a little crop in the upper side (blu area where nothing happens) and without the black rock in the left (maybe a little distracting)---> this means a shot with a different angle (rock in the bottom!) or a clone work in PS. Maybe the rock in the bottom is a little too close to the border in the left, maybe not. The oyster really makes the shot: i love it! Nicely done. Regards
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From timecatcher/Patrick (3,529)
on September 2, 2005 12:13:12 PM CDT
Thank you Mirko..I tried not to include the distant rock but then anothern one less photogeneic kept appearing on the right so I opted for this composition instead. Has for removing it with the clone toll it is aginst my principle to remove elements within a picture using photoshop. Thanks again for your great critic. :)
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from lesjohnstone/Les (14,755)
on September 1, 2005 8:24:19 PM CDT
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This really is a masterpiece. You don't often see pictures as good as this. No need for me to say what is so good about it - Everything, the work of a master of the art of photography. I can only dream of being this good.
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from dba30/Duarte (295)
on September 1, 2005 7:30:38 PM CDT
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The colors are excellent, the exposure perfect, the composition well done and the oyster has beautiful colors. However, it looks too set for me. The open oyster in that position looks very artificial. I would try a more natural positioning, even running the risk of not showing those nice green colors.
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From timecatcher/Patrick (3,529)
on September 2, 2005 12:10:18 PM CDT
Thanks a lot Duarte for your great comment and critic. Thanks for the advice I will try it next time.
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from akhater/Antoine (2,484)
on September 1, 2005 5:52:32 PM CDT
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Well it is just good to have you back, I missed your high quality pictures on the main page of PS... Cheers
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from kombizz/K (15,819)
on September 1, 2005 5:46:54 PM CDT
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What a beautiful and excellent image. I love the perfect composition, those lovely romantic peacefull colours. Also I like the exposure which is superb.
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from dave58/David (1,004)
on September 1, 2005 5:00:01 PM CDT
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As per previous crit, the oyster shell could be a butterfly and is a clever focal point. There is a halo around it and in the rocks due to over sharpening which does distract a little. The shell is such a clever addition and is so important to the composition that I can't imagine the image without it.
Regards,
David.
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From timecatcher/Patrick (3,529)
on September 1, 2005 5:55:43 PM CDT
Thanks David for your great critic. You are right about the halo I will try to fix that on my original file, I really appreciate this
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from marrierc/Corey (11)
on September 1, 2005 4:44:28 PM CDT
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The color and texture of the water look almost sureal, but very smooth. Being open the oyster resembles a butterfly. Very nice and pleasing to the eye.
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from alishokri/Ali (6,649)
on September 1, 2005 3:01:35 PM CDT
Hi patrick ,
very beautiful photo captured ,what beautiful view of sunset . the colors are very really beautifull . the lightting excellent the compositions is great
this photo is perfect .thanks for share i like this photo ..........
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From timecatcher/Patrick (3,529)
on September 1, 2005 5:58:05 PM CDT
Thank you so much Ali for taking the time to leave a comment on my shot
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from nielsp/Niels (4,595)
on September 1, 2005 2:39:24 PM CDT
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A very beautiful scene with lovely colours and soft textures. When I first looked at the photos and before I read your comment I thought the oyster distracted a bit. But as with any photo re-looking helps you to see other things and the oyster does work. For my personal taste there is a slight oddness with the double open oyster, which may even at first seem like a butterfly. But that maybe ok to. Great shot
Please take the time to comment on some of my photos.
Niels
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From timecatcher/Patrick (3,529)
on September 1, 2005 5:59:24 PM CDT
Thanks Niels for your comment. Me too, I think it does look like a butterfly. Specially from the thumbnail. Have a great day
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from ktbryant/Kevin (1,251)
on September 1, 2005 2:38:24 PM CDT
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Beautiful shot. I can't say I care for the frame, but to each his own. The placement of the oyster has made the picture. As you said, "the rock alone wasn't enough." I dont care much for the rock on the top/middle left. I don't think it helps the composition at all and could have been removed or shot from a slightly different angle. Still, a very interesting and beautiful shot. Stunning colors, nicely done.
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From timecatcher/Patrick (3,529)
on September 1, 2005 6:02:40 PM CDT
Hi Kevin..thank you for your critic and comment. Itried something new with my frame here and wasnt sure if it worked or nat...I guess when you are not sure you shouldnt do it . :) Thanks again for your help.
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from dongli/Dong (10,717)
on September 1, 2005 2:37:32 PM CDT
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A beautiful image of light and water. Excellent composition with the oyster shell. Wonderful color capture. Very well done. Regards
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from tab62/Thomas (4,337)
on September 1, 2005 2:37:13 PM CDT
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Cool shot! Also cool photo name (old rock group name). Your photo hits a lot of neat points- sun raise, in-coming tide, mist, neat oyster, and rocks. Well captured in all major areas- lighting, color and framing. You found the pearl for sure on this photo
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from garychisolm/Gary (13,539)
on September 1, 2005 2:36:18 PM CDT
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Patrick, Excellent shot! This image has softness, yet it retains the details. Colors are very pleasing. Exposure is right on. I do not think that the composition could be improved on. Superb image! Keep shooting and sharing, Gary
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from stephengale/Stephen (6,989)
on September 1, 2005 2:35:56 PM CDT
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It is a fantastic shot and a lovely concept, but for me it just feels a little "too set up" - the oyster shell just looks a little too posed. I am surprised that the exposure was so short, I would have expected something in the 8-10 second range. But having said all of that, it is still 2.75TU! Hope this helps.
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From timecatcher/Patrick (3,529)
on September 1, 2005 6:05:55 PM CDT
Thank you Stephen for your great critic. As a matter of fact it was set up. I usually dont do this but once in a while I will set things up when all else fails.. Thanks again I appreciate this
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From daluke/Dave (2,695)
on September 1, 2005 5:03:54 PM CDT
Awesome capture Patrick! I'm curious how much of this was achieved in post. I'm trying to keep editing to an absoute minimum but if post processing's what it takes to finish a photo this way, I'd love to learn. This is true art.
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From timecatcher/Patrick (3,529)
on September 1, 2005 6:09:01 PM CDT
Hi Dave
I try to create my images as much as possible on the fiels. That is why I still use filters instead of taking 2 shots and stitching them together. Also a Polarizer , warming or Gold & Blue Polarizer will be used sometimes to accentuate the colors. The Post will usually be Curves, Contrast, Saturation a few Selective colors and sharpness. Hope this helps and thanks for commenting :)
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From phuongtk/Kim Phuong (1,083)
on September 1, 2005 10:33:45 PM CDT
hi Patrick. that is exactly what i'm doing. only apply the nessesary adjustments in PS like curves, levels, sharpen etc. i find using filters also tends to minimize the amount of noise (with digital capture).
recently i paid a trip to l'Ile Bizard and took this shot click here
i must admit that taking this shot, a large portion of it is the inspirations from your works. apparently it's not as good as yours. i would appreciate if you would give any suggestions/critiques that i can improve my works in the future!
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From deleted89287/deleted (1,391)
on September 1, 2005 8:01:26 PM CDT
Needs one thing:
"More cowbell!"
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