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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/25/2005 12:13:38 AM
a well composed black and white...one question...did you add some texture to it?...I know you are mostly a purist here, but I detect something almost canvas like...could be the compression BUT my point is that a slight bit of texture (even if only in my eyes) takes this up a notch...might think about it for printing...an excellent layering effect as well
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| Photo By: M.M. Meehan
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/25/2005 12:09:45 AM
Hi Maggie...thanks...but there was nothing creative except for Mother Nature that day...appreciate the stop...now I must see what you are up to
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| Photo By: Leslie Cohelan
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/25/2005 12:09:45 AM
Hi Maggie...thanks...but there was nothing creative except for Mother Nature that day...appreciate the stop...now I must see what you are up to
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| Photo By: Leslie Cohelan
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/23/2005 1:13:30 AM
dramatic sky and a well composed shot make this a very good image...the almost black and white with slight color adds even more interest to the image...but what I love most is the contrast between the crowd on the pier and the lone couple...I opt for the lone couple as the seem to be enjoying the moment and your title is so perfect for this...excellent
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| Photo By: murat ayral
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/22/2005 1:58:45 AM
speaking of softening...how about this one?
http://www.pbase.com/lesliec/image/48432303
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| Photo By: Leslie Cohelan
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/22/2005 1:26:56 AM
thank you for all your kind comments John...I see you have some new work....I'll look a bit later this evening...so nice to hear from you...
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| Photo By: Leslie Cohelan
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/22/2005 1:24:01 AM
you may practice all you like John...the ears are a bit too sharp for the upload, but I wish you could see the print, perfect IMO...13 x 19, full frame...a favorite of mine!...However, you've given me an idea for a different version with a different pose...maybe I'll play a bit more...
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| Photo By: Leslie Cohelan
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/9/2005 4:59:13 AM
I have this lens and I love it...what I want to know is about the extension tube...with the flower so close, what is the reason for using the tube?
BTW...this is an outstanding example of light and detail...beautiful colors...I learn alot from looking through your images...again...beautiful
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| Photo By: Jim Goldstein
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/9/2005 4:54:48 AM
excellent presentation ad as I said it is your keen eye that saw this and probably it was then that the seed for presentation was planted...it has that silky smooth finish to it that is so much like a high gloss image...beautiful again
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| Photo By: Jim Goldstein
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/9/2005 4:52:11 AM
Well your equipment may be different, but your eye remains the key to your beautiful images...this is simply stunning...an excellent composition with beautiful color and light, it is the contrast between the more granular foreground and the smooth midground that makes this work so well...your work is impressive Jim...must see what else of yours I have missed...
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| Photo By: Jim Goldstein
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/9/2005 4:48:47 AM
Thanks Jim...now with the Bay Area at my backdoor you'd think I could get out of the yard once in awhile 
I have printed this @ 13 x 19 in both the warmer and the black and white...my problem with the black and white is that I lose some of the detail in the darker areas...but I think that is because I am printing with only one black and the grays really don't show as well...I am experimenting with both versions on different paper too...I think eventually I need a printer with more than one black...nice to know you are hanging around too...
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| Photo By: Leslie Cohelan
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/7/2005 9:42:19 PM
I think you projected lonliness quite well here...a good composition and good detail...seems that there might have been overcast skies which add to the mood
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| Photo By: murat ayral
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/6/2005 9:41:08 PM
Someone is quite adept at sculpting...good light and color make this image work...my only nit is the fencing in the background; only a small distraction...you managed good exposure with good detail in the shadows...excellent
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| Photo By: Joel Garabedian
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/6/2005 9:38:21 PM
you have some unique work in your portfolio...good composition on this
one...was wondering if this is the natural
color? Might be intersting in black and white
too..
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| Photo By: Joel Garabedian
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/6/2005 5:57:57 PM
It has been a while and I see you have a new camera...still finding some beautiful images from around the world to show us "Poetry in Pictures" seems like the perfect project for this...excellent as always
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| Photo By: Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/6/2005 5:45:55 PM
I see you like flowers too...this has stunning color, well captured and well composed...it is sharp and detailed and a perfectly delightful nature image...
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| Photo By: Peter Daniel
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/5/2005 7:31:44 PM
very nice dedication image and most appropriate to use a "Peace Lily"
good clarity and excellent dof...I hadn't thought of noise or dust as I know these flowers and their habit of covering the petal with pollen...excellent composition
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Photo By: Dave Stacey
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/5/2005 7:13:31 PM
you have an excellent portfolio full of images like this...found/street art...they make wonderful images...this one in particular is colored not only by the paint, but the rust as well...composition/framing is excellent
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| Photo By: Mark Collier
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/5/2005 5:45:42 PM
excellent hibiscus shot...good detail and excellent lighting as well...love the reds and I love the composition you chose...excellent
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| Photo By: Don Loseke
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/5/2005 5:44:02 PM
Hi Don...great shot of the Goldenrod...frame adds interest, but I think you might consider a softer edge rather than a hard edge...say feather your oval 20 - 50 pixels and have it blend into the frame rather than such an abrupt departure...I think your background colors are right in line however...an excellent compliment of colors to the beautiful yellow
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| Photo By: Don Loseke
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/5/2005 12:52:58 PM
excellent perspective and color, great composition...the lights on the bridge form an excellent reverse silhouette and the the city lights are beautifull reflected in the water...excellent
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| Photo By: murat ayral
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/5/2005 12:51:23 PM
it seems it is always the boys that get those beautiful long lashes...another great candid moment captured, though here he seems just a bit more reserved
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| Photo By: murat ayral
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/5/2005 12:50:21 PM
this is a nicely composed image and the black and white works well...good tones and light and nicely detailed...if I were to change one thing, it might be the angle...placing the camera just a bit more to the left places all 3 in a bit more open area allowing the linear aspects (poles and trees) to frame more...great expressions on all 3
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| Photo By: murat ayral
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
9/5/2005 12:46:52 PM
Hello Murat...and welcome to Usefilm....thank you for all your generous comments
a nice clear image, it looks like Mert is getting some teeth...looks to be a happy young man...good light and detail and a very happy moment well caught
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| Photo By: murat ayral
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
8/24/2005 10:34:08 PM
a unique image...might do well in black and white and so appropriate a title!...Titles are offten hard for me so I appreciate a good on when it comes along and this is great!
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| Photo By: Kiran Kumar R Ghadge
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
8/24/2005 10:28:33 PM
How about just cropping that right side...???just a thought
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| Photo By: Kiran Kumar R Ghadge
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
8/24/2005 9:49:15 PM
this is an excellent composition with very natural colors and clearly the focus is on the snail...I like this a lot...however, for my taste, I think the vingetting distracts from the image...again, a great composition
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| Photo By: Kiran Kumar R Ghadge
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
8/24/2005 9:47:14 PM
something I have never tried...I love the spotlight effect, but would like to see it less bright as you do lose some detail...good composition and color...
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| Photo By: Rafael Le Masson
(K:1593)
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
8/24/2005 9:45:13 PM
nice and sharp with good light on the bottom leaf...composition and colors are good, detail in your primary leaf is well seen...the only area of improvement would be if the light area behind the upper leaf were darkened...all in all an excellent image
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| Photo By: Ozdemir Kurtman
(K:7)
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Critique By:
Leslie Cohelan (K:20887)
6/21/2005 9:59:39 PM
this has a lot of elements that make it work...bright colors to attract a viewer, good composition with a good perspective and a couple of good expressions that look like they'd like you to interact with them...excellent clarity and detail...the only thing that could make it a bit better is to bring your other passengers out of the shadows...excellent image
and many thanks for always commenting on mine
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| Photo By: Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
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