I'll only 'focus' (no pun intentional) on your 'shroom' shots as I'm just drooling over the bird ones. Each one is a true work of art with liberal amounts of brilliance and mastery stirred in. Just one thing: do PLEASE keep uploading!
Mozzy
I'll only 'focus' (no pun intentional) on your 'shroom' shots as I'm just drooling over the bird ones. Each one is a true work of art with liberal amounts of brilliance and mastery stirred in. Just one thing: do PLEASE keep uploading!
A big thank you to everyone who's commented on my portfolio photos. I keep forgetting this bit's at the bottom of the page so I don't get to thank you all personally when you comment, sorry about that.
Kind regards, Alan.
A big thank you to everyone who's commented on my portfolio photos. I keep forgetting this bit's at the bottom of the page so I don't get to thank you all personally when you comment, sorry about that.
Beautiful collection here Alan! Wow!
Thanks for your comments on my latest upload, "Broken." The softness you mention on the trunk and branches, may result from the conversion for the web and subsequent quality reduction by ephotozine, as the uploaded file was probably a bit bigger than it should have been. The original prints ok at 48.5. cm.
Beautiful collection here Alan! Wow!
Thanks for your comments on my latest upload, "Broken." The softness you mention on the trunk and branches, may result from the conversion for the web and subsequent quality reduction by ephotozine, as the uploaded file was probably a bit bigger than it should have been. The original prints ok at 48.5. cm.
Thank you for your vote on my picture,I have only had a DSLR for a couple of months so i am super happy that someone with your talent would think mine was worth the vote, I love your photo,s they inspire me to try more with my camera which i will be doing.
Thanks Again.
Steve.
Thank you for your vote on my picture,I have only had a DSLR for a couple of months so i am super happy that someone with your talent would think mine was worth the vote, I love your photo,s they inspire me to try more with my camera which i will be doing.
Thanks Again.
Steve.
An large diverse collection of superb photos so very well done . the quality of your photo,s was tremendous appreciated as i viewed your p/f
best wish,s with photography to come.
frank.
An large diverse collection of superb photos so very well done . the quality of your photo,s was tremendous appreciated as i viewed your p/f
best wish,s with photography to come.
frank.
[quote]A PF worth anyones time, glorious landscapes and as an animal lover some of the finest horse shots you can see anywhere. A joy to view even although I apologize for been late to view such wonders.[/quote]
Wonderful Portfolio.
Quote:A PF worth anyones time, glorious landscapes and as an animal lover some of the finest horse shots you can see anywhere. A joy to view even although I apologize for been late to view such wonders.
A PF worth anyones time, glorious landscapes and as an animal lover some of the finest horse shots you can see anywhere. A joy to view even although I apologize for been late to view such wonders.
A PF worth anyones time, glorious landscapes and as an animal lover some of the finest horse shots you can see anywhere. A joy to view even although I apologize for been late to view such wonders.
1. What do you like of their PF (if you do)?
This shot just stands out to me - lovely processing, quirky angle, makes you smile instantly. Sadly overlooked cause it's mono I fear.
Not really seen this portfolio before, and from the thumbs you initially think "another colourful sunset tog - yawn".
But on closer inspection you start to find clever foregrounds that have more than many of the genre - things like this old farm impliment make me look twice, it's far more interesting than the usual rocky outcrop foreground we're so used to.
The use of the little fault line in this rock is pretty impressive
There's still life in there, very nicely done and a genre that I certainly struggle with.
Finally, I was impressed with this little series on some old derelict looking houses - - brave to put post shots of such a challenging subject (for EPZ).
Another thing that stands out is that the shots look "real", not fallen foul of the Saturation slider in Capture one! Also, the white balance looks like a real scene, not artificially warmed for effect.
2. What do you think is lacking in their PF?
it's not missing a great deal - I don't think we should all be covering every genre of photography by default after all. the landscapes are fairly uniform, formulaic maybe. Lately they seem to concentrate on the colour of the sky reflected in water (which is a really nice thing to capture of course, I do it) which deprives us of the clever foregrounds that I pointed out in section 1.
3. How do you think they can improve their PF?
One thing with the watery reflections is that the foregrounds can look really dark relative to the sky, so maybe you're not getting the most from the genre. I know it's a cliche, but maybe some more grad would even up the scene a bit so your water and sky are about the same brightness/colourfulness.
there's a clear improvement in the portfolio - stands out a mile when you go back 4 or 5 pages to the page with loads of boat shots on.
The bleached wood shots are great, the mono brings out the textures really nicely, so I'd think there's a flare for seeing detail that's maybe not so obvious - so more of that may be a route to think of.
Finally - the landscapes are obviously the main feature, I'd suggest just keep trying to make them that bit different than the crowd - not sure how you'd do it, but just keep thinking "have I seen this before" when looking through the view finder. If you have, then you're not being individual and following.
4. What do you like to see in their PF?
Natural mono abstract and detail shots (see bleached wood shots)
5. Whose work would you recommend them to have a look at (if you know any)?
I'm really bad at this question... I never really look at other people's stuff! Terrible I know, but honest!
1. What do you like of their PF (if you do)?
This shot just stands out to me - lovely processing, quirky angle, makes you smile instantly. Sadly overlooked cause it's mono I fear.
Not really seen this portfolio before, and from the thumbs you initially think "another colourful sunset tog - yawn".
But on closer inspection you start to find clever foregrounds that have more than many of the genre - things like this old farm impliment make me look twice, it's far more interesting than the usual rocky outcrop foreground we're so used to.
The use of the little fault line in this rock is pretty impressive
There's still life in there, very nicely done and a genre that I certainly struggle with.
Finally, I was impressed with this little series on some old derelict looking houses - - brave to put post shots of such a challenging subject (for EPZ).
Another thing that stands out is that the shots look "real", not fallen foul of the Saturation slider in Capture one! Also, the white balance looks like a real scene, not artificially warmed for effect.
2. What do you think is lacking in their PF?
it's not missing a great deal - I don't think we should all be covering every genre of photography by default after all. the landscapes are fairly uniform, formulaic maybe. Lately they seem to concentrate on the colour of the sky reflected in water (which is a really nice thing to capture of course, I do it) which deprives us of the clever foregrounds that I pointed out in section 1.
3. How do you think they can improve their PF?
One thing with the watery reflections is that the foregrounds can look really dark relative to the sky, so maybe you're not getting the most from the genre. I know it's a cliche, but maybe some more grad would even up the scene a bit so your water and sky are about the same brightness/colourfulness.
there's a clear improvement in the portfolio - stands out a mile when you go back 4 or 5 pages to the page with loads of boat shots on.
The bleached wood shots are great, the mono brings out the textures really nicely, so I'd think there's a flare for seeing detail that's maybe not so obvious - so more of that may be a route to think of.
Finally - the landscapes are obviously the main feature, I'd suggest just keep trying to make them that bit different than the crowd - not sure how you'd do it, but just keep thinking "have I seen this before" when looking through the view finder. If you have, then you're not being individual and following.
4. What do you like to see in their PF?
Natural mono abstract and detail shots (see bleached wood shots)
5. Whose work would you recommend them to have a look at (if you know any)?
I'm really bad at this question... I never really look at other people's stuff! Terrible I know, but honest!
Made it to page 17 of your portfolio, you obviously get around a bit and nice to see my old neck of the woods represented i.e, Lynton & Lynmouth re N. Devon. Absoloutely stunning portfolio, can only hope to get close with time. Rod
Made it to page 17 of your portfolio, you obviously get around a bit and nice to see my old neck of the woods represented i.e, Lynton & Lynmouth re N. Devon. Absoloutely stunning portfolio, can only hope to get close with time. Rod
Thanks Alan for your comments about the (Who you lookin at)Pigeon on the Fence.,
I appreciate any comment being a Beginner.
I can now see what you mean.
Regards
Pete
Thanks Alan for your comments about the (Who you lookin at)Pigeon on the Fence.,
I appreciate any comment being a Beginner.
I can now see what you mean.
Regards
Pete
Have enjoyed having a look round your PF. I am highly impressed by your ability to produce such superb low light landscapes which are amazing. A very high quality PF.
Regards,
John
Have enjoyed having a look round your PF. I am highly impressed by your ability to produce such superb low light landscapes which are amazing. A very high quality PF.
Regards,
Beautiful portfolio from a talented photographer. Alan was also kind enough to give detailed comments to one of my not so good photos. It prompted me to withdraw my photo but [b]certainly[/b] keep Alan's comment. This man shows what this is all about. I am grateful. Wil
Beautiful portfolio from a talented photographer. Alan was also kind enough to give detailed comments to one of my not so good photos. It prompted me to withdraw my photo but certainly keep Alan's comment. This man shows what this is all about. I am grateful. Wil
Hi there Alan,
Stopped by to thank you for the great mod you did on my abbey pic, love how you straightened it right up for me, nicely done! But I got lost in your portfolio and almost forgot why I came LOL. Love your insect and butterfly shots, the closeup work you do is really great imo. Keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Helena
Hi there Alan,
Stopped by to thank you for the great mod you did on my abbey pic, love how you straightened it right up for me, nicely done! But I got lost in your portfolio and almost forgot why I came LOL. Love your insect and butterfly shots, the closeup work you do is really great imo. Keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Helena
