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神 風
{K:10665} 3/8/2006
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Never responding negatively to constructive critiques ... ?
See above ... Not hardly!
Re: Your image titled "Man at Work" ...
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神 風
{K:10665} 10/27/2005
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Dear Kathy,
There is no need whatsoever to adopt a 'Thick Skin' if you truly appreciate a 'Honest Critique', therefore because of your response to Ina my 'Dedication' to you on my image titled 'Sarusawanoike' has been withdrawn.
Best of Regards!
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Sarah Per Lee
{K:2477} 10/21/2005
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Hi Kathy, I truly feel that the colors, texture, and comp are well prestented. I also admire Ina's sensitive critique. I think she nailed it and it was well articulated. This pictures lends to me memories of playing as a child in the fall and I also can remember the beauty of it and the smells (and espeically playing after school). Funny, I know. Well, Kathy I apologize I missed your debut on the front page, but by golly...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hope you and your husband are enjoying a nice vacation together. Lord bless ya Kath and can't wait to see you guys. Take care.
Sarah
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 10/19/2005
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Congratulations for making front page today Kathy. Well deserved. This is a lovely image. MAkes me want to walk along the leaves and around the corner to see where it goes. I enjoy the autumn colours. I wish my backyard looked like this. Lovely dedication. Lovely image. Cheers - Ann :)
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 10/19/2005
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Thanks for the added critique, Ina! When I posted this shot I knew that it wasn't a masterpiece of photography, but I also knew that there was something about it that I liked, and especially since it is my sister's yard. I wanted to see if I could apply some filter that would add a bit of interest and would just add a bit of oomph. Obviously not everyone likes this kind of thing, but...like I told my sister about one of her shots...just put on a thick skin and let the chips fall where they may!
Anyway, Ina, thanks for the critique which lead to the exposure...it's all a learning curve!
Kathy
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 10/19/2005
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Hello Douglas,
Thank you for your very honest critique. Before I ever posted this image I dealt with the fact that many people don't like this type of thing. I don't care for it in many applications as well, but in this particular instance I thought that it worked rather well. Of course, we all have different tastes. I would be glad to upload the original, but I am on vacation right now and it is not available.
As far as the blown out right corner, do you have any suggestions as to how to deal with that problem? I am always struggling with that issue when I'm shooting in a bright sun.
Thanks again for your honesty.
Regards, Kathy
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 10/19/2005
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Hi Kathy, I thought I should add something to what has been said so far, so here it goes:
Personally, I'm not keen on the artistic filters in PS, because at some point, when it's overdone, we come to admire a filter, and not what the photograph represents. However, in your case, I made a point of emphasizing "the right amount" which means that you have applied a treatment that was appropriate to the image, and lent itself to it. I also noticed the burnt area, and it didn't bother me in the least, because some images have that "real" feel of being there, with the sun in your eyes, and this is actually how we see. The human eye would see this scene in exactly the same way you have presented it, filtered or not. I think it takes courage and inspiration to present a common scene, such as someone's backyard, as opposed to those things which are more obvious, such as great landmarks. For that I admire you. Photography is not always about exacting perfection, rules, and technicalities. It is a means of communication, and if you communicate to the viewer a memory, a fleeting moment, a mood, and that succeeds, you have achieved a lot, and that's what I think you did here. Sometimes a puddle moves us more than an ocean.
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Don Loseke
{K:32503} 10/19/2005
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Very interesting Kathy, it makes you take more than one look. Don.
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 10/19/2005
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Kathy this is beautiful, I agree with you, it does look like an impressionistic painting..congratulations on the award and the front page...well deserved and a lovely dedication to your sister too...Linda
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Margaret Sturgess
{K:49403} 10/19/2005
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Kathy congrats on front page, haven't been around for a few days, hope your Mom is okay now and will try and get to look at your recent uploads
Margaret
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神 風
{K:10665} 10/19/2005
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Dear Kathy and listen carefully ...
I have commented on the 'Photo of the Day', The 'Photographer of the Day', Editor's Choice, Staff Choice, and the 'Donor of the Day' before I come now to this piece of work:
First of all congratulations for making the front page and I presume for the first time so it is indeed a great honor for sure ...
Although I do believe you have much better images to represent you and also much better critiques and possibly more accurate than from the person also being honored here as well ...
For this image itself:
I keep trying to force myself to no avail that a 'Touch of Monet' might be playing in this piece but I am overwhelmed as would that famous artist who would never have an entire quadrant such as the upper right totally blown out which of course was not your fault but has caused a certain amount of destruction to the overall beauty which you have captured.
Furthermore, the entire lower right quadrant seems to be littered with a debris type of 'hot' paper instead of leaves over a little hill that reminds me of something such as a 'Burial Mound' which of course is not the case but is not exactly aesthetic imho.
I would really like to see what the original image looked like than ponder how much dodging and burning it would take to salvage this picture that you obviously have by applying a filter as you say which has done more harm than good.
No offense ... Best of Regards!
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Gabriela Tanaka
{K:16594} 10/19/2005
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Dear Kathy, your photo is on the first page!!! Congratulations! And Ina's critique is so much to the point!I like the impressionist filter, as I like all filters!!! It gives the image a dreamy feeling!
Best regards from Gabriela
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 10/19/2005
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Hey Kath! What do you know? My most favorite person on the front page! And gee, that ditch looks familiar...What did I tell you? Get ready for the comments girly...! Congrats!
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ricardo longhi-frantz
{K:9628} 10/17/2005
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cute shot Kathy! loved the filter! very fine and dynamic result! regards!
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Thomas P
{K:1732} 10/17/2005
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Hello Kathy. I really like it when someone creates. When people comment on this image and it's properties they need to understand they cannot treat this as a pure photographic content. You have used filters to present this photo the way an artist paints his or her vision on canvas. I like and it's well done.
Regards,
Tom
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 10/17/2005
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hi, like the comp and the filter used gives this a nice textural painterly look...isn't Autumn the greatest!...regards,gayle
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Tracey Main
{K:7290} 10/16/2005
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It looks great kathy what a nice backyard..Trace
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 10/16/2005
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Hey, Kathy! This is now a featured comment??? Congratulations! Unless it's a wild apparition on my computer!
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 10/16/2005
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A gorgeous autumnal image with a subtle arty feel, Kathy.
I'm sure your sister and her hsuband will be delighted.
Best regards, Chris
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 10/16/2005
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Hey Sissy,
Ger and I are sitting here looking at this and I like it even more tonight! The bigger the view the better it looks too. Ger really likes the painterly effect. Good job (again!)
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 10/16/2005
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Hi Kathy! Wonderful scene, with bright fall colors and a great location :) I love the winding path covered with leaves and the way the green and red trees blend. Very nice brushstroke treatment, just the right amount, to still be realistic, great job! Well seen and well done! This is a really nice gift! Ina
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 10/16/2005
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Excelentes colores.
Felicitaciones!
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Robert Kocs
{K:89085} 10/15/2005
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What a picturesque colours and composition! Very nice dedication, lovely angle and crisp lights. Very well done dear Kathy! Nice work! :) 7+++
My best regards!
Robert
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Endre Novak
{K:12666} 10/15/2005
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nice colours,
endre
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 10/15/2005
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very beautiful with great details and colors,great job been made here,very best regards.
www.a71an.com
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Darlene Boucher
{K:15739} 10/15/2005
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Beautiful image Kathy! Love the colors and you composed it so well......what an incredible yard!
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 10/15/2005
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OK, what is this...see who can make the other one cry the most?? What a pretty scene and THANKS! This is really great. I'm going to print it out. It does look impressionist. Nice job. :)
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Janet B
{K:16139} 10/15/2005
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Looks like a fine art painting! Love the color!
Well done, Kathy and a beautiful dedication!
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NN
{K:26787} 10/15/2005
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Hi Kathy! Impressive colours, nicely composed; beautiful stuff!
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Claudio Bonaccorsi
{K:2146} 10/15/2005
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Ottimo scorcio di natura autunnale.
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 10/15/2005
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Great colours Kathy - a bit burnt out in the lighter areas, not sure if that was due to the filter you applied. A pleasing image nonetheless. Kind regards.
Joggie
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Marco Donatiello
{K:12147} 10/15/2005
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Uno scatto autunnale ricco di colori e di atmosfera!
Complimenti!
ciao
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