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Jan 29, 2017 19:08:09   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
A composite of garden sculptures. The purists will not feel this is photography, I'm sure. For others, if you would comment on your likes and dislikes, or offer suggestions, it will be appreciated. Not sure how well it will upload as I've struggled a bit going between Ps and Lr.


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Jan 29, 2017 19:21:41   #
oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA
 
Ditch the dude with the horse, expand the remaining group of 4
to fill the frame and i would make space to hang it in my house.

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Jan 29, 2017 19:26:19   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
oldtigger wrote:
Ditch the dude with the horse, expand the remaining group of 4
to fill the frame and i would make space to hang it in my house.


That's pretty much what my wife said! Thanks for commenting oldtigger.

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Jan 29, 2017 19:30:48   #
jim quist Loc: Missouri
 
can you set the moon so it is resting on the guys back

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Jan 29, 2017 19:38:22   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
jim quist wrote:
can you set the moon so it is resting on the guys back


I think that would be possible Jim. I will go back to it to try suggestions received, so it might end up that way. My thanks for your thoughts.

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Jan 29, 2017 20:13:09   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Linda from Yakima likes your wife's (and oldtigger's) vision, as well Fascinating figures and idea, Dave. Looking forward to more!

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Jan 29, 2017 20:38:12   #
Frank2013 Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.
 
A crop in from the right just past the horse, as oldtigger suggests that element is not needed, down to a bit above the coif tip and it's a wall hanger for me magnetoman. I like the element placements and reflections as they are.

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Jan 30, 2017 03:26:02   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
Linda from Yakima likes your wife's (and oldtigger's) vision, as well Fascinating figures and idea, Dave. Looking forward to more!


More? This is hard work y'know! Thanks for your comments Linda, looks like it's a crop then.

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Jan 30, 2017 03:28:56   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
Frank2013 wrote:
A crop in from the right just past the horse, as oldtigger suggests that element is not needed, down to a bit above the coif tip and it's a wall hanger for me magnetoman. I like the element placements and reflections as they are.


You been flipping again Frank? Yep, handstandman's got to go! Thanks for your comments, they always help.

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Jan 30, 2017 07:41:14   #
ediesaul
 
magnetoman wrote:
A composite of garden sculptures. The purists will not feel this is photography, I'm sure. For others, if you would comment on your likes and dislikes, or offer suggestions, it will be appreciated. Not sure how well it will upload as I've struggled a bit going between Ps and Lr.


I really like this photo, magnetoman! I like that the acrobat and horse create a dissonance in the image, and that the body of the acrobat parallels the hat of the nun. Without that acrobat standing on the horse's head, the image's composition would be more classic, which might be more comfortable for most people.

Perhaps you didn't have a message to convey with this grouping. However, I like the fact that the acrobat on the horse is seemingly ignoring the nun and the curious others.

The colors and lighting and composition are all very pleasing to me. I like it!!!

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Jan 30, 2017 08:13:02   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
Yes, handstandman is sort of doing his own thing Edie - probably got enough to contend with! I think he will end up going though. I have an idea for a portrait format of the group with full reflections in the foreground - if I can master those reflections again. Many thanks for your view on it.

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Jan 30, 2017 09:57:52   #
pfrancke Loc: cold Maine
 
Love the reading nun with her pointed hat. Crop - and do a little bit better job with the peepers, the two on the right seem a little too forward and the one on the left perhaps should be a little larger (perhaps). Love these lines and the idea of it - a wall hanger in the making. The nun is classic to herself, adding the book peepers was a stroke of genius (but needs better execution)

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Jan 30, 2017 10:47:23   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
pfrancke wrote:
Love the reading nun with her pointed hat. Crop - and do a little bit better job with the peepers, the two on the right seem a little too forward and the one on the left perhaps should be a little larger (perhaps). Love these lines and the idea of it - a wall hanger in the making. The nun is classic to herself, adding the book peepers was a stroke of genius (but needs better execution)


Thanks for contributing Piet. I can't agree in regard to the RH peepers, their attitude is leaning back - they're glancing as they roll by. You're right about the arm-lift fellow though, he needs to be bigger - think I lost size whilst distorting him to fit correctly (his head ended up bigger than his body, so reduced the head but should have increased the body. You're the first to notice, or at least comment! When you say needs better execution in regard to the peepers, is it just position you don't like, or is other work needed? They are of course two versions of the same sculpture. I like this enough to print (in its cropped to the Gang of Four version), so very grateful for your comments.

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Jan 30, 2017 10:52:56   #
Frank2013 Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.
 
magnetoman wrote:
I like this enough to print (in its cropped to the Gang of Four version)
Might you indulge us with your cropped version.......

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Jan 30, 2017 10:56:45   #
pfrancke Loc: cold Maine
 
Only the positions - where they gaze is critical and you nailed it, but on the RH - the backwards lean is a little extreme. And the one most forward looks to be about two feet forward. If he was one foot forward I would have been happy! The rightmost figure is OK - his partner's deformation is too extreme. Perhaps consider letting the "inside" one be the one in the back.

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