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Jul 15, 2018 17:33:59   #
imp by mike Loc: Minnesota/Wisconsin/North Carolina
 
Now I know that this isn’t exactly per regs, but I would like to try something different if I could ... I would like to present this photo to my fellow Hoggers for them to crop & post process as if it were their own.
My reason for this? Our visions are all different, especially when we start with the crop. I know that I can do at least 3 versions of this shot; yet, no matter what I do, someone else will suggest something different. So my suggestion is that I make the original available for everyone, & they enter their final version here.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this could be very informative!
So, what do y’all think?
Mike


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Jul 16, 2018 07:07:30   #
nanaval Loc: Cornwall
 
HI Mike I had a go and did two. I tool the pillar out as it cut the picture in two....


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Jul 16, 2018 07:24:09   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Great idea, Mike. Thanks for sharing your photo.


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Jul 16, 2018 07:54:54   #
imp by mike Loc: Minnesota/Wisconsin/North Carolina
 
Sorry you think so. I was at the park outside of the old Clark AB taking photos when I saw this young lady approaching. She also saw me & changed paths to bypass me. I took the shot (at a distance), & as such, it is mildly interesting as a scenic for that area.
The challenge is, how do YOU improve it? No limits. Reverse image, kaleidoscope, dreamscape, or just plain crop; it’s up to you. Instead of just commenting on how we’d improve a photo, here’s a chance to actually do it; & then we can see & compare each others’ visions. (I’ll save mine for later on, in case someone else thinks along the same way.)
If you have no inspiration for this, so be it; it happens. Hopefully though, others will see the challenge & share their talents.
I think any photo can be improved, & this one offers multiple directions and possibilities. Cityscape, jungle, dreaming, or frightened; you choose.
Ok?!?

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Jul 16, 2018 08:57:12   #
Latent-Image Loc: bunker not on Google
 
It's a snapshot, period.

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Jul 16, 2018 11:16:01   #
Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
 
imp by mike wrote:
Sorry you think so. I was at the park outside of the old Clark AB taking photos when I saw this young lady approaching. She also saw me & changed paths to bypass me. I took the shot (at a distance), & as such, it is mildly interesting as a scenic for that area.
The challenge is, how do YOU improve it? No limits. Reverse image, kaleidoscope, dreamscape, or just plain crop; it’s up to you. Instead of just commenting on how we’d improve a photo, here’s a chance to actually do it; & then we can see & compare each others’ visions. (I’ll save mine for later on, in case someone else thinks along the same way.)
If you have no inspiration for this, so be it; it happens. Hopefully though, others will see the challenge & share their talents.
I think any photo can be improved, & this one offers multiple directions and possibilities. Cityscape, jungle, dreaming, or frightened; you choose.
Ok?!?
Sorry you think so. I was at the park outside of t... (show quote)


I really like the second one.

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Jul 19, 2018 19:55:43   #
imp by mike Loc: Minnesota/Wisconsin/North Carolina
 
As you can see, everybody has an opinion, but not all are useful. That’s why I thought I’d try this experiment. Not seeking comments, but giving anyone who wants, a chance to show what they would do with a common subject. Sort of like a homework assignment; yet not everyone wants to participate.
So be it!

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Jul 19, 2018 20:22:06   #
imp by mike Loc: Minnesota/Wisconsin/North Carolina
 
Here are some of my experiments on the subject. As you can see with the first one, I replaced a lightpole with a tree, then cropped it in the second. With the third, I wanted to try a dreamy angle.
If swung to the left, you get the city feel. Swung to the right & you get the jungle. What else could be done? The imagination is the limit ... if there is any.

So ... anybody else want to jump into the pool?


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Jul 19, 2018 23:45:06   #
Latent-Image Loc: bunker not on Google
 
It's still just a snapshot your beating a dead horse, just let it go. If it lights your fire great but stop trying to make it something it's not.

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Jul 26, 2018 10:43:58   #
imp by mike Loc: Minnesota/Wisconsin/North Carolina
 
Latent-Image wrote:
It's still just a snapshot your beating a dead horse, just let it go. If it lights your fire great but stop trying to make it something it's not.


Okay, let’s try it your way ... can you offer some definitions of various categories? What does it take to move from one category to another? What is a snapshot? Can it become something else? Can one person’s snapshot be someone else’s high-art?

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Jul 26, 2018 12:05:16   #
Latent-Image Loc: bunker not on Google
 
Yes,talent,no though-no talent,yes-deleted,not likely.

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Jul 26, 2018 15:19:40   #
DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
 
My honest opinion is that this image is a snapshot. The fact that is was made at Clark AB is not relevant. I spent many days at Clark AB and even that doesn't sway me. This is not an editing forum and this image is out of the guidelines for posting here. It is not putting forward the best effort image for critique.

When posting a photo, simply ask for critique. It is very helpful to post your settings as well. Reserve explanation of your photo and avoid asking specific questions you may have about your image in the originial post. You will get an unbiased view of your image if you do not try to direct the critique from the start. Save specific concerns for later on in the thread after you have received a few critiques.

One photo is allowed per thread. No exceptions!

-Remember that there are experienced photographers here and novices. Don't take every comment to heart. Critique is a subjective thing. You as the photographer have to ultimately decide what is helpful to you, and what is not.

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Jul 31, 2018 14:12:57   #
Nightski
 
I just don't find anything compelling about this image. It's my opinion that the best street style people shots are capturing a moment or a feeling. I have the feeling that you instructed this girl to walk through the area with an umbrella. Why? The sidewalks are dry, so why would she be carrying an umbrella? It's also bright cloudy which is a weather condition that doesn't usually produce rain. The foliage is nice, but there is lots of nice city foliage. The pink umbrella catches the eye, but there is not a story there. Go to this spot on a rainy day and camp out with your camera. You're sure to see a moment. Whether or not you're quick enough to capture it is another thing. Also .. be closer to your subject if you do this. Interaction with photographer often produces a pleasing result.

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Aug 1, 2018 08:02:39   #
imp by mike Loc: Minnesota/Wisconsin/North Carolina
 
I understand that we have a wide variety of talent here and, for me, there is a difference between critiques & opinions. I look for constructive criticism to try & expand my understanding as to how others may think. When I have responded to criticism with my thought processes, others have thought that I’ve taken offense or am being defensive; but I’m not. We all have different visions, & sometimes I try to dig that out. Here, instead of words, I’m seeking visual critiques. In other words, “show me”. (I’m not being defensive; but teach me how you would look at it.) After all, a picture is worth a thousand words; right?

Anyway; what is a snapshot? A frozen moment in time that elicits no emotion? (Or is it something else? What???) Can we manipulate a snapshot to draw out an emotion, or can it only be a snapshot? I know that I’m stretching the boundaries (I’m not trying to break them), but this is still just one photo; just critique it visually. Comments like, “It’s a snapshot.” & nothing else, are worthless. WHY is it just a snapshot, and can it be improved upon or not?
THAT is what I think this section is for ... to help expand the thought processes & to teach.
If I’m wrong, I’m wrong; & I’ll just shut up.

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Aug 1, 2018 08:17:06   #
imp by mike Loc: Minnesota/Wisconsin/North Carolina
 
I’ll accept that Nightski, but no it was not staged. In the tropics, women will often use umbrellas in all weather conditions; because fair skin is sought after & dark skin is for peasants! (Just a tidbit of information, that’s all.)

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