• RoelHendrickxpanorama_fish_eye
    888 posts
    a year ago

    Welcome to the Wednesday Comments and Critique (No Theme & No Brand) thread!

    We are dedicated to continuing the great tradition of this C&C thread because we are convinced that looking at, and talking about images is vital for better photography.

    Our tried and tested concept (15 years and running!) is a weekly "peer-to-peer" photo comments & critique encounter, in which you GIVE and RECEIVE.

    The idea is simple: you post an image and get critique on it, and in return give other people your opinion of their images, or vice versa.

    Any Theme, Any Camera, Any Style, Any Subject.

    We are still figuring out how to create the convenience of threaded view on this new forum.
    For now, let us agree that you post an image with a title and short explanation, and that all comments include the image as a quote.
    Replies to comments may or may not include quotes.

    THREAD GUIDELINES – THE SHORT & SWEET VERSION
    • This thread does not care about brands. It’s not about the tool, but the image.
    • Post one image that you would like to get comments on (exceptions: see below).
    • Add a clear title to your post to reflect the image’s title and distinguish your entry.
    • Look at the other images and give your comments on at least one of those.
    • For comments, try to go beyond a simple pat on the back or a short dismissal.
    • Do you like an image (or essay) ? Try to explain WHY it appeals to you.
    • Negative feedback is OK (we all want to learn), but be polite and constructive. Try to explain why the image (or essay) does not appeal to you and how it might be improved.

    We will start with single images.
    Re-establishing our C&C for essays will be a next step.
    Please limit any individual contribution to a single image. This avoids confusion.

    The critique you give is vital.
    What was your first impression? What catches your eye about an image? Why?
    What do you like, and what distracts you? What would you change?

    Fiddle with the image in your head - composition, perspective, color balance, exposure.

    PLEASE NOTE CLEARLY:
    It is understood that unless the original poster specifically states that they do not want an altered image posted that you are free to alter the posted image and repost it in a reply for C&C purposes (no use for other purposes!). That reposted image may remain permanently or you may remove it after a short period of time if you prefer. No copyright disputes here!

    Encourage - it is a scary business putting your work up for other people to judge!

    More general feedback is also welcome.
    Do you know something about taking the same sort of image that would make matters easier - share your own as an example in your reply.

    And finally, here are some useful hints for navigating and familiarizing yourself with the forum mechanics of DPRevived:
    • Unfortunately, there is no threaded view (yet). We can’t simply keep images and their related comments together like we used to. So please make clear about which image you are commenting.
    • To do that, you may make good use of the “quote” feature. This allows you to keep the image in your reply. Excess content can be deleted. The “preview” button allows you to look at what you are going to post.
    • There is a difference between the “reply” button that sits at the top of the forum, and the reply buttons under every post.
    • A few threads in this new forum with useful navigation information:
    dprevived.com/t/how-to-use-this-site/387/
    and
    dprevived.com/t/how-to-embed-photos-into-your-post-directly-from-flickr/456/
    (this applies also, with modifications, to other photo hosting websites)
    and
    dprevived.com/t/how-to-quote/1014/
    Have fun and let’s stick together!

  • RoelHendrickxpanorama_fish_eye
    888 posts
    a year ago

    LAS SETAS de SEVILLA

    Another image from our Andalucia trip.

    "Las Setas" (official name "Metropol Parasol" but the nickname "The Mushrooms" has overshadowed that) is quite an impressive construction in the center of Sevilla.
    It is the largest wooden construction in the world.
    Look here for some drone video views: setasdesevilla.com/en/

    Here is my more modest take on this landmark:

    Sevilla 1 by RoelH on iphone - IMG_9231.jpg

    On this square, there had been a market for centuries. Then the area became a bit neglected and the big square was reduced essentially to a large open air car park (in those last decades of the previous century, when the car was king and invaded all historic city centers).
    That has been turned around with this enormous construction that is part sculpture, part event space and part elevated walkway offering 360° panoramas over the city. (It is also impressive at night, viewed from above, when thousands of led-light panels create flowing patterns of colour and light over the top of the construction, like an ocean with gentle waves, lit from below):

  • JSPhotoHobbyhelp_outline
    157 posts
    a year ago

    Forget Paris

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    JPG, 10.7 MB, uploaded by JSPhotoHobby a year ago.

  • MikeFewsterpanorama_fish_eye
    1716 posts
    a year ago

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    Coats of Arms

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  • simplejoyhelp_outline
    1662 posts
    a year ago

    Love the colors - great shot! At first I thought that's you triggering the camera, but then I realized it's more likely a couple taking a selfie of the scen? They seem to struggle with the sunlight a bit but I'm sure they got a nice capture as well!

  • simplejoyhelp_outline
    1662 posts
    a year ago
  • ChrisOlypanorama_fish_eye
    1479 posts
    a year ago

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    Hearn Generation Plant in Toronto (decommissioned). Presently used for movie sets and art parties.

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    JPG, 2.6 MB, uploaded by ChrisOly a year ago.

  • ChrisOlypanorama_fish_eye
    1479 posts
    a year ago

    Great architecture and colours.

  • ChrisOlypanorama_fish_eye
    1479 posts
    a year ago

    Love the bright silver lines of the tracks and amazing sense of movement . Also wooden sleepers contribute immensely to excellent image.

  • ChrisOlypanorama_fish_eye
    1479 posts
    a year ago

    The visitors are mesmerized by incredibly intricate artistry of the ceiling . Good capture.

  • ChrisOlypanorama_fish_eye
    1479 posts
    a year ago

    Great capture of a wooden disk like architctual jewel. The figure in red adds considerably to the overall image appreciation against blue sky. Excellent angle.

  • Bryanpanorama_fish_eye
    1312 posts
    a year ago

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    Red Arrow

    I entered the first one in the Photo of the Week comp because I thought I liked it more. But the 2nd one has grown on me heaps and I can't decide so you can have two for the price of one this week...

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    JPG, 3.1 MB, uploaded by Bryan a year ago.

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    JPG, 2.6 MB, uploaded by Bryan a year ago.

  • ChrisOlypanorama_fish_eye
    1479 posts
    a year ago

    For me #1 is somewhat better. Less clutter and great plain background to accentuate the main subject, in red!

  • OpenCubehelp_outline
    861 posts
    a year ago
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    JPG, 3.1 MB, uploaded by OpenCube a year ago.

  • WhyNotpanorama_fish_eye
    676 posts
    a year ago

    Take Off

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    Something of a break from what I have been doing here ...

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    JPG, 1.1 MB, uploaded by WhyNot a year ago.

  • 1789 posts
    a year ago

    Pelahatchie Bay boat launch, just down the road. We had a foggy morning this week, the first in a long time. May not be iconic scenery but it'll have to do.

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    JPG, 3.8 MB, uploaded by minniev a year ago.

  • ChrisOlypanorama_fish_eye
    1479 posts
    a year ago

    Beautiful image, almost reminesance of great paintings of the past. I like the browns and yellows and a faint blues all bathed in a foggy background. Good choice.

    Ps.
    You have hit 1000+ posts...Congrats!

  • ChrisOlypanorama_fish_eye
    1479 posts
    a year ago

    Well captured, very well captured. I can almost hear the flutter of the wings.