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Old May 30th 12, 06:49 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital,alt.photography
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Default [SI] Macro/Closeup - Some comments

On Tue, 29 May 2012 19:17:04 -0700, Savageduck
wrote:



Bowser:
Macro-01:
Nice retention of the detail in the dandelion on the verge of
detonation, emphasized by the shallow DOF. The B&W treatment works.
Macro-02:
This shot does not work as a B&W. The full color and texture of the
rusty surface would have been a better way to go.


I tried it both ways, and it's just preference. I guess I'm in a B&W
mood lately. I preferred the texture and shades of gray to the
somewhat annoying yellow colors of the original.

Macro-03:
Again, I would have preferred to have seen this showing the metallic
surface au natural. Perhaps in a little closer on the crown detail
would have made it a tad more interesting. An interesting piece none
the less.


The color shot didn't have a lot of color, and wasn't contrasty at the
right places to enhance the surface detail. I thought the B&W
converstion allowed me to enhance contrast and give a much better look
at the detail of the piece. BTW, the exhibit, Pompei, was awesome.
  #12  
Old May 30th 12, 09:59 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital,alt.photography
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Default [SI] Macro/Closeup

On 2012-05-29 20:32 , tony cooper wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2012 20:21:36 -0400, SI Committee
wrote:

http://www.pbase.com/shootin/macrocloseup


Any particular reason my three are not included?


I received yours at 20:35 last night at which time I was far far away
from the computer (in mind anyway). They'll be posted forthwith.

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Old May 30th 12, 10:00 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital,alt.photography
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On 2012-05-29 20:36 , tony cooper wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2012 20:21:36 -0400, SI Committee
wrote:

http://www.pbase.com/shootin/macrocloseup


I re-sent my three, but mail log shows I sent them yesterday.


They were definitely not received. I did receive your "re-send".


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Old May 30th 12, 10:18 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital,alt.photography
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On 2012-05-30 13:52:07 -0700, RichA said:

On May 29, 8:21*pm, SI Committee
wrote:
http://www.pbase.com/shootin/macrocloseup

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I don't get it. Some of the shots are not close-ups in any form and
some of the close-ups and pseudo-macros have no composition that is
discernible.


Aah! The rewind.

You do understand that your level of credibility took a massive dive
with your earlier "preemptive strike" post, don't you?

Next time just comment on the individual submissions, and see if you
can provide some constructive criticism.

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Savageduck

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Old May 30th 12, 10:19 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital,alt.photography
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On 2012-05-30 16:52 , RichA wrote:

no composition that is
discernible.


http://www.pbase.com/shootin/image/143651823


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Old May 30th 12, 10:23 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital,alt.photography
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On 2012-05-30 14:19:48 -0700, Alan Browne
said:

On 2012-05-30 16:52 , RichA wrote:

no composition that is
discernible.


http://www.pbase.com/shootin/image/143651823


So that was the one he was talking about. No wonder he had that
incredible prescience wave, with regard to composition pass over him.


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Old May 30th 12, 10:26 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital,alt.photography
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Default [SI] Macro/Closeup

On 2012-05-29 20:21 , SI Committee wrote:
http://www.pbase.com/shootin/macrocloseup


Late arrivals are up.




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  #18  
Old May 30th 12, 10:38 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital,alt.photography
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Default [SI] Macro/Closeup - Some comments

On 2012-05-29 20:11:41 -0700, tony cooper said:

On Tue, 29 May 2012 19:17:04 -0700, Savageduck
wrote:

BTW Tony C, were you sitting this one out? If yours are late, I will
crucify you later.


I submitted on time with fresh shots.


OK!
Here is my take on your submissions, and PeterN's third shot.

Tony Cooper:
MACRO_Available:
Good closeup of the displaying lizard, with great color on that macho flag.
MACRO_JAPF:
Nice! Great capture of the skin patterning.
MACRO_Rose:
Very nice. One of the better flower submissions. The detail is good
with the subdued saturation. I like it.


Peter Newman:
Macro-Dahlia145:
This works on the abstract level, the soft brush stroke petals offset
by the gold. Nice.

My part in this SI is done. Everybody else is now welcome to comment on
my comments, or make their own comments on the entire Mandate. Just try
not to use Rich's example.

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Savageduck

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Old May 30th 12, 10:39 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital,alt.photography
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On 2012-05-30 17:17 , Bruce wrote:
RichA wrote:
On May 29, 8:21 pm, SI Committee
wrote:
http://www.pbase.com/shootin/macrocloseup

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The Committee


I don't get it. Some of the shots are not close-ups in any form and
some of the close-ups and pseudo-macros have no composition that is
discernible.



'Twas ever thus. ;-)


You could show us up with your own photos of course. We'll even allow
your "old" stuff in. Just hope it isn't as out of focus, underexposed
and hopelessly grainy as past examples.
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Old May 30th 12, 10:47 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital,alt.photography
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On 2012-05-30 14:17:51 -0700, Bruce said:

RichA wrote:
On May 29, 8:21*pm, SI Committee
wrote:
http://www.pbase.com/shootin/macrocloseup

--
The Committee


I don't get it. Some of the shots are not close-ups in any form and
some of the close-ups and pseudo-macros have no composition that is
discernible.



'Twas ever thus. ;-)


Why take Rich's word for the work submitted? He is just restating the
preemptive condemnation he posted long before the images were posted.

Take a look at the shots yourself, and provide this community of
photographers the benefit of your constructive criticism. Your words of
experience along with a few examples of what we should be striving for
would be greatly appreciated.


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Savageduck

 




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