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Mary Anne replied to the topic Koren in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Don’t let the “culture meltdown” get to you. The Shark Tank has been particularly contentious lately. Your photo has some problems but it also shows real potential for getting good work. Take what you find useful from the comments and see how you can apply it to your efforts. Forget about the arguments.
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AnnieT and FredF are now friends 10y, 8mo ago
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
I’m sorry, but you were far beyond rude. More than once. (BTW, I believe it was you who posted about non-apology apologies during another discussion, was it not?) I don’t know if I’ll continue to post or not. This thread started out well and continued that way for some time. Nevertheless it ended up very badly, and I’m not sure I want to…[Read more]
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
@jimeuph1 – Okay, one last time to try to get my point across. I specifically asked in my original post if it was even possible to do what I wanted to do. I wasn’t looking for a cheat sheet, and I’m not even aware that Jonathan is doing low-light city shots for me to want to emulate. Everyone was very helpful, made lots of suggestions, and I…[Read more]
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Believe me, flame wars put me off using this forum also, and I’m trying really hard not to get engaged in one.
I appreciated the many suggestions people, including Jonathan, made and said so more than once. Yes, I consider the photo a disaster, but not because of the subject matter or composition. And, no, please, I have no desire to do a…[Read more]
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Mary Anne replied to the topic 1st Model Shoot in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Yes, that’s what I meant.
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Yes, this is a good photo, a very good photo. I like it quite a bit–for someone else to do. It’s not what I’m interested in doing. I do wonder why you continue to find it necessary to insult me.
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Mary Anne replied to the topic Stella 2 The Re-Do in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
I think you accomplished your goal of recreating the feel of the old paintings that were centered on a dog or horse! I love the pose; Stella looks very regal and like a prime example of her type. Beautiful! I did like how black Stella’s hair looked in the first photo and the dramatic effect of evident in that photo, but I think for what you are…[Read more]
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Mary Anne replied to the topic 1st Model Shoot in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Did you want that red spot on her hair directly above her hand? Maybe her hair actually has that color in it? The problem is that my eye goes directly to it.
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Mary Anne replied to the topic Attempt at headshot in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Both very dark and very light skin can be difficult to photograph well. If you haven’t already done so, try googling to find articles with tips on how to get the best results. Besides what you do in actually taking the shot, theres a lot that can be done to improve skin tones in Lightroom or Photoshop. It seems like there are even more articles…[Read more]
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
@fredf – Yes, you’re right about what it is that I want, and I’m looking forward to trying your suggestions. I do have to say, though, that I appreciate all the suggestions others have made for getting interesting photos that do have light trails and think that I would like to give that a try also sometime.
Sorry for bringing this photo back…[Read more]
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Fairly empty of interest to whom? To you, yes. To me, no. As you said, it is a subjective opinion. I find the shot to be of interest in a number of ways. I’m not sure why you think I should be dissuaded by the fact that you don’t care for it. There are very few photographs that are going to be of interest to most people.
Of course, the…[Read more]
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
I should have added that I was glad to read that you found the composition good. I appreciate your commenting on it. Thank you.
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Thank you for this advice. I have to admit, though, that it is way over my head for the most part, especially at this point in my photographic learning curve. I’ll definitely keep it on hand for use as I get better–and I’ll call on my husband for some help in understanding it all. I appreciate all the suggestions. It does seem like the next…[Read more]
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Mary Anne changed their profile picture 10y, 8mo ago
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Thank you. I’m looking forward to giving this a try.
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Well, as soon as I get the opportunity, I’ll give it a try and see what results I can get. To coin a phrase, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
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Mary Anne replied to the topic Cowlyn bay in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
I do agree that the photo is a bit flat. However, at the risk of starting another flame war, I have to say that I’m not bothered by the houses peaking through the rails or by the angle. Making those changes would give a somewhat different photo, maybe better, but also maybe just different. This one has a sense of place that I kind of like.
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Yes, like that. OK, a place to start. Thanks. Any tips on the red lights? Post-production? Just let it be what it is?
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Mary Anne replied to the topic City street at night in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 8mo ago
Not bad, no, and sometimes even a desired part of the photo. But in this instance, it’s not what I’m looking for. On the first page of the link you posted above, there are a couple of shots that are what I’m interested in, and I’ve seen others elsewhere. But I’m baffled as to how to go about getting that kind of shot. It’s obviously possible…[Read more]
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