Entering the Dragons Lair
The storm clouds looked like a dragon22 total reviews
Comment from Skyangel02
The photo is good. I can see the shape of the dragon you mention in the shadow areas. There is a good range of tone in the colors from black to white.
The triangular black area in the bottom right corner is slightly distracting.
The contest rules say to focus just on clouds and not include any other landscape elements. I think the photo would have looked better if you had changed the P.O.V. slightly to leave that land section out.
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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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The photo is good. I can see the shape of the dragon you mention in the shadow areas. There is a good range of tone in the colors from black to white.
The triangular black area in the bottom right corner is slightly distracting.
The contest rules say to focus just on clouds and not include any other landscape elements. I think the photo would have looked better if you had changed the P.O.V. slightly to leave that land section out.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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Skyangel02,
here is the fist sentence on the contest, "As much as possible, just focus on the clouds... It uses avoid if possible, preferably etc. It Does not say "no". I could not get a better POV, so the little corner is there, it is no overbearing and helps with the ambiance of the title.
Thank you for time in looking and support of the photo it is appreciated.
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All you had to do was aim a bit higher or crop the small corner out or even clone it out.
When something says as much as possible to avoid land elements I take it literally and avoid them altogether. We have a huge sky and it is very easy and very possible to totally avoid all land elements.
Comment from Levon7
What a wicked looking sky. It looks really cool in b&w. Lovely clouds. It looks like nightfall. Nice shot!
thanks, levon7
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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What a wicked looking sky. It looks really cool in b&w. Lovely clouds. It looks like nightfall. Nice shot!
thanks, levon7
Comment Written 06-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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Levon7,
you are welcome.
The black and white transformation from the color shot make sit even more dramatic and ominous looking.
Yes, it does look wicked. I like how the darker areas on the left looks like his body and how it brings you into the image and eventually as you follow that to his head.
Thank you for time in looking and support of the photo it is appreciated.
Comment from khristysdesigns
wow, because it's in black and white, yoiu certainly did get the right look for this! It most certainly does look like a dragon's liar! so glad the dragon isn't there!
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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wow, because it's in black and white, yoiu certainly did get the right look for this! It most certainly does look like a dragon's liar! so glad the dragon isn't there!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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khristysdesigns,
Yes but he is there! See him, I like how the darker areas on the left looks like his body and how it brings you into the image and eventually as you follow that to his head, see it accentuated by the lighter clouds behind it.
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omg! I do now! thanks for letting me know where he was at!
Comment from Cassandra01
I see the dragon! Great contrast and shadows here. Looks like it was some kind of storm! Great nice shot!
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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I see the dragon! Great contrast and shadows here. Looks like it was some kind of storm! Great nice shot!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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Cassandra01,
Yes I like how the darker areas on the left looks like his body and how it brings you into the image and eventually as you follow that to his head.
Thank you for time in looking and support of the photo it is appreciated.
Comment from corky55
wow that looks like it could be a nice peaceful day or a violent storm, with black and whit it is hard to tell. That is the thing about black and white I love the most, you can convey any emotion with little or no trouble at all. Great shot. Camera techs are good. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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wow that looks like it could be a nice peaceful day or a violent storm, with black and whit it is hard to tell. That is the thing about black and white I love the most, you can convey any emotion with little or no trouble at all. Great shot. Camera techs are good. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2012
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corky55,
you are welcome, yes it was a set of clouds that were forming just before it started to rain.
Thank you for time in looking and support of the photo it is appreciated.
Comment from sonshine
Interesting.... With it being black and white, I do see the dragon..it's a very interesting image. I think that you chose wisely and think that you will do great in the contest and I give you a five for your creativity! Thank you for sharing..
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2012
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Interesting.... With it being black and white, I do see the dragon..it's a very interesting image. I think that you chose wisely and think that you will do great in the contest and I give you a five for your creativity! Thank you for sharing..
Comment Written 06-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2012
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sonshine,
you are welcome.
Thank you for your time in stopping and then commenting on the photo is greatly appreciated.
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You are so welcome..
Comment from Pentax2012
Good eye! It's unusual to see negative space as the subject for a shot. Your contrasty lighting and moody rendition give it an ominous feel. Nice job!
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2012
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Good eye! It's unusual to see negative space as the subject for a shot. Your contrasty lighting and moody rendition give it an ominous feel. Nice job!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2012
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Pentax2012,
thank you for your time in stopping and then commenting on the photo is greatly appreciated. Using the negative space to me made it interesting. Can you tell me what you find in need of improvement?
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Coming back to this, I still get the sense of the top dark area drawing my eye away from the dragon. Not sure if that could be softened slightly just to keep the competition down. It's a pretty subjective judgement in any case - what's there is nice and you can definitely see the dragon.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Yes. I can see a dragon.This is a wonderful shot of nature. You have timed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Good luck in the contest!
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Yes. I can see a dragon.This is a wonderful shot of nature. You have timed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2012
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seshadri_sreenivasan,
thank you for your time in stopping and then commenting on the photo is greatly appreciated.
Comment from Geokat
Clearly there is a dragon there between the clouds. A powerful image some angry looking clouds in the sky. Great capture of the formation with nice detail and clarity.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2012
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Clearly there is a dragon there between the clouds. A powerful image some angry looking clouds in the sky. Great capture of the formation with nice detail and clarity.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2012
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Geokat,
thank you for your time in stopping and then commenting on the photo is greatly appreciated.
Comment from ftbtaxman
Interesting shot of the clouds. I like the black and white touch you have done with it. However, it lacks something to catch the eye and draw you into the shot. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2012
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Interesting shot of the clouds. I like the black and white touch you have done with it. However, it lacks something to catch the eye and draw you into the shot. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2012
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ftbtaxman,
thank you for your time in stopping and then commenting on the photo is greatly appreciated.
I tend to disagree with you the it lack the draw you in aspect, I think if you viewed it as most would, coming in from the left, that dark body takes you directly into the neck and then the head, the point of interest (highlighted by the lighter clouds behind it). Of course you could come into the shot from the dark area at the top, looks like awing being expanded, taking you into the body, the neck and again the head.