Reviews from

Saturday at Tradeday

You can buy, or sell almost anything here.

29 total reviews 
Comment from obriankl


all that fruit and veggies look great. the detail is good. the lighting is good. there is a lot too look at in this picture. great shot

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2012


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2012
    Thanks so much, Obrianki...so glad you stopped by to review my photo:)
Comment from fotofriend


An all-American market, with flag and all!
Nice pov and composition which includes the primary subjects, as well as some background to get the feeling of the busyness of this market. Great clarity and your modifications worked well with regard to the natural and rich colors of the fruit and vegetables. Just a note, the background trees and sky seem a bit faded out, but I am not sure if that is from the camera or the modifications. Otherwise, this is a good shot and truly tells a story.
Many thanks for sharing your notes and your day at the market!

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2012


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2012
    Thanks, fotofriend, these are helpful suggestions. I know I lost some vividness in the photo when I took the shadow off the faces. I tried to saturate it decrease brightness, can't seem to get it back real colorful and keep the shadows off:)
reply by fotofriend on 14-Mar-2012
    IT is good to hear that I am not the only one who gets frustrated trying to make some of these modifications. ;o) My Wise Mentor, advised me well, and now I use Microsoft Office Picture Manager since it is truly point by point adjustment and it also includes a "mid-tone' adjustment. I play with that for a while, and then go back to Picasa for any further adjustments, such as Shadow, etc. It has truly made life a bit easier for me in my amatuer state of being. :o) If you have any questions, just send me a message.
    Cheers and God bless you, DJ
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
    Thanks so much, DJ--I probably will be asking questions:)
reply by fotofriend on 14-Mar-2012
    Anytime - glad to help! :o)
Comment from kketring


Wow! That fruit has such vibrant colors! I like the angle taken so that you can see both peoples faces. The title needs a little more creativity. Otherwise, nice job

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2012


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2012
    That's a good point about the title. Thank you for such a meaningful and honest review:)
Comment from dongood


Very good photo tells its own story of a market in America very colorful all the fruit in the foreground

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2012


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2012
    Thank you
Comment from mobil69


very nice pic good story telling
good center of interest good lighting good contrast good harmony good angle good framing

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2012


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2012
    I appreciate this nice review:)
Comment from Ufoureah


I usually do not care for photographs like this with people intersacting. I like things and clean shots. well this one is cool. complete, cropped perfectly for my eye, wares beautifully arranged, no random arms and legs cut off and in the frame. in focus. I can see and hear the inetraction spot on work Thank you

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2012


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2012
    Thank you, very much for a sparkling review. I wasn't even going to get out of the car--all that walking (been here many times)and my husband looks at everything "twice", ha! But I remembered my camera, so I had to get out. I really appreciate the helpful review:)
Comment from mkaykuhlman


Farm markets have become really popular here in Ohio, especailly since the recession. I love all the color and textures of the produce here. Strong initial impact. Great colors, focus and lighting.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2012


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2012
    Thank you very much--this is a very cheerful and helpful review:)
Comment from s7327a


Great photo. You captured a great image of community. All know is a big town feel but with this image a get a close small town feel. Hard for me to explain. But I like it. Great job editing. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2012


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2012
    Yes, a very small town, and this market is out at the edge of town--a tiny town. But people from everywhere seem to come here. Thank you so much for such a friendly review. I know about big cities--lived in Chicago as a child--watching so much traffic from the window upstairs. And I remember Daddy taking us walking and places like Lincoln Park Zoo, and we also went to Montrose beach, and Chinatown--but no we hardly had any money--he just made it all possible. Now see what a nice review like this reminds me of:)
Comment from jesuel


what a great photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and perspective and really great subject matter fine work here

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2012


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2012
    Hi Jesuel, I really appreciate this review pointing out all these helpful things about my photography--I'm learning, thanks to FAR friends, like you:)
Comment from Msgt Clark


Nice snapshot.
Good focus
Fair lighting
Good composition
Good initial impact
Good center of interest
Good overall presentation
Thanks for sharing. Dave

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2012


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2012
    Thanks so much, Dave for a great review.