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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
10/1/2007 1:39:34 AM
Undoubtedly there is a little noise Luis - I'll check the file. The lighting on the stage is what you see - very low & uneven & with decals. Stage managers don't aim to help photographers!!
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
9/30/2007 8:37:53 AM
I really like your pp work on your photos Luis. It makes them stand out & give a lot of glamour. Congratulation.
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Luis Steinberg (EFIAP)
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
9/30/2007 8:32:28 AM
Hi Luis,
I hope you received the reply I sent earlier. I haven't been on this site much recently, due to time constraints, but am on holidays at the moment, so will be able to spend a bit more time on the web. I checked your gallery & loved the photos, but am about to go onto your website, so will comment there.
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
9/30/2007 1:08:51 AM
Hi Luis,
Yes I am a ballet teacher who is passionate about photography, so am lucky enough to be able to combine my 2 passions. Once the local dance community found that I do photography, they have used me a lot for performances etc. It does become rather hectic at times though.
Cheers.
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
9/23/2007 12:19:11 PM
Hi Cathy,
I used the Orton Effect on this to get the softness. It's Gaussian blur with lighten blend mode (but the blend mode can be varied according to the subject).
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
5/17/2007 11:12:55 AM
What a great idea Dave - simple, effective & you don't have to travel far! ;) Great shot.
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Photo By: Dave Stacey
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
5/13/2007 12:12:17 PM
I didn't think about the watch. Thanks for the idea Gary! Cheers, Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
5/4/2007 6:41:45 AM
Hi Lydia,
When I took this, I also was very new to digital photgraphy & had a basic camera on auto. I selected the dancer, inversed the selection & made the background a radial gradient fill layer, taking the colour from her dress. There was actually quite a lot of noise in the darker parts of the dress, so I slightly blurred those parts, using the blur tool at 50%. I do a lot of dance photography now, & use 800ISO at least, plus 80 - 100 shutter speed. If you would like any more help, just email me at opitzphotos@hotmail.com
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
3/11/2007 10:25:02 PM
Thanks for suggesting this project Shirley! Great idea - I'm very excited.
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
3/11/2007 10:15:33 PM
You have no idea Peter!  Why does she need this much paint anyway? Maybe for her sister to phtograph!!:)
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
3/9/2007 7:32:48 AM
Love it Ralf - I can smell the coffee beans! Now, just a minute while I put the kettle on ;)
Congratulations!
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Ralf Denguth
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
3/9/2007 7:29:18 AM
I love the work on this Dave! The whole image is superb :) Congratulations.
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Dave Arnold
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
3/9/2007 7:26:07 AM
I almost get splinters looking at this photo Barbara ;) Very effective image - well seen & caught!:)
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Barbara Corvino
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
3/2/2007 9:15:50 AM
I like the differential focusing in this Ralf. It definitely adds to the overall effect. Well done!
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| Photo By: Ralf Denguth
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
2/21/2007 10:57:39 AM
What a brilliant photo Ralf. The colours are vibrant & the abstract effect is lovely - & I can't wait for the results, (I'm hungry!)
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| Photo By: Ralf Denguth
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
12/6/2006 10:09:41 AM
What a magnificent photo Phil!! Well desrving all its awards.
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
11/5/2006 7:23:50 AM
Good point Megan. I'll give that a shot. I have to admit, I cheated & just desaturated everything that wasn't red - which included the 'Live'. It would be much better red, (why didn't the store owners oblige?!)
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
10/28/2006 9:00:19 AM
No I don't live in NY Anthony, but my son does. I just returned from a trip over there last week. I'll probably go again about May next year, so maybe we could meet - I love the Lower East Side & kept returning there - it's so photogenic!
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
10/22/2006 8:51:43 AM
Thank you for all your comments Shirley. ;) When I have faster Internet access, I will be able to comment more on other people's images, but it is SO slow at the moment!:(
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
8/30/2006 10:36:28 PM
This is so cute Paul! What a lovely story it tells. I do like Gaye's cropping - have you tried it? great shot
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Paul Lara
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
8/25/2006 9:21:24 AM
Shh Cathy! This didn't actually need washing - it was the only thing I could find which was red. Don't tell anyone it was a set-up!! (Note that the basket was full, so there was plenty of other washing)
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
8/25/2006 9:11:31 AM
Oh, now that's a good idea Phil! Ta.
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
8/25/2006 12:33:58 AM
This is just gorgeous Dhimant Congratulations!
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Dhimant Vyas
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
8/16/2006 9:02:53 AM
What a beautiful & enchanting photo Shirley. Congratulations!
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| Photo By: Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
8/11/2006 8:16:47 AM
Brilliant Phil! Well deserved awards!
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Phillip Minnis
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
8/4/2006 8:25:30 AM
Thank you for all your kind comments, Mary.
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
8/4/2006 8:22:08 AM
Mmmm might be a bit tricky to meet up then - I'll be in NYC!! Oh well, another time maybe.
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
8/3/2006 11:28:39 AM
Hi Shirley,
Thanks for all your kind comments on my photos. I'm glad you have added me as a friend. What part of the US are you from - I'm going there in a few weeks, but could be millions of miles away!
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
7/26/2006 12:00:16 AM
Thank you Annemette. Not everyone knows Degas so it doesn't mean a lot. I wasn't trying to copy him as such, just give a hint. Thank you for your comments.
Cheers,
Suzanne
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| Photo By: Suzanne Opitz
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Critique By:
Suzanne Opitz (K:91)
7/19/2006 8:50:15 AM
Oh, the poor baby! Makes you want to give him a hug! Great shot Ann. Beautifully composed & very sharp where it needs to be. Terrific stuff!
Cheers,
Suzanne
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