LuAnn Thatcher
January 2022 - Two Apples
About the Image(s)
This is a simple still life I did last year. Simple editing and an impressions texture on the apple.
Camera: FujiFilm X-T4, 80mm macro lens, ISO 400, 1/250s, f/16. The light was from a 3x5' softbox.
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12 comments posted
LuAnn, I like the vibrant colors and lighting of the apples in your image. The impressions texture gives a warm, inviting look to the apples. Is this a texture in Lightroom or some other software? I find it interesting that you didn't use a frame around your image, since you usually use one. Any particular reason why you didn't? You continue to do an admirable job on your still life photography, LuAnn. Posted: 01/10/2022 11:10:30
Hello Ruth,
Thank you for your comments!
I typically use a border when I do black and white photography or think a viewer may find it challenging to identify the boundaries of an image. In this color image, I did not believe it was necessary. The biggest fault of borders I have found is they tend to draw the eye away from the subject, especially if the line is white. In competitions, they are not recommended, and I have heard judges will deduct points for borders, so I use them sparingly.
I have a question for you about this image.
Do you think the color tone of the travertine stone the apples are sitting on is the right color? Is it too warm? Is it distracting? The stone does have a pattern/texture; do you think it is too busy?
The impressions textures I use are from Topaz Studio 2. I occasionally use Lightroom, but mainly Capture 1 Pro; LR does not support FujiFilm camera profiles, and Capture 1 has a written agreement with Fuji to share color profiles.
I also have a photo in group 62 for black and white this month. If you have time, check it out and let me know what you think; it is very different.
Best regards,
LuAnn
Posted: 01/10/2022 12:08:06
Thank you for your comments!
I typically use a border when I do black and white photography or think a viewer may find it challenging to identify the boundaries of an image. In this color image, I did not believe it was necessary. The biggest fault of borders I have found is they tend to draw the eye away from the subject, especially if the line is white. In competitions, they are not recommended, and I have heard judges will deduct points for borders, so I use them sparingly.
I have a question for you about this image.
Do you think the color tone of the travertine stone the apples are sitting on is the right color? Is it too warm? Is it distracting? The stone does have a pattern/texture; do you think it is too busy?
The impressions textures I use are from Topaz Studio 2. I occasionally use Lightroom, but mainly Capture 1 Pro; LR does not support FujiFilm camera profiles, and Capture 1 has a written agreement with Fuji to share color profiles.
I also have a photo in group 62 for black and white this month. If you have time, check it out and let me know what you think; it is very different.
Best regards,
LuAnn
Posted: 01/10/2022 12:08:06
Hi LuAnn. The stone that the apples sit on is not distracting to me. It offers a contrast with just a hint of yellow that is present in the apples. Good choice. Posted: 01/13/2022 16:53:27
LuAnn, another great still life photograph. The lighting on the apples really brings out the colors and details of the fruit. I think the colors of the travertine stone enhance the photograph as there is some green in both the stone and the apples. I do not find it distracting at all. Posted: 01/11/2022 04:48:55
Thanks, Mary Ann, for your comment! Posted: 01/30/2022 15:43:49
Hi LuAnn. Your skill with still-life continues to impress, whether in color or B&W! I wouldn't change anything. The way you managed the lighting in both Group images to highlight the subject(s) and to keep the background dark is particularly effective in keeping the eye focused. Indeed, I don't find anything distracting. I also really like your treatment of the apples in TS2. You did just enough filter percentage to keep me guessing whether the image is a photo or a painting. Nicely done. I also have to mention how much I LOVE the fact that we can now submit and view higher resolution images....FINALLY! Posted: 01/11/2022 06:01:06
Thank you, Michael, for your kind words; I appreciate it. Posted: 01/30/2022 15:45:02
Where did you see submitting higher resolution images?
LT Posted: 01/30/2022 16:04:37
LT Posted: 01/30/2022 16:04:37
Sorry, resolution is the incorrect word - the image size actually hasn't changed, only the apparent size of the image on my monitor. I noticed when I came back from vacation that the images now appear larger on my screen, and therefore easier to make out detail and other nuances. I just assumed there have been some back end changes to the website to cause that to happen. ...has no one else noticed that? Posted: 01/30/2022 17:06:55
I did receive a response from the webmaster for this group. This was his reply:
"There has been absolutely no changes to the website that would affect their display. Any change you have noticed is likely due to an update in your browser."
Hope this clarifies your question.
LuAnn Posted: 01/31/2022 12:36:21
"There has been absolutely no changes to the website that would affect their display. Any change you have noticed is likely due to an update in your browser."
Hope this clarifies your question.
LuAnn Posted: 01/31/2022 12:36:21
Hi LuAnn,
The Impression texture on the apples has made their colors more beautiful. It's nicely done and looks very natural. I also like the shadow produced by the apple on the left side on the one on the right.
I'd prefer to see the contour of the apple on the right a bit clearer to make it separated from the background. Posted: 01/24/2022 14:22:21
The Impression texture on the apples has made their colors more beautiful. It's nicely done and looks very natural. I also like the shadow produced by the apple on the left side on the one on the right.
I'd prefer to see the contour of the apple on the right a bit clearer to make it separated from the background. Posted: 01/24/2022 14:22:21
Thanks for the idea, Kieu-Hanh. Posted: 01/30/2022 15:45:47