Creative Decorations
Christmas Display6 total reviews
Comment from dreamndee
These trees are becoming more popular as lack of space is at a premium these days. This is a stunning example of one. This is very busy, though the display must be gorgeous in person I find that as an artwork it's too confusing with too many focal points. Your eye doesn't know where to look first and there it lacks smooth flow throughout. I might have tried a higher frame and then used software filters to give a soft blur around the excess. That would help nail down your focal point. I think you have a second photo in here. As a display image this little corner has a great flow to it and a good focal point! Again I would do a similar software treatment to further define the focal area. Nice colors and beautiful techs, great subject matter!
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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These trees are becoming more popular as lack of space is at a premium these days. This is a stunning example of one. This is very busy, though the display must be gorgeous in person I find that as an artwork it's too confusing with too many focal points. Your eye doesn't know where to look first and there it lacks smooth flow throughout. I might have tried a higher frame and then used software filters to give a soft blur around the excess. That would help nail down your focal point. I think you have a second photo in here. As a display image this little corner has a great flow to it and a good focal point! Again I would do a similar software treatment to further define the focal area. Nice colors and beautiful techs, great subject matter!
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Hi dreamdee, I took your advice and re-did the image by adding some glaussian blur around the tree. I'd love it if you would take another look and tell me what you think. Thanks, Helvi :o)
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I took another look, it has improved a lot. Now you see the focal point much better.
Hi dreemdee,
Though I was hoping to earn another star I am grateful for your help. Thank you so much for coming back to take another look. The fact that you thought I had improved the picture means a lot to me. I appreciate you letting me know that.
Hugs and Smiles,
helvi :o)
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I don't like to change the initial rating because for one I'd be reviewing everything several times for everyone and two I think if people see the rating then they might read the review and note that the composition was improved upon. But don't worry, the lowest and highest ratings never count in your ranking! :)
Comment from dianecarsey
This is so different and stands out so well
Not only the upside down tree but the beautiful colours you have captured
Truly beautiful
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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This is so different and stands out so well
Not only the upside down tree but the beautiful colours you have captured
Truly beautiful
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Hi Diane, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I'm so glad you enjoyed this and happy that I got to share it with you. It was definately a fun shot! Hugs and Smiles Helvi :o)
Comment from gary brewer
excellent work with the gaussian blur. the tree is now the center piece and focal point of the photo. the tree now has the full attention of the viewer. the human eye focuses on what the mind wishes to see and everything else in the background is blurred, lending the full attention of the mind to the subject being viewed. a photo made with the same principle in mind is more natural for mind-eye coordination making it much easier and pleasurable to view. the tree now has body and stands out from it's surroundings. your photo is beautiful, i love it. gary.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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excellent work with the gaussian blur. the tree is now the center piece and focal point of the photo. the tree now has the full attention of the viewer. the human eye focuses on what the mind wishes to see and everything else in the background is blurred, lending the full attention of the mind to the subject being viewed. a photo made with the same principle in mind is more natural for mind-eye coordination making it much easier and pleasurable to view. the tree now has body and stands out from it's surroundings. your photo is beautiful, i love it. gary.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Hi Gary, I re-did the photo of the Christmas tree by adding some gaussian blur. Now the image has a focal point. I would really appreciate it if you could take another look and possibly raise my rating if you think I did a good job. Thanks, Helvi :o)
Comment from wolf6249107
this is a great shot of a interesting tree
good details
good color
good all around techs
great story potential
this is a great find
keep up the good work
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this is a great shot of a interesting tree
good details
good color
good all around techs
great story potential
this is a great find
keep up the good work
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
Comment from armymom
Great title for this shot. I have seen one of these. They are amazing. great close-up view you have taken, Very clear and candid. The light use enhances the colors and the sheen of the decorations so well. Creatively shot, good photographic skills, good impact.Aarmymom
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Great title for this shot. I have seen one of these. They are amazing. great close-up view you have taken, Very clear and candid. The light use enhances the colors and the sheen of the decorations so well. Creatively shot, good photographic skills, good impact.Aarmymom
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Hi armymom, They're very interesting aren't they. I'm glad you had the chance to see one of these yourself. I'd vever put my tree upside down, but I enjoy seeing them. They're different and fun. Thank you for the wonderful review. Smiles and Hugs, Helvi :o)
Comment from STEFFI
This is very unusual and very interesting. I haven't seen anything like this befiore. Looks quite dramatic. Like a chandelier covered with gold ornaments. Excellent find. Good luck in the contest!
STEFFI
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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This is very unusual and very interesting. I haven't seen anything like this befiore. Looks quite dramatic. Like a chandelier covered with gold ornaments. Excellent find. Good luck in the contest!
STEFFI
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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HiSteffi, I had never seen anything like this before either until last year. I was at a Garden Shop and all of the decorate trees on display were uside down. I really liked what they had done and since I always have my camera I couldn't resist taking some shots. This was my favorite. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the wonderful review. Helvi :o)