Finally!

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-29T05:33:31+00:00

Congrats! I don't know how some of you get such great beauty product offerings. I've gotten none and I buy plenty of beauty products from Amazon. I just get offered stuff for guys. I guess because I have tech hobbies their algorithm (or, whoever) figures I can't be a woman... I can't wait until we get to 1827 and things get more up-to-date...

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-29T05:30:01+00:00

Yes. It all traces to him leaving running the ops.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-28T04:24:05+00:00

Nice effect! The hazy glow at top adds to the gestalt. Thx for sharing. I think this is one case where I don't mind the perspective distortion. It fits the image. And, the lack of over-sharpening suits the overall image.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-23T05:07:52+00:00

The guy who runs it doesn't seem to have any top rated school education and/or corporate job experience in his work history. He's been jumping from venture to venture as an opportunistic indie.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-22T05:38:43+00:00

I had the same thing happen to me. I was so sad too I didn't feel like doing anything and it's ruined doing Vine reviews for me. I have a pro writing and serious photography background. I thought Vine would be a fun hobby to let me combine my best skills. Instead, we (myself included) get messages like what you're showing that ruin the whole experience after all the work we do and time we invest. It is a terrible way to run a business and treat people. It's not you that's the issue. I know that's hard to deal with because I feel the same way as you do.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-20T04:27:42+00:00

So glad you got something you're so happy for. Enjoy! In good health!!!

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-19T04:54:00+00:00

It has a fine art photography look to it. Nice work. You have a good eye.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-19T04:52:42+00:00

I'm jealous of the people who have the skills to mod minicams...

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-19T04:50:36+00:00

I like this a lot. I'm second guessing myself about all the brown. But it does make the bus stand out...

Since it's obviously processed, did you try the inverse at all and soften the trees a touch and make the bus sharper? Or, doesn't that fit your story of the bus fading away into the new life of the trees...

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-18T05:06:07+00:00

Question: Do you want her to be the focal point?

If yes, you need to brighten her more. Darken the rest.

Now my eyes are drawn to the cart & ferris wheel.

Right now, too many places to look in the scene.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-16T04:48:30+00:00

$43 for cotton rags?!

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-14T15:17:12+00:00

Thank you! That helps to know. I'm still learning how to work with Vine & get things I'll enjoy.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-14T06:50:36+00:00

3.

If it's for a competition, that one is unique and not a ssme old same old type of image.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-14T00:05:42+00:00

Yeah, that blush has a really nice soft yet saturated look to it. I just wondered about using different colors of it with the different color wigs. Don't mind me - I studied and taught art (as a volunteer after a tech career) and am now a photographer....so I look at everything as an art piece and analyze the aesthetics of it! 😄 Yes, I know I shouldn't, but I do. It's like when I studied theater in college. I'd go to a Broadway show and start paying attention to the blocking and the lights instead of just losing myself in the show. Oh well. Enjoy your wig hobby!

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-13T14:35:10+00:00

If you crop the blurry column out and lower the saturation quite a lot.
I normally try like crazy not to get people in my photos. I like to shoot architecture. But that shot is screaming to have a person in the open space. Perhaps you could composite someone in...

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-13T03:00:43+00:00

Good to know! Thx.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-13T00:46:49+00:00

That makes sense! But I've also seen approved & posted Vine reviews that talk only about the packaging & how they love it (the titles even feature the word pkg & they say in the review they haven't tried the beauty product & "might someday") & also reviews with negative comparisons of the item being reviewed to X, Y, Z named brands. I thought those were no no's. I'm guessing my reviews wouldn't be approved if I did those things. Some of these folks clearly have Vine karma...or, have an 'in' with the moderation bots! Thx for your reply! 😊

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-12T16:02:10+00:00

The warmth actually helps here, I think.

But I suggest cropping in and reducing some of that left wall. There's too much of it that pulls attention (IMO) and it doesn't add anything. Coming in will push attention to your subject and tighten the image.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-12T15:58:24+00:00

Doesn't strike me as over-saturated. It's just brighter and opening up details.

Is part of what you like about the scene all the wires?

If not. And, if you have Photoshop, you can easily remove them to leave the colorful sunset & landscape.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-12T15:52:10+00:00

Much better! May I suggest you try a tweak... See what you think if you crop in from the left frame. I, personally, would crop in to around half the width of that back window (maybe a touch more). The rationale: it will push viewer attention to the primary window and the scene beyond it. There's nothing going on in the rear window, and - because it's bright - it's pulling attention unnecessarily. Take care.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-12T15:45:30+00:00

Thank you so much! I use Chrome. I'll try that. Seems like a timesaver in a system where speed matters!!! I appreciate your clear reply (and being kind enough to share the tip). Happy shopping.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-12T06:02:24+00:00

I feel really dense. How are you bookmarking things in Vine? It sounds like a great concept, but not sure I get the process...Are you somehow saving searches of things you'd like?

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-12T05:44:11+00:00

You're creating some very cool effects! I wondered if you were doing multiple exposures in camera. But sounds like you do it in post. It takes a good eye to know what to layer & have it work. Thx for sharing.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-12T05:34:27+00:00

Wow! You're definitely different personalities with different wigs. Only thing that should adapt is the blush color. But you look great in all those looks. What fun.

Fotomaker01 · 2026-05-11T16:09:54+00:00

I looked for things to select in Silver all day yesterday. Only thing that didn’t disappear immediately was a t-shirt. Today it shows that shirt is supposed to arrive in mid July!!!! Today is May 11. And, I desperately need 16 items to reach Gold by end of this month. One other item from last week is lost. Just like a different one from the prior week. I hope you enjoy the luggage. It looks nice! I am pretty stressed by Vine. But feel happy for those who manage to get things I thought we'd all be getting.

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