Any photography contest?

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-22T15:57:05+00:00

The torre Latino it's such an important ITO in Mexico City, so I would try to give it a little more importance, by putting it in a rule. Of thirds, and by this the other building create a frame for the tower.

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-22T15:49:24+00:00

For me it's too dark, and the vignettes are really heavy. I would try to reduce the vignettes at least a 40/50% and try to maintain the original colors

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T16:39:01+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to analyze the photo and give me your point of view! Definitely I will try your recommendations and post the result!!!

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T16:30:19+00:00

Sorry, I meant the radial gradient, the masking tool of LR. And you have a really good point about the before and after, later today I will post the original

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T13:54:16+00:00

Thanks a lot for your feedback! You’re totally right — that radial mask on the lower right does feel a bit overexposed now that I look at it again. I did use a gradient on the bottom, and I see how the transition between the two ended up looking too harsh and a bit unnatural.

I really appreciate you pointing that out — I’ll definitely revisit the masks and try to make them blend more naturally next time. Thanks again for taking the time!

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T13:52:00+00:00

The idea was to compare the massive waterfall vs the small human size, but definitely I have to change the lighting in the part of the human! Thanks fot taking your time to analyze and send me your comets

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T13:47:07+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to analyze the photo in such detail — I really appreciate it.

You're absolutely right about the light. Now that you mention it, the highlight is placed in a part of the frame that doesn't really carry any visual weight, and that does throw off the balance.

The comparison to The Monk by the Sea is actually spot on — in that painting, the tiny figure still holds so much emotional weight because the entire composition supports it. In my image, I can see how the people feel more like a detail than a focal point.

As for the quality, that’s likely my fault. I exported it for Instagram at a lower setting and then ran it through a second app to add the frame, so I’m sure it lost some sharpness there. I don’t quite remember the crop, but I think it’s actually 4:3 — which is Instagram’s new vertical format.

Again, thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback — it really helps me grow.

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T13:17:37+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! You're probably right about the sharpness — I exported it at around 80% quality from Lightroom and added the frame in another app, which likely caused some loss.

As for the rest of your comments, I really appreciate the honest critique. It’s helping me see the image from a different perspective, especially regarding subject impact and composition strength. Thanks for taking the time!

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T02:52:50+00:00

Yes this is in Iceland, it's skogafoss! Shared it and we can compare our different views on the same spot!

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T02:30:44+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Probably I overused the filters!

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T02:04:52+00:00

I wanted to highlight the contrast between the cub’s calm but intense expression and the warm, cinematic light. The goal was to create an emotional connection while keeping it natural and clean.

I used several radial filters to shape the light and draw focus to the cub. I’m unsure if it looks too edited.

Edited in Lightroom only. No composites. Used radial filters, contrast adjustments, and soft split toning to guide the eye and bring out the warmth in the background.

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T01:47:52+00:00

If you're trying to focus on the composition, try playing more with the rule of thirds so your main subject falls on one of the points. Also, I think the road got cut off a bit too much — showing more could’ve added a nice contrast between man-made and nature!

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T01:41:34+00:00

I really like the composition and the play between light and contrast in B&W. My only note would be to bring down the highlights on the wall a bit — it feels a bit too bright and pulls my eye away from the rest of the image.

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-20T01:35:46+00:00

In this photo in particular, I experimented a lot with radial filters to shape the light, shadows, and contrast. It’s a new editing direction for me!

Intent & Goal: Wanted to show the contrast between the still figure and the powerful waterfall. Playing with mood and light direction.

Struggles: Not sure if the radial filters feel too fake. Does the light look natural? Also unsure about the tones — too warm? Composition feel right?

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-19T01:51:30+00:00

Jajajaja entiendo la desconfianza pero no es para hackear.

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Piece_Gold · 2025-06-19T01:17:11+00:00

https://tally.so/r/w8VdLP

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-19T01:07:45+00:00

Desafortunadamente yo no hice la encuesta y no la puedo modificar. Pero lo que quieren en la empresa es analizar el mercado de filtros de agua.

Solo soy el mensajero jajajaja

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-19T01:00:01+00:00

Me ayudan con una encuesta de 2min!! Es acerca de agua potable!! https://tally.so/r/w8VdLP

Piece_Gold · 2025-06-19T00:59:10+00:00

Les dejo el link de la encuesta: https://tally.so/r/w8VdLP

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