December Zen

Image Critiques Project Critiques
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Project Images

Gallery Overview

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Image 2
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Image 3
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Image 4
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Image 5
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Image 6
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Individual Images

Image 1
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Image 1
December Zen - 1 Stone

Image 2
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December Zen - 2 Stones

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December Zen - 5 Stones

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December Zen - 5 More Stones

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Image 5
December Zen - 7 Stones

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Image 6
December Zen - 12 Stones

Project Description

Yesterday I went to woods by the river to see if the moss was photogenic … well actually just to get out. The moss was nice. A stagnant side channel of the river, with rotting chum salmon carcasses scattered about, had an intriguing sheen on the water. I suppose the thin oily sheen was from the salmon or from leaves. With no wind, it formed curls and stripes. Also unusual was the orange scum on the bottom of the shallow water. The reflection of the branches was a bonus.

Self Critique

I like the variety of appearance among the images taken within a few square yards.
I found it hard to process them to achieve a highly similar look, though. It turned out that the curls and stripes were very elusive to show in processing. I think the captures with a polarizer were a bit more effective in that regard.

Creative Direction

Overall, the results seem to be illusory, and able to yield an impact to a patient viewer, hence Zen.

Specific Feedback

Primarily wondering if these are too similar. Maybe one image is enough.

Intent of the project

LensWork Image Suite Submission

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What a great project Dick! The reflections of the trees between the rocks are fascinating and a bit haunting at the same time. The only thing that jumps out for me is the slightly different processing, or maybe different lighting. I think you could possibly dial them in a little bit to be more cohesive. I don’t want them all to match, but I think the foam on 2 and 5 for example could be a bit more white like 1 and 6. No. 6 is stunning by the way, that one could stand on it’s own! Wonderful work.

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Agreed! A well-seen and executed series with #6 being the stand-out!