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I just watched the "critique" video...
I am the author of the wave image and wanted to chime in for a few clarification. First and foremost: I always accept critiques and try to learn from them when they are CRITIQUES.
I can't remember I ever released the raw file to you so I don't understand your claim that: "no, the raw file isn't anything like that". If you had a chance to see it (and I can provide it to you if you're interested) you'll be amazed to see that the whole image has been darkened and the contrast has been tweaked to get to the final result. So no, no "heavily photoshopped" highlights in the front of the image or anything like that.
Sorry guys but you seem to be talking without knowing. As per the image details I was trying to contextualize the image in the context of seasonal sea storms we have here in winter, something I've been following for the last 20+ years with much passion and personal and financial satisfaction. This image in particular has been widely published (BBC's "Blue Planet 2" book for example) and won many awards (the last one being the third place in the Nature.org contest a few days ago, despite the image has 10+ years under its belt...). Sorry guys, you just seem a bit jealous of the photo and I totally get it. Giovanni Allievi, www.allievi-photography.com
IG: @allieviphotography
Prints: https://giovanni-allievi.pixels.com/
Edit: yes, it is really dangerous despite you both seem to ridiculize the situation. I've lost a camera while doing this session (I had insurance and backup fortunately) and almost got carried away by the waves a few times duerng these 20+ years. By the way the shot was taken with a Canon 5d Mk2 equipped with a Canon 70-200 f4
Edit #2
The prints of the photo are available in one of the 100+ Yellow Korner worldwide galleries or online here https://www.yellowkorner.com/fr/p/rough-sea -12/56656.html
The largest print sells for $4380....
Giovanni, your work is amazing and I am honored to have photographs appear in the same space as yours. I don’t think that the critique was meant as a knock to your work given the few details they had to work with at the time. It is all too easy to misjudge great images with composited or heavily edited images in this modern AI age. What this reinforces, is that great images made by great photographers still matters and your image is a great image!
When you have "few details" to work with you don't invent them just because you feel compelled to do a critique video but don't have enough time. Anyway, I felt ridiculed by their overall actitude, especially about the story and the details of how the photo was taken (they were required when entering the photo by the way). Please leave the photo critiques to prepared professionals.
I understand and appreciate your position. I would agree that you shouldn’t be made to feel ridiculed, regardless of the circumstances, we treat all work with respect and professionalism. In any case, you’ve gained a new fan in me with your photography.
I just watched the "critique" video...
I am the author of the wave image and wanted to chime in for a few clarification. First and foremost: I always accept critiques and try to learn from them when they are CRITIQUES.
I can't remember I ever released the raw file to you so I don't understand your claim that: "no, the raw file isn't anything like that". If you had a chance to see it (and I can provide it to you if you're interested) you'll be amazed to see that the whole image has been darkened and the contrast has been tweaked to get to the final result. So no, no "heavily photoshopped" highlights in the front of the image or anything like that.
Sorry guys but you seem to be talking without knowing. As per the image details I was trying to contextualize the image in the context of seasonal sea storms we have here in winter, something I've been following for the last 20+ years with much passion and personal and financial satisfaction. This image in particular has been widely published (BBC's "Blue Planet 2" book for example) and won many awards (the last one being the third place in the Nature.org contest a few days ago, despite the image has 10+ years under its belt...). Sorry guys, you just seem a bit jealous of the photo and I totally get it. Giovanni Allievi, www.allievi-photography.com
IG: @allieviphotography
Prints: https://giovanni-allievi.pixels.com/
Edit: yes, it is really dangerous despite you both seem to ridiculize the situation. I've lost a camera while doing this session (I had insurance and backup fortunately) and almost got carried away by the waves a few times duerng these 20+ years. By the way the shot was taken with a Canon 5d Mk2 equipped with a Canon 70-200 f4
Edit #2
The prints of the photo are available in one of the 100+ Yellow Korner worldwide galleries or online here https://www.yellowkorner.com/fr/p/rough-sea -12/56656.html
The largest print sells for $4380....
The misjudgement of your work is one thing, but not having the courage afterwards to apologize is a totally different thing!