Snip & Press
by Bear_Music

Comment by jduffett:
I like the composition, but I think it would benefit from different lighting to get a warmer tone from the wood. Nice all the same though!

Snip & Press
by Bear_Music

Comment by jmsetzler:
Greetings :)

There are a couple items about this image that could use some extra thought. First of all, the choice of the wooden cutting board as a background for this still life may not have been the best one. The diagonals are nice in the composition, but the color or the background doesn't mesh well with the subject. The composition also feels a little uncomfortable with the handle of the scissors missing in the frame. That compositional item seems to break the rhythm within the image. I'm bad about saying this, but I believe this composition would be stronger as a black and white also. That would eliminate the color conflict. There is 'conflict' within the color structure here because your tools have a cool metal color and the board has a warmer feel to it.

Just some food for thought :)

John Setzler

Snip & Press
by Bear_Music

Comment by birdyblue:
The background is a bit distracting but I like your idea and presentation.

Snip & Press
by Bear_Music

Comment by piticu:
clean. i like it. cool background

Rippling Tree
by Bear_Music

Comment by Bear_Music:
The tree was shot silhouetted against the sky. The ripples are a photoshop effect. Amaxing how it came out, ain't it?

backlit marsh, summer
by Bear_Music

Comment by Bear_Music:
It's an early morning shot. The yellows are pumped up in hue/saturation, that's about it.

iris bud
by Bear_Music

Comment by Bear_Music:
Thanx jpo. This is part of a large series I have done that is specifically working with gaussian blur and haloes. Some work better than others.

iris bud
by Bear_Music

Comment by jpochard:
This is lovely. I really like the soft colors and the dof. The simplicity of it makes the shot. My only nitpick would be the halo around the bud. I think it's distracting.

backlit marsh, summer
by Bear_Music

Comment by davidneils:
Hello Bear Music,

This photo, "backlit marsh, spring" is superb as a far as texture and lighting go. Was this an early morning or evening shot? Is there anything unique about how the photo was taken or edited?

I'm new to this site and this is the first chance I've had to browse some of the work. It really is incredible.

David

backlit marsh, summer
by Bear_Music

Comment by graphicfunk:
A lovely image. The rich contrast help accent the lighted parts and the sweeping pale orange wgich fadws going left brings the eye right back. Truly an outstanding image.