a typical day at the nature preserve
by klkitchens

Comment:
Impessive. Love the sharpness of the bird. Something I always fail to achieve when shooting white birds...well done

Smart Brush
by thrumyiis

Comment:

Originally posted by vawendy: This one just makes me laugh!! I think the photography could be better. The reflections on the brush are a bit harsh -- could you have diffused the light source a little more? If it was a window, perhaps some sheer fabric or even a sheet? The NG on the computer draws my eyes, I would have been tempted to crop it in a bit. The brush could use a little more head room. And the flash of orange or red down in the right corner is distracting. However, that being said -- I don't think that photography has to be about technically spectacular photos. I like how my eye was initially drawn to the keyboard, and that I had to work my way up to the brush. And what a surprise when I got there! You made a great initial impression with the shot. And I think that's worth an 8.

Thanks so much for the feedback it is very helpful. I am quite new to this and am improvising with lighting, I actually used a small led torch pointed at the brush head hence the harsh light and wouldnt even think to diffuse it as you suggested. The only other light was from the computer screen. It did come close to the look I wanted but due to inexperience I just couldnt figure out how to make it better. So your comments have definately helped. Much appreciated. :)