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12/05/2005 12:22:36 PM · #1 |
Hello all...
I am thinking of entering a show and would like some feedback on two images I have selected. I would like to enter something along the lines of abstract landscape which is why I have chosen these two.
Any and all feedback greatly appreciated and I will trade comment for comment. Honestly brutal works for me - if they don't work for you, please say so. :)
I have thick skin... :)
 
Both images will be blown up to about 20"X30"...
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12/05/2005 12:48:53 PM · #2 |
Done and done! Good luck!
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12/05/2005 12:53:33 PM · #3 |
I've always preferred natural looking images and find most images here Photoshopped to death. However I must admit I really like the left image, pathshow. It's not only enjoyable to look at, but also invites me into the picture. The only way I would "improve" it would be to shoot from a lower height to emphasize the path and push the vanishing point upwards rather than having it dead center in the image.
On the other hand, I find stripeshow dull, dark, and boring.
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12/05/2005 12:58:04 PM · #4 |
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12/05/2005 01:09:32 PM · #5 |
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12/05/2005 02:10:07 PM · #6 |
Thanks everyone - very helpful. Sometimes you just get so wrapped up in the crap behind the image you forget to look at it with a critical eye. I have edited them with your comments in mind. Let me know if they are improvements. I have also included crops for closer viewing. :)
I may just bag these altogether and try something else...
   
I also have one with a boat, but the man annoys me. Maybe if I remove the man and leave the boat...
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12/05/2005 02:27:16 PM · #7 |
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12/05/2005 04:07:40 PM · #8 |
Replied on all. Summary -- #1 Revised path, #2 Man in boat, others are easily forgotten (at least by me).
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12/05/2005 04:54:13 PM · #9 |
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12/05/2005 05:01:06 PM · #10 |
| oooh....the long stripes? with the boat in it? what about doing the abstract to everything but leaving boat normal? or all of it abstract? the only thing I didn't like about the stripes with the boat was that I could see the house/building in the back.....otherwise I love all of these! |
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12/05/2005 06:19:30 PM · #11 |
I want to thank everyone for all their comments! They are really helpful. I am working on commenting back.
Just for info, the close images were only to show what the 'texture' of the image was up close as I know looking at something to be blown up past 11X17 is difficult when only seeing it at 640 pixels.
I will go with the man in the boat but I will move him to the background without the house and do some adjustments to get the backgorund between the two.
I'm going to use the cropped version of path. I really like centered compositions when the subject essentially revolves around the center but doesn't touch it. I guess in this case the black end of the path is too dominant for that.
Thanks again everyone and I hope to get your comments back to you by tomorrow morning!
Now I just gotta find one more...Its snowing right now so later I gotta go out and find a winner. :)
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12/05/2005 06:37:24 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by dahkota:
I also have one with a boat, but the man annoys me. Maybe if I remove the man and leave the boat... |
LOLhahahahlolROFL!!! I must remember to not annoy you. :)
I love the photos
In order: Path (original), stripeshow , fisherman (sans fisherman?)
As to PP, what mood are you hoping to evoke from the photo(s)? I like each edit for different reasons - you've done the hard part by taking wunderbar photos to start with.
You're good.
Edit: my apologies for not commenting on the photos and using a sweeping comment above.
Message edited by author 2005-12-05 18:38:18.
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12/07/2005 01:33:43 PM · #13 |
| I think abstract nature shots can be very interesting. I've left comments on several, hope they are helpful :) |
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