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06/10/2004 08:55:33 PM · #1 |
Hi everyone,
I took these shots recently, and I can't decide if they are good or not. The first one is a baby painted turtle about a quarter in size - I was very happy with the shot until I realized the edges were out of focus - does this ruin this shot?
The second I really like as well but think the odd shaped crop and extreme shallow depth of field also makes this unusable? I really liked the colors on this one.
Thanks in advance!
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06/10/2004 09:59:31 PM · #2 |
Personally, I think it's a matter of taste. There are those who would consider your photos to be technical failures because of the blurred edges. Others would consider them to be a little more abstract
I looked at them, and decide I like them both. The turtle photo could be improved by ensuring his feet are in focus. The green vegetation on his face is a little distracting.
The flower/lady bug photo, like you said, is an unusual crop. The red color of the captures my attention immediately, then I look at the flower itself. I don't mind the shallow depth of field, but is the subject of your photo the flower or the lady bug? If the lady bug, then the shallow depth of field is just fine.
Print the photos and show them to other people. You would be really surprised how many different opinions you will get. I have printed stuff that I consider to be not my best work, but my husband absolutely loves.
I hope this helps.
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06/10/2004 10:08:30 PM · #3 |
| thanks for your opinions - it definately helps! I thought of trying to remove the grass or whatever it is from the turtle's face but it was so tiny and I can be kinda klutzy so I was afraid I might hurt him:) and the ladybug was the intended focus on the other picture. I will also take you advice about printing them out and showing them to people. Thanks again for your time! |
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06/10/2004 10:42:45 PM · #4 |
You're very welcome. BTW - I had a look at the photos in your profile, and I think you have some wonderful stuff there. I especially like Wings of Yellow (for the texture), The Colors of Jelly Beans (for the lighting and the colors), and Spring Surprise (colors and subject matter).
Linda
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06/10/2004 11:10:48 PM · #5 |
Thanks for the compliment Linda! Just wanted to tell you your "Waiting for Me" photo is incredible - hope someday I have something that good in my profile!
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06/10/2004 11:12:12 PM · #6 |
BJ, I really like the turtle photo. I think the blurred edges draws me back into the focus of the picture, which to me is the face just barely sticking out. You might rotate the turtle shot about .5 or 1 degree Clockwise though, it's slightly tilted.
The flower/ladybug - it doesn't do as much for me, but like mcrael said, if the bug is your focus, than the shallow dof is perfect. I found the lighting on the back of the ladybug to be a bit distracting. Also, like mcrael said, the red just pops out against the white/purple of the flowers.
Nice work! Keep posting photos for us to see :-) |
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06/10/2004 11:15:33 PM · #7 |
BJ, I think the ladybug / flower photo is great, especially because of the crop. I know my Mum was looking high and low for a portrait format panorama a few years back, so I'm sure there are other people out there looking, too.
I do also like turtle one, but not as much. Part of it is the green top and bottom of the background and the border, but that's just a matter of taste and different for each and every one of us. :)
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06/10/2004 11:22:49 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by FranziskaLang:
BJ, I think the ladybug / flower photo is great, especially because of the crop. I know my Mum was looking high and low for a portrait format panorama a few years back, so I'm sure there are other people out there looking, too.
I do also like turtle one, but not as much. Part of it is the green top and bottom of the background and the border, but that's just a matter of taste and different for each and every one of us. :) |
Just for kicks - try this: move the 2nd picture on your screen so that it is "cropped" so that the lady bug would be in the top left "rule of thirds" position. In other words crop off about the top 1/3. Tht does several things: a) Removes most of the white colors which I don't think help that much. b) Removes most of the OOF areas. c) Puts the lady bug in a golden point and d) Make the lady bug the center of attention without doubt and e) Makes the color combo - orange and blue really effective.
I think it becomes an exceptional image!
(edit for spell dumbos)
Message edited by author 2004-06-10 23:24:25.
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06/10/2004 11:41:52 PM · #9 |
Thanks for all the great advice everyone! You're helping alot. I tried the re-crop of the ladybug just to see the difference - here it is:)
Please excuse the white border on the right side - just noticed it!
and here's another try:
(One thing I've noticed is the rain drop can be seen now).
Message edited by author 2004-06-11 00:18:04. |
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06/11/2004 12:49:00 AM · #10 |
I wouldn't ask the folks here on dpc. I have sold shots that nobody on this site would think of giving a 4. If you like them, then put them up for print.
BTW~Cute shots!
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06/11/2004 07:10:30 AM · #11 |
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