vlad po... 1 Posted September 26, 2003 ANY critique and ratings are welcome. I'm not a big fun of massive frames,however this time I decided that this black border could focus viewer's attention in the best way. Your feedback is appreciated. Link to comment
armindo_lopes 1 Posted September 26, 2003 Very nice visual effect. It should be even nicer without the shadows, but it's something you couldn't avoid. Link to comment
poutnik 1 Posted September 26, 2003 IMHO the shadows on the leaves make this more interesting, their (nearly regular) repetition... Like some kind of steps, drawing the eye in... Jiri Link to comment
daniel goh 0 Posted September 27, 2003 I like the way the diagonal shadows across the leaves. The yellow leaves at the bottom right acts as a lead in to the image. Too bad part of it is a little too "rotten". Link to comment
vlad po... 1 Posted September 27, 2003 Armindo, Jiri, and Daniel, thanks for stopping by and commenting. Armindo, my intension was different than to capture just boring leaves. It was easy to get rid of shadows by choosing of a different lighting, e.g a couple hours later or at midday. Actually, Jiri is right, the shadows are very important here. My eye was attracted by this interaction of regular shadows and round shapes of the leaves as well as by this play of sunny spots on leaves. Daniel, a good eye. I even didn't notice this rotten leaf. So far I can't decide if it's bothering me or not. Link to comment
pedja 1 Posted September 27, 2003 The shadows caught my eye. They make this photo and it as all about them. The lilies are here only as a backdrop. It was a wise decision to add this thick black frame. Link to comment
koval 0 Posted September 27, 2003 I think it works well. The simplicity of the colors !! Green and dark blue..some yellow accents. Art abstract. Well done. Easy 6/6. PK . Link to comment
alan chan 0 Posted September 27, 2003 Shadow makes this picture stood out ! very nice pattern and colour saturation ! Link to comment
mauricio alcaraz carbia 0 Posted September 28, 2003 Great composition. I do agree that the shadows make the photo. Link to comment
margaret_s. 0 Posted September 28, 2003 It's the shadows that I like the most! I definitely think they make the photo. As for the rotten leaf, it doesn't bother me. Nature is about constant death and regeneration. It boils down to a choice between aesthetics and portraying authenticity (reality). Link to comment
vlad po... 1 Posted September 29, 2003 Predrag, Dave, Piotr, Alan, Mauricio, and Margaret, I appreciate very much your time, comments and ratings. Thanks to everyone for your valuable critique, it helps me a lot. Link to comment
agaudio 0 Posted September 29, 2003 The shadows definately make this picture. Great composition. The black frame works really well also. Link to comment
martin_paul 0 Posted October 1, 2003 Really good. Love the lighting and shadows. I don't like the yellow/brown lily at the bottom left though. Link to comment
galina stepanova 0 Posted October 2, 2003 Hi, Vlad. You captured interesting play of light and shades on nice background. Actually background is good by itself, but shades are bringing reverie and originality in the image. Regards, Galina Link to comment
misterken 0 Posted October 4, 2003 Vlad - Assuming the shadows are from trees along the shoreline, I'd place this at mid afternoon and you are looking South. - Mister Ken Link to comment
gaetanchevalier 5 Posted October 5, 2003 Great shot with beautiful light and very original by the shadows. Bravo. Link to comment
marion_geralds 0 Posted October 7, 2003 I do not understand what can be considered as original about this picture? As for the outcome, it's average. We have seen 1000 pictures just the same. Link to comment
vlad po... 1 Posted October 7, 2003 I appreciate everyone for stopping by and commenting/rating. Ken, everything was in *opposite direction*, it was late morning, I was looking Manitoba (=North). Link to comment
vlad po... 1 Posted October 7, 2003 Yes, Marion, you are right, just boring lilies. So, what would you suggest, nude self-portrait in the frame of waterlilies? I thought about that. Unfortunately, I'm not as sexy and attractive as you are, so I don't think that many of photonetters will appreciate it. So, my faith is just waterlilies... My only guess about this image is that when people define it as *original* they mean the photo was both taken and posted by the SAME person, not somebody else. Link to comment
abintraphoto 0 Posted October 8, 2003 Smiling my ass off ............................... Big Hug ................................ lol Link to comment
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