chad_goldman

thanks!

i appreciate your input

CG

When I brightened I lost detail in the flower, so I opted for a slightly darker version.  Your post inspired me to try again...lo and behold, I remember "shadow and highlights."  Take a look at the new version.

Let me know what you think.

(I always seem to think what I view on PN is a tad darker than what I see in PSE7, any thoughts on this?)

Thanks

cg

Thanks Andreas,

I'm generally not a fan of vignetting, but I liked it in this photo. :)

All Critiques welcome.

This monarch was having a snack in an old watermelon in my garden.

Please tell me at least 1 thing I did correctly and 1 thing that needs

improvement.

Thanks

cg

Nice capture, I like the editing on this one.

cg

Wonderful Capture.  You can see her excitement!

First macro upload that was taking using my new Nikon 85 mm macro

VR2 lens!

Photo was with available light.

Please critique, all comments welcome:

Please tell me at least 1 thing I have done well and 1 thing that needs

improvement.

Thanks

cg

Please critique, all comments welcome.

Please tell me atleast 1 thing I did correctly and 1 thing that needs

improvement.

Thanks

cg

This is my niece...6 years later. 

She posed for this picture when she was 2.  I took this photo when I first got my camera.  I was amazed by her cuteness (i'm her uncle, I can say that) and the fact that everytime she heard the camera click she changed positions.  No coaching, no posing.  I have a slew of little photos of her and it seemed as though she understood body position (Better than I did.) 

Fast forward...6years later.  She was more than happy to get the 5 boys out of the family photo so she could get some of her own camera time.  Again, I walked away with a handful of photos.  None of which did I pose, this one included.  She seems to naturally create the angles that appear and balance this photo. 

Enjoy.

cg

Please Critique,

tell me at least 1 thing I did well and 1 thing I need to improve.

2 flashes, reflector umbrella, above camera, and small softbox light

below camera.

Thanks Ruud!

Rich colored Butterfly.  Nice Shot.

cg

I like the background you chose for this photo. The lighting is good as well.  The pose is unusual, and that is good.  what lens did you choose to shoot with? 

What a peculiar shot! I had no idea there were so dark colored underneath.  Not alway a big fan of the technique, but a vignette could possibly balance the dark created by the fence.

cg

Looks like the shire has ramped up some defenses :)

Great shot.  tremendous mood here.  well done.

cg

Great little capture here. Such fascinating creatures!

well done

cg

Great balance in both the bird and photo.

well done.

cg

Very Cool.

love it.

cg

Nice strong shot John, I also enjoyed the background story as well.

Chad

Love love love the eyes, I do not find the whiteness of the teeth distracting.  I wonder though, is this a true hood or one created or modified by editing?  the strong line above the right eye looks drawn in.

cg

Love everything but the hair protruding from her lip!

cg

What a neat shot of a creepy looking fellow.  Focus seems to be a little unsharp though.

cg

Shot with Speedlight + umbrella high right.

flash behind shown on curtain

gridspot left, low

Please tell me at least 1 thing I got right and 1 thing I need to improve

on.

Thanks

cg

Hurray for Legs!

cg!