cyberray50

I would appreciate any suggestions for improvement.

Photo of Chicago's Changing Faces Fountain. I was attracted by the

reflections which reminded me of an impressionist painting. I would

appreciate you views/comments on its photographic quality and

interest.

My theme while recently visiting Chicago was reflections, This scene

of my reflection among the many layers of reflections caught my eye.

Here there is so much detail about what is outside to be seen. I left

one person outside the reflected scene as an anchor, to make the

eye want to see more. I want to know how effective the entire

process is. Is it interesting and artistic? What needs to be enhanced

or changed. I have more people outside the crop. Should I add them

back in? Did I miss the boat entirely? Please give me your brutal and

honest opinions on this photograph. Thank you in advance.

My theme while recently visiting Chicago was reflections, This scene

of my reflection among the many layers of reflections caught my eye.

The careful crop ensures repeating patterns outside and within the

mirror. I would like your views specifically on the artistic quality, the

composition, how they can be improved. Then if there are other

issues to be addressed, I would appreciate those as well. If you think

I missed my goal completely, let me know that as well. Thanks for

your honest and brutal feedback.

I am perplexed because I do not understand why this photo is

receiving such a low rating. As of today, it is rated 4. While I

understand it may be busy based on today's theory of staying very

specific on topic, I believe it has interesting compositional elements,

great depth, and an interesting story. Help me understand why you

would rate it low, and what you would do to improve the rating.

Thanks for your honest feedback. Ray

Interested in the BW conversion quality and impact. This old

abandoned lighthouse in Port Townsend/Port Wilson, Washington.

Looking for mood, artistic quality, zone/tonal range perspective. Any

suggestions are appreciated for improving this photograph. Thanks

for your input.

I am asking for suggestions on improving the appeal of this image

towards making it an artistic photograph.

Your insights into the quality of the conversion would be most

appreciated. I am especially interested in you views on tonal range

and depth. Thanks in advance for your help.

This was a photo art self-assignment. Please let me know what you

think of the concept based on the title, and the execution. Thanks for

your input.

This Oregon wildflower was captured using a D800 and a Nikkon

Micro 105mm f/2.8 lens with a 20mm extension tube. Your views

and opinions are appreciated.

I love the layout, but want to concentrate on the Gulls. I have tried to

create depth and used a vignette to focus attention. Please provide

your insights on how to make this a more dramatic photograph.

Thank you. Ray

Captured at ISO 200, f/11 @ 1/30 sec. with a Nikkor 105 mm. f/2.8

Micro lens. White Balanced using Camera Raw 6.x. and Pictocolor

Editlab.

This foggy lagoon was captured while hunting for the Umpqua River

Lighthouse. The lighthouse was just up the hill from the lagoon and

was totally shrouded with fog. The light was so beautiful and warm

against the backdrop of the illuminated fog, that the view was

undiscribable. Hopefully, this image gives a reasonable view of this

exquisite experience. Your perspectives are appreciated.

I would recommend dropping the contrast just a bit. It is a beautiful photo and I agree with the previous poster that the wall or tree from the left side of the photograph should be cropped.

This photo was taken along the road leading to the Olympic Rain

Forest in Washington State. It was slightly overcast, but sunbreaks

were begining to appear. Your suggestions and opinions are greatly

appreciated.

This photo was taken at the Olympic Rain Forest in Washington

State. The lighting was relatively subdued, but warm. Your

suggestions and comments are appreciated.

I have never had anyone question a title of my photograph before. However, I thought I would explain it. The definition of EXISTENTIAL is "pertaining to existence".  I believe that the beauty of this lily both proves the existence of beauty in nature and the existence of a guiding hand in its creation.  I believe all natural things have unique beauty that can be seen if we just open our eyes and look at how it has adapted to its environment.  I hope this explains my choice of title.