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The DOF creates a pleasing effect; the background looks like a watercolor painting.

 

Was this taken at last year's HK Flower Show?

Nothing complex, just adjusted the curves using a slight S curve (higher contrast, lower brightness), increased the color saturation a tad and applied an edge enhancement sharpness. It's my usual adjustment for shots with dark backgrounds (although depending on the mood of the photo, I sometimes decrease the color sat).

 

So, now that I've told you my oh-so-secret method, does that mean you'll introduce me to this lovely model :)

Even though it was an accident, do you still remember how it happened? I'd love to know because the effect is excellent.

I'd prefer to see a slightly higher contrast to bring out the model a little more, but that's just MHO:

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I like the blur of the birds but I think the shot would've been better if the background was in sharp focus (to further emphasize the movement of the birds).

This is an excellent capture of the moment. The thing that amazes me is how the pose of the dancer and the shape of the cloth are the same upwards pointing triangle.

 

I agree with the comments above about post processing (if you're not against it); upping the contrast to darken the background would really make the yellows pop out and removing the frays from the cloth would put all our attention on main subjects.

Your decision to compose the photo so that the water occupies 2/3 of the frame was a good one. The balance of the photo works well too; the 2 main trees in the foreground are balanced nicely with the trees in the back.

I'd like to go back to the year that you first picked up a camera and tell you that you were destined to become a great photographer. Fantastic eye for seeing this.

I like this photo better on both counts. The grain works well with the mood of the photo and seeing the entire doorway creates a better framing effect.

Always be prepared. I went jogging yesterday and noticed that the

cloud cover was exceptionally beautful, so I decided to bring my

Casio EX-Z850 with me. When I reached the beach, I was met with this

magnificent sunset. A reminder of why I love my compact little Casio

so much.

Hmm, motion...that's a great take on this photo; it never really occured to me to interpret it that way.

The complete story of yesterday's post. I had a more traditional arrangement but I thought that this Corner version was more dynamic.

C&C greatly appreciated.

This photo is actually one from a series of five. I've uploaded the collage.

You're the second person to suggest Dave Nitsche (here's the other link that I was sent). Wow, fantastic stuff! An introduction to an entirely different level.

Another session with my pal Woody. C&C greatly appreciated.

This is such a simple photo and yet there's something about the feline's "expression" that just captures the essence of Catness. That arrogant, "What the hell are you looking at?" look is priceless.

The duck and the hand balance each other pretty well in this photo. But the focus is a little fuzzy (probably because of the scanning process?).

I totally agree with Leif; when I saw the thumbnail I thought I was looking at a twisted pile of bones. The B&W really adds to the illusion because without any color, our eyes are forced to recognize the object based soley on shape.

 

I like the contrast between the dark trees in the back and the light ground. I might have composed the shot with the tree a little lower in the frame to create more empty space on top, but that's just a personal preference.

I really need to replace my LCD.

 

Better?

Thanks for the comments.

 

I've toned down the contrast just a bit so that some of the features aren't as blown out.

I chose high key for this shot to push the contrast of the blacks and

whites and to emphasize the model's dark round eyes. Is it too much?

My first session in the studio after a 6 month break from portraits

(there's just too much fun stuff to do during the summer!)

 

I'm still trying to get the hang of how much to cut off when framing

photos like these. Especially the tops of heads.

 

Comments/suggestions greatly appreciated.

I love abstracts that are impossible to figure out. The patterns and lighting in this photo are excellent. Is this a silk scarf blowing in the wind (or something similar)?

Very nice framing. The empty space on the right works perfectly with his eye contact and prowl.

Artur,

 

Like David said, the reflection was the point of the photo. If anything, I would have used a polarizer to increase the reflection even more; I almost missed it on first glance.

Wonderful abstract. Was this a happenstance or a planned set-up? The reason I ask is because with beads this closely spaced together, it's rare not to see more of them clumped together (unless they aren't made of water).

 

BTW, I agree with Biliana about the macro idea. Should make an interesting shot, considering the colors present.

Excellent color scheme and patterns. How was this shot made? Is that a piece of clear plastic/glass floating on a liquid?