traveljack

Rule of thirds, that is...it would have been a missed shot if I'd

followed the 'rule'...

I thought this tree posed just for me...

This struck my eye, from the framing of the trees to the subtle color

mix...how does it strike you?

This seemed to say 'serenity' -- does this compose for you??

This one has garnered some praise, but I wonder what YOU think...

If you can identify this for me, you win my praise...if you praise

it, you win my confidence!

Would like input on this shot...it appeals to some and not others.

How come??

focus, focus...a nice shot that suffers from lack of detail -- color balance nice, but where's the bumps on the frog's back? I was looking for that level of detail that keeps you looking for more...

The Great Pumpkin...

St. Peter's Square, from up the Cupola...

The fountains of Rome are as beautiful as my companion...

The moon was just rising...

This was impressive in person...

Mary: - I'm just commenting, as that's what you asked for. First, this is a view I've seen before, in varying forms, so the originality aspect is a little lost for me. I see an icy tree with the sun glinting through - lots of blue, via Provia. I use a neutral gradient filter against the sky shots to undo that blue a little, as it looks unreal otherwise. But my main question is, did you want to avoid crisp detail? When displayed at largest size, there's a bit too much blurring for my taste. If you handheld this shot, go to a tripod and run some test shots to see if that helps.

I really try to avoid the downside of critique, because only you know the conditions and setup you were facing at that particular moment. I've been so disappointed with my own work so often that it can be hard to accept a full-blown breakdown - I end up telling myself 'I KNEW that, I'm my own worst critic' - just don't take any of it to heart, and keep clicking!

I didn't think this would turn out against the bright sky, but...

Man of few words speaks - this is flower from cactus, early sun...

It's a tiny flower - taken in Calabria...

In early morning light...

Perhaps this does not require 'Rule of Thirds'?

Fuji Velvia - could you guess?

This was taken with the CHEAP digital camera I've been extollling.

VERY Velvia - those blues are so familiar. I have to say this - I compliment you on the composite work, as it took YOUR eye and YOUR skills to accomplish this work of art. And that IS what it is. As to the comments which seem to disparage this as a PHOTO - get over it, people. Digital photos are photographs? Anything produced in any way on a computer must be digitized. The world of film will be around long after me, but we must respond to the advances available lest they bury us slowly.

The same argument rages in the world of music - purists want to record to tape, use tube equipment and avoid electronic processing, THEN they cut a CD. Duh! You can only avoid the issue for so long, then you have to face the reality. Try surviving as a photographer by avoiding the digital medium - you'll starve pretty quickly.

And I do believe all these good folks are sending their PHOTOS to this website - a digital medium. The arguments offered by purists have very few teeth left.

 

I love this shot. It's beautiful, even knowing it's unreal. I don't 'rate' or 'critique' often, because so many wonderful shots are displayed at photo.net, but when it really grabs me I respond. Congrats on this PHOTO - I love it!

 

Even though I'd crop the black down by 25% top and 15% bottom, and maybe add that ghost reflection on the water, as suggested elsewhere, just to see the effect. But it's good 'as is'.

I can hear the song of nature - looks like a basso profundo. This is

one of those oddball unexpected shots that looked anthropomorphic to

me. How about you?

Fantastic-er still!

Fantastic! Maybe tighten up on the action - cut Burger King out of the picture if you can! Clone tool!