josephrrouse

My daughter was engrossed with her shadow while playing at the park. I

took this photo, as well as several others posted in this gallery.

Thoughts and feedback appreciated.

I'm am interested in improving my animal photography. When it comes to

detail/sharpness, I'm worried that my hardware (I've got a nikon d5000

and a couple lenses), mean that I will not be completely satisfied I

am able to achieve, I've resorted to taking pictures like this one

where sharpness/detail are DE-emphasized. Any advice on capturing

detailed/sharp, vivid animal photos? And, What do you think about the

image submitted above?

Thanks!

A night shot of snow falling. Thoughts? Is the lighting to harsh? Too

much motion? Feedback appreciated. Thanks.

I find the facade of this building so compelling. Have I captured it

well?

Feedback appreciated.

Thanks!

is posted here: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14644952

In addition to the image above, I've posted several pictures of this

parking structure's exterior. What do you think? I'm worried Ive over

edited.

Dror:

Thanks for all the input. Fall has been particularly nice in Colorado this year and I intend to return to this building before the season ends. When I do, I'll keep your tips in mind.

I think your absolutely right about the angle. Lower would be better. And yes, the HVAC needs to go. (The building is in a congested area, Photoshop may my only option with this issue.)

Glad you appreciate the building and thanks again for the input.

JR

A couple blocks south of downtown Denver, on the corner of two

unspectacular secondary streets, this remarkable building quietly

houses a small satellite branch of the city’s public library. Designed

by Victor Hornbein, the structures’ clean lines, organic materials,

corner windows and low-lying footprint are a monument to the inherent

beauty of function-based design. It is largely unaltered and, serves

as a a masterful example of Usoinian architecture. The characteristics

that make this such a great building however, make it very challenging

to photograph. While I feel like I have had some degree of success

capturing individual elements of the structure (a few were posted

along with this image), I have yet to produce an imagine of the whole

building that i am satisfied with. The example above is one that I

feel came close.

Any thoughts?

See what you mean about my edits. Agree completely with your thoughts on detractive elements. I am reminded of strunk and whites rule for writing... "Remove needless words"

Thank you for the generous input. I plan on photographing Denver's marquee mid century neighborhoods this fall (Arapahoe acres, Krishna park and Lynwood are a few that, if interested in the era's architecture, you may want to google). I'll send a link when I post.

Cheers,

Joseph

That beauty is my daughter. I love this picture because it captures her as both charmer and trouble maker. The real rosie comes right through. The power of this image for me though, is the feminity expressed. I see the future Rosie in this picture and I'm both proud and terrified.

And Joseph (great name btw), I just read your other comment. Think you. Thought-filled and generous. Much appreciated. If not side tracked by the subject of the above pic, I plan on composing a response tonight.

As a viewer, a well composed portrait resonates mouth me more so than any other

type of photography. As a photographer, this is an area that often leaves me most

frustrated. Previous attempts have yielded inconsistent results. And, when it all said

and don, it seems like best images are accidental. The images I try fir, almost

inevitably, do not meet the mark. All this tells me I lake a grasp of the

fundamentals. In this regard, what is right and wrong with this image ( or with any

of the other examples I have posted, fir that matter)?

Looking forward to reply

Joseph

No gushing, I swear. But I'd be remiss if I did not assure all of you that I wholeheartedly appreciate your input. And I make a point mentally filing it away for use in the field. (Example, Gary:  the caption you used in your previous comment, "the heart of your photograph" resonated, and thus stuck with me. The phrase has come to mind on several occasions while taking photos, and help (I hope) me to make better composition decisions)

Keep em coming!

Joseph

The University moved to a new campus a few years ago. Initially, the multi-acre.multi building site was sold to a developer with plans for mixed use/infill. Long story short... economy goes south, funds dry up, plans lose steam/support, and eventually fall apart. Whatever the reasons, its a shame. In a city with homelessness, near homelessness, poverty, etc, for this kind of resource to be wasted is criminal. Additionally, these buildings are all unique and interesting examples of mid-century modern architecture. Our city father failure to recognize this, while at the same time endorsing malignant track community adds yet another layer of tragedy to the issue... Stepping off soap box now,

On the the image. I like your edits, and agree with your feeling on symmetry.  I struggle with the issue when I.m photographing large scale object. More often than not, I'll pick a line, and make it govern everything else. Aside from skewing the image in photoshop, I'm unsure how to deal with this. Any thoughts?

(BTW... Like everyone else these days, I use Photoshop unapologetic-ally.  For some reason though, I respond to transforming perspective with more discomfort than I do to altering color and contrast etc. Perhaps I'll bring this up with my shrink:) )

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