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A few from today... · 06:04 PM

I am trying to convince myself of shooting at least a shot a day. So here are a fre from today. Hope you enjoy

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newtmaker · 01-24-2007, 06:07 PM

Is that a shell lying on the beach? Almost looks like a clown face!!
Nice shots. Look forward to tomorrow's shoot :-)

Walt

**NaClH2O** · 01-24-2007, 06:40 PM

Nice shots dudlew, looks warm

There will be ice on the beaches near me tomorrow. Which ain't necessarily a bad thing, ice can be pretty.

NaCl(but you don't stay out as long!)H2O

dudlew · 01-24-2007, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by newtmaker

Is that a shell lying on the beach? Almost looks like a clown face!!
Nice shots. Look forward to tomorrow's shoot :-)

Walt

Yep its a shell. Either left there by a fisherman or washed up on the beach.

Thanks for the comments. I also look forward to tomorrow, cuz there might be a chance of special pics. at least in my neck of the woods.

D

Prizmatic · 01-24-2007, 06:57 PM

Hi!

Idea good, but photos have failed...
The configuration of space of a photo " does not allow idea to be embodied "...

The best regards!

"Erased a hieroglyph"

Quaffle · 01-24-2007, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by Prizmatic

Hi!

Idea good, but photos have failed...
The configuration of space of a photo " does not allow idea to be embodied "...

The best regards!

"Erased a hieroglyph"

Eh?

Edit: BTW prizmatic, i can only see the thumbnails of pictures on your website. How useless.

roentarre · 01-25-2007, 12:36 AM

Hi Dudlew, I like the 2nd shot. Maybe a bit of crop on the left lower corner would make the seashell more prominent in the image?

Cheers

clarenceclose · 01-25-2007, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by Prizmatic

Idea good, but photos have failed...
The configuration of space of a photo " does not allow idea to be embodied "...
"Erased a hieroglyph"

In looking at the photos I think I understand what Prizmatic is saying...
The photos are static and the object of your attention is very centered in the photo. With a little better compostion, getting off center, the photos would be more dynamic and give a better rendition of what you saw to others.

Example: With the sea shell, change the layout of your shot to put the seashell in the forground, much like you already have, but put it more off to the side and take advantage of the diagonal lead into the rest of the photo.

foxglove · 01-25-2007, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by Prizmatic

Idea good, but photos have failed...
The configuration of space of a photo " does not allow idea to be embodied "...

There's a language issue here, Prizmatic's other posts are also, um, a wee bit crytpic. Takes a little interpretation. Where the heck is RF, by the way? It's bad enough we've got all the Americans assuming everyone knows what NM or AZ stands for... not to mention Canadians thinking the world knows where NB is!

Originally posted by clarenceclose

In looking at the photos I think I understand what Prizmatic is saying...
The photos are static and the object of your attention is very centered in the photo. With a little better compostion, getting off center, the photos would be more dynamic and give a better rendition of what you saw to others.

This sounds as good an interpretation as any. With the object centered, you go to it and stop. Put it off center, and your eye wanders about the scene, and you enjoy it a little longer. It's not just about the object, it's about where the object is. At least that's my interpretation!

Julie

clarenceclose · 01-25-2007, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by foxglove

With the object centered, you go to it and stop. Put it off center, and your eye wanders about the scene, and you enjoy it a little longer. It's not just about the object, it's about where the object is. Julie

Right.
Well said.
That is what I meant to say...without all my verbage and pontifications.

dudlew · 01-25-2007, 02:34 PM

OK now I get it. Is this the rule of thirds going on here?? I am learning on the fly here, and have heard the term used. Is this the reason for it? If it is then I have learnt something new today. I have heard it and have tried to do it before but it didn't always seem right to me.

OK well today is gone and I have already taken my batch of shots, so this is something that I will try for tommorow and see how it works.

D

dudlew · 01-25-2007, 02:35 PM

By the way, did you think I over did the post processing?? Does anything look unreal or overly a\saturated to you??

Just thought I would ask. Thanks

D

**NaClH2O** · 01-25-2007, 02:49 PM

Hi dudlew, No, I don't think they look overly sharpened/saturated to me, but I think any more would be too much. Of course that is only my opinon

NaCl(I tend to like "poppy" pictures, if you know what I mean)H2O

clarenceclose · 01-25-2007, 03:51 PM

Colors and sharpness look OK.

If you will note when you use Hue/Saturation on sunset photos the sunset, especially at the sun, can get blown and distorted.

You might try doing some of the color saturation in LAB mode using curves on the A and B channel for a better treatment and control.

Yes the rule of thirds is some of what we are describing here but don't always get locked into that, just look at other photos and understand why you like them and why you don't and you will learn a lot.

Prizmatic · 01-25-2007, 07:15 PM

Hi All!

RF - Russia.

I specify those or others " technical misses " that your photos became better!
For these photos that is more important: a subject as the center of a composition or a background of a landscape?...
This contradiction also is in your photos...
Simple words - if you have a little sat down...

The best regards!

dudlew
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01-25-2007, 12:14 PM	#9
foxglove Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlantic Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,049	Originally posted by Prizmatic Idea good, but photos have failed... The configuration of space of a photo " does not allow idea to be embodied "... There's a language issue here, Prizmatic's other posts are also, um, a wee bit crytpic. Takes a little interpretation. Where the heck is RF, by the way? It's bad enough we've got all the Americans assuming everyone knows what NM or AZ stands for... not to mention Canadians thinking the world knows where NB is! Originally posted by clarenceclose In looking at the photos I think I understand what Prizmatic is saying... The photos are static and the object of your attention is very centered in the photo. With a little better compostion, getting off center, the photos would be more dynamic and give a better rendition of what you saw to others. This sounds as good an interpretation as any. With the object centered, you go to it and stop. Put it off center, and your eye wanders about the scene, and you enjoy it a little longer. It's not just about the object, it's about where the object is. At least that's my interpretation! Julie Last edited by foxglove; 01-25-2007 at 12:15 PM. Reason: can't psell! ;)

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01-24-2007, 06:07 PM	#2
newtmaker Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Winter Springs, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 139	Is that a shell lying on the beach? Almost looks like a clown face!! Nice shots. Look forward to tomorrow's shoot :-) Walt

01-24-2007, 06:40 PM	#3
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Nice shots dudlew, looks warm There will be ice on the beaches near me tomorrow. Which ain't necessarily a bad thing, ice can be pretty. NaCl(but you don't stay out as long!)H2O

01-24-2007, 06:41 PM	#4
dudlew Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Photos: Gallery Posts: 203 Original Poster	Originally posted by newtmaker Is that a shell lying on the beach? Almost looks like a clown face!! Nice shots. Look forward to tomorrow's shoot :-) Walt Yep its a shell. Either left there by a fisherman or washed up on the beach. Thanks for the comments. I also look forward to tomorrow, cuz there might be a chance of special pics. at least in my neck of the woods. D

01-24-2007, 06:57 PM	#5
Prizmatic Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RF Posts: 97	Hi! Idea good, but photos have failed... The configuration of space of a photo " does not allow idea to be embodied "... The best regards! "Erased a hieroglyph"

01-24-2007, 07:19 PM	#6
Quaffle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SW washington Photos: Albums Posts: 132	Originally posted by Prizmatic Hi! Idea good, but photos have failed... The configuration of space of a photo " does not allow idea to be embodied "... The best regards! "Erased a hieroglyph" Eh? Edit: BTW prizmatic, i can only see the thumbnails of pictures on your website. How useless.

01-25-2007, 12:36 AM	#7
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Hi Dudlew, I like the 2nd shot. Maybe a bit of crop on the left lower corner would make the seashell more prominent in the image? Cheers

01-25-2007, 10:44 AM	#8
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by Prizmatic Idea good, but photos have failed... The configuration of space of a photo " does not allow idea to be embodied "... "Erased a hieroglyph" In looking at the photos I think I understand what Prizmatic is saying... The photos are static and the object of your attention is very centered in the photo. With a little better compostion, getting off center, the photos would be more dynamic and give a better rendition of what you saw to others. Example: With the sea shell, change the layout of your shot to put the seashell in the forground, much like you already have, but put it more off to the side and take advantage of the diagonal lead into the rest of the photo.

01-25-2007, 01:43 PM	#10
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by foxglove With the object centered, you go to it and stop. Put it off center, and your eye wanders about the scene, and you enjoy it a little longer. It's not just about the object, it's about where the object is. Julie Right. Well said. That is what I meant to say...without all my verbage and pontifications.

01-25-2007, 02:34 PM	#11
dudlew Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Photos: Gallery Posts: 203 Original Poster	OK now I get it. Is this the rule of thirds going on here?? I am learning on the fly here, and have heard the term used. Is this the reason for it? If it is then I have learnt something new today. I have heard it and have tried to do it before but it didn't always seem right to me. OK well today is gone and I have already taken my batch of shots, so this is something that I will try for tommorow and see how it works. D

01-25-2007, 02:35 PM	#12
dudlew Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Photos: Gallery Posts: 203 Original Poster	By the way, did you think I over did the post processing?? Does anything look unreal or overly a\saturated to you?? Just thought I would ask. Thanks D

01-25-2007, 02:49 PM	#13
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Hi dudlew, No, I don't think they look overly sharpened/saturated to me, but I think any more would be too much. Of course that is only my opinon NaCl(I tend to like "poppy" pictures, if you know what I mean)H2O

01-25-2007, 03:51 PM	#14
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	Colors and sharpness look OK. If you will note when you use Hue/Saturation on sunset photos the sunset, especially at the sun, can get blown and distorted. You might try doing some of the color saturation in LAB mode using curves on the A and B channel for a better treatment and control. Yes the rule of thirds is some of what we are describing here but don't always get locked into that, just look at other photos and understand why you like them and why you don't and you will learn a lot.

01-25-2007, 07:15 PM	#15
Prizmatic Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RF Posts: 97	Hi All! RF - Russia. I specify those or others " technical misses " that your photos became better! For these photos that is more important: a subject as the center of a composition or a background of a landscape?... This contradiction also is in your photos... Simple words - if you have a little sat down... The best regards!

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