Which one or none

Which one or none · 11:53 PM

Hi folks, I ran into this cool mushroom on a hike a couple of weeks back. CC appreciated.
Which one or none.
Thanks for looking.

Erik · 04-15-2009, 02:39 AM

#3, without question.

#1 is too messy in the back- and foreground, #2 has "pop-up flash" written all over it. The third one, however, is a nice picture.

xhanatos · 04-15-2009, 03:56 AM

Originally posted by Erik

#3, without question.

#1 is too messy in the back- and foreground, #2 has "pop-up flash" written all over it. The third one, however, is a nice picture.

i concur. #3 clear winner..

jgredline · 04-15-2009, 02:31 PM

Thanks Guys. I agree with you.

**Scottnorwo** · 04-15-2009, 02:59 PM

Number 3 is best.

Urmas R. · 04-15-2009, 03:12 PM

No. 3 definitely. A nice shot!

9thumbs · 04-15-2009, 03:23 PM

yep, #3 hands down

Urmas R. · 04-15-2009, 03:29 PM

Just out of curiosity, did you use flash for the last photo?

JMR · 04-15-2009, 04:08 PM

At first I thought you masked out the bridge, but then I realized it had different elements. I like the second image better because it has better separation between main subject and background. Sometimes this can be accomplished through shallow depth of field, but also through tones and colours. I feel your last image somewhat blends in with the dark grasses and loses its definition.

JMR

joelovotti · 04-15-2009, 04:41 PM

As everyone has said, it's 3

I think it's a beautifully framed and composed photo.

I only wish you didn't use a flash. Flash photos of nature always seem lose something. They look to stark. I don't have a trick to offer but I'd love to see this shot less flashy.

I'm sure the light was tough and you had no choice but the flash the poor little fella, even though it's still a beautiful shot.

Thanks,
joe

**sureshgvv** · 04-15-2009, 05:16 PM

#3 is the best one !!!!

Damn Brit · 04-15-2009, 06:59 PM

I have to say none I'm afraid. Although having said that, the perspective on #3 gives the mushroom a monumental look. I just don't like the way the horizon is on the same level as the mushroom. I think if you had been a little to the left, it could have been beautiful.

Taff · 04-15-2009, 07:11 PM

+1 with gary

daacon · 04-16-2009, 05:23 AM

Close for me #1 and #3. Way to get down low.

sawtooth235 · 04-16-2009, 05:27 AM

Leave it to me to be the oddball, but I like #1 the best, #3 has too much bright sky (if you could darken the background significantly then #3 would be the choice).

My 2 cents worth,

Ray

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04-15-2009, 02:39 AM	#2
Erik Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 755	#3, without question. #1 is too messy in the back- and foreground, #2 has "pop-up flash" written all over it. The third one, however, is a nice picture.

04-15-2009, 03:56 AM	#3
xhanatos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	Originally posted by Erik #3, without question. #1 is too messy in the back- and foreground, #2 has "pop-up flash" written all over it. The third one, however, is a nice picture. i concur. #3 clear winner..

04-15-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Thanks Guys. I agree with you.

04-15-2009, 02:59 PM	#5
Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	Number 3 is best.

04-15-2009, 03:12 PM	#6
Urmas R. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 179	No. 3 definitely. A nice shot!

04-15-2009, 03:23 PM	#7
9thumbs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 101	yep, #3 hands down

04-15-2009, 03:29 PM	#8
Urmas R. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 179	Just out of curiosity, did you use flash for the last photo?

04-15-2009, 04:08 PM	#9
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	At first I thought you masked out the bridge, but then I realized it had different elements. I like the second image better because it has better separation between main subject and background. Sometimes this can be accomplished through shallow depth of field, but also through tones and colours. I feel your last image somewhat blends in with the dark grasses and loses its definition. JMR

04-15-2009, 04:41 PM	#10
joelovotti Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 393	As everyone has said, it's 3 I think it's a beautifully framed and composed photo. I only wish you didn't use a flash. Flash photos of nature always seem lose something. They look to stark. I don't have a trick to offer but I'd love to see this shot less flashy. I'm sure the light was tough and you had no choice but the flash the poor little fella, even though it's still a beautiful shot. Thanks, joe

04-15-2009, 05:16 PM	#11
sureshgvv Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,115	#3 is the best one !!!!

04-15-2009, 06:59 PM	#12
Damn Brit Guest	I have to say none I'm afraid. Although having said that, the perspective on #3 gives the mushroom a monumental look. I just don't like the way the horizon is on the same level as the mushroom. I think if you had been a little to the left, it could have been beautiful.

04-15-2009, 07:11 PM	#13
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612	+1 with gary

04-16-2009, 05:23 AM	#14
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Close for me #1 and #3. Way to get down low.

04-16-2009, 05:27 AM	#15
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886	Leave it to me to be the oddball, but I like #1 the best, #3 has too much bright sky (if you could darken the background significantly then #3 would be the choice). My 2 cents worth, Ray