A few recents I'm proud of...

A few recents I'm proud of... · 07:18 PM

I would love to hear what people have to say about these - critiques are especially welcome. If, for any reason, you should happen to want to see more (I can dream, right?), I've gotten around to setting up a flickr account here. I'd certainly like to see everyone else's photostreams and perhaps gain a few contacts.

kevinschoenmakers · 05-22-2009, 12:36 AM

#1 I really like the contrast between the white flower and the darkish rest of the picture.
#2 Great idea, horizon's a bit off to the right though.
#3 Great PP.
#4 Doesn't really excite me that much.

axl · 05-22-2009, 03:23 PM

I really like the 2nd one!

MrEspie · 05-22-2009, 07:23 PM

Thanks for taking the time to comment, guys.

Kevin, is there anything in particular in #4 missing that might excite you more?

**Rense** · 05-23-2009, 01:44 AM

I like your shots! You could try some B&W in the last one, it could benefit a lot from it IMO. And don't forget to push the contrast in that case, in order to get real whites and real blacks in your pic.

paulyrichard · 05-23-2009, 02:00 AM

I like the first image, 'cos it has a nice texture to it, especially on the petals. I think it'd look better cropped 1:1 though.

kevinschoenmakers · 05-23-2009, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by MrEspie

Thanks for taking the time to comment, guys.

Kevin, is there anything in particular in #4 missing that might excite you more?

Something to break the dominance of the horizontal lines, such as girls in bikini's.

daacon · 05-23-2009, 06:45 AM

I like #2 and the last a fine series. Keep on shooting and thanks for sharing.

mithrandir · 05-23-2009, 06:53 AM

I like #2 the best. It evokes other senses: I can almost feel a cool breeze sweeping in from off the water. I like photos that engage more than sight.

MrEspie · 05-24-2009, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

Something to break the dominance of the horizontal lines, such as girls in bikini's.

Somehow I was almost expecting this very answer. Sadly, the population in the area of this photo is better left to one-pieces (or better yet, not swimming at all) - this is a retirem... sorry... "lifestyle" community. :P I'll keep trying though.

Thanks again to everyone for your comments. I'm glad everyone likes #2 - I've been having so much fun with my 18-55 II + polarizer lately.

**Sailor** · 05-25-2009, 07:15 AM

Good series - I'm particularly taken with number 3.

Jer

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05-22-2009, 12:36 AM	#2
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	#1 I really like the contrast between the white flower and the darkish rest of the picture. #2 Great idea, horizon's a bit off to the right though. #3 Great PP. #4 Doesn't really excite me that much.

05-22-2009, 03:23 PM	#3
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	I really like the 2nd one!

05-22-2009, 07:23 PM	#4
MrEspie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: University of Waterloo, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 239 Original Poster	Thanks for taking the time to comment, guys. Kevin, is there anything in particular in #4 missing that might excite you more?

05-23-2009, 01:44 AM	#5
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	I like your shots! You could try some B&W in the last one, it could benefit a lot from it IMO. And don't forget to push the contrast in that case, in order to get real whites and real blacks in your pic.

05-23-2009, 02:00 AM	#6
paulyrichard Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 871	I like the first image, 'cos it has a nice texture to it, especially on the petals. I think it'd look better cropped 1:1 though.

05-23-2009, 02:37 AM	#7
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	Originally posted by MrEspie Thanks for taking the time to comment, guys. Kevin, is there anything in particular in #4 missing that might excite you more? Something to break the dominance of the horizontal lines, such as girls in bikini's.

05-23-2009, 06:45 AM	#8
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	I like #2 and the last a fine series. Keep on shooting and thanks for sharing.

05-23-2009, 06:53 AM	#9
mithrandir Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,895	I like #2 the best. It evokes other senses: I can almost feel a cool breeze sweeping in from off the water. I like photos that engage more than sight.

05-24-2009, 12:39 PM	#10
MrEspie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: University of Waterloo, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 239 Original Poster	Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers Something to break the dominance of the horizontal lines, such as girls in bikini's. Somehow I was almost expecting this very answer. Sadly, the population in the area of this photo is better left to one-pieces (or better yet, not swimming at all) - this is a retirem... sorry... "lifestyle" community. :P I'll keep trying though. Thanks again to everyone for your comments. I'm glad everyone likes #2 - I've been having so much fun with my 18-55 II + polarizer lately.

05-25-2009, 07:15 AM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Good series - I'm particularly taken with number 3. Jer