Nature "Shelter in the Open"

Philoslothical · 07-29-2011, 01:12 AM

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Kaimarx · 07-31-2011, 01:14 AM

Its nice photo but it lacks the impact of sharpness for this type of shot. The point of focus, the flies are too high up the composition also.

Experiment with cropping and if in doubt the rule of thirds is a fail safe way to compose your images.

smf · 07-31-2011, 10:52 AM

I don't have a problem with the flies' position, but I agree that sharper focus is desirable.
I hope you continue to post photos.
Best wishes.
Stu

Philoslothical · 08-01-2011, 04:58 AM

Thanks for the comments. I'm fairly happy with the composition of it. The flies, to me, are more of an accent than the point of focus, which should be the seeds on the stalk. I like how the arc of the stalk follows the contour of colour in the bokeh.

You're both right about focus, it's a bit soft. It looked pretty good on the camera screen, but I should have taken a few more to be sure.

07-29-2011, 01:12 AM	#1
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	"Shelter in the Open" Lens: Sigma 28-200 f/4-5.6 Camera: Pentax K-r Photo Location: Ontario, Canada ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/90s Aperture: F11 Image removed due to inconsistencies in displayed size on the forum. Last edited by Philoslothical; 08-31-2011 at 12:32 AM.

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07-31-2011, 01:14 AM	#2
Kaimarx Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery Posts: 452	Its nice photo but it lacks the impact of sharpness for this type of shot. The point of focus, the flies are too high up the composition also. Experiment with cropping and if in doubt the rule of thirds is a fail safe way to compose your images.

07-31-2011, 10:52 AM	#3
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	I don't have a problem with the flies' position, but I agree that sharper focus is desirable. I hope you continue to post photos. Best wishes. Stu

08-01-2011, 04:58 AM	#4
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments. I'm fairly happy with the composition of it. The flies, to me, are more of an accent than the point of focus, which should be the seeds on the stalk. I like how the arc of the stalk follows the contour of colour in the bokeh. You're both right about focus, it's a bit soft. It looked pretty good on the camera screen, but I should have taken a few more to be sure.