Nature A Palm and A Century Plant

**angkymac** · 12-05-2022, 11:46 PM - **1 Like**

This image captured my eye as I was walking along a street in Southern California during our recent vacation.
Yet the image seems a bit strange.
I have been told that I see things a bit differently than many very excellent photographers. This might be one such case.
I'm not sure why my eye was attracted to this, but neither do I know if it can be considered good in terms of normal photography.
I would seriously like to know from other photographers if this is the kind of thing that is best overlooked.
Any critiques would be appreciated, if it is a worthy subject or if improvements should be considered, either in the subject matter, or in the processing.
Thanks in advance for any helpful hints offered!

Angky

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OrchidJulie · 12-07-2022, 03:09 PM

My opinion, FWIW, is that if it catches your eye/attention, it's a worthy subject. Maybe not to everyone, but your eye is unique to you.

That said, maybe a wee bit more sky above the top of the agave, it runs into the palm leaflets. Probably not something you could control, though.

**angkymac** · 12-07-2022, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

My opinion, FWIW, is that if it catches your eye/attention, it's a worthy subject. Maybe not to everyone, but your eye is unique to you.

That said, maybe a wee bit more sky above the top of the agave, it runs into the palm leaflets. Probably not something you could control, though.

Thank you for that input!
Yes, I could control that sky. And I think you have a valid suggestion. In fact, I recall wondering about how much sky to allow.
Thanks also for your comment that if it appeals to one's eye, that is valid. I don't have a background in art (just snapping a lot of pictures through the years) so I don't know how to judge such things.
Appreciate the help!

Angky.

OrchidJulie · 12-08-2022, 08:44 AM

You're welcome! I don't think "a background in art" is essential. But what do I know? Everyone has some personal sense of aesthetics -- what appeals to you won't necessarily appeal to someone else (art background or no art background). The comment about sky above the agave...my eye followed the stem upward and then <bump> into the palm. Seemed to want a little room up there.

**angkymac** · 12-08-2022, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

You're welcome! I don't think "a background in art" is essential. But what do I know? Everyone has some personal sense of aesthetics -- what appeals to you won't necessarily appeal to someone else (art background or no art background). The comment about sky above the agave...my eye followed the stem upward and then <bump> into the palm. Seemed to want a little room up there.

Yes, as I was reviewing it after your note, I saw what you meant.
It is a good call and useful.
Glad to read your perspective on the use of art training. I miss it, so I'm always trying to find out what I should know.
But it seems that just catching the image in the way our personal eye sees it is best
Angky.

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12-07-2022, 03:09 PM	#2
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,998	My opinion, FWIW, is that if it catches your eye/attention, it's a worthy subject. Maybe not to everyone, but your eye is unique to you. That said, maybe a wee bit more sky above the top of the agave, it runs into the palm leaflets. Probably not something you could control, though.

12-07-2022, 11:23 PM	#3
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie My opinion, FWIW, is that if it catches your eye/attention, it's a worthy subject. Maybe not to everyone, but your eye is unique to you. That said, maybe a wee bit more sky above the top of the agave, it runs into the palm leaflets. Probably not something you could control, though. Thank you for that input! Yes, I could control that sky. And I think you have a valid suggestion. In fact, I recall wondering about how much sky to allow. Thanks also for your comment that if it appeals to one's eye, that is valid. I don't have a background in art (just snapping a lot of pictures through the years) so I don't know how to judge such things. Appreciate the help! Angky.

12-08-2022, 08:44 AM	#4
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,998	You're welcome! I don't think "a background in art" is essential. But what do I know? Everyone has some personal sense of aesthetics -- what appeals to you won't necessarily appeal to someone else (art background or no art background). The comment about sky above the agave...my eye followed the stem upward and then <bump> into the palm. Seemed to want a little room up there.

12-08-2022, 07:14 PM	#5
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie You're welcome! I don't think "a background in art" is essential. But what do I know? Everyone has some personal sense of aesthetics -- what appeals to you won't necessarily appeal to someone else (art background or no art background). The comment about sky above the agave...my eye followed the stem upward and then <bump> into the palm. Seemed to want a little room up there. Yes, as I was reviewing it after your note, I saw what you meant. It is a good call and useful. Glad to read your perspective on the use of art training. I miss it, so I'm always trying to find out what I should know. But it seems that just catching the image in the way our personal eye sees it is best Angky.