Dandelion
Jun 10, 2013 05:59:32 #
Came across a single dandelion in the morning sun. Took some shots. Can;t really decide which one works best. Can anyone help? Give some pointers? I Still have lots to learn.
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#2
#3
Jun 10, 2013 06:02:32 #
Jun 10, 2013 07:41:46 #
Not heavy into the rule of thirds but the third one appears balanced to me. That is the one of the 3 I would save.
Jun 10, 2013 08:54:41 #
Nice set, for me No 2 has the best whites, and No 3 has the best composition and DOF.
jwenz wrote:
Came across a single dandelion in the morning sun. Took some shots. Can;t really decide which one works best. Can anyone help? Give some pointers? I Still have lots to learn.
Jun 10, 2013 09:07:58 #
Jun 10, 2013 09:08:23 #
Jun 10, 2013 11:59:46 #
Jun 10, 2013 13:16:23 #
Crop in from the sides on #1 or #2 (#1 for me). #3 is a bad example of following the rule of thirds because the bright blue light of the sky is a major distraction. If you think the rule of thirds is important, then crop in on the right side of one of the other photos.
Jun 10, 2013 14:49:37 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
Composition is one thing, but being aware of your background is just as important.
Bright colors in the background will distract from the subject, as we see in #3.
Rule of thirds is fine, but with a static subject, you can certainly do many compositions and see how far you can go! Angle the stem, shoot from above, below, etc. Try out different views and play with the dynamics.
My initial reaction to the shots are it's a standard dandelion head shot.
Bright colors in the background will distract from the subject, as we see in #3.
Rule of thirds is fine, but with a static subject, you can certainly do many compositions and see how far you can go! Angle the stem, shoot from above, below, etc. Try out different views and play with the dynamics.
My initial reaction to the shots are it's a standard dandelion head shot.
Jun 10, 2013 14:58:24 #
Jun 10, 2013 15:01:29 #
" A standard dandelion head shot" I guess that is what I don't want, but I need someone to tell me that. You presented some good insights and ideas. I want people to stop, look, and wonder about it. I'll consider your thoughts next time I'm out with camera.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jun 10, 2013 15:08:52 #
Jun 11, 2013 12:33:10 #
#1 has less distractions from other light spilling into the frame. Move it off center and I think you've got a winner. IMHO
Jun 11, 2013 14:43:54 #
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