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Jul 15, 2013 19:21:07   #
neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA
 
I would appreciate honest critiques of this photo - no whitewash please. Thank you.
Cheers, Neil



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Jul 16, 2013 09:37:37   #
Tom O Loc: Wisconsin
 
Neil,

I really like the flower but would like to see a lighter background so as to make the flower stand out.

That's my amateur option.

Tom

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Jul 16, 2013 10:25:32   #
Photoman74 Loc: Conroe Tx
 
Subject = Good Challenge
Focus = Off, needs to be tack sharp.
DOF = Off, stack focus
Composition = Off does not draw eye
Angle = Off, needs to provide depth to subject
Contrast = Shadows lacking to provide texture
Color = Good
BG = No seperation
I Googled this flower - review other pictures

Not a bad picture just could be much improved.
If photography was easy,there would be no challenge.
For asking :thumbup:

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Jul 16, 2013 10:37:15   #
neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA
 
Photoman74 wrote:
Subject = Good Challenge
Focus = Off, needs to be tack sharp.
DOF = Off, stack focus
Composition = Off does not draw eye
Angle = Off, needs to provide depth to subject
Contrast = Shadows lacking to provide texture
Color = Good
BG = No seperation
I Googled this flower - review other pictures

Not a bad picture just could be much improved.
If photography was easy,there would be no challenge.
For asking :thumbup:


Thank you Photoman74. That's the sort of info I need. Don't know if there's much I can do about the focus and DOF - my eyes aren't as sharp as yours. Guess I'll have to have my older daughter vet my photos. Angle and shadow I can control - I see your point.
Thanks again for looking and comments.
Cheers, Neil

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Jul 16, 2013 10:41:05   #
neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA
 
Tom O wrote:
Neil,

I really like the flower but would like to see a lighter background so as to make the flower stand out.

That's my amateur option.

Tom


Thanks Tom. Should have listened to my wife :)

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Jul 16, 2013 10:50:55   #
Photoman74 Loc: Conroe Tx
 
Just bought stack focus rail at local photo shop under $50
Eyes, mine are 70 years old, know problem, have a 20/20 focus a image now adj diopter on view finder
Check with doctor on subject.
Cheers

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Jul 16, 2013 11:41:31   #
neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA
 
Doc says developing cataracts, macular degeneration. Six years up on you. :?

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Jul 16, 2013 12:26:31   #
Kingmapix Loc: Mesa, Arizona
 
Not much whitewash in Photoman assessment!

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Jul 16, 2013 13:48:59   #
neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA
 
Kingmapix wrote:
Not much whitewash in Photoman assessment!


Not much. Best way to improve is to get constructive criticism.
I have developed a very thick skin - IF the comments are deserved :-D

Thanks for looking.
Cheers, Neil

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Jul 16, 2013 18:06:29   #
Millismote Loc: Massachusetts
 
I'm not not a professional, just someone who knows what he likes and I like it just the way it is.

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Jul 16, 2013 18:57:32   #
neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA
 
Millismote wrote:
I'm not not a professional, just someone who knows what he likes and I like it just the way it is.


Thank you kind sir.
If you all will indulge me one more time, have I made any improvement in this rendition?



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