Trees Crossed During Last Storm (Page 2): Just mt opinion but it might have been better in B&W. Would have intensified the starkness of the trees. I an old B&W adherent.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

MsLala wrote:

Hi Everyone, br It's been a couple of weeks since ... (show quote)

Just mt opinion but it might have been better in B&W. Would have intensified the starkness of the trees. I an old B&W adherent.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

boberic wrote:

Just mt opinion but it might have been better in B&W. Would have intensified the starkness of the trees. I an old B&W adherent.

i should have reread this before eending. Too many typos. Told you I am old.

pkricker Loc: Woodstock, NY, USA

Here's what I like. You are obviously trying to deliberately compose a photograph! Bravo! Keep at it. This is a wonderful place to learn technique

MsLala Loc: Kingston, NY

Honeybee wrote:

Don't worry I posted three photos in the wrong spot! ha ha that's what we get for being new here! Most of the people are really friendly! Hey that's not bad for using automatic! I too have just started I got my first DSRL a few days ago, I stay up late at night searching the internet on "how to's" lol , don't worry as long as you keep trying, the only way to go is up!

Bee,
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I feel as if I'm lost in a sea of great photographers and I'm just holding on. I've always had a camera, 35mm and digital, and never did I have so many issues. I guess that's the difference between family and friends reviews and other photographers. Actually, I'd rather have the photographers because at least we know they will be honest. Family doesn't want to hurt your feelings or just don't have a photographic eye. Let's try and keep in touch so that way we have each other in this mass photographic world. If you look up top where it lists Home, Photography Newsletter, etc. on the second line there is a Private Message here we can communicate without anyone else viewing what we are saying.
Talk to you soon,
Laura

MsLala Loc: Kingston, NY

pkricker wrote:

Here's what I like. You are obviously trying to deliberately compose a photograph! Bravo! Keep at it. This is a wonderful place to learn technique

PK,
Thanks for your kind words. I am trying to do some composition work. I like that part of photography a lot. I need to learn the technological end. I"m working on that day and night.
Thanks again,
Laura

MsLala Loc: Kingston, NY

boberic wrote:

Just mt opinion but it might have been better in B&W. Would have intensified the starkness of the trees. I an old B&W adherent.

Bob,
You know your are absolutely right. I'm going to work on that today. I bet I can get a sharper photo in B&W. Thanks for the suggestion.
Laura

MsLala Loc: Kingston, NY

tommyf wrote:

The lines

Tommy,
Yes the lines are very confusing. I agree totally.
Laura

MsLala Loc: Kingston, NY

Ugly Jake wrote:

Something I noticed? I can't find where the focus ... (show quote)

Ugly Jake,
Love the name BTW. Thanks so much for the advice. I wrote down your suggestions and I may even try it before I'm ready to go off auto. I want to be able to do more myself but not confidence. I was reading that I can take my camera off auto and only be responsible for the aperture do you think that's a good way to learn the camera, one part of the triangle at a time?
Thanks again for your kind critique, it's important to get the truth, nothing sugar coated. But as I said in my original post, I'll try not to cry. :)
Laura

Runninglate Loc: Saint Cloud, Florida

Laura,

I am definitely not a professional photographer but I like the picture. With the many focus points for one to look at, for me it becomes one of those pictures that you notice something and then suddenly you notice another interesting piece. Then from that piece your eyes suddenly see something else of interest.

Also like it as wife and I moved to Florida and seeing such pictures remind me of why I enjoy Florida so much.

amehta Loc: Boston

MsLala wrote:

Hi Everyone, br It's been a couple of weeks since ... (show quote)

I'm not surprised that you liked this best, but you already know the scene you were photographing. Since I wasn't there, the picture is so busy I have no context.

I'm a little confused because there is clearly a tree which appears to be the main subject, since it is lighter, in front, and in focus. But the way it is placed in the image, it seems to be creating the frame for the subject, not being a subject itself.

As you get off Auto, I would suggest Av mode so you control the aperture, and therefore the depth of field. And switch from auto AF to single-point, so you pick exactly where the main focus point is.

Enjoy! :-)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Db7423 wrote:

I like it but would have liked to see more. Not knowing the lens you were using I would have either stepped further back or zoomed out a little more. ;)

Exactly my thoughts. Nice shot, but a larger scene would help to explain it.

MsLala Loc: Kingston, NY

Runninglate wrote:

Laura,

I am definitely not a professional photographer but I like the picture. With the many focus points for one to look at, for me it becomes one of those pictures that you notice something and then suddenly you notice another interesting piece. Then from that piece your eyes suddenly see something else of interest.

Also like it as wife and I moved to Florida and seeing such pictures remind me of why I enjoy Florida so much.

Runninglate,
Thank you for saying you like the picture. I don't what it is about this photo I like other than the lightest log fell across the view of the trees. I appreciate how you see t as something new each time, I definitely see what you're saying.

Like I said earlier, I love,the,first snow or two and then I'm done it hit. As long as there is snow at Xmas I'll be happy.

I hope you and your wife have a warm, sunny holiday season. I wish I were there on the beach.
Laura

MsLala Loc: Kingston, NY

amehta wrote:

I'm not surprised that you liked this best, but yo... (show quote)

Ametha,
Thank you for you kind critique. You're absolutely correct in stating I know the scene and therefore I see it differently than others. The lighter colored log was my main point of interest, however I do see now how it appears jumbled and confusing.

I plan to go off auto and do the aperture myself then slowly try the other settings. Thank you again for your wise words, I really appreciate your critique.
Laura

MsLala Loc: Kingston, NY

jerryc41 wrote:

Exactly my thoughts. Nice shot, but a larger scene would help to explain it.

Jerry,
I absolutely agree with you, a larger scene would have defined where I attended the eye to fall. Rather than having a sea of confusion where the eye wanders and doesn't have a place to focus upon, which is how the pic presents now.

Thanks,
Laura

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Ugly Jake wrote:

Something I noticed? I can't find where the focus ... (show quote)

Really good advice for a first assignment. This will help you move away from "auto" and start to explore the other features of your camera. I'm a long ways from being an expert, but I will say that you'll get lots of help and advice on this forum. Most will tell you to shoot a lot and have fun.

When you get around to evaluating your photos you might try what I've started doing - ask yourself if you would buy a print. If the answer is "no," then consider whether it's something worth keeping, would it be interesting to someone or a keepsake shot for a family album? When photos don't pass these tests, I delete them.

Hope this helps.