Help Me Decide Please which Photos?
Apr 9, 2014 20:45:25 #
I am going to enter my first local art exhibition. THe theme is Long Island (where I live) and the work should represent the landscape or the location, people, etc of Long Island. I have decided I am going enter a maximum of 6 pieces. I am finding it hard to have perspective on my own work, so could you please tell me which ones you like the most, maybe rank them. I am going to upload about 10 pictures. Thank you all so much for your help!
1. A bench at the Northport Harbor
2.Centerport Harbor
3. Centerport Harbor in the Winter
4. East Islip, NY
5. Kings Park Docks Calm Water
6. Kings Park Docks, Waves
7. Northport Docks
8. Sagamore Hill
9. Vanderbuilt Museum
Vanderbuilt Museum during the Holiday's
Apr 9, 2014 20:49:21 #
Apr 9, 2014 20:54:47 #
By the way...they can't be too "cooked". They said minimal enhancement or retouching preferred. That is gonna be hard for me...so I stayed away from my more processed saturated looking photos. But I really do process all my photos to a degree.
Apr 9, 2014 20:55:00 #
Apr 9, 2014 21:03:45 #
4,9,7,10,2,5,8,3,1,6....wow,what a tough choice...in ten minutes I would probably change..all really good!
Apr 9, 2014 21:12:56 #
I love the 2 blk. & wh.plus 3,4, and 2. They are all great shots! Good luck with your show.
Apr 9, 2014 21:20:43 #
2,3,4,5,9.......luv the bench and tree but are they icons of L.I. or could they just be from anywhere. All are beautiful images...nice work and good luck. ;-)
Apr 9, 2014 21:23:49 #
They are all great pictures, I like #4 the best. I can picture myself there on the fall day this must have been taken.
Apr 9, 2014 21:28:45 #
alissaspieces wrote:
I am going to enter my first local art exhibition. THe theme is Long Island (where I live) and the work should represent the landscape or the location, people, etc of Long Island. I have decided I am going enter a maximum of 6 pieces. I am finding it hard to have perspective on my own work, so could you please tell me which ones you like the most, maybe rank them. I am going to upload about 10 pictures. Thank you all so much for your help!
Hello Alissa I wish I had you problem to pick six great photos out of ten great photos.LOL
I believe there are members on here more qualified then myself to help in your decision. I just wanted to drop you a line to say you are a very talented person and I enjoy viewing your work thank you for sharing. And good luck at the art exhibition. Saying hello from Pittsburgh.
Apr 9, 2014 21:38:22 #
Speaking as someone just learning the craft of photography:
I suspect #1 might ,ay appeal to photographers more than to the general public. For me, their is a bit too much area that is a bit too much out of focus. It almost hurts my eyes. It is a nice concept though.
#2 should certainly go into the exhibit. Wonderful colors and reflection. I like the geometric composition.
#3 Very pleasing. Looks almost like a painting. It doesn't look as much like a real winter scene as it would have with snow. Hay, you were able to control the waves in pictures 5 and 6. Surely getting it to snow would have been easier than that.
#4 Oh yes -- include it.
#5 and #6. I strongly prefer #5. Wonderful shot. The reflections make the picture. Too bad that boat came along and made the waves further out.
#7. For my personal taste, the colors on the dock need to be pulled back a little. It almost looks like an "overcooked" HDR shot. I'm also bothered by the perspective. It looks like the horizon isn't straight but if you just correct that, then the dock would look like it is leaning even more than it already does. The horizon leans one way and the dock leans the other way. If you tried to fix it, then the light pole on the dock would be leaning. However, the picture has a very peaceful feel and fits the exhibit theme very well so should be included.
#8. A beautiful tree, but I think the background is too busy. It keeps the tree from standing out as it should.
Please take my comments with a grain of salt. I'm very much in the learning stage. It was fun to look at your work and try my hand at a little c&c.
I'll be anxious to see what others will have to say.
I suspect #1 might ,ay appeal to photographers more than to the general public. For me, their is a bit too much area that is a bit too much out of focus. It almost hurts my eyes. It is a nice concept though.
#2 should certainly go into the exhibit. Wonderful colors and reflection. I like the geometric composition.
#3 Very pleasing. Looks almost like a painting. It doesn't look as much like a real winter scene as it would have with snow. Hay, you were able to control the waves in pictures 5 and 6. Surely getting it to snow would have been easier than that.
#4 Oh yes -- include it.
#5 and #6. I strongly prefer #5. Wonderful shot. The reflections make the picture. Too bad that boat came along and made the waves further out.
#7. For my personal taste, the colors on the dock need to be pulled back a little. It almost looks like an "overcooked" HDR shot. I'm also bothered by the perspective. It looks like the horizon isn't straight but if you just correct that, then the dock would look like it is leaning even more than it already does. The horizon leans one way and the dock leans the other way. If you tried to fix it, then the light pole on the dock would be leaning. However, the picture has a very peaceful feel and fits the exhibit theme very well so should be included.
#8. A beautiful tree, but I think the background is too busy. It keeps the tree from standing out as it should.
Please take my comments with a grain of salt. I'm very much in the learning stage. It was fun to look at your work and try my hand at a little c&c.
I'll be anxious to see what others will have to say.
Apr 9, 2014 21:42:26 #
Awe..thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time! I am truly going to tally up and see which ones strike a note in people the most.
rlaugh wrote:
4,9,7,10,2,5,8,3,1,6....wow,what a tough choice...in ten minutes I would probably change..all really good!
Apr 9, 2014 21:42:52 #
Thank you so much for taking the time! I really appreciate it and the kind words.
roxiemarty wrote:
I love the 2 blk. & wh.plus 3,4, and 2. They are all great shots! Good luck with your show.
Apr 9, 2014 21:44:02 #
Apr 9, 2014 21:44:30 #
Thank you! I know...they are not icons of LI...but they are located in public places. I am so confused ...I guess it is a crap shoot. There is only one man who will be judging and picking the submissions...so hard to know what he would like. THank you for your input...thank you very much!
Photog8 wrote:
2,3,4,5,9.......luv the bench and tree but are they icons of L.I. or could they just be from anywhere. All are beautiful images...nice work and good luck. ;-)
Apr 9, 2014 21:46:09 #
Thank you! It actually was quite a beautiful day. I started out that morning trying to get a sunrise but as it always seems to happen, when I drag myself out of bed at 5am the sun hides behind clouds! lol But I started driving around and found this park...the sun was still low and the light hitting the trees was spectacular. Thank you!
Alki7000 wrote:
They are all great pictures, I like #4 the best. I can picture myself there on the fall day this must have been taken.
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