Another Contest Finalist???????? -Swing Contest
Oct 1, 2014 19:59:56 #
While I am again honored, I certainly do not feel this image should have made it this far compared to the other entries I had seen in this competition, it was the only swing image I had, so I entered... There were 1200 entries for this contest and 30 Finalists.. May the best image win, but I would like some honest feedback on this because this is one I almost removed from my online gallery.. It goes to show that we do not view our own work as others do..
http://www.viewbug.com/blog/swings-photo-contest-finalists
http://www.viewbug.com/blog/swings-photo-contest-finalists
Oct 1, 2014 21:12:52 #
The shot has an old time feel. It also has a mystery to it. The tree the swing the pallet leaning next to the tree add to the mystique. As always you have a good eye for shots and making art out of them. Maybe a photo isnt just judged on visual but with the other senses as well.
Oct 1, 2014 21:16:51 #
Oct 1, 2014 21:25:29 #
Travesty wrote:
While I am again honored, I certainly do not feel ... (show quote)
First of all, Congratulations! Second, I can't pinpoint why I love it so much, but I do! Your image takes me back to my youth at my grandparents house in the country. Overgrown with weeeds, old trees and a lot of brush. Your image evokes long lost good memories. Yes, there are other good images, but yours has a feel good look! Good composition and great editing! :thumbup: :-D :thumbup:
Oct 1, 2014 21:38:48 #
I checked out the other finalists and feel that your shot is more than worthy of being in the top 30. Congratulations.
Oct 1, 2014 23:06:22 #
Several of those entries evoke emotion,Travesty. Several are unusual in their compositions. All are artistically rendered. I can see a few flaws in a few images.
Yours is a story. The empty tire swing hangs motionless, the picnic table & bench are toppled and strewn about; the brambles and dried foliage has overtaken the setting. there is a lot in this image,Randy.
Yours is a story. The empty tire swing hangs motionless, the picnic table & bench are toppled and strewn about; the brambles and dried foliage has overtaken the setting. there is a lot in this image,Randy.
Oct 2, 2014 00:26:15 #
Oct 2, 2014 06:14:22 #
Travesty wrote:
While I am again honored, I certainly do not feel ... (show quote)
:thumbup: :thumbup: this is a good shot Randy congrats on being a finalist
Oct 2, 2014 07:43:34 #
Wow! Thank all of you so much for the comments and compliments!
I really am having a hard time with this though. I sincerely do not see what everyone may be seeing in this image or if I did when I took it is was subconscious... Thanks again for all of the support and comments. But, if this does win I don't think I will ever feel right about it... :(
I really am having a hard time with this though. I sincerely do not see what everyone may be seeing in this image or if I did when I took it is was subconscious... Thanks again for all of the support and comments. But, if this does win I don't think I will ever feel right about it... :(
Oct 2, 2014 10:12:40 #
Racin17 wrote:
The shot has an old time feel. It also has a mystery to it. The tree the swing the pallet leaning next to the tree add to the mystique. As always you have a good eye for shots and making art out of them. Maybe a photo isnt just judged on visual but with the other senses as well.
My thoughts exactly - moodiness, 'old time' feeling and mysterious. It's great!
Oct 2, 2014 11:15:59 #
I like the sharpness and detail, It tells a story, How many special times have been spent right there on that spot. Doesn't look very inviting right now, but when the place is in bloom I bet it is beautiful. Congratulations
Oct 2, 2014 13:40:11 #
tbohon wrote:
My thoughts exactly - moodiness, 'old time' feeling and mysterious. It's great!
Thanks tbohon! :)
Oct 2, 2014 13:41:57 #
woodsliv wrote:
I like the sharpness and detail, It tells a story, How many special times have been spent right there on that spot. Doesn't look very inviting right now, but when the place is in bloom I bet it is beautiful. Congratulations
Thanks Tom!.... Actually when in bloom this spot is not even visible, so unless I were to trespass this is it... :) Thanks again so much...
Oct 2, 2014 13:49:35 #
Oct 2, 2014 15:40:01 #
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