Nature Pics-Suggestions welcome
Sep 20, 2011 09:00:11 #
Okay photobuddies...I am taking the plunge and posting 3 of my favs. Let me know what you think :?:
Chatooga River
Cattaloochee Valley
Cattaloochee Valley
Sep 20, 2011 09:16:59 #
If the subject of the first image is the hat I would crop it something like the attached image. It is an interesting image ahd the background helps tell the story, in my opinion.
Hat image Cropped
Sep 20, 2011 09:25:13 #
jonsund wrote:
If the subject of the first image is the hat I would crop it something like the attached image. It is an interesting image ahd the background helps tell the story, in my opinion.
Thanks Jonsund! You are so right! Although I like the color in the foliage, it is distracting.
Sep 20, 2011 09:26:47 #
Carmen wrote:
Thanks Jonsund! You are so right! Although I like the color in the foliage, it is distracting.
jonsund wrote:
If the subject of the first image is the hat I would crop it something like the attached image. It is an interesting image ahd the background helps tell the story, in my opinion.
Thanks Jonsund! You are so right! Although I like the color in the foliage, it is distracting.
Oh, and I like it much better without the leaf in the right hand corner. I wasn't sure how to get rid of that without interfering with the composition.
Sep 20, 2011 09:48:00 #
The Moose image can also use some cropping to emphasis the subject of the image. (Again, my opinion) I have included two crops to consider.
I did lighten the image slightly to get more detail in the head, but the bright back limits the amount you can push the entire picture. If you have the software you could most likely lighten the shadows and improved the detail in the head.
Now, if you can get the moose to move into the sunlight and your side of the tree branch . . . . (Wildlife can be uncooperative and they will not change their pose just to suit the photographer's needs)
I did lighten the image slightly to get more detail in the head, but the bright back limits the amount you can push the entire picture. If you have the software you could most likely lighten the shadows and improved the detail in the head.
Now, if you can get the moose to move into the sunlight and your side of the tree branch . . . . (Wildlife can be uncooperative and they will not change their pose just to suit the photographer's needs)
Moose Crop 1
Moose Crop 2
Sep 20, 2011 09:53:03 #
Carmen wrote:
Okay photobuddies...I am taking the plunge and posting 3 of my favs. Let me know what you think :?:
Absolutely Love Them...the one behind the horses is my favorite...Great Shots!
Sep 20, 2011 09:57:51 #
Again, I like your crop #1. Cropping is an area that I need practice in, and I have noticed (I think) because I am left handed, my eye doesn't always go to the golden mean.
I have PS CS5, but only know the basics. I start a class at the local college in October.
Thanks again for your input. It's really appreciated.
I have PS CS5, but only know the basics. I start a class at the local college in October.
Thanks again for your input. It's really appreciated.
Sep 20, 2011 09:58:30 #
Bonnie S wrote:
Absolutely Love Them...the one behind the horses is my favorite...Great Shots!
Carmen wrote:
Okay photobuddies...I am taking the plunge and posting 3 of my favs. Let me know what you think :?:
Absolutely Love Them...the one behind the horses is my favorite...Great Shots!
Thank you Bonnie, that is one of my favs as well.
Sep 20, 2011 14:50:44 #
i like the first crop of the moose, but i'm pretty sure the moose is an elk. all nice photos
Sep 20, 2011 15:00:03 #
leosdaddy1999 wrote:
i like the first crop of the moose, but i'm pretty sure the moose is an elk. all nice photos
I think you are correct, we don't have either in Florida, sorry for the miss id.
Sep 20, 2011 16:08:03 #
leosdaddy1999 wrote:
i like the first crop of the moose, but i'm pretty sure the moose is an elk. all nice photos
LOL! You are so right Leosdaddy! We live nearby the Elk Preserve in Cattaloochee Valley (near Maggie Valley, NC)They have been re-introducing the elk there since around 2001. (as for the "moose" I didn't even catch that! DUH?)
Sep 20, 2011 23:39:01 #
Sep 20, 2011 23:45:35 #
Carmen wrote:
Okay photobuddies...I am taking the plunge and posting 3 of my favs. Let me know what you think :?:
Your third photo is really good. It's one of those special photos where the rule of thirds doesn't apply. The couple on horses, placed in the middle, instantly draws your attention and holds it. There are no distracting elements in the photo. Great job.
Sep 20, 2011 23:50:09 #
bobmielke wrote:
Your third photo is really good. It's one of those special photos where the rule of thirds doesn't apply. The couple on horses, placed in the middle, instantly draws your attention and holds it. There are no distracting elements in the photo. Great job.
Agree with you that the attention draws your eye it give a very peaceful feeling great photo like the theres alsoCarmen wrote:
Okay photobuddies...I am taking the plunge and posting 3 of my favs. Let me know what you think :?:
Your third photo is really good. It's one of those special photos where the rule of thirds doesn't apply. The couple on horses, placed in the middle, instantly draws your attention and holds it. There are no distracting elements in the photo. Great job.
Sep 21, 2011 06:05:49 #
blondieone wrote:
quote=bobmielke quote=Carmen Okay photobuddies..... (show quote)
Thanks Bob and Blondie. I was a little concerned about having them smack-dab in the center, but the peacefulness of the forest is exactly what I was looking for. I want people to "feel" how I feel in the woods, when they look at my photos.
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