An overdue thank you and appreciation
May 23, 2016 12:11:39 #
With my incredible work schedule over the last 3 months and minor health issue (all is good) I have not been able to get to UHH as much as I like. A few weeks ago and for the first time, I submitted a photo to an UHH contest with the theme "Ceremony". To my surprise it received the most votes. I have used this forum and been a member of UHH for a few years now and have learned so much about photography from everyone here. Most have been extremely helpful even when critical. It's important to always look at criticism as an opportunity. My thank you is to all who have helped me through this learning curve of photography. I still have a long way to go but your tips on lighting, lenses, composition and capturing the "moment" have been invaluable. This family loved this shot!! So for those just joining UHH, listen to these members. They are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about photography. You will learn a lot right here!! Again, thank you all and apologies for the delay in posting this.
May 23, 2016 12:44:39 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
You deserved the votes! This is just a beautiful shot. Congratulations!
May 23, 2016 14:34:08 #
The photo is good, not great in composition but sharp etc.
The real strength is the subject and the timing combined with the expressions of the people.
It is a moment of great joy and the people voting responded to that.
Over all you deserved the votes.
There are a few types of great photos: (My opinion, on another day I might change this list.)
1. the great composition
2. great exposure, focus, technique etc.
3. the right moment/timing
4. those that touch the emotions
5. a unique event
You have 2,3,4 and a bit of 5 (not the event, but this event for that baby) and on #1 you are better than average by quite a bit.
The real strength is the subject and the timing combined with the expressions of the people.
It is a moment of great joy and the people voting responded to that.
Over all you deserved the votes.
There are a few types of great photos: (My opinion, on another day I might change this list.)
1. the great composition
2. great exposure, focus, technique etc.
3. the right moment/timing
4. those that touch the emotions
5. a unique event
You have 2,3,4 and a bit of 5 (not the event, but this event for that baby) and on #1 you are better than average by quite a bit.
May 23, 2016 15:58:01 #
May 23, 2016 16:35:24 #
robertjerl wrote:
The photo is good, not great in composition but sh... (show quote)
Thank you for the comments Robert. You are correct. I was prompted to submit this shot because of the expressions and lighting. I tried to time the water being poured by the priest and hope for reaction. I was also fortunate to be allowed to stand right there. All in all I was pleased with the end result and encouraged to continue to experiment and learn.
May 23, 2016 16:36:28 #
May 23, 2016 16:37:46 #
wdross wrote:
You deserved the votes! This is just a beautiful shot. Congratulations!
Thanks. A very special moment for this family.
May 24, 2016 12:04:48 #
May 25, 2016 01:21:58 #
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