Pictures From The Trail: While walking a trail in Prophetstown State Park, Indiana, I took quite a few wildflower pictures. On this particular walk, I was somewhat partial to the...

whayes39

While walking a trail in Prophetstown State Park, Indiana, I took quite a few wildflower pictures. On this particular walk, I was somewhat partial to the thistles. This a sample. I would appreciate critque. I'm a retired hobbyist.

Thistles

Bee on thistle

Thistle

bobmielke Loc: Portland, OR

whayes39 wrote:

While walking a trail in Prophetstown State Park, Indiana, I took quite a few wildflower pictures. On this particular walk, I was somewhat partial to the thistles. This a sample. I would appreciate critque. I'm a retired hobbyist.

I like the subject matter & composition on the first photo but can't overlook processing anomalies in yellow portions of the photo. I'm queasy about the edge treatment as well.

Anomalies

blackeyedsusan Loc: Little Canada,MN

The color is so crisp-love it. Looks like you could prick your finger on it!!

KathyinNH Loc: Kingston, NH

bobmielke wrote:

whayes39 wrote:

While walking a trail in Prophetstown State Park, Indiana, I took quite a few wildflower pictures. On this particular walk, I was somewhat partial to the thistles. This a sample. I would appreciate critque. I'm a retired hobbyist.

I like the subject matter & composition on the first photo but can't overlook processing anomalies in yellow portions of the photo. I'm queasy about the edge treatment as well.

Bob I seem to like the edge treatment on these shots. I love all three, they are beautiful.

bobmielke Loc: Portland, OR

KathyinNH wrote:

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That's why we have more than one opinion and poster here. Never forget that the only opinion that counts is that of the photographer that takes the photo.

I've posted my work on a dozen forums and the same photo will get diametrically opposite reactions from different folks. Some are purists that hate edge treatments or frames. Others rave about them and ask for instructions on how to accomplish them.

I want to commend the folks on this new forum for having an open mind and a learning attitude. It's refreshing and the reason I've decided to spend so much time here. On other forums new photographers are intimidated to post any pictures at all for fear of being chewed up alive by overly critical reviewers. Here I feel we've developed a healthy environment for everybody's opinion and taste in what they like. Keep it up.

sunrise lover

The thistle shots are wonderful. What macro lens did you use?
Thanks for sharing. sunrise lover

photosbysexton Loc: Knoxville, TN

bobmielke wrote:

whayes39 wrote:

While walking a trail in Prophetstown State Park, Indiana, I took quite a few wildflower pictures. On this particular walk, I was somewhat partial to the thistles. This a sample. I would appreciate critque. I'm a retired hobbyist.

I like the subject matter & composition on the first photo but can't overlook processing anomalies in yellow portions of the photo. I'm queasy about the edge treatment as well.

I'm more than queasy that he refers to himself as a retired hobbyist.

PalePictures Loc: Traveling

bobmielke wrote:

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Couldn't agree more!

whayes39

I used a Canon EF 100mm f2.8L IS Macro lens.

whayes39

Bob, thanks for pointing that out.

whayes39

I don't understand the "queasy".

bobmielke Loc: Portland, OR

whayes39 wrote:

I don't understand the "queasy".

Queasy = unsettled( I haven't made up my mind)

TessSC Loc: Cayce,SC

Bob, I like your comments and advice. I'll be posting some of my photos shortly...

TessSC Loc: Cayce,SC

LOL By shortly, I am talking about a few days.

KathyinNH Loc: Kingston, NH

bobmielke wrote:

quote=KathyinNH quote=bobmielke quote=whayes39 ... (show quote)

I agree this site is really great and I love how we all treat newbies. This is how they learn. I love the critiques here it is almost like entering the photo competitions at a camera club, you learn sooo much from the critiques and this is so valuable to newbies.

I want to encourage all newbies out thee to feel free to show us your work, don't be shy, who cares if it isn't that good, we're all here to help one another and it is one of the best ways of learning how you can correct or improve your work in a non threatening way. We are such a great community here with all kinds of help for all levels.

I just entered our first digital competition for this year at our local camera club and was lucky enough to get Honorabe Mention with one of them. Here are my three entries.

"Tired Feet at NECCC Conference (Honorable Mention, score 26 out of 30 points) Shot take at the New England Camera Club Conference held annually at the U Mass campus. This was in the auditorium for one of the workshops. I turned around in my seat to see ouw full the auditorium was and this was a short distance behind my seat. I couldn't stop laughing, as there is a lot of walking on campus and most of us attendees are not spring chicks.

"Reading With Dad" got a score of 22 out of 30 points. This 4 year old was a joy to work with.

"Veterans Park, Salem, NH" this was my entry in the Travel category and scored 21 points out of 30