Old Mill: This mill is located near my house and is the symbol of the community in which I live. I consider it very photogenic. Being somewhat of a novice photographer, I would...

lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

This mill is located near my house and is the symbol of the community in which I live. I consider it very photogenic. Being somewhat of a novice photographer, I would appreciate feedback and criticism of these photos, and of my attempts at editing. Thanks.

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PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

lwerthe1mer wrote:

This mill is located near my house and is the symbol of the community in which I live. I consider it very photogenic. Being somewhat of a novice photographer, I would appreciate feedback and criticism of these photos, and of my attempts at editing. Thanks.

All the images of the mill work for me except the third one that has the trunk of a tree that I see as a visual disturbance.Wish i had that mill where I live. Thanks for sharing.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

lwerthe1mer wrote:

This mill is located near my house and is the symbol of the community in which I live. I consider it very photogenic. Being somewhat of a novice photographer, I would appreciate feedback and criticism of these photos, and of my attempts at editing. Thanks.

I agree with PixelStan. Its ok to frame a scene with a tree but you need to have some over hanging branches to give reference to what you are doing.

JeffL Loc: New Jersey

The first photo is the best, IMHO. it literally jumped out at me. Loved it.

David Martin Loc: Cary, NC

JeffL wrote:

The first photo is the best, IMHO. it literally jumped out at me. Loved it.

Agree. The first image "fills the frame" with the mill. Excellent shot with the reflection. Nice work!

Amator21 Loc: California

Not being an expert (on anything) I can only tell you what my impression is: No. 1 is by far the best, there is too much to distract you on the other ones!

Shooter41 Loc: Wichita, KS

lwerthe1mer wrote:

This mill is located near my house and is the symbol of the community in which I live. I consider it very photogenic. Being somewhat of a novice photographer, I would appreciate feedback and criticism of these photos, and of my attempts at editing. Thanks.

I loved taking pictures with my photography class at "The Old Mill." One of my favorite images taken there is of a spider's web in the inside corner of an old window, by John Avery our instructor. He was an excellent Eagle-Beacon photographer for many years and taught darkroom classes out on East Central at a photography store.

captivecookie Loc: Washington state

I agree the first is best. For me because the reflection of the wheel is very clear. The only thing wrong with that picture, to me, is how close the top border is to the top of the mill. I agree about b the distracting tree on. Number 3.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Very nice. #1 hands down.

Ourspolair

The first thing that struck me was the slight green cast caused by the tree canopy filtering the sunlight. I would correct that by reducing your green channel about 5%.
Overall, I agree with those who say that #1 is the best overall, but they all have lots of possibilities. I would crop #2 square with the water wheel in the centre, maybe increase the contrast a bit and add a soft vignette.
Crop #3 to remove the offending trunk (not square) and do the same with contrast and vignette.
Crop the last one 16:9 and see what it looks like.
I didn't try any of these solutions, but if they were my shots, that is how I would proceed.
Stay well and keep on posting.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

I like #1 best. Judicious cropping would improve the others.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

lwerthe1mer wrote:

This mill is located near my house and is the symbol of the community in which I live. I consider it very photogenic. Being somewhat of a novice photographer, I would appreciate feedback and criticism of these photos, and of my attempts at editing. Thanks.

Nice set

deanfl Loc: Georgia

lwerthe1mer wrote:

This mill is located near my house and is the symbol of the community in which I live. I consider it very photogenic. Being somewhat of a novice photographer, I would appreciate feedback and criticism of these photos, and of my attempts at editing. Thanks.

I agree with #1 being the best....next time you may want to try a vertical shot from the same location...good luck.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Nice set especially the first image!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

That's a nice country scene.