Confused
Sep 5, 2021 12:19:14 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
This shot appealed to me greatly, but got little attention/attraction. Matters
of taste in the 'art world' are mysterious, but this one really surprised me.
'Comments???
of taste in the 'art world' are mysterious, but this one really surprised me.
'Comments???
Sep 5, 2021 12:27:56 #
The large blown-out area, center left, makes for a very unappealing photograph.
--Bob
--Bob
rondmallett wrote:
This shot appealed to me greatly, but got little attention/attraction. Matters
of taste in the 'art world' are mysterious, but this one really surprised me.
'Comments???
of taste in the 'art world' are mysterious, but this one really surprised me.
'Comments???
Sep 5, 2021 12:30:34 #
You are seeing what you want to see because it has a special meaning for you.
Others are seeing what's there.
Others are seeing what's there.
Sep 5, 2021 12:31:22 #
Probably appealed to you because the person shown is a friend, or family. To me, the large area of blown out highlights in the middle of the picture is a turn off.
Sep 5, 2021 12:47:21 #
Ditto.
As well, the excessive foreground unbalances the image. Suggestion: Study and apply the means of effective composition.
As well, the excessive foreground unbalances the image. Suggestion: Study and apply the means of effective composition.
rmalarz wrote:
The large blown-out area, center left, makes for a very unappealing photograph.
--Bob
--Bob
Sep 5, 2021 12:48:29 #
When the area of the picture is half too dark and half too light, the camera meter doesn't know what to do. While I agree with the comments above, I would add that you should learn how to use exposure compensation to help mitigate difficult lighting situations like you encountered taking that photo. The other thing is that, especially if taken in RAW, your could have increased detail in the dark areas in PP.
Sep 5, 2021 12:56:41 #
The dynamic range of the camera has been exceeded. You may be able to save it in PP however..?
Sep 5, 2021 13:09:13 #
Sep 5, 2021 13:18:54 #
rondmallett wrote:
This shot appealed to me greatly, but got little attention/attraction. Matters
of taste in the 'art world' are mysterious, but this one really surprised me.
'Comments???
of taste in the 'art world' are mysterious, but this one really surprised me.
'Comments???
I agree with Bob.
Are you invested in the woman in the photo?
If so more than likely it has completely clouded your judgement as to the actual technical quality of the photo.
Sep 5, 2021 13:23:16 #
What is the subject? The woman? The water? The stone in the foreground? Trying to tell 3+ stories results in no story at all. Getting at least 10 yards closer to the knelling woman probably would have helped considerably. Consider cropping off the space above the water and see if that helps.
Sep 5, 2021 13:39:32 #
rondmallett wrote:
This shot appealed to me greatly, but got little attention/attraction. Matters
of taste in the 'art world' are mysterious, but this one really surprised me.
'Comments???
of taste in the 'art world' are mysterious, but this one really surprised me.
'Comments???
Technically speaking, the image does have some - of what most would call, "problems" ....and these "problems" lend a bit of mystery to the image and mystery lends a bit of artistry to the image - depending on the original intent - "vision" of the photographer .....
"taste in the 'art world' are mysterious" !! 8-(
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Sep 5, 2021 13:48:26 #
Subject? Lady near a waterfall and rock.....
I'm not pulling one over any other.
The only problem I see is the blown water.
Like one shot I have.. Is the subject the path, the trees, the.... Yes, all of them.
The scene over all. (Overall scene?)
I'm not pulling one over any other.
The only problem I see is the blown water.
Like one shot I have.. Is the subject the path, the trees, the.... Yes, all of them.
The scene over all. (Overall scene?)
Sep 5, 2021 13:51:20 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
rmalarz wrote:
The large blown-out area, center left, makes for a very unappealing photograph.
--Bob
--Bob
Thanks, Bob. I love constructive criticism How else can we learn?
Sep 5, 2021 13:52:31 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
Longshadow wrote:
You are seeing what you want to see because it has a special meaning for you.
Others are seeing what's there.
Others are seeing what's there.
I think you hit it on the nose. Thank you for the constructive thoughts!
Sep 5, 2021 13:53:58 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
SonyA580 wrote:
Probably appealed to you because the person shown is a friend, or family. To me, the large area of blown out highlights in the middle of the picture is a turn off.
I had another bit of similar advice from another. I now understand
the issue and appreciate the advice from more advanced photographers/commentators.
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