condor wrote:
I wonder why I've never seen this ruin before. Years ago I did some research on the Anasazi. They were an advanced civilization who just appeared out of nowhere, hung around for a while, built some amazing structures and then they were just gone. Mysterious. Again great pic.
When you leave Flagstaff heading toward Page you come to the Sunset crater turnoff. Go into the park past the crater about 25 or so miles and you will see this site on your right hand.
Your picture of Red Rock would be more dramatic if it was cropped to do away with the ground and have the green brush at the bottom. The ground distracts from the picture
Thanks I'll check it out if I ever get that way again
I'm not surprised that you don't recognise this ruin. It would take over a lifetime to see all he ruins in this one state. It is estimated that Wupatki Natl. Monument (few miles N. of Flagstaff) has over 1000 unexcavated ruins.
notnoBuddha wrote:
... Persoanlly have two things about #1 that got my attention. First it does not appear to be tack sharp on the focus - could well be my computer. I don't have total faith in the accuracy of an electronic image. The second thing to me was I'm somewhat confused as to what the subject is - the foreground, or the image behind. I find the near equality of the two kinda of battling for attention.
Yep! What he said. :)
I love the concept... but the two elements compete for attention too much for me. I believe the chosen "subject" of this photo is the church in the background, right?
Sometimes, I do the opposite with my photos than others. I make the subject a little more subtle than something in the foreground on purpose. Sorta makes the viewer explore the photo a bit more... which is really what I as the photographer, want.
For #1, I might have played up the cactus(?) in the front a bit more, maybe with slightly more depth of color or something. Someone else might have done the opposite and played up the church or maybe the cross on the church, etc.
But then again, I'm an amateur in EVERY sense of the word and am really in no position to critique.
They're very nice pics. :)
Does anyone have some duct-tape handy? *blush*
It seems tha ther was some intermingling between tha Anasazi and the Sinaguas. It has been a while since I took this shot but I believe that I am correct in labeling it Anasazi.
I have to agree with this. Love the second. On the third, I'm sure the size of this is more impressive than the photo leads to believe. What do you do though when there is nothing around to judge this by. You take the photo anyway. Then you share it with friends. The second one would be hanging on my wall in a 11 * 14 or larger if I took it.
notnoBuddha wrote:
Wouldn't you know it - not every body agrees. I'm going with#2 for the textures, colors and overall feeling that it works. Persoanlly have two things about #1 that got my attention. First it does not appear to be tack sharp on the focus - could well be my computer. I don't have total faith in the accuracy of an electronic image. The second thing to me was I'm somewhat confused as to what the subject is - the foreground, or the image behind. I find the near equality of the two kinda of battling for attention. In #3 - I like the colors, framing, and focus - what I found rather disconcerting was I'm not sure of the size which may not bother most, but I like something to judge it against maybe a tree. Yes; I know a lttle weird, but there you go.
Always fun to see what you are up to.
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I like the third one but there was something missing..maybe to centered..not sure..so I fooled with it a bit..see what you think?
TJ
Loc: Austraila, Toowoomba.
notnoBuddha wrote:
Wouldn't you know it - not every body agrees. I'm going with#2 for the textures, colors and overall feeling that it works. Persoanlly have two things about #1 that got my attention. First it does not appear to be tack sharp on the focus - could well be my computer. I don't have total faith in the accuracy of an electronic image. The second thing to me was I'm somewhat confused as to what the subject is - the foreground, or the image behind. I find the near equality of the two kinda of battling for attention. In #3 - I like the colors, framing, and focus - what I found rather disconcerting was I'm not sure of the size which may not bother most, but I like something to judge it against maybe a tree. Yes; I know a lttle weird, but there you go.
Always fun to see what you are up to.
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notnoBuddha makes a good point about #1, th cactis in the foreground if it was darkened as if it was in a shadow during the shoot I think it would be right on the money, as for the focus i feel it adds to the subject of the photo, a mood. It's a good shot!
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