jmb6800 Loc: Amherst, MA USA

I think you've put them in ascending order of impact. The 3rd and 4th have decreased field and seem to pop more than the first 2 (which are also beautiful!), but then that sunflower shows up and just crowns them all. Also, the sunflower being somewhat offcenter and really well balanced with the background adds a bit of drama to the shot as well. Thanks for showing these!

jmb6800 Loc: Amherst, MA USA

I think you've put them in ascending order of impact. The 3rd and 4th have decreased field and seem to pop more than the first 2 (which are also beautiful!), but then that sunflower shows up and just crowns them all. Also, the sunflower being somewhat offcenter and really well balanced with the background adds a bit of drama to the shot as well. Thanks for showing these!

Sorry for the repeat -- I'm still learning the tech side of things....

Down Home Loc: Anywhere, Now, SE TEXAS

Thank you jmb6800. This is what I was looking for. :lol: Funny you should say about the order, I only pulled them out in numerical order. I did not realize the ascending order. Must mean I got luckier as the day progressed. :lol: I will remember these comments when doing some other photo's. I see I may be headed in the right direction then.

MyPharo Loc: New Jersey

I like them all . The only thing I can add is 2 points. The Color saturation is slightly too much to my eye and the sunflower has a bee in the center and its sorta hidden. I did a real fast touch up fix to it to give you an idea of what I would have tried to do. I dont have the original photo only the processed one so I am limited to the proper fix. But I think you get the idea . Composition wise you are right on the mark . Great photos .

Down Home Loc: Anywhere, Now, SE TEXAS

Thank you for your comments. Glad you enjoyed the pictures. More motivation to proceed in perfecting the pictures.

:D

Here was the other picture

Tatia Loc: Nv

Beautiful set of pictures. I also vote for the sunflower and the awesome catch of the bee.

Down Home Loc: Anywhere, Now, SE TEXAS

Thank you Tatia. I'm glad you liked them, thanks for looking.

Dave Johnson Loc: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hey Down Home, You have some pretty nice shots here. I'm guessing that you're looking for comments that would help you make them better. OK, here goes, first of all note that any suggestions are offered with the best of intentions.

I think all of these shots could have benefited by the use of the "Rule of Thirds." Get the main subject out of the center of the image. A little offset usually provides for a more compelling photo.

The first photo looks a little busy to me. I would suggest zooming in a ways and position the main flower so that it is in the lower left of the frame. It would also be nice if the background was blurred a bit (Bokah) like it is in your third photograph. With only one flower in the frame it will tend to stand out more.

Photo two is tack sharp with great color and good exposure but watch your background. Sometimes all you have to do is kneel down or move to the right or left before you shoot. Do what ever you can to remove distractions or get a better background. Number four is a good example of this. Bright red flower, with a dark background. Very nice contrast.

I like your sunflower shot too but it would have been better if you had used a flash or reflector to get some light onto the face of the flower and the bee. sometimes a light colored shirt will work.

These are nice shots Down Home, I hope my critique and comments were helpful to you. If you would like clarification or ferther comments, or just cuss me out :) feel free to PM or respond here.

Good Shooting, Dave :)

jane g Loc: western NY

Are you on the right track? Absolutely. I have two suggestions. The second shot is a little busy. Try to simplify so we're not distracted from the main subject matter. In the fourth image, when shooting flowers in bright sunlight, try to use something to diffuse the light. A white umbrella works very well and tones down the stark contrasts. Keep it up. you're doing very well.

Down Home Loc: Anywhere, Now, SE TEXAS

Thank you very much Dave, for your critique and comments. This is what I was asking for. This tells me something that I can do in the future, so that I can improve. So far, by the comments, it seems that I am on the right track. Up to this point I have been guessing, now I have more insight as to what I need to do, and why. This is a big help. Now, I just have to pick up some more things along the path.
:D :thumbup:

Down Home Loc: Anywhere, Now, SE TEXAS

Thank you Jane g for your suggestions and comments. Just what I was looking for. My goal was to get the subject in sharp focus, I guess I did. Now I can work on the other suggestions. Thank you for looking, glad that you liked them.

:D

ophart Loc: Dallas, Texas area

Yes, you're definitely on the right track! These are all praiseworthy images. Nice.

Down Home Loc: Anywhere, Now, SE TEXAS

Thank you ophart. :oops: :oops: I didn't expect that kind of review. :oops: Thank you for looking, and I am glad that you liked them.

:D

Dave Johnson Loc: Grand Rapids, Michigan

You are most welcome Down Home, as I said in my signature line "I am humbled by this hobby." Whether you've been doing this for a couple of months or a couple of decades, we're all learning. One last recommendation is read some books and don't be afraid to fiddle with the Manual settings. Keep shooting Bud, Dave