Please remember I am new at this :) (Page 4): I too am new to this. I haven't posted a photo yet so I understand how you feel. I think you did very good. I am not qualified to give you...

stephgc Loc: Texas

I too am new to this. I haven't posted a photo yet so I understand how you feel. I think you did very good. I am not qualified to give you technical feedback but I like them. I guess like most things we just have to do it and learn as we go.I think with advise from the good folks here we can't help but improve and enjoy a great hobby more.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

cameranut wrote:

No one (even the best on this site) was born an expert photographer. We all gotta start somewhere. This is an excellent site to learn or just post for fun. By the way, the flower with the bee is very nice. If we all liked the same things there wouldn't be enough to go around anyway. :wink:

I think you are wrong. I, for one, was born an expert photographer. But then somewhere along my journey through life I lost my expertise. Now I am a pretty good photographer. Ha. I bet many people feel the same way.

Dennis

MissStephie Loc: West Virginia

I really like the 2nd & 4th shots :)

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I like your pictures. Even more I like that you put them out for all to see. Believe me I have seen some pictures on this forum that make yours look like they were done by a true expert in the art of floral photography. Some of them were probably mine that weren't as good.

I learn much by posting my pictures. After all how else would any of us learn. Sometimes I post my pictures and I think they are great. But then someone looks at them and says use more light, shoot at a different angle, what lens are you using etc. Their suggestions or comments make me think about all of those things and more and my pictures get better.

As I hear here often, practice, practice, practice. It works.

Dennis

gessman Loc: Colorado

Ptw wrote:

I was hesitant about posting pics because I thought I am not as good as the people on the HH.But have been thinking about it and decided that I take pics because I enjoy doing it. And everybody is different and so they like different things. If we were all the same it probably be boring ;)

I like the simplicity you've achieved by isolating your subject and avoiding excessive clutter in your images. Now that you've gotten over your "opening night jitters, if you should ever wonder about how other people seem to get all of their subject totally in focus, part of that could be due to the information you will find at the urls below. Have a look here when you have time and if it should prompt a question or two, just ask. Someone here will be most happy to discuss it with you:

Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMiKUnVAFks

and/or this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64tz9n5o7NA

and read this:

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/focus-stacking.htm

and/or this:

http://digital-photography-school.com/getting-landscapes-sharp-focus-stacking/

GWR100 Loc: England

Good set Ptw, why would you have second thoughts about posting them? and your right, take what you like, and if others like the thats great,,, if they don't ---too bad,

Geoff

Ptw wrote:

I was hesitant about posting pics because I thought I am not as good as the people on the HH.But have been thinking about it and decided that I take pics because I enjoy doing it. And everybody is different and so they like different things. If we were all the same it probably be boring ;)

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

These are very pretty, Ptw, especially the first.

Ptw wrote:

I was hesitant about posting pics because I thought I am not as good as the people on the HH.But have been thinking about it and decided that I take pics because I enjoy doing it. And everybody is different and so they like different things. If we were all the same it probably be boring ;)

Just Fred Loc: Darwin's Waiting Room

GWR100 wrote:

Good set Ptw, why would you have second thoughts about posting them? and your right, take what you like, and if others like the thats great,,, if they don't ---too bad,

Geoff

A wise person once told me, many years ago, that it was none of my d*mn business what other people think of me. That advice has served me well.

My purpose in posting photos on UHH is not to fish for acclaim (although if it comes, I relish it!), but to learn and grow; other's suggestions, comments and yes, criticisms, will help me grow as a photographer.

Photo Girl Loc: SE Pasco County, FL

Welcome to UHH! You have posted some beautiful photos; I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Tande Loc: Michigan

Nice work. I like #1 and #4 best. Keep posting!!

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

shoot, shoot, shoot, post post, postm read, read, read.Never be afraid of constructive comments.

Shot one, what was your point of interest? Seems soft

Shot two, Leaves look blown out, flower cone looks good.

Shot 3, over saturated, kills delicate detail, under expose a stop or two for better results.

Shot D, for no reason I simply do not prefer the composition, the background competes with the flower.

You seem to have a good eye for what might make a viable image, Just keep shooting and polishing your craft, you will do fine

Ptw Loc: Tennessee

Thank you J-SPEIGHT

J-SPEIGHT wrote:

nice shots good people here who will also help you and give good advice glad you posted :thumbup: :thumbup:

Ptw Loc: Tennessee

Thank you Bruce appreciate the comments. Constuctive comments don't bother me, I can learn a lot from them :)

Bruce with a Canon wrote:

shoot, shoot, shoot, post post, postm read, read, ... (show quote)

BamaRick

Very nice shots. I am like you and just starting out myself. Keep up the good work and enjoy yourself along the way.

Ptw Loc: Tennessee

Thank you Tande I will :)

Tande wrote:

Nice work. I like #1 and #4 best. Keep posting!!