Wildflowers on a Fence Post
Mar 29, 2015 00:06:29 #
I went for a ride out in the country today to take advantage of the gorgeous weather. I stopped to let my dog "do his business" and I saw these little flowers next to a fence post. I pulled them up, wedged them between some splinters on the post, then poured some water on the post to make it darker. This is what I came up with.
Taken with a Pentax K-50 using a SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f:2.8 macro lens. ISO 800, 1/90th @ f:22.
Taken with a Pentax K-50 using a SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f:2.8 macro lens. ISO 800, 1/90th @ f:22.
Mar 29, 2015 07:19:01 #
Dewman wrote:
I went for a ride out in the country today to take advantage of the gorgeous weather. I stopped to let my dog "do his business" and I saw these little flowers next to a fence post. I pulled them up, wedged them between some splinters on the post, then poured some water on the post to make it darker. This is what I came up with.
Taken with a Pentax K-50 using a SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f:2.8 macro lens. ISO 800, 1/90th @ f:22.
Taken with a Pentax K-50 using a SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f:2.8 macro lens. ISO 800, 1/90th @ f:22.
Nice work Dewman
Mar 29, 2015 10:36:04 #
Very beautiful find and well taken. Crops well to centre portion wih flowers,too.
Mar 30, 2015 09:46:20 #
you don't need most of the bottom and always blurry out the background your flower is the subject not the post. all ways focus on the flowers center for this type of shot
Mar 30, 2015 11:36:28 #
Mar 30, 2015 11:40:01 #
musiclovingpicturetaker
Loc: Queensbury NY
very nice - definitely brings to mind the start of Spring. :thumbup:
Mar 30, 2015 16:29:18 #
It's always been my opinion that composition is a very subjective thing. What one person deems proper or pleasing is only their opinion. You compose YOUR photos the way YOU prefer, I'll do MINE the same. I've been doing this for over 50 years and I have written books on the subject.... so I don't need any lessons from you.... but thanks the same. However, if I ever get in a bind, I know where to go for some advice, eh?
LennyP4868 wrote:
you don't need most of the bottom and always blurry out the background your flower is the subject not the post. all ways focus on the flowers center for this type of shot
Mar 30, 2015 17:31:47 #
It seems you do not read the heading of the gallery it which you post your pictures. It says for critique so thats what I did. for free. If you been taking pictures for 50 yrs I suggest you take a course or join a club I am a Judge for photography competitions and any one will tell you the same. Good luck to you and you shouldn't post anything if you do not have thick skin. DONT GETY NASTY WITH ME
Mar 30, 2015 18:06:47 #
Super shot, Dewman! The delicate flowers are a lovely contrast in texture to the weathered wood of the post.
Dewman wrote:
I went for a ride out in the country today to take advantage of the gorgeous weather. I stopped to let my dog "do his business" and I saw these little flowers next to a fence post. I pulled them up, wedged them between some splinters on the post, then poured some water on the post to make it darker. This is what I came up with.
Taken with a Pentax K-50 using a SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f:2.8 macro lens. ISO 800, 1/90th @ f:22.
Taken with a Pentax K-50 using a SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f:2.8 macro lens. ISO 800, 1/90th @ f:22.
Mar 30, 2015 19:17:55 #
May I suggest that you buy yourself a dictionary and a book on proper grammar? That would be a good place for you to start. My reply had nothing to do with the thickness of my skin, only the critique from someone who obviously is a novice. I'd be happy to compare portfolios with you any time.
LennyP4868 wrote:
It seems you do not read the heading of the gallery it which you post your pictures. It says for critique so thats what I did. for free. If you been taking pictures for 50 yrs I suggest you take a course or join a club I am a Judge for photography competitions and any one will tell you the same. Good luck to you and you shouldn't post anything if you do not have thick skin. DONT GETY NASTY WITH ME
Mar 30, 2015 19:28:11 #
Mar 30, 2015 19:31:36 #
Thank you, Dixie Girl.... I too thought the flowers were a good contrast with the rough-hewn post. The colors also were quite striking. It was such a great addition to gorgeous spring afternoon! An added attraction.... there was a small herd of cattle standing across the fence from me, watching curiously as I snapped away. :)
Dixiegirl wrote:
Super shot, Dewman! The delicate flowers are a lovely contrast in texture to the weathered wood of the post.
Mar 30, 2015 19:34:38 #
Thanks for the nice compliment, MLPT. What type of music do you like? Me, I'm fairly eclectic in my tastes, but usually find myself leaning toward blues and southern rock most of the time.
musiclovingpicturetaker wrote:
very nice - definitely brings to mind the start of Spring. :thumbup:
Apr 1, 2015 13:27:33 #
LennyP4868 wrote:
It seems you do not read the heading of the gallery it which you post your pictures. It says for critique so thats what I did. for free. If you been taking pictures for 50 yrs I suggest you take a course or join a club I am a Judge for photography competitions and any one will tell you the same. Good luck to you and you shouldn't post anything if you do not have thick skin. DONT GETY NASTY WITH ME
Lets take comments in the spirit of the group and not take offence . I can see that it would look good cropped as in my comment but I can also accept that the person taking it takes it as they want to portray it and probably felt it important to show the setting. There are no right and wrong ways just different ways! Even judges do not always agree with each other!! Peace please.
Apr 1, 2015 13:30:09 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.