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Sep 9, 2017 12:46:26   #
Great collection. I would like to see them some day.
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Sep 5, 2017 09:22:25   #
Welcome to the HOG. Post some pictures and ask for advise every post. You will get the best tips here. Here are a few things to think about.

The Twelve elements listed below are in accordance to their importance.

1. IMPACT
2. TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
3. CREATIVITY
4. STYLE
5. COMPOSITION
6. PRESENTATION
7. COLOR BALANCE
8. CENTER OF INTEREST
9. LIGHTING
10. SUBJECT MATTER
11. TECHNIQUE
12. STORY TELLING


Impact is the sense one gets upon viewing an image for the first time. Compelling images evoke laughter, sadness, anger, pride, wonder or another intense emotion. There can be impact in any of these twelve elements.

Technical excellence is the print quality of the image itself as it is presented for viewing. Retouching, manipulation, sharpness, exposure, printing, mounting, and correct color are some items that speak to the qualities of the physical print.

Creativity is the original, fresh, and external expression of the imagination of the maker by using the medium to convey an idea, message or thought.

Style is defined in a number of ways as it applies to a creative image. It might be defined by a specific genre or simply be recognizable as the characteristics of how a specific artist applies light to a subject. It can impact an image in a positive manner when the subject matter and the style are appropriate for each other, or it can have a negative effect when they are at odds.

Composition is important to the design of an image, bringing all of the visual elements together in concert to express the purpose of the image. Proper composition holds the viewer in the image and prompts the viewer to look where the creator intends. Effective composition can be pleasing or disturbing, depending on the intent of the image maker.

Presentation affects an image by giving it a finished look. The mats and borders used, either physical or digital, should support and enhance the image, not distract from it.

Color Balance supplies harmony to an image. An image in which the tones work together, effectively supporting the image, can enhance its emotional appeal. Color balance is not always harmonious and can be used to evoke diverse feelings for effect.

Center of Interest is the point or points on the image where the maker wants the viewer to stop as they view the image. There can be primary and secondary centers of interest. Occasionally there will be no specific center of interest, when the entire scene collectively serves as the center of interest.

Lighting—the use and control of light—refers to how dimension, shape and roundness are defined in an image.
Whether the light applied to an image is man made or natural, proper use of it should enhance an image.

Subject Matter should always be appropriate to the story being told in an image.

Technique is the approach used to create the image. Printing, lighting, posing, capture, presentation media, and more are part of the technique applied to an image.

Story Telling refers to the image’s ability to evoke imagination. One beautiful thing about art is that each viewer might collect his own message or read her own story in an image.
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Aug 30, 2017 08:47:14   #
Welcome to the hog if you want to post some pictures and ask for advice every time we will get the best help here
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Aug 29, 2017 09:42:29   #
I would try to lower the saturation I am on cell phone or I would try for you Others could try. David
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Aug 27, 2017 10:21:16   #
Beautiful picture and I like the clear sharp water
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Aug 25, 2017 10:00:28   #
Your night shot is outstanding. I love it. I downloaded the camera data to check out the specs. David


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Aug 24, 2017 13:45:32   #
Welcome. Learn to see your camera settings on your computer. No software needed. Here are a few tips to improve quality.

The Twelve elements listed below are in accordance to their importance.

1. IMPACT
2. TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
3. CREATIVITY
4. STYLE
5. COMPOSITION
6. PRESENTATION
7. COLOR BALANCE
8. CENTER OF INTEREST
9. LIGHTING
10. SUBJECT MATTER
11. TECHNIQUE
12. STORY TELLING


Impact is the sense one gets upon viewing an image for the first time. Compelling images evoke laughter, sadness, anger, pride, wonder or another intense emotion. There can be impact in any of these twelve elements.

Technical excellence is the print quality of the image itself as it is presented for viewing. Retouching, manipulation, sharpness, exposure, printing, mounting, and correct color are some items that speak to the qualities of the physical print.

Creativity is the original, fresh, and external expression of the imagination of the maker by using the medium to convey an idea, message or thought.

Style is defined in a number of ways as it applies to a creative image. It might be defined by a specific genre or simply be recognizable as the characteristics of how a specific artist applies light to a subject. It can impact an image in a positive manner when the subject matter and the style are appropriate for each other, or it can have a negative effect when they are at odds.

Composition is important to the design of an image, bringing all of the visual elements together in concert to express the purpose of the image. Proper composition holds the viewer in the image and prompts the viewer to look where the creator intends. Effective composition can be pleasing or disturbing, depending on the intent of the image maker.

Presentation affects an image by giving it a finished look. The mats and borders used, either physical or digital, should support and enhance the image, not distract from it.

Color Balance supplies harmony to an image. An image in which the tones work together, effectively supporting the image, can enhance its emotional appeal. Color balance is not always harmonious and can be used to evoke diverse feelings for effect.

Center of Interest is the point or points on the image where the maker wants the viewer to stop as they view the image. There can be primary and secondary centers of interest. Occasionally there will be no specific center of interest, when the entire scene collectively serves as the center of interest.

Lighting—the use and control of light—refers to how dimension, shape and roundness are defined in an image.
Whether the light applied to an image is man made or natural, proper use of it should enhance an image.

Subject Matter should always be appropriate to the story being told in an image.

Technique is the approach used to create the image. Printing, lighting, posing, capture, presentation media, and more are part of the technique applied to an image.

Story Telling refers to the image’s ability to evoke imagination. One beautiful thing about art is that each viewer might collect his own message or read her own story in an image.
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Aug 24, 2017 13:39:36   #
Black and White and your "grey matter" makes perfect.
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Aug 21, 2017 15:36:04   #
How does a professional photographer get better gas millage? They take the pizza delivery sign off. Ha Ha
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Aug 21, 2017 14:09:45   #
You can go back and label each picture to discuss better. You can set up your ISO to make the aperture smaller for better DOF (depth of field) Photohop will adjust your histogram to "POP" your picture.


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Aug 17, 2017 11:32:56   #
You didn't ask for advice, but I believe the only purpose of the HOG is to get advise and learn or teach. You can go back after you post and add numbers or titles to each picture for discussions. I checked the B & W first picture. Most portraits have a blurred background. With F 22, all is sharp. The shutter could have been a bit faster and the ISO could go up too. If you want to take the best shots, ask for help. Flicker is good for just posting. David May be a bit over exposed. This can be artful if you like that.


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Aug 17, 2017 11:17:35   #
Welcome. Learn to see your camera settings on your computer. All cameras and all computers do this without software. I use PhotoShop Elements which is inexpensive and wonderful for tweaking my pictures. Post and ask for advise. If you don' ask every time you will get "that's nice" which does not help. David
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Aug 13, 2017 14:00:59   #
Great picture. I like HDR.
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Aug 11, 2017 10:14:07   #
Any 0\positive remarks?
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Aug 10, 2017 11:37:24   #
Most outstanding photo art. I love it. David
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