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WhatSheSaw · Jul-07-2012, 09:16 PM #1

I had a couple of ideas that were unrelated to July 4th and flags. Then I happened by this farm today.

What do you think? Preferences? Reshoots are possible.

Processing OK? I have been playing with tone mapping.

Still working on a title. Suggestions welcome.

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Helvegr · Jul-07-2012, 10:25 PM #2

Very Nice. I'm liking them. I think #1 and #3 are my favorites. #1 because the fullness of the flag, and #3 because it shows a little motion. Although I think if it were me, I probably would have cleaned up the tattered pieces of the flag in post.

The composition of the earlier ones is much better, in fact I think it shows how much good composition makes a difference, especially compared to #4 which shows the telephone poles. Great work.

MassUnknowledged · Jul-07-2012, 10:53 PM #3

Agreeing with Helvegr. I'm also drawn to #'s 1&3. Leaning a little more towards #3. I think if you tweaked the red and white in #3 the photo would really pop. Were you using a filter on the lens at the time of the shoot?

PedalGirl · Jul-07-2012, 11:17 PM #4

I like #3 the best. :)

ghinson · Jul-08-2012, 04:54 AM #5

I'll vote #1. It seems that if you were to crop up a little from the bottom right corner you'd have the composition of #3 (though I don't know if you need to). On my monitor, the contrast seems a little hard on all of them beyond #1.

slpollett · Jul-08-2012, 05:07 AM #6

#1 by far.

I noticed the strings from the end of the flag & I would probably clean those up if this were my shot (mainly because I know that is what is 'expected'). Those tatters don't bother me though. They add to the realism to me. Still, I like that the flag is more unfurled in this one than in #3.

Sherry

MarkR · Jul-08-2012, 05:36 AM #7

#3 is the most dynamic of the images, #4 is the most static. The nice thing about 3 is you can see more of the building in the bg; it isn't blocked by the flag.

ghinson · Jul-08-2012, 05:46 AM #8

I like tatters too.

PedalGirl · Jul-08-2012, 10:28 AM #9

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghinson

I like tatters too.

Yes, the tatters give it character. :)

cbbr · Jul-08-2012, 04:52 PM #10

#1 w/ tatters IMO.

WhatSheSaw · Jul-08-2012, 05:28 PM #11

Thanks for all of the great feedback. I am having a hard time choosing between 1 and 3.

What do you think of this edit of #3?

#3a

How about Don't Fence Me In for a title?

sapphire73 · Jul-08-2012, 06:30 PM #12

What a great display! I really like #1 and #3. The tatters on the flag detract from #1 for me but I like the processing of the flag, ground and sky on this shot. I like #3 and #3a - preferring the processing of the flag in #3a over #3 - but the blue tone of the sky in #3a seems a bit off on my monitor. Good luck with this!

cbbr · Jul-09-2012, 03:59 AM #13

I still like #1, but it is a matter of personal taste - the tatters convey a sense of motion and "realness" (if that makes any sense) to me. With the full flag, tatters and shadow in #1, I see a wind blowing a flag that looks "right" on a sun cracked pole fence. But I can absolutely see what others are talking about which is what makes these interesting.


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Jul-07-2012, 09:16 PM #1
WhatSheSaw ^OP Major grins Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wasington Posts: 2,135	DSS 106 - Calling All Nitpickers :) I had a couple of ideas that were unrelated to July 4th and flags. Then I happened by this farm today. What do you think? Preferences? Reshoots are possible. Processing OK? I have been playing with tone mapping. Still working on a title. Suggestions welcome. 1 2 3 4

Jul-07-2012, 10:25 PM #2
Helvegr Major grins Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Posts: 226	Very Nice. I'm liking them. I think #1 and #3 are my favorites. #1 because the fullness of the flag, and #3 because it shows a little motion. Although I think if it were me, I probably would have cleaned up the tattered pieces of the flag in post. The composition of the earlier ones is much better, in fact I think it shows how much good composition makes a difference, especially compared to #4 which shows the telephone poles. Great work. __________________ Camera: Nikon D4 Lenses: Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR II \| Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 \| Nikon 50mm f/1.4 Lighting: SB-910 \| SU-800

Jul-07-2012, 10:53 PM #3
MassUnknowledged Big grins Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 59	Agreeing with Helvegr. I'm also drawn to #'s 1&3. Leaning a little more towards #3. I think if you tweaked the red and white in #3 the photo would really pop. Were you using a filter on the lens at the time of the shoot?

Jul-07-2012, 11:17 PM #4
PedalGirl Major grins Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 749	I like #3 the best. :) __________________ Pho-tog-ra-pher (n) 1. One who practices photography 2. one obsessed with capturing life with their camera. 3. One who eats, sleeps and breathes photographs. 4. One who sees the world in 4x6. www.lisaspeakmanphotography.com

Jul-08-2012, 04:54 AM #5
ghinson pǝuɹnʇdn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nantucket, MA Posts: 931	I'll vote #1. It seems that if you were to crop up a little from the bottom right corner you'd have the composition of #3 (though I don't know if you need to). On my monitor, the contrast seems a little hard on all of them beyond #1. __________________ uosuıɥ ƃǝɹƃ ackdoc.com

Jul-08-2012, 05:07 AM #6
slpollett Major grins Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 830	#1 by far. I noticed the strings from the end of the flag & I would probably clean those up if this were my shot (mainly because I know that is what is 'expected'). Those tatters don't bother me though. They add to the realism to me. Still, I like that the flag is more unfurled in this one than in #3. Sherry __________________ Visit my galleries at: http://psphotos.smugmug.com/ and/or http://pollettsquaredphotography.smugmug.com

Jul-08-2012, 05:36 AM #7
MarkR Accused Shill. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,096	#3 is the most dynamic of the images, #4 is the most static. The nice thing about 3 is you can see more of the building in the bg; it isn't blocked by the flag.

Jul-08-2012, 05:46 AM #8
ghinson pǝuɹnʇdn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nantucket, MA Posts: 931	I like tatters too. __________________ uosuıɥ ƃǝɹƃ ackdoc.com

Jul-08-2012, 04:52 PM #10
cbbr Major grins Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: In a swamp. Posts: 730	#1 w/ tatters IMO. __________________ Chad - www.brberrys.com If I post it, please tell me how to make it better. My fragile ego can take it.

Jul-08-2012, 05:28 PM #11
WhatSheSaw ^OP Major grins Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wasington Posts: 2,135	Thanks for all of the great feedback. I am having a hard time choosing between 1 and 3. What do you think of this edit of #3? #3a How about Don't Fence Me In for a title?


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Jul-08-2012, 06:30 PM #12
sapphire73 Major grins Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,226	What a great display! I really like #1 and #3. The tatters on the flag detract from #1 for me but I like the processing of the flag, ground and sky on this shot. I like #3 and #3a - preferring the processing of the flag in #3a over #3 - but the blue tone of the sky in #3a seems a bit off on my monitor. Good luck with this!

Jul-09-2012, 03:59 AM #13
cbbr Major grins Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: In a swamp. Posts: 730	I still like #1, but it is a matter of personal taste - the tatters convey a sense of motion and "realness" (if that makes any sense) to me. With the full flag, tatters and shadow in #1, I see a wind blowing a flag that looks "right" on a sun cracked pole fence. But I can absolutely see what others are talking about which is what makes these interesting. __________________ Chad - www.brberrys.com If I post it, please tell me how to make it better. My fragile ego can take it.