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AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
edited September 10, 2008 in The Dgrin Challenges
I am not ready to enter the contests, in fact, I'm still a trial member. I just wanted to know what you all think. Nothing spectacular, just me runing around my yard for an hour.

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  • AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    Another one
    I was only able to upload one at a time, so here is another one:
  • AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    One more
    A leaf
  • AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    Another one
    More berries
  • AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    Another one
    This was a mop in my yard:
  • AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    Another one
    Another flower:
  • AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    More
    Willow
  • BOATSBOATS Registered Users Posts: 43 Big grins
    edited September 9, 2008
    response
    i like the pics - macro to me is so clean - but hey just jump in to the forte - these people will help you and any critisims i have seen come out of here have all been proper - just like a teacher student relationship - advice just go for it - some of these peoples photos are just wow. look around you will see what i mean.
    "the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." MARCEL PROUST



    "I am not an artist. I am a fartist - 98% of what i take stinks - the other 2% makes me look good."
  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited September 9, 2008
    Hi, and welcome to the Challenge forum. I agree, just jump in there. :D

    I think you've got a good start with your subjects and composition, it's your light that needs work. Stop using the on-camera flash. Use a tripod (to handle slower shutter speeds) and natural light. The best times of day are sunrise and sunset, due to the softer light. Midday light is too harsh to typically capture a decent mood and details in your highlights and shadows. Watch how the light falls on your subjects. Move yourself around to view unusual angles. Play with it and have fun!
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 9, 2008
    Thanks
    Thanks for the tips. I will try to use the tri-pod more. I took those photos last evening about 7:30, so it was getting dark.

    Jump in there, huh? Yes, I've looked around and have seen the work here, which is why I totally feel out of my element. I would like to learn though!
  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited September 9, 2008
    The best way to learn IS by jumping right in! :D

    Hope to see one of your works in the next challenge.
    Linda

    http://lrichters.smugmug.com
  • BillyTomBillyTom Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited September 9, 2008
    Hi, I kinda new here too. I entered this last challenge (DSS #7) and I have entries in the Mini-Challenge - Textures. It is a bit intimidating to throw my stuff in with some really, really talented and knowledgeable folks, but none have come in and told me to leave because I wasn't worthy to be in their company, on the contrary!! I have recieved great feedback and been welcomed very nicely. Most important though, I pushed myself to look for new things to try and move into the realm the old timers here share daily. Go ahead and jump in, no one will ridicule you or belittle you, in fact what you gain will be well worth the chance you take!! Good Luck wings.gif Bill

    PS: Your pics look good!! clap.gif
    Bill James
    www.BillJamesPhotography.com
    Attempting to find beauty in the simple things!! :huh
    Nikon D80 - Nikkor 55-200 4-5.6 VR &
    Nikkor 18-70 3.5-4.5
  • Mike LeBlancMike LeBlanc Registered Users Posts: 23 Big grins
    edited September 9, 2008
    I have entered a couple of challenges myself & got KO'd pretty quick (hehe) but I am just learning too so go ahead and give it a shot. trust me....I will make your shots look good! Ha ha! Good luck! mwink.gif
    Camera : Nikon D40
  • AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 9, 2008
    Thanks
    Ha ha - I doubt I'll make anyone's pictures look good....but I will give it a shot.

    Okay, I took these without flash - new critiques, please!
  • AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 9, 2008
    No 2
    More flowers, sorry, it's all I have in my yard besides ants.
  • AnotherWannabeAnotherWannabe Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 9, 2008
    No 4
    I did catch my dog in one:
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2008
    I see you have received some most excellent notes. Way cool. That they
    come in the way they do is the same for all of us. SUPPORT emphasis.
    We all work hard to see and make a shot happen. Everyday it is that way
    in any effort. Give it your best from what you know. Go for it from
    where you are and from where you see it. We all began there
    and contstaintly move through it / same every day try hard, see something
    apply craft.. Thats my 2 cents +5 moving on..... :D
    Michael
  • Mike LeBlancMike LeBlanc Registered Users Posts: 23 Big grins
    edited September 10, 2008
    All I have is flowers too, hehe. But I just got a new Nikon and have setup a station in my spare room to try new things. I was having a hard time with my old camera getting the lighting right, but now with the new Nikon the lighting situation has got a whole lot better. I like your shots and your desire to jump into this. You will do just fine. Keeping uploading your pics they are very nice! thumb.gif
    Camera : Nikon D40
  • urbanariesurbanaries Registered Users Posts: 2,690 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2008
    The first of the reshoots has major potential, IMO. I love the water droplets and the colors and rhythm of the petals and water droplets.

    The lighting is 1000% better than the attempts with flash!!!!

    One thing that could use some work is the composition. You have two flowers here. A quick study of the photo and the rule of thirds, as well as some foreground/background tension and I came up with this crop. Not a finished photo but maybe something to spark your creativity and come up with something a little more dynamic. You are so on the right track! clap.gif
    Canon 5D MkI
    50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 24-70 2.8L, 35mm 1.4L, 135mm f2L
    ST-E2 Transmitter + (3) 580 EXII + radio poppers
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