DSS#35- I'm new and need help!

tinamarie52

Hi Everyone,

I've been lurking and learning from you for several months. 'Blue' has caught my eye and I think it's time to come out from the shadows!

I have a question about posting images (yes, I did search for an answer, but couldn't find it.) Do I need to post from smugmug? It seems that it would be easier attach a jpeg file, especially b/c it's a work in progress. I searched the forum for the info, but I only found instructions for smugmug.

The chart says that to attach a file, it needs to be 146Kb and 800 on the longest side. when I downsize to that, the image is so muddy that it isn't worth posting. It's pretty crisp on my screen before downsizing.

Anyway, I'm diving in!

C&C and preferences please on these 3 images for 'blue'. (Are these too big/small?)

1 Blue bead in an antique bowl

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2 Beads in antique blue bowl



3 Blue beads on pearls

Thanks for helping me!

Chris

angevin1

The image sizes look just fine to me. And I am no help for uploading from anywhere other than my site. However if you have photos hosted elsewhere, you ought to be able to embed the link here and show them.

I like #1 best of the three. I like the crop and coloring~Almost looks like a planetary shot!
ps: Meant to say, Welcome and glad you chose to join in~

Kinkajou

I also like #1, I would work it a little more towards the blue side as it looks a bit greenish on my monitor. It's a really interesting shot. Well done!

sherstone

#1 for me as well.

Welcome!

Just remember when you decide which one you want to enter you need to upload it to the gallery here

tinamarie52

Thanks for your comments....
...every little bit fo advice helps.

I'm new to DSLR and will learn faster if honesty (and kindness, when needed) prevail. I hope the folks on this site won't hesitate to give constructive criticism as well as the 'well done' comments. I have thick skin!

I'm thrilled to be out from the shadows!

Thanks,
Chris