David, I think the really green grass works well. I'd keep it that way. It accentuates the pastel colors, pink and blue. It also helps with the moving legs.
Thank you all for your input on the grass. I pulled it back just a bit in the RAW conversion. Let me know what you think.
Thank you all for your input on the grass. I pulled it back just a bit in the RAW conversion. Let me know what you think.
Happy Feet, less intense green grass.
for reference, here's the more intense grass:
I'm feeling guilty now, I prefer the brighter one.....sorry
I'm feeling guilty now, I prefer the brighter one.....sorry
Just seen your submission
Well, for a number of reasons, I now prefer the newer one. But I looked again, based on your comment, and decided that what the newer version was missing was some contrast on the background, so I boosted the contrast back there (the legs pop a bit more now) and reposted it as my final submission. I think it gives the intensity of the original without the dayglo quality.
I was wondering! You're doing a terrific job Andy, I'm beginning to realize how many hours you spend doing this, both here and at dpreview.
the hard part these two week is that i'm hosting stf challenge 71 also, because i won the last challenge, number 70. so, a lot of critiques need to be done there, too!
These are a about a month old and therefore not eligible for the challenge voting but I thought I'd put 'em up here for comment. I am reasonably pleased with them generally but welcome any insight on how I might improve my technique next time.
Both were captured mid-day from the water fountain in front of the Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
I love the colors and the soft outline of the bird. Looks like motion to me. I like the blur, it's part of the motion thing. Good motion, good composition, good mood. It's got good stuff going for it, in my humble opinion.
your right, there's no blurs but you know the train has just left???
I just liked the shot and wanted it sharp TBH I didn't think about movement and was lucky to get the train
Good motion here... http://www.dgrin.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1656&stc=1
Mystic7,
I like the motion, the fact that both feet are off the ground. I think it has a little too much sand on top and on the left. I think a little cropping would help. It would bring the guy closer too. He gets lost in the sand, I think. Just my opoinion. I do like it a lot.
Another shot I am mulling over but this is more of a freeze frame capture.
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Tim, I like the subject here. Maybe you could add some PS motion to the kid only. I would try to darken the head in the front so it isn't so distracting, or crop. Anyway, I think it could be real good with some slight changes. It's got good action and the kid is nice.
Andy, this one shot stuff is tough. I spend so much time looking and adjusting my pictures it becomes difficult to remain objective.... I think I need to concentrate on what does it for me
Decisions, decisions! Which car is best? Or the Whirlie sunflower?
Car No. 1
Car No. 2
I know cars have been done, but I see good motion here.
Whirlie No. 1
Whirlie No. 2
The Whirlie was spinning so fast that I couldn't even see it. The camera froze some of the motion and leaves some neat abstract sort of patterns. That's my vegetable garden in the background. I have spinners to keep the birds away. It may work in the daytime, but the rabbits and squirrels get in at night. At least the spinners are good for photo subjects.
Andy this is sooooo tough. How do I chose just one?
Somebody help me, please. Some constructive criticism?
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Thank you all for your input on the grass. I pulled it back just a bit in the RAW conversion. Let me know what you think.
Happy Feet, less intense green grass.
for reference, here's the more intense grass:
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I was just looking at that and noticing it when I read your post. I'm gonna spend some time on this and try to get it right...
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.... well thats clear
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Just seen your submission
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you vote right here if you haven't already done so. this ain't florida y'know
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Well, for a number of reasons, I now prefer the newer one. But I looked again, based on your comment, and decided that what the newer version was missing was some contrast on the background, so I boosted the contrast back there (the legs pop a bit more now) and reposted it as my final submission. I think it gives the intensity of the original without the dayglo quality.
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the hard part these two week is that i'm hosting stf challenge 71 also, because i won the last challenge, number 70. so, a lot of critiques need to be done there, too!
the topic is all about wide angle, and if you are interested, click here
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Both were captured mid-day from the water fountain in front of the Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
I like your picture, the avatar, Andy.
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my friend, daniel chui, was in nyc the other day and i got the pleasure of "being shot" for an hour. thanks for noticing, ginger
he has some shots of me, and others, on his main page
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I love the colors and the soft outline of the bird. Looks like motion to me. I like the blur, it's part of the motion thing. Good motion, good composition, good mood. It's got good stuff going for it, in my humble opinion.
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I don't see motion here.
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This is a cool shot. Lots of motion, the main subject in focus. This is where the composition looks good with the subject in the center. I like this.
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The B&W doesn't do it for me. I think the color makes it. Great action here! The colors just say, "Little girl".
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I just liked the shot and wanted it sharp TBH I didn't think about movement and was lucky to get the train
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http://www.dgrin.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1656&stc=1
Mystic7,
I like the motion, the fact that both feet are off the ground. I think it has a little too much sand on top and on the left. I think a little cropping would help. It would bring the guy closer too. He gets lost in the sand, I think. Just my opoinion. I do like it a lot.
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Tim, I like the subject here. Maybe you could add some PS motion to the kid only. I would try to darken the head in the front so it isn't so distracting, or crop. Anyway, I think it could be real good with some slight changes. It's got good action and the kid is nice.
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Tough, but I'm enjoying it!!!!
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Car No. 1
Car No. 2
I know cars have been done, but I see good motion here.
Whirlie No. 1
Whirlie No. 2
The Whirlie was spinning so fast that I couldn't even see it. The camera froze some of the motion and leaves some neat abstract sort of patterns. That's my vegetable garden in the background. I have spinners to keep the birds away. It may work in the daytime, but the rabbits and squirrels get in at night. At least the spinners are good for photo subjects.
Andy this is sooooo tough. How do I chose just one?
Somebody help me, please. Some constructive criticism?
Susan Appel Photography My Blog
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