Nit Pick Warning!
Although not part of the picture the framing is nice. However where you put "Photography by ginger" ,it is to big and over runs the matting to the frame. Such a fine photo needs only that correction to more enhance its exquisiteness.
Tim
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Great. nit pick away.......... I want to make sure I understand what you are saying though. Are you suggesting that only the photography by ginger should be removed, or that all writing should be removed. Or are you suggesting I can leave the frame and the title, and only remove the "signature" part.
Or would you suggest that I cut the size of the frame and have no words on it. I do like a frame, though I know others don't. I make my frames by % on the "canvas" part of the image thing. Right now the white is 9%, I can't print on it any smaller than that, but I could cut down to 7% or even 5% without type.
I want to make sure that I understand, that we are on the same page, so to speak.
Someone suggested that I darken it with curves. I did make a darker version that I could exchange for this one (I just made it with curves). I had everything darker last night, and I cut them back last night. I wanted to maintain the subtlety of the colors in the reflection. Doing anything else seems to detract from that.
I feel that picture is actually a photo of a very fragile event, for me it was anyway, and I preferred the more subtle treatment of everything, though I certainly did add a bit of levels, a bit of saturation, usually and a bit of contrast, just to tweak, anything else felt to me like I was detracting.
Since, while I was struggling with curves, I am not fond of them yet, they are not my strongest thing, but while I was struggling, you all were down here saying nice things with the only suggestion being the type.
So, I think, unless everyone thinks it should be darker, that I will leave the colors in their fragile state.
I have been trying to figure out what to do about the frame thing all of last challenge, so I appreciate your saying something, Tim, I just want to be clear on what you are saying. I do want a small black 1% line around my photos, and I do want some white also, after the black line. I am open to your thoughts, or clarification on what you were thinking, exactly, to improve the framing thing.
Ginger what I am saying is that the "Photography by ginger" Font size is to large for the matting that you gave the picture , the lower parts of the "G"s P's and Y's extend past the matting through the drop shadow and into the frame So if you kept it exactly as is except make the font size for photography by ginger one or two sizes smaller.
Therefore keeping the lower parts of the lower case g's p's and y's still within the matting.
Hopefully I am articulating this okay.:D
So my nit pick has nothing to do with the actual photo itself but with how you presented it.
It is like having a gourmet meal that is visually stunning served on a fantastic dinner plate that has a chip on it.
The only reason I state this is... if you wish to preserve this great photo in this setting I am sure you would like it Perfect.
Great. nit pick away.......... I want to make sure I understand what you are saying though. Are you suggesting that only the photography by ginger should be removed, or that all writing should be removed. Or are you suggesting I can leave the frame and the title, and only remove the "signature" part.
Or would you suggest that I cut the size of the frame and have no words on it. I do like a frame, though I know others don't. I make my frames by % on the "canvas" part of the image thing. Right now the white is 9%, I can't print on it any smaller than that, but I could cut down to 7% or even 5% without type.
I want to make sure that I understand, that we are on the same page, so to speak.
Someone suggested that I darken it with curves. I did make a darker version that I could exchange for this one (I just made it with curves). I had everything darker last night, and I cut them back last night. I wanted to maintain the subtlety of the colors in the reflection. Doing anything else seems to detract from that.
I feel that picture is actually a photo of a very fragile event, for me it was anyway, and I preferred the more subtle treatment of everything, though I certainly did add a bit of levels, a bit of saturation, usually and a bit of contrast, just to tweak, anything else felt to me like I was detracting.
Since, while I was struggling with curves, I am not fond of them yet, they are not my strongest thing, but while I was struggling, you all were down here saying nice things with the only suggestion being the type.
So, I think, unless everyone thinks it should be darker, that I will leave the colors in their fragile state.
I have been trying to figure out what to do about the frame thing all of last challenge, so I appreciate your saying something, Tim, I just want to be clear on what you are saying. I do want a small black 1% line around my photos, and I do want some white also, after the black line. I am open to your thoughts, or clarification on what you were thinking, exactly, to improve the framing thing.
Sorry Reading station again...
Had a spare 1/2 hour this evening before my daughters school play (talk about that later) so what do you think.. maybe a bit abstract?
Had a spare 1/2 hour this evening before my daughters school play (talk about that later) so what do you think.. maybe a bit abstract?
Honestly, Gubbs, these kind of make me dizzy. (Boy, its hard to be critical without sounding like a jerk) Anyway, I know you've got better stuff up your sleeve. Maybe some tighter crops to simplify the compostion, not sure though.
Simone,
How do you like this crop. It gets rid of the distracting part and plays up the refection/ symmetry card.
I thought the same thing, that the lower one half of the image did not add anything and was distracting to the reflections above - I would have cropped even the top of the silver door frames too tho. "If an image is not really good, you haven't got close enough yet!"
Had a spare 1/2 hour this evening before my daughters school play (talk about that later) so what do you think.. maybe a bit abstract?
Gubbsie, seems to me that what would make the shots better is a focal point for us to look at. Looking at the two shots, I'm not sure where I should look first. Sorta like asking "what's the shot about?" Whaddya think?
Gubbsie, seems to me that what would make the shots better is a focal point for us to look at. Looking at the two shots, I'm not sure where I should look first. Sorta like asking "what's the shot about?" Whaddya think?
Your right,
I look at a picture for the first time and a pattern, a shape, or something (not even sure myself sometimes) appeals to me. Often I come back and look again and realize that its not enough and sometimes I need it pointing out...... Thanks Sid, I've got more coming, so bear with me
I thought the same thing, that the lower one half of the image did not add anything and was distracting to the reflections above - I would have cropped even the top of the silver door frames too tho. "If an image is not really good, you haven't got close enough yet!"
Funny; did make the same crop! I've made some more today that i haven't looked at..maybe they're better. Thanks -you both- for the input!
Well this was a surprise, I was aiming for the cars reflected in the windows as I drove by, but the total reflection of the building is very interesting. The flowers are nice too. These are my first two attempts for this challenge. What do you think?
Well this was a surprise, I was aiming for the cars reflected in the windows as I drove by, but the total reflection of the building is very interesting. The flowers are nice too. These are my first two attempts for this challenge. What do you think?
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Sandy, I like the building, isn't that kind of surprise nice, smile.
I think that is a lot of the skill of photography, recognizing that
you have a nice surprise. I noticed the building, didn't notice the
cars til you mentioned them.
A very nice picture, I like the colors.
ginger
I don't make trouble, trouble makes me
(Oh, I am having PC problems, so if I am not posting to people, it is because I can't.)
You are almost there, Spockling. The first one, with the stones, trees and water?, I don't understand what is the reflection.
The next one I saw the reflection right off, that is the good part, the part I didn't like was that it kind of scared me with the color intensity. I guess maybe it took away from the reflection as I just couldn't get past the blue, smile.
But you are close and have the idea.
ginger
trouble and me
I know there is a Tennessee Ernie Ford about "Trouble being my middle name" or something, maybe I am remembering it wrong.
Well this was a surprise, I was aiming for the cars reflected in the windows as I drove by, but the total reflection of the building is very interesting. The flowers are nice too. These are my first two attempts for this challenge. What do you think?
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Sandy, I like the building, isn't that kind of surprise nice, smile.
I think that is a lot of the skill of photography, recognizing that
you have a nice surprise. I noticed the building, didn't notice the
cars til you mentioned them.
A very nice picture, I like the colors.
ginger
I don't make trouble, trouble makes me
(Oh, I am having PC problems, so if I am not posting to people, it is because I can't.)
Well this was a surprise, I was aiming for the cars reflected in the windows as I drove by, but the total reflection of the building is very interesting. The flowers are nice too. These are my first two attempts for this challenge. What do you think?
Sandy, I think the building is definitely the better of the two. It's more unique. The colors are great. It has a lot of interest.
I like this one as well. The colors and shapes work well together. You might want to play around with some crops to tweak it a bit. The picture might be stronger without the cars actually. Certainly worth playing around with a little.
Well this was a surprise, I was aiming for the cars reflected in the windows as I drove by, but the total reflection of the building is very interesting. The flowers are nice too. These are my first two attempts for this challenge. What do you think?
Sandy, I like the colors and the reflection of the first one. The thing that might be missing is that what's being reflected might isn't all that interesting. Kinda of a standard building reflecting another standard building. But the light and the idea are great.
I think the flowers shot is further off. The composition isn't quite there, and the lighting is rather flat and harsh. Yikes, that sounds so mean. I'll be sure to post pics so you can jump all over my stuff too!
Sandy, I like the colors and the reflection of the first one. The thing that might be missing is that what's being reflected might isn't all that interesting. Kinda of a standard building reflecting another standard building. But the light and the idea are great.
I think the flowers shot is further off. The composition isn't quite there, and the lighting is rather flat and harsh. Yikes, that sounds so mean. I'll be sure to post pics so you can jump all over my stuff too!
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Great. nit pick away.......... I want to make sure I understand what you are saying though. Are you suggesting that only the photography by ginger should be removed, or that all writing should be removed. Or are you suggesting I can leave the frame and the title, and only remove the "signature" part.
Or would you suggest that I cut the size of the frame and have no words on it. I do like a frame, though I know others don't. I make my frames by % on the "canvas" part of the image thing. Right now the white is 9%, I can't print on it any smaller than that, but I could cut down to 7% or even 5% without type.
I want to make sure that I understand, that we are on the same page, so to speak.
Someone suggested that I darken it with curves. I did make a darker version that I could exchange for this one (I just made it with curves). I had everything darker last night, and I cut them back last night. I wanted to maintain the subtlety of the colors in the reflection. Doing anything else seems to detract from that.
I feel that picture is actually a photo of a very fragile event, for me it was anyway, and I preferred the more subtle treatment of everything, though I certainly did add a bit of levels, a bit of saturation, usually and a bit of contrast, just to tweak, anything else felt to me like I was detracting.
Since, while I was struggling with curves, I am not fond of them yet, they are not my strongest thing, but while I was struggling, you all were down here saying nice things with the only suggestion being the type.
So, I think, unless everyone thinks it should be darker, that I will leave the colors in their fragile state.
I have been trying to figure out what to do about the frame thing all of last challenge, so I appreciate your saying something, Tim, I just want to be clear on what you are saying. I do want a small black 1% line around my photos, and I do want some white also, after the black line. I am open to your thoughts, or clarification on what you were thinking, exactly, to improve the framing thing.
ginger
Therefore keeping the lower parts of the lower case g's p's and y's still within the matting.
Hopefully I am articulating this okay.:D
So my nit pick has nothing to do with the actual photo itself but with how you presented it.
It is like having a gourmet meal that is visually stunning served on a fantastic dinner plate that has a chip on it.
The only reason I state this is... if you wish to preserve this great photo in this setting I am sure you would like it Perfect.
Gotcha, Shakey. Thanks for clarifying. I shall rectify the situation.
Thanks, bunches, ginger
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Gubbsie, seems to me that what would make the shots better is a focal point for us to look at. Looking at the two shots, I'm not sure where I should look first. Sorta like asking "what's the shot about?" Whaddya think?
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I look at a picture for the first time and a pattern, a shape, or something (not even sure myself sometimes) appeals to me. Often I come back and look again and realize that its not enough and sometimes I need it pointing out...... Thanks Sid, I've got more coming, so bear with me
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Here's one I got while visiting the outlaws in Idaho.
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Found this while not really looking for it.
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Funny; did make the same crop! I've made some more today that i haven't looked at..maybe they're better. Thanks -you both- for the input!
You are almost there, Spockling. The first one, with the stones, trees and water?, I don't understand what is the reflection.
The next one I saw the reflection right off, that is the good part, the part I didn't like was that it kind of scared me with the color intensity. I guess maybe it took away from the reflection as I just couldn't get past the blue, smile.
But you are close and have the idea.
ginger
trouble and me
I know there is a Tennessee Ernie Ford about "Trouble being my middle name" or something, maybe I am remembering it wrong.
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Stan, you are a real artist! Sometimes we gotta do, what we just gotta do to make the "scene".
I like the picture, I think it was probably worth it. Today a Challenge, tomorrow............ and all because of a flood for good reason.
Ginger
I made a rainbow come to me to reflect. I am a rainbow "whisperer".
Stan, we will change the world in the name of art.
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A rainbow "wisperer"! Oh, I love it.
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Sandy, I think the building is definitely the better of the two. It's more unique. The colors are great. It has a lot of interest.
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Thanks for the sentiment, unfortunately that's not what my builder thought when he saw what I had done
I like this one as well. The colors and shapes work well together. You might want to play around with some crops to tweak it a bit. The picture might be stronger without the cars actually. Certainly worth playing around with a little.
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Sandy, I like the colors and the reflection of the first one. The thing that might be missing is that what's being reflected might isn't all that interesting. Kinda of a standard building reflecting another standard building. But the light and the idea are great.
I think the flowers shot is further off. The composition isn't quite there, and the lighting is rather flat and harsh. Yikes, that sounds so mean. I'll be sure to post pics so you can jump all over my stuff too!
Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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