Store window, windows and time of day.......
Gubbs. I agree with Sandy, I like the store window best, hehe. Maybe it is just because I am chasing the "Andy Christmas" photo, probably his reflection of a lifetime, hehe. Maybe the only one he ever got, hehe. (Maybe that will bring him out of his cave with more info)
I was going out, but got stuck messing with the computer. Did you do that store window at around noon your time? What kind of lighting are you all getting your window reflections?
Gubbs. I agree with Sandy, I like the store window best, hehe. Maybe it is just because I am chasing the "Andy Christmas" photo, probably his reflection of a lifetime, hehe. Maybe the only one he ever got, hehe. (Maybe that will bring him out of his cave with more info)
I was going out, but got stuck messing with the computer. Did you do that store window at around noon your time? What kind of lighting are you all getting your window reflections?
ginger
Thanks Sandy & Ginger, taken about 13:30, slightly cloudy...
Andy, anyone, I like my china reflected in the silver......... I really think it is a good shot, tell me what you all think. Here it is again. Maybe I will make it a medium.
I will critique it, defend it, explain my thinking, whatever. Then you all tell me what you were thinking. Since it was not mentioned, I assume that it just didn't do it for anyone. First off, I do not have, like or use good china, or anything resembling this. I like substance. But esthetically, I like the china as it is reflected in the silver tray behind it. I have about 6 shots, or more, so I know what it looks like tighter, and I like this shot best. Enough of the china, no distortion, all is in focus, etc. I even like the little touch of the price tag. The subject of the photo would only invoke feelings, if one were to feel that the use of china like this is from a by gone, less busy, time.
I really like this photo, and I have said why.
ginger
Ginger,
I like the teacups and tray shot. It really has the "antique" look. The colors are so soft and yellowed. I like the price tag too. It tells the viewer it's an antique shop. I'm sorry I forgot to comment on this before. You are really going above and beyond on this. Your entry is in already and it's really a winner. But, you are stretching yourself. That's great! Who knows, you may come up with an even better shot and then have to make a decision. Good hunting.
Hey Gubbs, I like this one the best. I like how the horizontal windows correlate with the horizontal sidewalk scene. Your buses and buildings look quite different than ours. Or should I say Y'alls buses and.......
I like the shop window, but this one as well!!! Like the colors and the benches going the same way as my view into the picture; nice! And hey; i've seen those benches before!
I like the superimposition of the building on the products a lot, Gubbs! Nice composition and exposure. Very appealing.
Lynne
Yes, Lynne, I have already posted that I like that, but I want to post again on it, as it is the photo I have been chasing.
It is not as good as Andy's IMO, but it is as good as I would get, until I reached the magical moment that Andy did. I love the British feeling bldg in the background. I am going downtown now, as it is too late to do anything else, but congrats, Gubbs, I love that photo, best anyway.
Lynne, I did not comment on your reflections, mother and daughter, or whatever sex. I thought it was great. And Andy did say to interpret reflections in different ways, gave the example of old lady showing photo albums to grandchild, or whatever.
Problem is, Lynn, I have been hit before for saying this, but I would stand on my principals and do what I wanted to do, particularly since you are a successful accomplished winner. I don't think the photo would win. I am not sure it would be picked. Now if you could get the same photo from the front, or where it was really obvious of the relationship, physically, in posture, I am sure it would be picked.
I do like it, and I like the idea even more. If you have some water around you could get them to do it next to the water with a reflection, and all bases would be covered.
No, I am not trying to discourage anyone, I am trying to encourage, and I, myself, am trying to stand on what I think. This is an art, subjective.
I think Lynn should enter whatever she wants to, but for goodness sake enter.
More later, if heat and flames, gotta go, am getting heat and flames to get off the computer (from husband).
Stan, I like it as well. The wooden post on the left bothers me,would consider a slight left crop , otherwise very nice.
That will be the door when the wall goes up, I did nothing to the shot just reduced the size in save for web, so unfortunately I cannot regain any more sky without reflooding and taking the photo again, but then with the rain we are getting at the moment it shouldn't matter much
Stan, I like it as well. The wooden post on the left bothers me,would consider a slight left crop , otherwise very nice.
Thank you for the interest.
That will be the door when the wall goes up, I did nothing to the shot just reduced the size in save for web, so unfortunately I cannot regain any more sky without reflooding and taking the photo again, but then with the rain we are getting at the moment it shouldn't matter much
Lynne, I did not comment on your reflections, mother and daughter, or whatever sex. I thought it was great. And Andy did say to interpret reflections in different ways, gave the example of old lady showing photo albums to grandchild, or whatever.
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Problem is, Lynn, I have been hit before for saying this, but I would stand on my principals and do what I wanted to do, particularly since you are a successful accomplished winner. I don't think the photo would win. I am not sure it would be picked. Now if you could get the same photo from the front, or where it was really obvious of the relationship, physically, in posture, I am sure it would be picked.
g
Hey, Ginger, it was just a joke (thought I said it was for fun), never intended to enter it or anything like it. Just an exercise in Thinking Different(ly)!
Ginger,
I like the teacups and tray shot. It really has the "antique" look. The colors are so soft and yellowed. I like the price tag too. It tells the viewer it's an antique shop. I'm sorry I forgot to comment on this before. You are really going above and beyond on this. Your entry is in already and it's really a winner. But, you are stretching yourself. That's great! Who knows, you may come up with an even better shot and then have to make a decision. Good hunting.
I've got more, and I never got beyond the Marina and Colonial Lake. Bill had to get home. But I have more than I need, smile.
And, Gubbs, I still don't have Andy's shot. You are closest, I really like yours. No matter what I would do, I would not get that British architecture. That is a plus for you right there.
I would enter that one, really would. I am never going to get beyond being an outdoor, mostly nature photographer. Don't know what I will do when I turn 65, lol. And that is in November, that is OLD.
Please tell me what you think of this
Is it a bird, or is it a reflection. Would it fit the reflection category. If so, should it be cropped. I can't make myself do it, yet the bird, and the reflection are centered. The color to the left from after a storm and an evening sky is nice, yet the bird has made a path with its beak on the right side, to the center, and I would hate to cut that out.
Is it a bird, or is it a reflection. Would it fit the reflection category. If so, should it be cropped. I can't make myself do it, yet the bird, and the reflection are centered. The color to the left from after a storm and an evening sky is nice, yet the bird has made a path with its beak on the right side, to the center, and I would hate to cut that out.
More reflections from downtown Charleston, SC, the peninsula anyway.
Thanks, Sandy. No it is not a heron, I don't think. My bookcase with the bird book is blocked by a dog crate.............
But now I have the problem that was predicted, what to enter. I can't decide among mine, how am I going to choose a winner?
I also picked up these. For me the bird is a once in a lifetime thing, that bird, but I like these shots, too. So I am going to put them up, too. Maybe a medium size. I shot them all in a short period of time. Went all around the lake, but my husband was in the car, wanted to get home. He kept saying that even trying was silly, as there was nothing to shoot. Huh, the light changed.
It is Colonial Lake and old houses, I meantioned the other day that it would be easy to shoot, it is not, exactly. But I did alright. Maybe someone would like to buy one for the challenge, . Kidding! They are all my babies, and all fit the criteria, I think.
This last one might be my favorite..................a rain puddle, the old house, the light, everything came together, but I had to see it. It was not as obvious as the lake. I saw it as I was returning to the car.
I am not taking any more reflections..........too painful to have to choose.
Ginger, I think the strongest shot is the second one, below. I also like your rainbow entry. Perhaps it's a Tern.
Thanks, Sandy. It is certainly a classic as far as reflections are concerned.
I think I will wait to see what others have to say. I am really not taking any more reflection photos. I seem to be able to get them just by showing up, a phrase I have been using about photography for a long time. I have not been to Colonial Lake since we went to a memorial service for dead relatives in the very early 90s. I ended up buying a candle for my dog who had died, too, and I cried my eyes out.
But the important thing is that I went there today, and pictures rained on me.
I was so sure on the rainbow, hoped it would be picked, did not think it would win, but .................... now I don't know what to do.
Everybody, please chime in here. Rainbow, bird, or Colonial Lake?
Ginger,
Do you ever sleep, you may be 65 in November but you seem to have so much energy....
The bird is excellent, I think the rainbow still has it but its close. I agree you shouldn't lose the beak trail, you might get away with cropping it slightly though?
that was really neat what you did with the puddle.
Thanks for the rating system. Just for kicks..........
Fun isn't it.
Twisting things can always give you a fresh viewpoint and I am pretty sure that rotations are allowed by the rules since they do not actually change the image.
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Gubbs. I agree with Sandy, I like the store window best, hehe. Maybe it is just because I am chasing the "Andy Christmas" photo, probably his reflection of a lifetime, hehe. Maybe the only one he ever got, hehe. (Maybe that will bring him out of his cave with more info)
I was going out, but got stuck messing with the computer. Did you do that store window at around noon your time? What kind of lighting are you all getting your window reflections?
ginger
What else can I say, I like the work you all have been doing, and the previous challenge winner's photo displayed.
I will say that with Lynnesite's horse, we look very classy, indeed.
Also I like the new copy. But would like some brilliant thoughts, or whatever the category was.
ginger
Thanks, all!
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I like the superimposition of the building on the products a lot, Gubbs! Nice composition and exposure. Very appealing.
Lynne
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Ginger,
I like the teacups and tray shot. It really has the "antique" look. The colors are so soft and yellowed. I like the price tag too. It tells the viewer it's an antique shop. I'm sorry I forgot to comment on this before. You are really going above and beyond on this. Your entry is in already and it's really a winner. But, you are stretching yourself. That's great! Who knows, you may come up with an even better shot and then have to make a decision. Good hunting.
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Thanks for the complement
Jpeg format full auto on the 300D (D.Rebel) F4.5, ISO100, Exposure 1/2000 sec focal length 18.0mm.
A hose pipe and about 5mm of water over the concrete pad for my garage floor
I like the shop window, but this one as well!!! Like the colors and the benches going the same way as my view into the picture; nice! And hey; i've seen those benches before!
Yes, Lynne, I have already posted that I like that, but I want to post again on it, as it is the photo I have been chasing.
It is not as good as Andy's IMO, but it is as good as I would get, until I reached the magical moment that Andy did. I love the British feeling bldg in the background. I am going downtown now, as it is too late to do anything else, but congrats, Gubbs, I love that photo, best anyway.
Lynne, I did not comment on your reflections, mother and daughter, or whatever sex. I thought it was great. And Andy did say to interpret reflections in different ways, gave the example of old lady showing photo albums to grandchild, or whatever.
Problem is, Lynn, I have been hit before for saying this, but I would stand on my principals and do what I wanted to do, particularly since you are a successful accomplished winner. I don't think the photo would win. I am not sure it would be picked. Now if you could get the same photo from the front, or where it was really obvious of the relationship, physically, in posture, I am sure it would be picked.
I do like it, and I like the idea even more. If you have some water around you could get them to do it next to the water with a reflection, and all bases would be covered.
No, I am not trying to discourage anyone, I am trying to encourage, and I, myself, am trying to stand on what I think. This is an art, subjective.
I think Lynn should enter whatever she wants to, but for goodness sake enter.
More later, if heat and flames, gotta go, am getting heat and flames to get off the computer (from husband).
Gotta, go,
g
Thanks Gubbs, but 13:30????
I am sorry to be so provincial, but that is something I cannot convert. Just think it is funny.
Could someone translate, will grab the info when I get back.
g
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That will be the door when the wall goes up, I did nothing to the shot just reduced the size in save for web, so unfortunately I cannot regain any more sky without reflooding and taking the photo again, but then with the rain we are getting at the moment it shouldn't matter much
Thank you for the interest.
That will be the door when the wall goes up, I did nothing to the shot just reduced the size in save for web, so unfortunately I cannot regain any more sky without reflooding and taking the photo again, but then with the rain we are getting at the moment it shouldn't matter much
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Hey, Ginger, it was just a joke (thought I said it was for fun), never intended to enter it or anything like it. Just an exercise in Thinking Different(ly)!
regards,
Lynne
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I've got more, and I never got beyond the Marina and Colonial Lake. Bill had to get home. But I have more than I need, smile.
And, Gubbs, I still don't have Andy's shot. You are closest, I really like yours. No matter what I would do, I would not get that British architecture. That is a plus for you right there.
I would enter that one, really would. I am never going to get beyond being an outdoor, mostly nature photographer. Don't know what I will do when I turn 65, lol. And that is in November, that is OLD.
ginger
I do know that some of you were talking about that on another thread the other day.
I am afraid to go to another thread to tell anyone this, as I keep getting notices that you don't exist, or something like that.
Both in the immediate access, and when I try to open anything here.
I know some of this is new, and it looks great. Thought there might be a kink or something.
Going to upload some more pictures for my hard drive.
ginger
Is it a bird, or is it a reflection. Would it fit the reflection category. If so, should it be cropped. I can't make myself do it, yet the bird, and the reflection are centered. The color to the left from after a storm and an evening sky is nice, yet the bird has made a path with its beak on the right side, to the center, and I would hate to cut that out.
Also, does anyone know what kind of bird it is?
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Thanks, Sandy. No it is not a heron, I don't think. My bookcase with the bird book is blocked by a dog crate.............
But now I have the problem that was predicted, what to enter. I can't decide among mine, how am I going to choose a winner?
I also picked up these. For me the bird is a once in a lifetime thing, that bird, but I like these shots, too. So I am going to put them up, too. Maybe a medium size. I shot them all in a short period of time. Went all around the lake, but my husband was in the car, wanted to get home. He kept saying that even trying was silly, as there was nothing to shoot. Huh, the light changed.
It is Colonial Lake and old houses, I meantioned the other day that it would be easy to shoot, it is not, exactly. But I did alright. Maybe someone would like to buy one for the challenge,
This last one might be my favorite..................a rain puddle, the old house, the light, everything came together, but I had to see it. It was not as obvious as the lake. I saw it as I was returning to the car.
I am not taking any more reflections..........too painful to have to choose.
ginger
I guess I do make trouble for myself sometimes.
I think I will wait to see what others have to say. I am really not taking any more reflection photos. I seem to be able to get them just by showing up, a phrase I have been using about photography for a long time. I have not been to Colonial Lake since we went to a memorial service for dead relatives in the very early 90s. I ended up buying a candle for my dog who had died, too, and I cried my eyes out.
But the important thing is that I went there today, and pictures rained on me.
I was so sure on the rainbow, hoped it would be picked, did not think it would win, but .................... now I don't know what to do.
Everybody, please chime in here. Rainbow, bird, or Colonial Lake?
ginger
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#5 Lake
Scale of how I like them.
BTW: I love to play in puddles
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that was really neat what you did with the puddle.
Thanks for the rating system. Just for kicks..........
Do you ever sleep, you may be 65 in November but you seem to have so much energy....
The bird is excellent, I think the rainbow still has it but its close. I agree you shouldn't lose the beak trail, you might get away with cropping it slightly though?
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Just for kicks???? I love this one!!!
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Twisting things can always give you a fresh viewpoint and I am pretty sure that rotations are allowed by the rules since they do not actually change the image.
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