different typs of blur

jamism

alright i have a few different makes and modles here. tell me what one you think is the best for challenge "blur" all input is appreciated. thanks much . (the first one is my fav.)

dog wash:




fireworks:

Jesus? (just kidding:uhoh)

:dunno

twinbnj

1 and 2 are good - but #3 works for me - I like the shots composition and blur.

LeDude

I don't say this to be a jerk, but look at past winners and I think you'll agree that none of these shots has a significant chance at winning the challenge.

I love dogs too, so I'd be first in line to help get a blurry dog shot to the top ten. But, as it stands you might want to hit the drawing board. Please do not take offense... the bottom line is that because the challenge is difficult, you can take more pride in getting nominated/winning. Keep at it and I'm sure you'll get there.

all the best,
LeDude

[constructively: the dog shots have poor lighting on the dog's face and the background is too sharp or too cluttered, take your pick. Try taking it back and into a more discernable setting... as in, on the beach or near some kind of shore... add a recently discovered frisbee or some other context... get the whole dog or otherwise give greater signigificance to the composure]

juliejules

I confess that I thought of trying to capture my dog wagging his tail, so I like the concept. Although LeDude is probably right, don't let him discourage you. I enter photos even though I know they can't compete because it's fun to experiment and I need the feedback.

sayntbrigid

juliejules wrote:

I confess that I thought of trying to capture my dog wagging his tail, so I like the concept. Although LeDude is probably right, don't let him discourage you. I enter photos even though I know they can't compete because it's fun to experiment and I need the feedback.

my thoughts about the challenge as well, and ya never can tell what the judges are going to think.........I like the dog shaking himself dry ......great idea clap

sayntbrigid

just a thought, a better crop, and a frame might be worth a try

mr peas

I agree to what JulieJules said. It all depends on the voters here. I hate it when people say something that discourages you from entering the photo. I'd rather have someone tell me how to improve upon it rather than make discouraging comments. Take Ledude's last winning entry for example. In my opinion, I honestly didnt think it would win, I didnt enjoy the blue tint, I saw a lot of other much better entries and therefore did not vote for it. But other people did. So you never know what people will like. The tide can turn to your favor really easily

Anyway I think you can improve your 1st dog photo by applying a soft focus filter on it. You can really make it dramatic also by playing with the curves to increase the contrast of the photograph and placing a border finishes the photo really well.

The same to the second one, just make it a little softer and add a little bit more of contrast to it, then put it in front of a border. I included something I would do below, see how you like it. I'll explain to you how I did them if you do like them so you can do it to yours.





Good luck

LeDude

I hope I wasn't discouraging to participation. My hope was to encourage a better shot, which in this case I thought more easily achieved by re-shooting than by processing this exposure.

Nice treatment Mr. Peas, and good luck Jamism.

-LeDude