Kite Surfing
First time shooting this. What fun! The family went to the beach and we showed up to much more wind than expected for beach-going. However, perfect conditions for these guys... Please C&C
40D, 400 f5.6L, 70-200 f2.8L, 50 f1.8, Tam 17-50 f2.8
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That has to be the most offensive watermark I have ever seen. Why post here with that watermark? This is a photo appreciation site.
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Great photos and action can't wait to see more....What were your using with the 30D for these photos?? I checked out your site ....some really great photos there!!
.......I suspect that SDJames leaves the watermark there due to the fact that there is absolutely no security on this Photo Appreaiation Site.........ever look at the bottom of the page to see how many non dgrinners are lurking (it is now 7-5-07 at 11:48PM...here are the stats from 2 minutes ago: In da house: 489 (65 members and 424 lurkers) ....how many of those are just waitng to steal a few fantastic photos that are not copyrighted ( copyright not showing on pic) and not watermarked........SDjames' are not as offensive as mine.....mine are bolder (and even in a shade of magenta, they stand out greatly) even tho they are only single line water marks.....if that WM had been placed near the bottom it could be easily cut off or cloned out....there really is nothing hidden from the viewing public to get a great idea of the story the photos projects........in my extremely humble opinon......
I have seen one of my photos copied.
A watermark is not nice for the viewing of the picture but may prevent from the copy being copied.
Are you using a 400 mm ? on a 30 D ?
Your photos are very good.
The moment of the capture is fine. Do you practice this sport, as well ?
I've been shooting kite surf myself but only with a 1.4+70-200 which is 200*1,4=280mm with a 20D. But I miss a 400 mm !
Mitchell, I look forward to your opinion, but I haven't seen it yet...even on the watermark. Let's focus on constructive criticism.
Art Scott, appreciate the comments. Yes, these were taken with the 400mm and 30D.
Antonio, no I haven't ventured into kite surfing yet...just surfing.
Thanks!
I look forward to improving based upon all of your suggestions. Don't leave me hanging with just a thumb.:D
Well, here I go:
1.st picture
I don't like the crop. I would rather a crop with more field in front of the surfer and I would like him to be at the "thirds"
Place the line of the sea on the "third" also.
2.ed picture
Too tight. Too cropped. It suffers from the same: no field ahead to ride.
3.ed picture
Good picture. Nothing to say.
But - always the buts - may be you have one, similar, with the face of the guy !
I use often the "thirds" and it works fine. I have even watched that, when we use it, most people like our photos.
OK ? Not mad at me ?
Naw...not mad at you...or anyone to be honest, just disapointed in some that choose to express they don't like something and leave. I would love to know that someone hates what I did as long as I know why and how to make it better!
James.
It is not possible to hate your work... unless that person is stupid.
And, because there no such thing here, that will never happen.:D
It's normal if I like certain photos and don't like or like less, other photos.
Yours are good in general.:D
There are some I don't like that much. So what ?
We can't please everybody !