First real non-people shot in years.

griptape · 25th of August 2008 (Mon)

I wouldn't consider myself someone with an eye for photography when it comes to my natural environment. I lack focus and motivation to do so, because I enjoy capturing people so much more. But I was out today and decided to force myself to take some shots. So... This doin' anything for anyone? Don't feel obligated to be polite.

KarlosDaJackal · 25th of August 2008 (Mon)

First one is a nice idea, but the bokeh really is not agreeing with me. Second one is doing nothing for me.

Flo · 25th of August 2008 (Mon)

I actually like the second one much better, fallen rose bloom. Good for you to venture out of that comfy zone every once in a while.

Cdeming · 25th of August 2008 (Mon)

Maybe it's just me, but the sign in the first one seems very slightly out of focus?

I like the framing in the second one!

Bill Boehme · 25th of August 2008 (Mon)

Both Images: too saturated and too much sharpening. The sharpening should have been applied selectively rather than globally because sharpening and bokeh go together like oil and water.

Second Image: Lack of good dynamic range (too dark). The wilted rose in the picture besides being too dark does not tell me anything about the composition.

Flo · 25th of August 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill boehme

Both Images: too saturated and too much sharpening. The sharpening should have been applied selectively rather than globally because sharpening and bokeh go together like oil and water.

Second Image: Lack of good dynamic range (too dark). The wilted rose in the picture besides being too dark does not tell me anything about the composition.

And sometimes it just is what it is.lol.although I agree, but it is the better of the two.

griptape · 26th of August 2008 (Tue)

Thanks for the comments all. Much appreciated.

25th of August 2008 (Mon)	#1
griptape Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home Posts: 2,036 IMAGE EDITING OK	First real non-people shot in years. I wouldn't consider myself someone with an eye for photography when it comes to my natural environment. I lack focus and motivation to do so, because I enjoy capturing people so much more. But I was out today and decided to force myself to take some shots. So... This doin' anything for anyone? Don't feel obligated to be polite.

25th of August 2008 (Mon)	#2
KarlosDaJackal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 1,740	Re: First real non-people shot in years. First one is a nice idea, but the bokeh really is not agreeing with me. Second one is doing nothing for me. __________________ My Website - Flickr - Model Mayhem - Folio32 Gimp Tutorials by me on POTN Gear List

25th of August 2008 (Mon)	#3
Flo Gimmie Some Lovin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nanaimo,B.C. Posts: 43,901 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First real non-people shot in years. I actually like the second one much better, fallen rose bloom. Good for you to venture out of that comfy zone every once in a while. __________________ you're a great friend, but if Zombies chase us, I am tripping you.

25th of August 2008 (Mon)	#4
Cdeming "ït" didn't fall off Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago-ish Posts: 1,966 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First real non-people shot in years. Maybe it's just me, but the sign in the first one seems very slightly out of focus? I like the framing in the second one!

25th of August 2008 (Mon)	#5
Bill Boehme Enjoy being spanked Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: DFW Metro-mess, Texas Posts: 6,647	Re: First real non-people shot in years. Both Images: too saturated and too much sharpening. The sharpening should have been applied selectively rather than globally because sharpening and bokeh go together like oil and water. Second Image: Lack of good dynamic range (too dark). The wilted rose in the picture besides being too dark does not tell me anything about the composition. __________________ Click here to help to support POTN operating costs Atmospheric haze in images? Click for Tutorial to Reduce Atmospheric Haze with Photoshop. Gear List .... Gallery: Woodturner Bill

26th of August 2008 (Tue)	#7
griptape Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home Posts: 2,036 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First real non-people shot in years. Thanks for the comments all. Much appreciated.

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