huga Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I would like more space to the right and I (personal thing) try to avoid cropping at joints (i.e knees) - I just think it looks awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 too square? IMG_1183 B&Wt by kirislin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Kirislin - what do YOU like? Which version makes you satisfied? While all of our input is great and playing around with different can help with an image or an idea on what to look for next time, if you're not feeling it for whatever reason then maybe it's not really a keeper image for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juddabug Whippets Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Gorgeous capture of Kane and Dobbie! I like the one Pers was able to detract from the blue car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Argh too many choices :laugh: but I have to say you have captured a beautiful moment Kirislin, well done for getting that shot I prefer the B&W as I found the colours behind too distracting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 That last one looks fine in my eyes :) That poor boy knows not how many females have been eyeing him for hours .... :p It is a terrific capture!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Kirislin - what do YOU like? Which version makes you satisfied? While all of our input is great and playing around with different can help with an image or an idea on what to look for next time, if you're not feeling it for whatever reason then maybe it's not really a keeper image for you. well this is partly my problem, complete lack of confidence and the feeling I have little natural talent for what looks right. I understand the rule of thirds and I understand that a photo needs to be composed in a way that it draws your eye to the subject and has a balance about it but I lack confidence in myself to recognise whether I've got it or not. As soon as I saw the photo I thought it was lovely but I wondered if there were glaring faults that I couldn't see. I knew I'd gone too close to the top of his head, but I didn't see the car as a distraction until it was pointed out to me. Mostly my photos are action type photos, I have a beautiful camera and lens that can capture the action, I dont manage to take many that tell a story or show an emotion or feeling like so many photographers here can do, I'd love to be able to do that everytime I look through the viewfinder. You might notice I haven't posted in the thread about my photographic strengths :laugh: and I dont sell my work, (or have a pretty camera bag) it's still just a hobby for me, but one that gives me enormous pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I think the square crop can work sometimes. It's not my personal preference for this shot, but it's fine and if you like it, then it's great :) I don't know if this will help but maybe - I know I find it useful when something just doesn't POP out at me: - identify the essential information of the photo ...boy's connection with dog - identify what elements of photo are essential to promoting that information ...boy looking at dog, boy's hand on dog - identify secondary elements that portray that information ...for me, a bit of a sense of empty space around them - identify any distracting elements ...bright blue car and for me, the awkward empty right side There really are no right and wrong answers; the above answer are MY take on the image, yours may be different. Once you know those things it should help decide how to proceed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 I think the square crop can work sometimes. It's not my personal preference for this shot, but it's fine and if you like it, then it's great :) I don't know if this will help but maybe - I know I find it useful when something just doesn't POP out at me: - identify the essential information of the photo ...boy's connection with dog - identify what elements of photo are essential to promoting that information ...boy looking at dog, boy's hand on dog - identify secondary elements that portray that information ...for me, a bit of a sense of empty space around them - identify any distracting elements ...bright blue car and for me, the awkward empty right side There really are no right and wrong answers; the above answer are MY take on the image, yours may be different. Once you know those things it should help decide how to proceed. thanks! I need to write those points down and stick them above my computer screen so I can remind myself when I'm going through my photos :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 thanks! I need to write those points down and stick them above my computer screen so I can remind myself when I'm going through my photos +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Welcome :) I hope it helps - remember, internet advice is worth what you paid for it sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 remember, internet advice is worth what you paid for it sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Kirislin, I just wanted to say that I think the photo is just lovely. The boy is beautiful - he looks like a pixie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 :D thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Last one. I did this a few days ago and then it seemed to disappear, and now it's come back. It's only done with the one image but I put it through the HDR program that comes with the lastest version of DPP. I like this version of B&W better than the "normal" one. HDR 1img B&W AEtcr by kirislin, on Flickr Edited May 24, 2012 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Sorry Kirislin, I agree with Snook here - the HDR one does nothing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Wow, it's interesting, our different tastes, I like this one better. Thanks for giving me your opinions though I appreciate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapvic Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I do agree with Snook too, but you already know I'm not a fan of HDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 In this newest version I get the feeling the boy is being stern with the dog. That's a different story to the one I see in the previous versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 thankyou everyone for your input, it's been an interesting exercise for me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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