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Photo of the Day February 2017
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Taken with Meizu M2 Note, one of the best photos I got with this phone.
Great Hall in Novi Sad by Deni Kner, on Flickr
Great Hall in Novi Sad by Deni Kner, on Flickr
Not sure I agree, but you're a demi-god and much more experienced photographer than I.
My take is that the beauty of the photograph lies in the multiple layers of clouds, the clarity of them in the distance and the shadows on the undersides, and less in the orderly rows of crops in the foreground, although they're a nice contrast.
What am i missing? Thanks
When photographing scenes like this the rule of thirds usually comes into play to ensure that there is balance in the scene and also that it isn't comprised of fifty percent sky and land. This particular shot doesn't adhere to the rule (it doesn't have to - it's only a guideline) and it makes the land feel a little claustrophobic and cropped in my opinion.
Still a lovely shot though.
Lol demi-god is a weird title given to people who subscribe. You can see my pictures in here, the title is most definitely NOT a reference to my skill level. Lol.
All I am doing is giving subjective feedback. You not agreeing is a good thing. We all see images differently and everyone has preferences. I am merely showing mine. I like the orderly rows on the field and would maybe like to have that more prominent in the image.
I like what you are saying, it has made me look at the image differently.
Thing is there is a myriad of angles, compositions, treatments, all of which can change this already compelling image.
Cool...
Well... to be honest, I took a few shots of this location. I tried standing up, crouching down, moving backwards or forwards, and this in my opinion was the best of the bunch. Mainly because I was showcasing the sky, and the green part actually became the edge of the field and a road had I gone backwards any more.
It's nice of you all to comment and discuss this photo; it makes me think more about what I'm doing - thanks
I will be going back in a couple of weeks when the daffodils are in full bloom, and I expect the angle of view to change again.
By the way, the term 'demi-god' refers to people who support this forum through subscriptions, not to mean any particular experience in photography. I only picked up a DSLR and started trying to learn seriously 3 years ago, so I'm still very much in my infancy.
Cheers
Hugh
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Another Sam photo from his birthday, this time with a much older lens ...
What A Life by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Sony A7, Nikkor-H 50mm from 1970 @ f/2
Cheers
Hugh
What A Life by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Sony A7, Nikkor-H 50mm from 1970 @ f/2
Cheers
Hugh
The boathouse.
This is an older photo I had never shared before, until I ran it through Luminar. Processing it with some effects, but just a little.
This is an older photo I had never shared before, until I ran it through Luminar. Processing it with some effects, but just a little.
As an aside, and looking back, I think I've been mostly using the rule of fifths rather than thirds in my landscapes, although the photo in question seems more like a rule of seventhsWell... to be honest, I took a few shots of this location. I tried standing up, crouching down, moving backwards or forwards, and this in my opinion was the best of the bunch. Mainly because I was showcasing the sky, and the green part actually became the edge of the field and a road had I gone backwards any more.
It's nice of you all to comment and discuss this photo; it makes me think more about what I'm doing - thanks
I will be going back in a couple of weeks when the daffodils are in full bloom, and I expect the angle of view to change again.
By the way, the term 'demi-god' refers to people who support this forum through subscriptions, not to mean any particular experience in photography. I only picked up a DSLR and started trying to learn seriously 3 years ago, so I'm still very much in my infancy.
Cheers
Hugh
There are no rules if it looks right as it is, however a 7th is maybe a tad shallow in this case.
Cheers
Hugh
Steam train Tornado on the Ribblehead Viaduct, in the Yorkshire Dales...
I thought about the rule of thirds when I first replied to @kenoh, but thought that 1/3 of crops would have taken away from the gorgeous sky. Agree with your point on say 1/5 being not quite as shallow.As an aside, and looking back, I think I've been mostly using the rule of fifths rather than thirds in my landscapes, although the photo in question seems more like a rule of sevenths
There are no rules if it looks right as it is, however a 7th is maybe a tad shallow in this case.
Cheers
Hugh
Thanks for the feedback and guidance from all!
John
[doublepost=1487607484][/doublepost]Love the pictures of Sam! We had a Lab/Setter rescue as a first dog who lived to 16 1/2. Sweet mellow girl in good health who passed away in her sleep.
Latest family member is another rescue. Lab and supposedly Sharpei but seems to have some Pitt Bullin the face. She'll be 9 next month. View attachment 689400 View attachment 689400 View attachment 689400
Yep, ours is a dalmatian / labrador cross (rescue, although we know his history and he wasn't ill treated). They're generally more robust than highly inbred pedigrees, and the few times we've seen a vet it's usually from some sort of reckless act on his part rather than illness.
Cheers
Hugh
Cheers
Hugh
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Beautiful. How long did you wait for the train?Steam train Tornado on the Ribblehead Viaduct, in the Yorkshire Dales...
I had a timetable, so could work out when the train would arrive... giving me a few minutes to 'set up'. I stayed on, hoping to catch the train on the way back, but the light returned to 'gloomy'. But I got chatting to a guy flying a drone, with video camera. Amazing to watch the drone's progress (on his iPad), as he explored the line to the north. If he lost touch with the drone, it was programmed to return to him of its own accord! Neat...
Yes they are clever. Not so good if you're on a Royal Navy Vessel though. When they return to base, they end up crashing into the sea!
I really like the processing on this - really mellow atmosphereThe boathouse.
This is an older photo I had never shared before, until I ran it through Luminar. Processing it with some effects, but just a little.
It's actually a true story. They didn't realise it went back to the original point rather than when the controller has moved to on a ship.I think Dad's got a brother
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Hugh
2 DJI phantoms in the drink.
So how long does it take to create something like this?
It's okay.It sounds like a joke!Oh, sorry
Cheers
Hugh
Had a fun day shooting yesterday at Knowsley Safari park with Janet and David of the Wild Arena Events people http://www.wildarena.com/home. They really look after you well if you are looking for something a bit different to shoot. They are photographers as well as animal owners (they look after everything you photograph), so have lots of great tips as well as all the gear.
Crested Gecko
_DSC2241 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr