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Thread ID: 91201 2008-06-29 03:01:00 What do you think of this image I took ? Misty (368) PC World Chat
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683564 2008-06-29 21:07:00 There's no point in getting into a flap about it. ;) R2x1 (4628)
683565 2008-06-29 22:14:00 An honest opinion, simply expressed by a keen amateur who has won a couple of awards over umpteen years of trying: It is far too busy, there is no focal point to draw the eye, and photoshop won't fix it because it will no longer be the photograph you took. Look for simpler subjects that can be better framed.

Like others who have responded, I take multiple photos to help me get the best out of a scene, minor changes in perspective can often make an average photo outstanding. Don't be afraid to lie on the floor to get the perspective you want.

Cheers

Billy 8-{)
Billy T (70)
683566 2008-06-29 23:06:00 To me the combination of orange and blue makes me want to die a slow painful death.


You have just got out of a slow & painful death. Be happy & keep smiling. PJ:thumbs: :D
Poppa John (284)
683567 2008-06-29 23:10:00 Don't be afraid to lie on the floor to get the perspective you want.

People will look at you wondering what type of idiot you are, but do it just the same.

Not certain that it has artistic merit but the contrast of the two colours is good.

Jen is obviously a fan of the colours as well.

I do believe that a picture needs to tell a story. Unfortunately, yours does not seem to do that. But don't let criticism stop you experimenting. Take the criticism into account when you snap your next one - and don't stop. Take some more and let us see the results.:)
Roscoe (6288)
683568 2008-06-30 01:44:00 An honest opinion, simply expressed by a keen amateur who has won a couple of awards over umpteen years of trying: It is far too busy, there is no focal point to draw the eye, and photoshop won't fix it because it will no longer be the photograph you took . Look for simpler subjects that can be better framed .

Like others who have responded, I take multiple photos to help me get the best out of a scene, minor changes in perspective can often make an average photo outstanding . Don't be afraid to lie on the floor to get the perspective you want .

Cheers

Billy 8-{)

:thumbs: That is probably what I would have done to get a decent shot of the ceiling - just ignore the curious onlookers ;)
vitalstatistix (9182)
683569 2008-06-30 05:51:00 It is far too busy, there is no focal point to draw the eye, and photoshop won't fix it because it will no longer be the photograph you took . Look for simpler subjects that can be better framed .

Like others who have responded, I take multiple photos to help me get the best out of a scene, minor changes in perspective can often make an average photo outstanding . Don't be afraid to lie on the floor to get the perspective you want .

Cheers
Billy 8-{)
Thanks Billy T
Very good points, well taken !
Misty :)
Misty (368)
683570 2008-06-30 06:01:00 I do believe that a picture needs to tell a story. Unfortunately, yours does not seem to do that. But don't let criticism stop you experimenting. Take the criticism into account when you snap your next one - and don't stop. Take some more and let us see the results.:)
Thanks Roscoe
It does not tell a story, as you say. At our photographic club, which I have very recently joined and have not submitted this image to (and now won't), a speaker at the last session said that the image must have a message, to be successful. Thinking about this one it does not have a message. It is just a pleasing image and interesting, to me. Mrs Misty and I like Art Deco and perhaps there is a bit of that feel, as someone earlier said.

I will definitely keep experimenting. Had a feeling this one would be controversial, though a wee bit surprised that quite so negative. Still I have a thick skin on this and certainly not put out.
Misty :D
Misty (368)
683571 2008-06-30 06:27:00 I like it. The motorised "manual" fans are intrigueing! The colour consultant who did the decoration would be pleased with the result too, I reckon. rumpty (2863)
683572 2008-06-30 06:39:00 Thanks Roscoe
It does not tell a story, as you say. At our photographic club, which I have very recently joined and have not submitted this image to (and now won't), a speaker at the last session said that the image must have a message, to be successful. Thinking about this one it does not have a message. It is just a pleasing image and interesting, to me. Mrs Misty and I like Art Deco and perhaps there is a bit of that feel, as someone earlier said.

I will definitely keep experimenting. Had a feeling this one would be controversial, though a wee bit surprised that quite so negative. Still I have a thick skin on this and certainly not put out.
Misty :D

Bit of advise when submitting a photo for "critiqueing," put on your thickest skin. Some comments may seem a bit harsh while others will be complements, they will all be useful. Even the best designers, photographers and creative types ALL get subjected to harsh comments at some stage when they submit their works for critiqueing.
vitalstatistix (9182)
683573 2008-06-30 12:38:00 Misty - To heck with the wowsers. Unusual pic. No story? So what!. How much air does it move, is it noisy, what is it powered by? Keep them guessing!! :thumbs: BobM (1138)
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