I wasn't really satisfied with my Same September shape shot yesterday. So, today I went out on the deck and moved Jeff's wet saw out of the way so that I wouldn't have to clone it out of the picture! I also decided on a slightly different angle so that the diamonds are not fighting with the plants in the background anymore. I'm happier with this one. You can now see what the point of the picture is. For those of you who liked the dappled cloning job of yesterday's shot, I have a feeling this will be too bland for you. But I really wanted the shape to stand out and it just didn't for me in the other version.
No need to comment on this one. I'm just posting it for comparison.
well, i like this one, too. but it all boils down to whether you're happy with your photo or not. if i were to weigh this on a scale to see which one i like better, the scale tips evenly. very nice, ann.
I like this! The B&W is lovely. What a fun shape to work with. I also appreciate your honesty. Sometimes I have to remind myself that this is all a learning process (for me, anyways) and some days the creativity flows better than others! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and work!
@zandme Well, thank you Tasha! I'm glad it's helpful to you. I like learning and feel I still have a long way to go in many things. As for photography if I'm ever able to get a better camera, I'll have a ton of learning to do. Right now, it's just a matter of understanding what this p&s is and isn't capable of. But as for matters of composition, lighting, and other aspects of a picture, yes, there's always a learning curve no matter what the camera! When I first started this project it was one shot and one only. When I finally went ace, I really enjoyed the fact that I could "try again" if I didn't like the first post!
This is a really cool picture in B&W. I like your explanation of moving everything. Before 365, I never gave a thought to surroundings until I looked at the picture on the screen and then saw things I should have moved. It's strange that when we are taking a picture, sometimes we fail to see anything but the subject of the picture.
I liked the other one, but I really like this one better. This one makes the diamonds work with the lines of the cords and the lines of the decking. Great retake!
Thank you Henri, Sally, Marie, Karen, Dione, Bev, Andy and Nada! It's fun to see your reactions to Take 2- most have confirmed that my original feeling was right but for those of you who aren't as enthusiastic, I can understand. Art can certainly be subjective- especially in this area. So I appreciate those reactions just as much. Thanks for all you great comments!
@nicolecampbell I agree Nicole. I know a lot of people liked the first one- and that is part of the subjectivity of art, but I did not like the "cluttered" background. I felt you couldn't really see the diamonds- and that's what the photo was about. This is really what I envisioned when I was taking the shot. And if I could, I'd swap out the shot. But then the comments wouldn't make any sense!
Thank you ladies! Always appreciate the comments!
Thank you Henri, Sally, Marie, Karen, Dione, Bev, Andy and Nada! It's fun to see your reactions to Take 2- most have confirmed that my original feeling was right but for those of you who aren't as enthusiastic, I can understand. Art can certainly be subjective- especially in this area. So I appreciate those reactions just as much. Thanks for all you great comments!