Almond Blossom

Marianne · 25-02-2006, 19:18

Taken in Cyprus last week, I loved the background colour from the yellow wildflowers

Gandhi · 25-02-2006, 19:56

Hope you don't mind a bit of negative feedback? Sorry maz, but I don't think this is up to your usually high standard. From here, it looks quite flat and the composition seems a little off too. Perhaps it could do with a little tweak of levels and cropping a bit off the bottom lhs to place the point of focus a little more comfortably? I'm normally a fan of your stuff but I just found this one a bit bland I guess. Sorry, just MHO x

Marianne · 25-02-2006, 19:57

are you still on your girlfriend's pc?

Boon · 25-02-2006, 20:00

hi marianne
i am not experienced enough to critique on your stuff, but i like the composition, and the overall colour is subtle and pleasing.

Marianne · 25-02-2006, 20:02

thanks Boon, you are experienced enough to comment and I appreciate it

Gandhi · 25-02-2006, 20:03

LOL, yeah, I'm quite used to the vaguries of it's display though and was allowing for that. It's the color balance that is a bit rubbish, as opposed to the gamma, so I'm gonna stand by my comments. for now

Fangman · 25-02-2006, 20:03

Hi Marianne

So that where you have been hiding - missed a B cold Ely and then show us photo of fruit blossom - it's not fair!

Marianne · 25-02-2006, 20:38

I think that maybe it was the word 'bland' that made me feel moved to defend this image Mr Gandhi. I do think if anything it maybe a bit too saturated though having had another look at it. Tweaking the levels only made the highlights blow. To crop this from the right hand side would surely throw the focal point more central and somewhat less easy to view? I am certainly not precious about my work and value the opinions of others but your 'comment' was a 'critique' IMO

CT · 25-02-2006, 20:48

I think it just needs a healthy boost in contrast to make it an absolute cracker. DOF is spot on and the colour is great.

Gandhi · 25-02-2006, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Marianne

I think that maybe it was the word 'bland' that made me feel moved to defend this image Spencer. I do think if anything it maybe a bit too saturated though having had another look at it. Tweaking the levels only made the highlights blow. To crop this from the right hand side would surely throw the focal point more central and somewhat less easy to view? I am certainly not precious about my work and value the opinions of others but your 'comment' was a 'critique' IMO

Sorry if I got you all het up, wasn't my intention. I've just re-read my OP and noticed a small error, I meant the left, not right hand side, I have issues with my left and right sometimes, but that's a bit irrelevant. I think if I'd worded it a bit differently you may not have taken umbrance. I was simply trying to explain how I perceived the image and what would have made it more pleasing to my tastes It was just my opinion, badly explained. Apologies for any offence caused!

Marianne · 25-02-2006, 21:25

lol...its ok, I just wanted to show my photos from a special holiday thats all...I do appreciate that flower shots are not everyone's cup of tea. here's another blossom shot just for you

HIMUPNORTH · 25-02-2006, 21:26

It's a lovely shot Marianne.

If I was to be critical the stamen look a little dark and the white areas could be whiter but this could all be improved in PS. The shot was well enough seen and taken

HIMUPNORTH · 25-02-2006, 21:27

My post was for the first shot (we must have overlapped at posting) however this does stand (if slightly less) for the second.

Gandhi · 25-02-2006, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marianne

lol...its ok, I just wanted to show my photos from a special holiday thats all...I do appreciate that flower shots are not everyone's cup of tea. here's another blossom shot just for you

Hope you had a good one, and i'm sure there are plenty more good 'uns to come.
JFTR, I like flower macro's.

RobertP · 25-02-2006, 22:45

Have to agree both pictures are good captures of the detail but seem a bit too subtle on the contrast. Guess I'm just used to seeing bright pictures.

Fangman · 25-02-2006, 23:19

I much prefer the second picture, a sense of "style" and depth with the reflections to increase interest. Is it possible to lighten and soften the upper left which seems to lead my attention away - but I never did concentrate where I should!

Marianne · 26-02-2006, 08:50

Hi Phil, I thought about that bit too, it is the branches supporting the blossom so I felt it was ok to leave it, just wish there was less of it....

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