[uofmtiger]

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Might want to stop down more to get a little more DOF IMO

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The slightly too shallow dof in the butterfly pic does make it more special, focus doesn't seem 100% perfect, but the dof and sheer visual nicety of the colours in the background and the butterfly's wings, they make the shot work I think

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It is definitely interesting to hear the impressions of this photo and others, which is why I like reading this thread and post my photos here.

Personally, I do not always want to do the typical shot with a focus on a creatures eyes (which is why I was criticized for this shot) or with a deep dof to capture more detail when I have the focus where I want it (although, it is a bug, so you take the focus you get). In other words, I feel, breaking from the standards can sometimes be interesting.

As an example, the picture below has the bird in the middle of the frame, not really focused, not much contrast, etc.. However, it tells more of a story than some of the more technically better shots I have taken:

That being said, I still like to hear the critiques to give me ideas of stuff I can try in the future or to make me a better photographer. So keep 'em coming.

 

[limpidglitch]

Looks wet, and a little bit too fixed. Especially the highlights look kind of funky.
Would you mind posting the original?

 

[limpidglitch]

dbl

 

[raptor84]

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Originally Posted by uofmtiger /img/forum/go_quote.gif . Personally, I do not always want to do the typical shot with a focus on a creatures eyes (which is why I was criticized for this shot) or with a deep dof to capture more detail when I have the focus where I want it (although, it is a bug, so you take the focus you get). In other words, I feel, breaking from the standards can sometimes be interesting.

The eye thing is a rule of thumb and can be broken

I've done it many times as well but I still find most of the time (maybe because my images tend to cater to mainstream tastes =p ) it looks better with the eyes in focus

I believe I have posted a few images with the focus on other parts of the dog's face

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Originally Posted by uofmtiger /img/forum/go_quote.gif That being said, I still like to hear the critiques to give me ideas of stuff I can try in the future or to make me a better photographer. So keep 'em coming.

I'd keep the bird in the middle but corp of the top such that it looks liek the 2 branches on eitehr side kinda 'frame' the bird . I think the lack of contrast and that drop of water splashing off the bird's head seem to set the atmosphere well.

 

[Hayduke]

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Originally Posted by uofmtiger /img/forum/go_quote.gif . It is definitely interesting to hear the impressions of this photo and others, which is why I like reading this thread and post my photos here. Personally, I do not always want to do the typical shot with a focus on a creatures eyes (which is why I was criticized for this shot) or with a deep dof to capture more detail when I have the focus where I want it (although, it is a bug, so you take the focus you get). In other words, I feel, breaking from the standards can sometimes be interesting. As an example, the picture below has the bird in the middle of the frame, not really focused, not much contrast, etc.. However, it tells more of a story than some of the more technically better shots I have taken: http://www.pbase.com/uofmtiger/image...8/original.jpg That being said, I still like to hear the critiques to give me ideas of stuff I can try in the future or to make me a better photographer. So keep 'em coming.

I agree. My favorite part of this thread is what I learn about the photos and reading how different people see each picture differently. Like below...

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Originally Posted by raptor84 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The eye thing is a rule of thumb and can be broken I've done it many times as well but I still find most of the time (maybe because my images tend to cater to mainstream tastes =p ) it looks better with the eyes in focus I believe I have posted a few images with the focus on other parts of the dog's face I'd keep the bird in the middle but corp of the top such that it looks liek the 2 branches on eitehr side kinda 'frame' the bird . I think the lack of contrast and that drop of water splashing off the bird's head seem to set the atmosphere well.

I actually like the wider composition. It adds a sense of isolation or aloneness (is that a word? lol) to the bird. If you cropped the image, it would still be interesting, but like uofmtiger said, it tells a story this way. If it were cropped, I might think it was a short lived moment that happened to get captured with the camera. The way it's posted, you get a sense that the bird is stubbornly determined to wait out the storm on his chosen, although poorly, perch.

I totally respect your opinions though Raptor. You are my role model for dog and cat photography. Please don't take this as me saying your wrong

I'm just explaining my different take.

Speaking of dog and cat photography. Here is a couple from this week's trip to the Humane Association.

They are both stray's so I don't have their names. If you live in the area, they are available to go home with you now

 

[uofmtiger]

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Originally Posted by limpidglitch /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looks wet, and a little bit too fixed. Especially the highlights look kind of funky. Would you mind posting the original?

I will see if I can find it later. Don't hold your breath, though. I may have discarded the original. The shot was taken a while back.

Here are a few more from the same day:

 

[milkweg]

There are no rules in photography or any other art form as far as far as I am concerned.

 

[uofmtiger]

I should mention that when I took the shot of the first bird I posted, the rain was coming down so hard you could barely see, much less get a technically great photo.

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actually like the wider composition. It adds a sense of isolation or aloneness (is that a word? lol) to the bird.

This is exactly why I did not crop it to get more bird and less stormy weather.

 

[M0T0XGUY]

I've always hated the word rule as it pertains to photography. Try to consider compositional techniques as guides at best - starting points on which to develop a more free-spirited gauge of photographic quality.

 

[linuxworks]

spring is arriving on the west coast:

(oly e510, zd 7-14mm)

 

[limpidglitch]

ooh, that's nice, uofmtiger. especially nr2, eye-contact is usually a trusty aid.

 

[limpidglitch]

À propos rules of Photography, I think you can easily paraphrase george orwells famous rules and make them relevant:

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Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print.
Never use a long word where a short one will do.
If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
Never use the passive where you can use the active.
Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word, or a jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.
Break any of these rules sooner than say anything outright barbarous.
”

 

[Sideman7]

I looked though some of my photos to find something interesting...

Here is what appears to be a slightly pissed off kitty:

It's actually the end of a yawn...

 

[Tigress]

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Originally Posted by Sideman7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I looked though some of my photos to find something interesting... Here is what appears to be a slightly pissed off kitty: It's actually the end of a yawn...

this looks like men when I am upset loool!

you guys are very very good in photography...please continue photograpohing and posting beatutfil pictures!

by the way I had some requests to put back my picture lool is there a "introduce yourself" thread? I dont want to put it here because it is not the good place

 

[krmathis]

The Royal Palace today...