Just another tree or something more?

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Just another tree or something more?

Postby Geoff on Sat Feb 26, 2005 11:47 pm

Took this last week, not sure about it. Critique away! :)

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Postby ajo43 on Sun Feb 27, 2005 5:45 am

You know Geoff there is something about it that I kind of like which makes it more than just a tree. I think that the sharpness of some of the brown leaves is what I like.

Having said this I don't think that this one is a 'print it and frame it' shot. Too much clutter in the frame and not enough focus on one one primary shot.

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Postby the foto fanatic on Sun Feb 27, 2005 9:51 am

I agree with Jonesy - there is nothing technically wrong with the pic. Focus is fine, colour & exposure good.

But I think it lacks a theme or central point of focus. There is nothing to attract the viewers eye, nor anything outstanding in the composition.

But, sometimes our images can have a personal meaning which makes them special to us!
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Postby SoCal Steve on Sun Feb 27, 2005 10:09 am

I get a nice, warm feeling looking at it. It works for me.
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Postby flipfrog on Sun Feb 27, 2005 1:25 pm

no focal point makes this one hard to look at for very long...

nice sharp image tho!
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