Queens Park

[J.Davis]

The 'Nerima Gardens' in Ipswich's Queens Park. I was there as a part of our 'new members lessons' for the Photographic Society. Comments?

[Big V]

I like the framing and what you have tried to achieve in number 3.

[J.Davis]

Thanks for the comments, framing and composition were part of the lessons.

[Mr Darcy]

#1 Does nothing for me. I know the reasoning behind it, I have taken many location markers in my time. But it is not a photo I would post for critique. Also, these days I Geotag my photos instead. I carry an external-to-the-camera GPS, then match photos to track log using the time stamp. If you are after more detail, look in "Equipment reviews" on this site for more info.

#2also seems to be a nothing shot to me. It just doesn't hold my interest at all

#3 is great. Perhaps move the focus up or down a little the get the waterfall further from centre.

#4 just misses the mark for me. I would like the plant moved so it is at the junction of the slab perhaps. Just speak sternly to the gardeners OK Another possibility would be to step back a couple of paces and just get both corners of the slab the chair is on, then crop top and bottom to bring the vertical framing back to what you have here. The result will be a pano style shot with, I think, stronger visual impact as you will no longer have those diagonals leading out of the frame.
Remember, you can always crop stuff out. It can be very difficult to put in something you have missed.

[DaveB]

Wot Greg said...

I was there as a part of our 'new members lessons' for the Photographic Society.

Which society is that?

[J.Davis]

Mr Darcy; I cant afford a gps system at the moment, but I like you comments on the pics and have noted their failings.
Dave; It is the Ipswich Photographic Society, part of the South East Queensland Camera Clubs.
I will be going back to the gardens in the near future to recompose some shots and get a few more, when it cools down a bit (I actually found it quite interesting) .