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hey guys. I am new to the site but have heard some great things. I am open to any critique. I've really enjoyed the enthusiasm and skill I have seen with so many here. This pic was taken in Savannah, Georgia but unfortunatly didnt' meet some of the requirements for the themed photo contest for "3". Netmagi just posted a pic of mine that he had played with in photoshop. He wanted me here, he won. Hope you all enjoy.




-Tomstorm

Welcome Fellow American Storm -

I like this pic, as well as your hands pic.
Nice composition here. It appears to be shifted a little clockwise. The buildings show it a lot, the fountain just a bit.
I would play with Photoshop's Highlight/Shadows adjustment to try to lighten the fountains slightly and darken the less important buildings some. You may disagree.

Good that you've joined us here! You'll like it.

Hi storm, and welcome
I understand that Savannah is one of the most picturesque spots in the USA.
I would love to see some more images from there if you have them.
I agree with SCS's comments about the relative foreground darkness & background lightness in your pic.
Hope to see more posts from you.

Storm - welcome. Firstly, your hands shot was superb.

In this shot I would echo the others in that the composition is good but the lighting needs to be reversed. The fountains need more definition and the background could be blown a tad to get what is required.

Savannah will always remind me of Midnight in the garden of good and evil - a superb book that I would recommend to anyone.

Welcome, Tom. Kick back and enjoy the board. Lot's of good people here. I liked the framing of the fountains and thought the "Hands" photo was also interesting.

Welcome storm, nice first-up post. The closest fountain doesn't make me all that thirsty though.

Cheers
Peter

thanks to everyone for their generous critiquing. I look forward to sharing more! I will play with the lighting and repost it. I will have more pics of east coast US on the way. I took a 6 week journey around the states. Took many pics. I will be sure to post more of savannah and surrounding area, it was truely a magical place. thanks for all your kind words.

Welcome to the forums Storm and hope you enjoy your stay.

I'd attempt this photo again and use the flash to provide a nice fill light to lighten up the foreground objects. Other than that, it's a good start composition wise. Keep playing with the D70 and I'm sure you'll get heaps of enjoyment out of it. There's a lot to learn but don't give up...it's well worth it