Australian wild flowers

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Australian wild flowers

Postby Willy wombat on Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:45 pm

Just processed a few from the weekend.

Used circ pol filter + kit lense

Enjoy

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Postby Willy wombat on Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:37 pm

107 views and no comments... :oops:

Is it run-of-the-mill?

If this shot is no good can someone please point out why?

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Postby Manta on Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:38 pm

I like it Willy. Sort of creeps up on you after you look at it a couple of times. I guess if I had to add something constructive it would be that the subject is a little busy - lots of different varieties that almost compete with each other for the viewer's attention. It's hard to know what to focus on.
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Postby edneeves on Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:43 pm

I seem to get caught in the trap of using too little DOF as I am seriously in love with the effect. I think that this shot is probably suffering from the same problem.

Maybe hold back on the polarisation also, its a wonderous filter but overcooking it can take some of the impact away.

Just my 2c worth.

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Postby Oneputt on Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:44 pm

I think that Simon has hit the nail on the head. It is a nice enough image, but struggles to stand on it's own without a focal point.
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Postby Willy wombat on Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:06 pm

No focal point. Too busy. I can see your point.

Thanks for the feedback. Will work on it.

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Postby Aussie Dave on Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:36 pm

WW
I agree on the lack of a focal point....my eye seems to wander around the image, not sure on what to stop at.

However the colour in the sky is beautiful. Such a nice blue.

Keep on, keeping on..... :)
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