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a still life and a field shot

Postby Matt. K on Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:48 pm

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Re: a still life and a field shot

Postby biggerry on Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:53 pm

Matt, you know what I really like about the second? and I am not sure if it was delibrate or not - its the way one gets drawn to the stem inside the vase and the scattered petals, only then does one look towards the actual roses. Quite a clever and different approach in portraying what is sometimes a over abused and cliche subject. :up:
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Re: a still life and a field shot

Postby aim54x on Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:02 pm

I love the still life...the colours and the use of the glass is a masterful touch
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Re: a still life and a field shot

Postby surenj on Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:58 pm

Wow the glass looks so 3D. Is there some focus trick here that I am unot understanding?? How come some parts of the glass are in focus and the flower etc is...
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Re: a still life and a field shot

Postby Matt. K on Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:24 pm

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If you go to the novelty store you can buy an out of focus glass. They are great for photography! :D :D :D
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Re: a still life and a field shot

Postby Big V on Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:29 pm

I would like to see a square tight crop of the first..
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Re: a still life and a field shot

Postby stubbsy on Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:14 pm

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I really like that second image. Spot on composition and masterly control of DOF, but... I think it's just a touch too tight at the top
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