A Desert Garden Scene from Huntington Library

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.

A Desert Garden Scene from Huntington Library

Postby SoCal Steve on Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:04 pm

One tiny piece of the Desert Garden area at the 160 acre Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino (near Pasadena) Calif. Just me, my D70, tripod and lenses. One of the most fun days I've had in a long, long time. :D

The little white gray shapes in the foreground are all cacti too.

Image
Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
User avatar
SoCal Steve
Senior Member
 
Posts: 500
Joined: Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:25 pm
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Postby sheepie on Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:10 pm

Lovely :)

What lens / EXIF data? ta

I wonder if you could have used a little fill flash to fill in the shadows at the front? Other than that - I love this style of pic - thanks for sharing :)
*** When getting there is half the fun! ***
User avatar
sheepie
Key Member
 
Posts: 3029
Joined: Sun Aug 08, 2004 11:56 am
Location: Picnic Point, Sydney Australia *** Nikon D200/D70 ***

Postby SoCal Steve on Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:19 pm

Kit lens for this, my only WA, in order to get everything in from the little walking path. Set at 22mm f/8 1/400 ISO 200.

I also had the White Balance set to Incandescent. :oops:
Thank goodness I was shooting in raw! That made for an easy and quick fix.
Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
User avatar
SoCal Steve
Senior Member
 
Posts: 500
Joined: Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:25 pm
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Postby sheepie on Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:32 pm

You've done well :) I hope you are going to print this!
*** When getting there is half the fun! ***
User avatar
sheepie
Key Member
 
Posts: 3029
Joined: Sun Aug 08, 2004 11:56 am
Location: Picnic Point, Sydney Australia *** Nikon D200/D70 ***

Postby Killakoala on Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:57 pm

I really like this photo. It's great that you were able to fit in 6 different types of cacti in the one shot. :)

Well done!!
Steve.
|D700| D2H | F5 | 70-200VR | 85 1.4 | 50 1.4 | 28-70 | 10.5 | 12-24 | SB800 |
Website-> http://www.stevekilburn.com
Leeds United for promotion in 2014 - Hurrah!!!
User avatar
Killakoala
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5398
Joined: Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:31 pm
Location: Southland NZ

Postby SoCal Steve on Sat Apr 09, 2005 10:20 pm

Thanks, Killa. The cacti pictures that you posted this morning were stunning! Just beautiful.

It's getting pretty late here, but I plan to put up some more cacti tomorrow including their names where I possible. The Desert Garden alone at this place is at least 20-40 acres or more.

Thanks for your kind words and encouragement.
Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
User avatar
SoCal Steve
Senior Member
 
Posts: 500
Joined: Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:25 pm
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Postby KerryPierce on Sat Apr 09, 2005 11:26 pm

That's an enjoyable shot, Steve. Nicely done. :D
my gallery of so-so photos
http://www.pbase.com/kerrypierce/
User avatar
KerryPierce
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1233
Joined: Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:20 pm
Location: Detroit, MI

Postby phillipb on Sun Apr 10, 2005 11:41 am

Killakoala wrote:I really like this photo. It's great that you were able to fit in 6 different types of cacti in the one shot. :)

Well done!!


Now you got me counting Killa, I can only see 5 different types. :?
__________
Phillip


**Nikon D7000**
User avatar
phillipb
Senior Member
 
Posts: 2599
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 10:56 am
Location: Milperra (Sydney) **Nikon D7000**


Return to Image Reviews and Critiques