Walk in the botanical gardens

[rokkstar]

Hi guys
Beautiful day today so took a walk in the Botanical gardens.
Would appreciate critique on these shots guys.






Cheers

[paulvdb1]

I like both #1 and #2. The B&W feels good in this sort of shot - just the right sort of treatment.

[Aussie Dave]

I prefer #2 as it seems to tell the whole story.

#1 (to me) fells like the crop is too tight

#3 looks like the little boy is about to have a "decisive moment"

[Geoff]

Matt - u nailed it in #2! I am enjoying watching your photography skills going from strength to strength!! Well done matey, like this one a lot!

[big pix]

......nice pix's.....number3 did you get a model release form signed and was the shot taken out of school hours as there is a child involved......

......just goes to show how silly all this copyright thing can get..... but I am getting more information re copyright during the week and I will post when received...... with the writer's permission......

[leek]

Matt,

#1 looks a little oversharpened to me...
#2 is much better...
#3 is a nice innocent image...

[PiroStitch]

I like #2 a lot though I've seen a similar photo with same coloured tulips before

[MATT]

Goto love No.2

MATT

[robboh]

#2 for me as well Matt.
And I agree with Dave. The lad looks very ready to have a decisive moment

[hangdog]

<snip>#3 looks like the little boy is about to have a "decisive moment"

I'll pay that one!

I think #2 gives a better sense of height compared with #1. They're all attractive shots, though.

Chuan

[rokkstar]

Thanks for the comments guys.

It's interesting to see what the general consensus is. I prefer #1. I like #2 but I was present at the shooting and PP so I think I must just be closer to it. I need to hone my "consumer eye" I think - taking pictures which other people will find pleasing too.

Thanks again guys.

Cheers

[KerryPierce]

Nice shots, Matt. #1 is my fav.

As for critique, both flower shots seem a little too yellow to my eyes.

#3 was a tough shot in the harsh light. It seems a little soft and the background is very busy. I think I'd like it better if the background were OOF from a wide aperture.

[stubbsy]

I'd like to join the late trend to #1. For me I really like the angle of view with the blooms framed against the sky. In #2 I find the two very tall tulips distract me from the shot. The stems dominate, rather than the bloom.

Having been to the same spot a week earlier I'm bummed I didn't have the brains to lie on the ground for a shot like this.

[meicw]

Nice shots. I prefer no 2. Tells the whole 'story' of the tulips.

Regards
meicw

[the foto fanatic]

#2 is great - unusual perpective, brilliant colour & sky.

I really like #3 though, because it captures the human spirit.

Well done & thanx for posting