When I heard the rain outside this morning, I was pleased (even though the weather is freezing now)! I'd figured out how to get my water shot of the day.
Rain drops on the aloe
I'm still struggling with the camera, I'm using the manual functions now. But I think this is the best photo I've taken ito light this week. I did have to sharpen it though, I should have used my tripod.
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43 comments:
It's really nice shot!
wow...a beautiful shot! enjoy photo-hunting!
wow Jenty, this really is a great one, the subtle red edges against the green, and the contrast of the sharp front one against the fuzzy one behind it are bonuses!
Excellent shot jenty. I can see that you are really enjoying your new SLR! Have a great weekend
Such a beautiful shot. I have been trying to get shots like this but never successful. Guess we need SLR type of camera to get such shots?... well and of course the skills and talents of the photographer too. ;-p
Pretty shots you have. Happy hunting!
You're struggling with the camera you say? Why....this is fantastic! You're professional.
My 'water' theme this week is a road trip along the coastline of South Texas...ending at an historical mansion. Come by for a visit if you can!! Lots of pictures this time...hope you'll enjoy the history.
Hi Jenty,
Thank you for your comment on my SWF post.
This is a very nice photo. I see that you've joined a photo club, so I hope you don't mind a little constructive criticism: good contrast and color harmony, interesting subject and execution, good bokeh, nice sharpness (but DOF a little too narrow IMO: the dynamism between sharp thorns and soft water drops would have made this image supurb). Also, If you recomposed for the background aloe leaf to arise from the bottom left corner, then the one above it would have been visible to its tip which would have strengthened the power of the diagonals as a compositional form.
I've looked at all of your landscape/nature photos on Flickr. Nice work! Yes, you should always use your tripod for any image that you're serious about. And use mirror lockup, if your camera has it, and definitely a cable or remote release.
I looked for your E-mail address on both of your blogs, but couldn't find it (or I'm blind!). I wanted to send you some photography info. If you're interested: jwmoore@transient-light.com
You have a good eye and sense of composition as well as perspective. I encourage you to keep up with your photography...and to learn your camera controls & functions. It's a fun hobby and you've got tremendous potential.
BTW, if you shoot RAW that Lily Stamen photo would have easily been corrected for color temperature and white balance--which would have made it a winner IMO!
One last tip if I don't hear from you: I always tell my students and workshop participants, "It not who you are, what you know, or what you've become that makes you unique in my eyes; rather, it's what you see." We all see differently. For that reason, and others, I refuse to judge contests or exhibits. Thus, don't ever be intimidated or nervous about photo judging or what other people think! Your photos are YOUR way of seeing, not theirs (nor mine). Your sense of aesthetic is YOURS, not theirs. As your photography develops you will also develop your own style and vision--thus, how your images communicate, inspire, intrigue, etc. will be yours alone as well.
So, until you have learned and mastered the basics and more advanced topics, learn from those critiques, but don't be ashamed or anxious about your work.
Jim
I think it's wonderful! I also just read the comment above. I'd love to take some lessons from Jim, or someone like him!!
Fishman, no, I've done photos better than this with my P&S, you just need a macro function.
Willthink4wine, that comment has made me rethink about whether I need a course! LOL!!
Jim, thanks so much for the comment :) I see what you mean by the DoF and the background aloe leaf, it's a pity that the rain has disappeared and the sun is shining now or else I would have tried again.
I'd love more info. I've just got my DSLR, so the photos that I'd submitted were all done with a P&S which could not do RAW images. I've emailed my details to you.
Very nice!
I'm no expert but I know what I like... and I definitely liked your photo for this week's theme. I wish we would have waken to rain this morning..gettin a little dry around here! Love your water drops on Aloe!!
Oh I am enjoying looking at your photos - you have such a good eye and are talented. :)
I enjoy all your photos and I couldn't fault any.
I think a new DSLR camera is going to be tough to work out how to use.
Stunning! I'm always trying to capture the perfect water drop photo.
Amazing shot... sure, there are things you could do to improve it (as another poster said) but there are many things that if you did do, it might take away from what you captured right here. You wanted water - you got water! I think it's perfect!
Nice shot! Great crispness and clarity.
I absolutely LOVE what you see, Jenty!
My only wish is to go to photography club with you!
I am obsessed with waterdrop photos! I don't have a macro lens, so I just use my Nikon kit lens, but it does OK.
Your photo is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
It's a very beautiful picture of water droplets...Great entry...
This is a beautiful result of your studies indeed.
Have a great weekend!
I like this shot, also... the only quick suggestion I have to improve this one would have been to get the entire leaves of the two main focal points in the frame.
Jim gave you some good advice, the most important being it 's your view... that's what makes it interesting.
You can never read your manual too many times.. hope you keep it handy to reference.
VERY nice. You're doing so well! :)
Great shot. I still haven't made it to the manual setting on my camera.
my fisrt reaction was WOW!!!! then i looked back at some of your other pictures and they are all fantastic!!!! the photo hunter pic ties in so perfectly with one that has been on herspace:myspace this week Drip!!! thans another fab site you should have a look on there as well
http://herspace-myspace.blogspot.com/
well done fab pic xxxx
Awesome! WOW!
Nice catch. Way to go.
awesome pic!
That is an amazing picture! Looks to me like you figured out your new camera with little trouble!
Nice shot Jenty
This is beautiful!
just one word-- STUNNING!
this is an awesome shot!
I'm just learning the basics of my camera as well, but haven't dared move onto the manual setting yet.
Keep going - you're doing beautifully :)
Wow! Totally love, love, love your photos. I'm so glad I found you.
By the way, thanks for the update on my photos (or lack thereof).
Funnily enough, i could always see them on my screen. Weird.
But I fixed them now. I think. Maybe. Who knows. So they are up (again) if you'd like to visit.
wonderful....YOu know...you could just spray the aloe with water and try again. wink wink....I have done that recently. :)
beautiful photo.
This is beautifully captured. Very well done. Thanks for stopping by my water post today. Happy Hunting!
I'm not an expert, but I know what I like, and I like your photo. The drops have action to them. I can almost see the drops getting too heavy and falling to slowly through the air to the thirsty soil below. I chose to share reflections in the water around my floating cabin. I invite you to come see. -- Margy
This is such a gorgeous shot!
That's a terrific close-up of the water drops. Great entry.
Thank you for visiting.
Very nice!
Very, very cool shot. I love the water and even tiny thorns.
the water droplets are stunning. A nice image.
awesome shot! i love shots like this. if only i can do them, too. hee hee. :D
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