Day 09: October 2010 PAD

[Colin Southern]

Who's going first?

[carregwen]

Who's going first?

Well, unless I'm Dr Who I can't

[wilgk]

I would - I have shot my next portrait ...but still processing, you said vignette, like I've used it before in CS5....or CS anything
I've used it once in aperture......so it's a work in progress

[wilgk]

well it appears I'm still first today...
Portraiture on the menu again, a bit windy/chilly than last time, so I was trying to get a similar feel to some of Colin's 'Hoody Girls' poses.
Miss F didn't like any with hood up, this one wasn't my favourite out of hands drawing coat up to chin, but we both liked it for the expression/pose.
The reflector was a bit low and to one side, shadow from hair on the right, but at least hair not all over the shop this time....

maybe 1 day I'll be happy with all the elements at the same time.....But I suspect I'll still find fault with something....genetic i suspect

anyhoo here she is

[Colin Southern]

I would - I have shot my next portrait ...but still processing, you said vignette, like I've used it before in CS5....or CS anything
I've used it once in aperture......so it's a work in progress

Oops, sorry ...

Filter -> Lens Correction -> Custom (tab). Mid point to the left, amount to the left.

[Camellia]

[Peter Ryan]

Back at the markets again today. Really nice day and as I looked up at the roof of the gazebo the branches of the overhanging tree formed this lovely spring silhouette.

[Peter Ryan]

Another shot because this girls playing really set a great mood for the market. She played for about 2 hours.

[Peter Ryan]

well it appears I'm still first today...
Portraiture on the menu again, a bit windy/chilly than last time, so I was trying to get a similar feel to some of Colin's 'Hoody Girls' poses.
Miss F didn't like any with hood up, this one wasn't my favourite out of hands drawing coat up to chin, but we both liked it for the expression/pose.
The reflector was a bit low and to one side, shadow from hair on the right, but at least hair not all over the shop this time....

maybe 1 day I'll be happy with all the elements at the same time.....But I suspect I'll still find fault with something....genetic i suspect

anyhoo here she is

At least she keeps turning up for the photoshoot so you can practice.

[Peter Ryan]

Very nice tones and balance Raylee. They always say you need uneven number of items and you have picked up the camelia on the cup nicely to make up the numbers.

[wilgk]

I agree it's lovely Raylee - very elegant

[Camellia]

Thanks Peter and Kay. This is another one I did.

[Donald]

The second of your still life images doesn't feel so harmonious and balanced. Why?

What struck (and distracted) me immediately was the coloured strip running down the cup. It didn't have that impact in the first image. Because, I think, it was centred.

With the slight change of angle, that strip assumes a prominence that it didn't have before.

The first one is beautiful.

ps - Just rushing out. Off to a day's wine tasting in St Andrews (looking out over the famous Old Course golf course (life can be tough sometimes)

[mastamak]

Rusty's markets in Cairns is where everyone goes for their fresh fruit and vegetables. New season Mangoes have just arrived but at $6.99 a kilo they are pretty expensive. In about 4 weeks time we will be able to buy them for $1 a kilo
It was pretty dark at that spot and contrasty looking out to the road, so I increased the iso and am moderately happy with the result.



Grant

[mastamak]

If you will accept a comment from an amateur but an admirer of your style, I agree with Donald about the stripe. It looks like a dribble of coffee and draws the eye away from the flowers.

Grant

[Colin Southern]

One of 18 shot today (the others are here if anyone is interested).

[Camellia]

Thanks for the feedback Donald. It's interesting to hear what other people see. In the first one I was looking at the colour and shape of the flowers complementing the mug. And I can see what Peter says about the 2 flowers balancing the one on the mug. In the second one, I think I'm focusing on the flowers but not the mug. I might try that one again with a different object - something simpler. Now when I compare the 2 shots, I have to agree with you that the second one is not quite right. Everyone's feedback is much appreciated. Thanks kindly.

Enjoy your wine tasting. The life of a Scottish laird is certainly tough! Maybe I can practise my Scots accent on you? "Donald, where's yer troosers?"

[Camellia]

Rusty's markets in Cairns is where everyone goes for their fresh fruit and vegetables. New season Mangoes have just arrived but at $6.99 a kilo they are pretty expensive. In about 4 weeks time we will be able to buy them for $1 a kilo
It was pretty dark at that spot and contrasty looking out to the road, so I increased the iso and am moderately happy with the result.



Grant

Can you post some of the watermelon down south?

[Ollokot]

Misty,Damp day with fresh Southeasterly wind.

[timo2]