C&C Ivy on wall

I like the colors in this. I am pretty happy with the composition. Any comments?

 

nice color in the leaves

i wonder how this would look in HDR...... alot of colors
and the blow bench is distracting

 

Nice colors indeed my friend... what are you shooting this with?

 

Nice work! I love that colors.

 

??? What is blow bench?


Anyways, I was questioning the square crop, but I think it works in this case. I especially like the variation in pattern with the leaves, as nature often provides us with. Nice shot!

 

I really like this a lot! It's simple yet colorful and pleasing to the eye. You've caught texture in the root system of the vine, pattern & color in the leaves...very nice shot!

I'm curious too Ecas32, what the heck is a blow bench?

 

I think he means the white boards are blown. (over exposed) If not than I'm just as confused as you.

 

yes i think overexposed bench/wall not a bench wher u can go and get blown! nice shot, just darken highlights a bit

 

Thanks people! I shot it with Canon Rebel Xsi with kit 18-55(?) lense.
I am going to go out and retake some pics using a tripod this time.
The whole garage wall is covered and I find it difficult to find the "interesting shot" and acceptable crop. I have been thinking, and I think i got it

I ordered a nifty fifty f/1.8 and I think that might help me out with my sharpness. Well, that and a tripod. I really love photography, but my 3 dimensional/sculptural art background frustrates me to no end in dealing with 2D composition.

 

Ok, why did I not use a tripod before?
Now I need a taller tripod, and a shorter one
Much happier with the clarity/sharpness. (duh).

I downloaded the trial for Photomatix. It's kinda neat.

Here is the original for reference:


I understand the "blown out" now. :thumbup:

HDR (pardon the watermark) uncropped:



Oh look! Detail in the wood :mrgreen:

HDR, cropped:



I like this better than the "square". But I think the uncropped one works best.
Do you think the green is a little oversaturated?
I know the watermark is a little annoying, but after I play around and decide Photomatix is worth it, I'll buy it.

Thanks for all your input, and helping me learn!:mrgreen:


Bonus image:

 

Gotta be honest here, I think your original exposure is better than the HDR. I think the lack of detail in the wood helps draw attention to the detail in the leaves creating a nice balance. By adding this additional texture, your shot becomes very busy and leaves the eye wondering what to look at. The tonal range from the HDR becomes more mid-toned and the lack of contrast makes the details look soft. I think the vividness of it is appealing, but I liked the original as it was. Not to say this isn't a good shot, but I personally prefer the first.